The CRAG Sculpture Walk:
Showcasing original works by New England artisans in a woodland setting, the ever-growing Sculpture Walk invites reflection among the shade of the trees and the melodic chimes throughout. A concept born in 2019 and our first installation in 2020, the Sculpture Walk currently includes nine sculptures on the serpentine walkway and an additional sculpture on the front lawn of the GNWCA (Great North Woods Center for the Arts) located at 1993 Route 3 in Columbia, NH. The center was purchased in 2019, and a wish and dream of the CRAG organization was to create a public art installation on the property. The GNWCA agreed to CRAG’s proposal of a Sculpture Walk, and each year it continues to grow. Pictured below are the winners of past Sculpture Walk competitions and purchased sculptures. Also, a video interview with 2025 winner Elis Gjoni for his sculpture “Impromptu”, courtesy of the Colebrook Chronicle.
“Happy Hunting” By Elizabeth Helfer Steel and Glass – 2021 Competition Winner
“Untitled” By Gerald K. Stoner Steel Construction 2021 Donated by Don and Nancy Smith
“Winding Walk” By Gillian Christy Stainless Steel 2022 Competition Winner
“Late Bloomer” a purchased sculpture by artist Keith Hopps 2022
Bells of Paradise Chime and Arch 2022 Gift of Bette and Ron Guerin and Nancy and Don Smith
“Wind in the Willow” Sculpture by Artist Markus Weinfurter 2024 Competition Winner 2024 entries were so wonderful that two winners were chosen!
“World Wide Web” Sculpture by Artist Blaze Konefal 2024 Competition Winner
“Gymnast” By Keith Hopps Original Steel Sculpture using found objects Donated by Les and Pat Kleinfelter
“Dinosaurus” By Ian Fissette Original Steel Sculpture using found objects Donated by Les and Pat Kleinfelter
“Impromptu” by Elis Gjoni Metal pipes 2025 Competition Winner
Colebrook Chronicle video Interview with Elis Gjoni about “Impromptu” sculpture: