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 concrete...
A bronze life-size sculpture of Gene Alexander, more affectionately known as "Mr. A," an iconic educator who touched countless lives within his community. This beloved commemorative sculpture, installed in 2022, is located off the town square of Benton, Illinois. It serves as both public art and a practical public monument,...
Located in the famous 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 tall to...
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 Studio 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 to the Grand Hall of the National Guard Armory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Unveiled in 2011, this 14-foot-wide, 9-foot tall, bronze, aluminum, and steel sculpture honors the state's citizen soldiers. The multi-layered design features two soldiers in high relief,...
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 turned in...
The Apple Tree Donor Wall is a mixed-media installation near the childcare center at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, Iowa. Measuring 4 feet by 8 feet, this unique artwork features a background of slabbed applewood, showcasing a meticulously crafted apple tree trunk with gnarled bark. The main branch...
"Serving Hands as the Fragrance of a Rose" is a tribute to healthcare workers, prominently displayed at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center in Marshalltown, Iowa. Unveiled in 2011, this striking installation features four life-size bronze figures, each dressed in medical attire, standing atop a beautifully landscaped rose garden planter....
The Johnson Shut-ins State Park installations at the Orientation Center Plaza are located in the rugged terrain of the St. Francis Mountains in Reynolds County, Missouri. Each plaque is crafted from bronze and Cor-ten steel and measures 6 feet by 2 feet. Commissioned as part of the Signature Design project,...
Parade Route is a life-size bronze sculpture featuring a grandfather lifting his grandson onto his shoulders, capturing a moment of joy and wonder as they gaze at a perceived parade. Located at the corner of 15th Avenue NE and 175th Street in Shoreline, Washington, this evocative piece was unveiled in...
"Architectural Continuum" is a striking site-specific installation located above the doors of the atrium entrance at the University of Northern Iowa's I.T.T.C. in Cedar Falls. Unveiled in 2007, this artwork features life-size aluminum cutout figures adorned with a blend of contemporary color imagery and sepia-toned historical photographs, printed on Mylar...
"Prairie Preening" is a life-size bronze sculpture located on the campus of Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. Unveiled in 2007, this artwork depicts a majestic red-tailed hawk perched on a wooden hedge corner post, crowned with barbed wire, as it preens beneath its wing. The statue is placed...
"Descending Strength, Ascending Peace" is a community veterans memorial at the corner of 5th Street and Grand Avenue in Ames, Iowa. Unveiled in 2006, this extensive installation features a 50' x 75' landscaped area, anchored by a 27-foot diameter plaza and illuminated by a captivating light fountain. Central to the...
"Peace, Service, Community" is a memorial dedicated to the police and firefighters of Cedar Rapids, Iowa located at the Riverfront near the Main Police Station. Commissioned by the City of Cedar Rapids and unveiled in 2000, this powerful installation combines granite, bronze, and stainless steel to create a tribute to...
The "Illinois Representative Douglas Hoeft Memorial" is a life-size bronze statue located in Riverfront Park, Elgin, Illinois. Unveiled in 2005, this sculpture captures State Representative Hoeft in a familiar pose, seated on a park bench with a welcoming smile and hands clasped in his lap, reflecting his approachable nature. The...
The "Henry Anson Memorial" is a life-size bronze statue on the sidewalk leading into the Marshall County Courthouse in Marshalltown, Iowa. Unveiled in 2004, this striking figure depicts Henry Anson, the founder of Marshalltown, elegantly dressed in a top coat and holding a bowler derby hat, standing proudly atop a...
