Pre- and Post-War Automobiles on Display, Concluding with a Grand Tour Parade of Cars
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The 5th Annual Sculpture in Motion – The Art of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles picks up speed at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) on Saturday, November 13. The day-long event will honor Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County and local Veterans and will conclude with a Grand Tour Parade of Cars.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sculpture in Motion welcomes visitors of all ages to experience the history and artful design of one-of-a-kind, classic pre- and post-war automobiles. Tours by renowned automotive historians will be offered throughout the day and guests will have the chance to cast their votes for ‘Most Artistic,’ ‘Most Elegant,’ ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Young Connoisseur.’
Classic car star, author, historian and host Donald Osborne of CNBC Primetime’s weekly show Jay Leno’s Garage will once again be the Grand Marshal. The event will be chaired by Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, Audrey and Martin Gruss, Kim and Stephen Bruno, Perri and Robert Bishop, Samantha and Brendan Carroll and LinQing Yang and Cameron Lickle. John Barnes, founder of Cavallino Magazine and The Cavallino Classic, will once again serve as the guest curator and Honorary Chair for the exhibition.
“We are thrilled to be kicking off the season with our beloved family-friendly event, Sculpture in Motion, whilehonoringGold Star Families of Palm Beach County and local Veterans,” said Frances Fisher, Board Chairwoman for ANSG and Sculpture in Motion Co-Chair. “For the 5th year in a row, we will transform the main lawn of the Gardens into an outdoor showroom with unique, one-of-a-kind classic cars. We invite the community to see these rare automobiles in the natural beauty of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.”
Sculpture in Motion will conclude with the Grand Tour Parade of Cars at 4:15 p.m. that will feature 40 extraordinary and rare automobiles. The tour will trace a scenic route from the Gardens along the Intracoastal on Flagler Drive offering a complimentary viewing opportunity for the public. It will include a five-mile loop crossing the Flagler Memorial Bridge to the island of Palm Beach, heading south on South County Road then west on Royal Palm Way to return across the Royal Park Bridge.
“In addition to providing an outdoor experience with incredible world-class automobiles, we will also be showcasing a very talented artist in the Gardens, Salient Lines – Vintage and Supercar Portraits by Eric Zetterquist, whose works will be surrounding the cars,” said Margaret Horgan, Managing Director for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. “We will also have a unique and beautiful exhibition inside the Norton Home gallery – Unknowing Between Day and Night by Carol Prusa.”
Sponsors include Key Private Bank, Shutts & Bowen, Audrain Automobile Museum, Provident Jewelers and media support by Palm Beach Illustrated. The Grand Tour Parade of Cars is sponsored by PNC Bank.
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens will have special admission pricing for the entire day on Saturday, November 13, 2121. If purchased in advance, tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for ANSG members and $8 for children. Tickets at the door are $30 for adults, $20 for ANSG members and $13 for children. To purchase event tickets, to become a sponsor or for more information on the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, please visit ansg.org or call 561-832-5328.
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a non-profit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). A two-acre urban sanctuary and nationally recognized arboretum, the compound comprises the historic Norton House and Artist Studio, exhibition galleries, monumental sculptures and tropical gardens of rare palms and cycads. The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens’ mission is to enrich lives with nature, art and history.