Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio’s
20th Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit:
“The Art of Noticing: Around the Pond and through the Woods”
August 26 – October 12, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 6; 1-5pm
“The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. Whether standing out boldly against the natural scenery or hidden deep among the leaves, fifty sculptures are installed to interact with and be supported by the natural landscape.
Interspersed with the art is a collection of new plein air poems encouraging visitors to pause and reflect as they follow the map on a self-guided tour.
This exhibit has been curated by orchardist and artist Linda Hoffman and her daughter, artist Ariel Matisse. The poetry has been organized by the farm’s poetry editor, Terry House. Hoffman and Matisse invited artists to submit sculptures that encourage reflection, presence, and deeper connection. The sculptures are contemplative, playful, poetic, mysterious, and interactive.
The opening reception for “The Art of Noticing” will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6 from 1-5 p.m. Grab a map and follow the self-guided tour, pick-your-own organic raspberries, listen to music by Greg Carlson, Blase Provitola and friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public; donations for the farm are appreciated.
The exhibit will run from Aug. 26 through Oct. 12, open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11-4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for children.
"Fish" by José Criollo –– Three Fish leap, out of the pond, no problem!
"The Egg" by Yin Peet –– Nurturing the farm, waiting for this egg to hatch, what new beginnings will emerge?
"59 Boxes" by Jonathan Sachs –– Turn the boxes, create your own patterns, endless opportunities await.
"Rest, Root, Reflect" by Cortni Frecha –– Please sit gently and relax.
"Woman with Bird" by Joe Wheelwright
"Surprise" by Joe Wheelwright
"Hut" by Linda Hoffman
"Sitting on Flat Rock" by Linda Hoffman
"Relax" by Kevin Duffy –– Have a seat, it's comfortable!
"Portal" by David Adilman –– Into sky, into water, and to wherever you wish to dream.
"Refuge" by Linda Hoffman –– Two endangered species, determined to rescue all of us.
"Water Nymph" by Ariel Matisse
"Loop de Loop" by Janet Kawada –– The unexpected beauty in things left behind.
"Splash" by Linda Hoffman –– Old pond – frog jumped – splash of water (Basho)
"Lunar Balance" by Karin Stanley –– Where do you find balance?
"From One Source" by Harlan Rieur –– From one flower, ten thousand seeds.
"Ground Space" by Scrap Wrenn –– Stand in the center, feel the energy created by the forms that surround you.
"Message" by Liz Fletcher –– What is in a word? Each letter is its own character with its own meaning. Keep looking, see deeper; together they create a message.
"Beehive Dresses" by Amy Nolan
"Balanced Rocks" by Caleb Gloyd –– How can you balance the impossible?
"The Saw-tooth Band" by Stephen Paulson –– What is an instrument? Use the striker gently and notice the sounds from old relics.
"Medicine Wheel" by Blase Provitola –– "The Circle has healing power. In the Circle, we are all equal. When in the Circle, no one is in front of you. No one is behind you. No one is above you. No one is below you. The Sacred Circle is designed to create unity. The Hoop of Life is also a circle. On this hoop there is a place for every species, every race, every tree and every plant. It is this completeness of Life that must be respected to bring about health on this planet." – Dave Chief Oglala
"Saint Francis" by Madeleine Lord –– "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
"Lidian's Harp" by Linda Hoffman –– The wood for this bronze sculpture came from Walden Woods. Lidian Emerson was an early suffragette, and an advocate for the abolishment of slavery and for the rights of Native Americans. She was the wife of Ralph Waldo Emerson and great friends with Henry David Thoreau. Her spirit shines in this bronze Tree Harp.
"Equilibration" by Kevin Duffy –– Two parts, diverse in nature, a balancing act.
"Water Muse" by David Adilman –– ...and the sweet music, the clear stream doth make... (Wordsworth)
"A Father for Every Occasion" by Zach Gabbard –– Three hats, cast in metal, an artist's inheritance.
"Journey" by Tristan Govignon –– What are you carrying on your journey, does it weight too much?
"River Cairn" by Eli West –– Is it a lighthouse, a figure, or something else?
"Sitting Figures" by Linda Hoffman
"Blue Heron" by Tess Faraci
"Palm Lines" by Patrick Goguen –– Tree rings, tendrils, roots. Life lines of Mother Earth.
"Prince Charming" by Bayda Asbridge –– Have you ever kissed a frog?
"Peering Around the Corner" by Joe Wheelwright