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Over 30 Sculptures To Be Placed Throughout Downtown Stamford

Organizers said 35 sculptures will be placed throughout Stamford's downtown area during the summer. Here's why.

STAMFORD, CT — Thirty-five sculptures will be placed throughout Stamford's downtown area this summer as part of the Stamford Downtown Special Service District's new outdoor summer sculpture exhibit.

According to an announcement, the "Art Collective in Stamford Downtown" exhibit will feature a collection of sculptures by six regional artists on loan to Stamford Downtown and the city. (To sign up for Stamford breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

The sculptures will be displayed on streets and in parks throughout the downtown area. They will be in place through September.

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"We are pleased to offer Otocast, a free audio tour with an interactive map, sculpture photos, artist narratives, and information about our many downtown restaurants," the announcement reads. "It's a great way to take a tour from home or while you are downtown."

Otocast is available to download from the Apple App or Google Play Stores; choose "Stamford, CT" to access the tour, according to the announcement.

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DSSD officials ask that residents continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask while enjoying the sculptures.

Featured artists include Gilbert Boro, Barry Gunderson, Lorann Jacobs, David Millen, Morris Norvin and Emily Teall.

Further information on the exhibit and a map of the sculpture locations can be viewed here.

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