Bee Sculptures
To honor the vital role honey bees play in keeping our community healthy and thriving, the Appearance Commission is installing bee sculptures throughout the city.
Learn how to sponsor a bee here.
Installed Bee Sculptures
Location: Sanford Municipal Center, 225 E. Weatherspoon Street, Sanford NC
Inspiration: The sculpture features mosaic tiles, which turn reflected light into movement, bringing a dynamism to the still sculpture. Together with shimmering wings, this piece is meant to delight the viewer relying only on natural resources.
Sponsored by the City of Sanford.
Location: Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Ave, Sanford NC
Inspiration: The mason bee. Mason bees are gentle and solitary super pollinators, making them beneficial for gardens and agriculture.
Sponsored by Bruce and Deb Heyvaert along with private contributors.
Location: Pollinator Garden in Chatham Street Parking Lot, 115 Chatham Street, Sanford NC
Inspiration: Flora and fauna native to central North Carolina. The base is painted to look like pine straw.
Sponsored by Tim and Nicole Allen along with private contributors.
To be installed:
Artist: Jacalyn McAlister
Location: Corner of Wicker and Steele streets
Inspiration: The colors, words, and dates that are meaningful to downtown’s story.
Sponsored by Downtown Sanford, Inc.