7th ANNUAL SCULPTURE IN MOTION VEERS INTO THE ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS ON NOV 18th
Pre- and Post-War Automobiles on Display and Concludes with Grand Tour Parade of Cars
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Local Veterans and Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County will be honored as the 7th Annual Sculpture in Motion: The Art of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles parks itself at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens on Saturday, November 18. The family friendly event will feature classic pre- and post-war automobiles on the Gardens’ main lawn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will conclude with a Grand Tour Parade of Cars.
During Sculpture in Motion, visitors of all ages can experience the history and artful design of one-of-a-kind automobiles including a 1929 Rolls-Royce York Roadster Phantom I, 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Comp (pictured above, courtesy of Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens) and 1971 Maserati Ghibli SS. 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,” “Young Connoisseur” and “Sculptural Speed.”
“Sculpture in Motion is always an impressive exhibition with vintage automobiles surrounded by Ann Norton’s monumental sculptures,” said Frances Fisher, Board Chairwoman for ANSG and Sculpture in Motion Co-Chair. “Throughout history, cars have reflected innovation. Kinetic art, industrial design and skillful engineering inspired decades of rolling sculpture. Innovation is a theme throughout this exhibition, confirming that art, science and technology go hand in hand. We look forward to another amazing season beginning with this beloved community event!”
Classic car star, author, historian, CEO of the Audrain Group and host of CNBC Primetime’s weekly show Jay Leno’s Garage, Donald Osbornewill return as the event’s Grand Marshal. He will host a talk at 2 p.m. in the Gardens’ Outdoor Classroom entitled “Stars of 30 Audrain Exhibitions,” a current exhibition taking place at the Audrain Automobile Museum in Newport, Rhode Island. He will share the ways in which some of the themes and cars were chosen and what they meant to the guests who experienced them in person and to the multitude who shared them on the Internet.
Since its inception, John Barnes will once again serve as the featured Curator. The event’s Honorary Chair will be Chuck Mitchell and the Co-Chairmen include Christine and Bill Aylward, Sarah and Tim Benitz, Perri and Robert Bishop, Kim and Stephen Bruno, Samantha and Brendan Carroll, Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, Martha Glasser, Audrey and Martin Gruss, Jeff Koons, Sam Lehrman and Maureen Kelly, LinQing Yang and Cameron Lickle, Helene and Matt Lorentzen, Harvey and Christina Oyer, Jill Shibles, Beckie and Drew Stoddard and David Miller and Ray Wakefield.
At the conclusion of the event, the community will once again have the opportunity to join a special tribute to Gold Star Families and Veterans followed by The Grand Tour Parade of Cars at 4:15 p.m. The tour will feature approximately 40 extraordinary and unique classic cars and 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 conclude at the Flagler Museum.
Sponsors include Key Private Bank, Audrain Automobile Museum and Palm Beach Illustrated.
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens will have special admission pricing for the entire day on Saturday, November 18, 2023. General admission is $30 per ticket. ANSG members and seniors are $25 each and children 18 and under are $12 each. Parking will take place just north of the Gardens at Palm Beach Day Academy, located at 1901 S. Flagler Drive. 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 Gardensis a non-profit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). A two-acre urban sanctuary and internationally recognized arboretum, the compound comprises the historic Norton House and Artist Studio, exhibition galleries, monumental sculptures, Pollinator Garden, historic Orchid House Plaza, and tropical gardens of more than 250 species of rare palms and cycads. The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens’ mission is to enrich lives with nature, art and history.