Young Ernest Hemingway Sculpture Coming Soon!
Wagbo Partnering with The Friends of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay
A group of local and summer residents in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties, calling themselves The Friends of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay, are working together to present a sculpture to honor the presence of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay. The campaign is being spear headed by Robin Lee Berry and Anthony Williams of Freshwater Art Gallery & Concert Venue.
A Sculpture, "The Young Boy and the Stream" to be erected
A sculpture, “The Young Boy and the Stream”, created by the late Martha Sulfridge of Boyne City, brings to life a Hemingway not often seen–––the young boy, sturdy and resolute, who came of age here in our northern lower Michigan. Her sculpture is a masterpiece of movement and expression envisioning young Ernie battling an enormous fish and is on par with the renown works of Ernest Hemingway himself. This life size bronze will be gifted to the community and will reside in a newly created garden at the Bay Township Hall in Horton Bay ofering a space for contemplation and education, now and long into the future.
FOLLOW OUR PROGRESS! See our calendar and tentative payment schedule below;
October 24, 2024 - Initial start up payment of $6,000 to begin the clay model (paid).
Progress to date - Achieved 33% of our fundraising goal!!!
November 30, 2024 - Clay model (enlarged from prototype) ready for approval, $11,000 paymentfor completed work.
December 16, 2024 - Transport clay model to Michigan Art Castings, $10,000 to begin molding and casting process.
March 1, 2025 - All bronze parts are cast, $10,000 payment for completed work.
May 1, 2025 - Approval of metal work and patina.
May 17, 2025 - Installation and final payment of $9,350, plus signage & miscellaneous.
July 21, 2025, UNVEILING & CELEBRATION - Ernest Hemingway’s birthday will be the date of the unveiling of “The Young Boy and the Stream” with presentation to begin at Noon at Bay Township Hall in Horton Bay.
Fundraising for the Sculpture
The Friends of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay are actively fundraising for the costs of enlargement, bronzing, treatment and installation and will be working with Wagbo Farm & Education Center, a 501c3, who will receive and direct the contributions. The project cost is $53,200. You can make an on-line contribution by clicking on the link below. Checks can also be written to Wagbo Farm-Hemingway and mailed to Friends of Hemingway, 217 S. Lake St., Boyne City, MI 49712.
View the Prototype at Freshwater Gallery
We encourage the public to come view the prototype at Freshwater Art Gallery in Boyne City and are asking for your help raising funds for the cost of this bronze which totals $48,500. We are proud to be working with Wagbo Farm & Education Center as fiduciary. Thank you for being a part of this historic moment. Robin and Tony 231-582-2588.
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