A bronze sculpture that captured the hearts of Salina residents has found its permanent home at the Saline County War Memorial in Sunset Park, just in time for Veterans Day.
"Going Home," created by artist Sondra L. Jonson, was installed at the memorial site after winning the 2024 SculptureTour Salina People's Choice Award. The piece was carefully craned into position by Memorial Art Company and secured to a polished black granite capstone, which reflects the surrounding landscape.
The City of Salina announced the installation this week, inviting residents to visit the sculpture during regular park hours.
The artwork adds to Salina's growing public art collection, which is showcased along the annual SculptureTour on Santa Fe Avenue. Voting is currently underway for the 2025 People's Choice Award, with ballots available along the sculpture route through December 31, 2025.
More information about SculptureTour Salina can be found at www.sculpturetoursalina.org.
Those requiring accommodations to view the sculpture or participate in related events should contact Amanda Morris at Salina Arts & Humanities at 785-309-5770 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Requests should be made at least five working days in advance.
Salina Arts & Humanities, a City of Salina department established in 1966, oversees multiple community programs including the Smoky Hill River Festival, the Horizons Grants Program, and the Smoky Hill Museum. The department is located at 211 W. Iron Avenue.
