Bennett Studio has completed over 60 commissioned art pieces for public art installations, public parks, universities, city institutions, and everything in between. Custom public artwork has ranged from relief sculptures to bronze statues and busts and more.
Completed in 2023 as part of a new rest stop along Interstate 29, this $194,500 public art installation in Mills County, Iowa, showcases the Glenwood Culture, an ancient Indigenous tribe. This mixed-media project features six, 4' x 12' porcelain enamel panels depicting the tribe's history and traditions displayed on steel...
A bronze life-size sculpture of Gene Alexander, more affectionately known as "Mr. A," an iconic educator who touched countless lives across the Midwest. This beloved commemorative sculpture, installed in 2022, is located on the town square of Benton, Illinois. It serves as both public art and a practical public monument,...
Located in the famous W. Bronze Bulldog Plaza at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, this one-and-a-half times life-size bronze sculpture of a bulldog has become an attraction for students, alumni, and locals since its unveiling in 2020. With a determined expression and a proud stance, “Griff” measures twenty-eight inches...
St. Cloud State University in Minnesota unveiled this new landmark designed by Bennett Studio in 2019: a public art installation honoring the school's mascot, the husky. The bronze sculpture, in the center of the newly created Husky Plaza, is twice life-size and is believed to grant good grades to students...
The Bonaparte, Iowa Library unveiled the Donor Recognition Tree as a unique public art installation in 2019. The mixed-media piece serves as a commemorative tribute to the library's generous supporters. Designed by Bennett Studio and fabricated by Across the Board Creations, the Donor Recognition Tree is a 4-foot by 8-foot...
Unveiled in 2018, "Tribute to the Arts" is a vibrant public art installation celebrating the Art Center of Burlington's 50th anniversary. The 13-foot-tall commemorative sculpture stands at the intersection of 3rd and Jefferson, a cultural hub near the Capitol Theater and Burlington Public Library. It is a mixed-media project that...
The Lee Gobble Commemorative Statue, unveiled in 2017 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center in Fairfield, Iowa, is a life-size bronze sculpture that honors Lee T. Gobble, affectionately known as "Mr. Fairfield." With his hand raised in pride, Gobble is depicted presenting the restored courthouse clock tower—a testament to...
The "Lou Henry Hoover Memorial" is an over-life-size bronze statue commissioned by the Waterloo Center for the Arts. This realist sculpture captures Lou Henry Hoover seated gracefully in a wicker lawn chair, her hand resting on a globe—a symbol of her global impact and passion for diplomacy. Surrounding her are...
This public art installation at Bracewell Stadium in Burlington, Iowa features a one-and-a-half-life-size, polished aluminum greyhound leaping atop a set of vibrant seven-and-a-half-foot tall purple columns and steps. Unveiled in 2015, the metal sculpture by Bennett Studios is a beloved landmark for students, alumni, and locals. With a determined gaze...
A unique mixed-media project, "Citizen Soldier" stands above an interior entrance of the National Guard Armory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Unveiled in 2011, this 14-foot-tall, bronze, aluminum, and steel sculpture honors the state's citizen soldiers. The multi-layered design features two soldiers in high relief, representing active duty, with their civilian...
The public art installation, "Vigilant Eagle," watches over an interior hallway at the National Guard Armory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This mixed-media piece, installed in 2011, features a life-size bronze American bald eagle sculpture with a painted head perched atop a 40-inch wooden pedestal. The eagle's alert gaze, fixed to...
