In the summer of 2000, residents of the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood in Madison Wisconsin became curators of the largest donation of public sculpture in the city’s history.

Seventeen of nearly 70 concrete works of art created by folk artist Sid Boyum were moved to the parks and pathways of his near-eastside neighborhood.


This film chronicles the unique public art project’s democratic process, celebrates the work and dedication of Sid’s friends, neighbors, and admirers, and features music by neighborhood musicians.

For more information about the Sid Boyum Sculpture project, and the catalog, please contact

Design Coalition, Inc. 2088 Atwood Ave, Madison WI 53704, 608-246-8846 www.designcoalition.org

For licensing information and to purchase a DVD, please contact

Downtown Dailies/blue studio

133 Talmadge St.

Madison WI 53704

50 min.

Volunteer Art Conservators securing the Dragon Urn at the corner of Atwood Ave and Jackson St.