Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival

Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival A week of wood sculpture and community at San Damiano in Monona, Wisconsin paying tribute to the late sculptor Harry Whitehorse.

Mark your calendars for a week of art, music, food, and hands-on creativity. The Harry Whitehorse International Wood Scu...
06/08/2026

Mark your calendars for a week of art, music, food, and hands-on creativity.

The Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival returns with something for the whole family, including live carving demonstrations, kids’ activities, and a performance from Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials.

Plus, dads participating in Loop the Lake on Saturday, June 20 can take advantage of a buy one, get one free drink coupon during the event. 🚴‍♂️

Find out more information and plan your visit: https://brnw.ch/21x3b5E

Meet Gabriela Nieva, one of the artists joining us at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival.Gabriel...
06/05/2026

Meet Gabriela Nieva, one of the artists joining us at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival.

Gabriela is an Argentine visual artist whose work spans sculpture and muralism, with formal training in ceramics, painting, and stone carving. She creates across materials like marble, wood, cement, and stone, often bringing her work into public spaces through murals and large-scale installations.

Based in Catamarca, she also works within the cultural sector, contributing to community spaces through commissioned pieces and collaborative projects. Her work has been featured in sculpture symposia and artist gatherings across Argentina, Uruguay, and Europe.

Rooted in public art and shared experience, Gabriela’s practice reflects a strong connection to community and place.

We’re excited to welcome her to Lake Monona as she creates live during the festival.

✨ Community Sponsor Spotlight ✨We are proud to recognize Discover Monona, Wisconsin, Husqvarna, and Monona Fund for thei...
06/02/2026

✨ Community Sponsor Spotlight ✨

We are proud to recognize Discover Monona, Wisconsin, Husqvarna, and Monona Fund for their generous support of the Harry Whitehorse Wood Sculpture Festival. The backing of our local community makes this event truly special.

June 19–27 · San Damiano Park, Monona · https://brnw.ch/21x31Rn

Meet Lukáš Mrlák, one of the artists joining us at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival.Based in t...
06/01/2026

Meet Lukáš Mrlák, one of the artists joining us at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival.

Based in the Czech Republic, Lukáš brings an unconventional path to sculpture. After a 23-year career with the Czech Police, where he worked his way up to detective in criminal investigation, he discovered wood carving almost by chance.

What began as a curiosity quickly became a passion. After creating his first sculpture with a borrowed saw and a piece of wood, Lukáš continued carving in his spare time before making the decision in 2024 to pursue it full-time.

Now early in his sculptural journey, Lukáš brings a fresh perspective shaped by instinct, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks.

We’re excited to welcome him to Lake Monona as he creates alongside artists from around the world.

Plan your visit to the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, happening June 19–27, 2026 on the shores ...
05/29/2026

Plan your visit to the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, happening June 19–27, 2026 on the shores of Lake Monona.

While you’re here, take time to experience everything Monona has to offer, from lakeside views and scenic trails to local restaurants, parks, and family-friendly attractions.

Stay nearby at hotels like Country Inn & Suites or Avid Hotel all just minutes from the festival.

Get outside and explore the Lake Loop, rent a kayak at Olbrich Beach, or enjoy a walk along the shoreline. Bring the family to Monona Dream Park or Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and don’t miss one of the best sunsets in the area at San Damiano Monona.

It’s more than a festival, it’s a full experience in a beautiful lakeside community.

Reserve your spot: https://brnw.ch/21x2WCR

There’s a moment each evening at the festival when the chainsaws quiet down, the light drops over Lake Monona, and peopl...
05/27/2026

There’s a moment each evening at the festival when the chainsaws quiet down, the light drops over Lake Monona, and people gather along the shoreline to watch the sculptures take shape.

That experience is only possible because of volunteers.

The 2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival is now seeking volunteers for June 19–27 at San Damiano Monona. Help welcome visitors, assist artists, support cultural demonstrations, and be part of a week centered on art, community, and connection.

Whether you can help for a few hours or several days, we would love to have you involved.

Volunteer sign-up is now open:

2026 Festival Volunteer Sign-Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AA4A62FAAF9C52-64099552-2026 #/

Martina Kreitmeier joins us as one of the international sculptors at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture F...
05/27/2026

Martina Kreitmeier joins us as one of the international sculptors at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival.

Based in Bavaria, Germany, Martina trained first as a carpenter before going on to earn a master’s diploma in wood sculpture in Munich, where she was awarded the Bavaria State Prize. Her background in both craftsmanship and fine art continues to shape her sculptural practice today.

Working across wood, stone, bronze, clay, and more, her work spans public installations, commissioned pieces, and international sculpture symposia across Europe and beyond. With more than 40 symposiums to her name, many of her works now live in public spaces.

Martina brings a deep understanding of material, form, and craft to her work, shaped by decades of hands-on experience and study.

We’re proud to welcome her to the shores of Lake Monona as she creates live during the festival.

Check out her website: https://brnw.ch/21x2Sm8

05/26/2026

POV: you’re walking through a live sculpture festival on the shores of Lake Monona at San Damiano Monona.

Reserve your spot today: https://brnw.ch/21x2QdS

Meet Sculpteur Olivier Delobel, one of the international sculptors joining us at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood...
05/25/2026

Meet Sculpteur Olivier Delobel, one of the international sculptors joining us at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival.

Based in Narbonne, France, Olivier is a sculptor with extensive training in art history and fine arts in Toulouse, as well as a 20-month residency in Carrara, Italy, where he studied marble carving at both the Accademia di Belle Arti and the Istituto del Marmo Pietro Tacca.

His work has been exhibited across Europe and Israel in galleries, salons, and international sculpture symposia, and he has completed numerous public commissions, including bronze statues and monumental works installed in France and beyond.

Working across stone, marble, and bronze, Olivier’s practice blends technical precision with classical influence, shaped by years of international experience.

We’re excited to welcome him to the shores of Lake Monona as he creates a new work live during the festival.

Check out his website: https://brnw.ch/21x2Og8

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