Statues to Live By

What is Statues to Live By?

Springville’s Statues to Live By program includes over 50 bronze sculptures located throughout the city, most of which are accessible along The Art Loops. This collection of community treasures began with commissioned pieces in the early 1900s as part of the Springville Art Movement, resulting in the placement of Cyrus E. Dallin’s Victory Memorial and Pioneer Mother. The program significantly expanded in the 1980’s and 90’s under Mayor Delora Bertelsen, who, in collaboration with community members and the Springville Museum of Art, commissioned dozens of new pieces over a period of several years. The sculptures weave a story of life in Springville, honoring our community’s values, citizens and culture. Today, this legacy program is managed by the Museum of Art, and is a perfect example of Springville’s consistent commitment to integrating art into everyday life. Providing fresh context and connection, The Art Loops breathe new life into these public sculptures, which have been part of our city’s creative spirit for many years.

Bronze sculpture of a young boy with short hair lying on his stomach, holding a butterfly in his right hand near his mouth, outdoors with trees, cars, and a gazebo in the background.
Bronze sculpture of a girl in a spring dance pose with arms outstretched and one leg raised, on a stone pedestal in a park with green trees, cars, and buildings in the background.
A bronze statue of a young boy pushing a wheelbarrow, standing on a stone pedestal in a park with trees and parked cars in the background.
Bronze statue of a firefighter with a helmet, kneeling and holding a tool, set on a stone foundation with plaques, surrounded by green bushes and flowers in front of a brick and glass building.
A bronze sculpture titled 'Seed' by Gary Hal, donated by DeLane F. Bersch, displayed on a stone pedestal in an outdoor urban setting.
A bronze statue of a woman with long hair holding a child, standing on a concrete base on a sidewalk in a small town.
Bronze statue of a young boy running and leaping with a fishing pole in one hand, set on a circular stone pedestal outdoors at sunset with clouds, trees, and a street lamp in the background.
Bronze statue of a woman reading a book while reclining on a park bench in a garden area, surrounded by green grass and trees, with a brick building in the background.