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South Main Plaza Art Exhibit

South Main Plaza Art Exhibit

July 28 - Aug. 28, 2025

The focal point of South Main Plaza is an inviting, fun fountain, inspired by the late world-renowned landscape architect Claude Cormier’s fountain in Toronto’s Berczy Park. The fountain features painted cast aluminum sculptures of 18 dogs, one cat, two pairs of birds, a pony, and an apple.

In the five years since the opening of South Main Plaza, tens of thousands have visited with many becoming inspired to artistically replicate their favorite aspect of this whimsical downtown Mount Vernon attraction!

Gallery Hours

  • Schnormeier Gallery
    221 S. Main St., Mount Vernon

    • Monday-Thursday, 1-5 p.m.
    • Friday, 1-7 p.m.
    • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • The Annex
    12 E. Gambier St., Mount Vernon

    • Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Partnerships

This exhibit is made possible through partnership with Ariel Foundation, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and The Annex: An Art Initiative by The Fund of Kenyon College.

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