“A Cast Legacy”
(Not For Sale)

A Gift from PADNOS

Weighing in at 4,500 pounds, “A Last Legacy” took five weeks to build. Part of the materials for this sculpture was donated by EJ, the remainder of it is all secondary scrap materials. The sculpture demonstrates how scrap materials are used through the manufacturing process, how it is used to produce new materials.

In collaboration with East Jordan Foundry, Juan Luna of PADNOS designed this sculpture to pay tribute to the work they do, and the products they make, specifically as they relate to water.

“Gone Fishing”
Not For Sale
Gift to Community from: Muha Family

Sponsored by Friends of the Jordan River Watershed

“Janus”
$22,000.00

Sponsored by Korthase Flinn Insurance and Financial Services

Onaway resident, well-known sculptor, and instructor Ann Gildner has several of her creations on display and for sale. 

“Bells”
#1  $3,000.00

#2  $5,000.00

#3  $3,800.00

Sponsored by Ellsworth Farmers Exchange

Onaway resident, well-known sculptor, and instructor Ann Gildner has several of her creations on display and for sale. 

“Sprit of Cardinals”
$10,000

Sponsor: In Memory of Richard M. Hodgson with love from his family

Onaway resident, well-known sculptor, and instructor Ann Gildner has several of her creations on display and for sale. 

“Hames and Sickles”
$10,000

Onaway resident, well-known sculptor, and instructor Ann Gildner has several of her creations on display and for sale. 

“Moon Gulls”
Not For Sale
Gift to Community from: Mitch & Nancy Carey, Pat & Rod Tinney

Sponsored by Jordan River Arts Council

Artist Steve Anderson

The amazing kinetic sculpture “Moon Gulls” created by well-known Michigan artist Steve Anderson captivates walkers, boaters, and drivers. The sculpture is also a gift to the community from the Jordan River Arts Council. It will be on display for three years in its current location and relocated to another area downtown.

“Kanoa & The Moth”
$39,000.00

Sponsored by Jordan Valley District Library

Artist Anna Donahue

Growing up in North Dakota was a gift because even though we were stranded out in the middle of a sweeping prairie we learned to appreciate the value of simple yet very grand things; clouds that spread from horizon to horizon, oceans of waving wheat, blowing snow that drifts forever, a sky full of northern lights, ditches full of milkweed ready to burst, and prairie roses lining miles of railroad track. Beauty seemed scarce with the severe landscape and harsh lifestyle for anyone who dared to eke out a living there. But the simple life taught me three things: 

1. There is beauty in everything.
2. Everything is important.
3. I can share my vision of important, beautiful things.

“East Jordan Totem”
$3,250.00

Sponsored by Mark & Cyndi Penzien In Honor of Our Three Sons

“Hardwoods II”
$5,500.00

In memory of Warren, Karen & Kenny Solgot

Artist: Sam Soet

Ball State University Fine Art Major, 1999-2004
Apprenticeship with Master Sculptor Les Scruggs, 2002

For over 15 year, Sam’s art sculptures have been part of exhibitions, galleries and outdoor art walks and sculpture walks all over the United States. As a Michigan native Sam is at home outdoors and in the
woods. This is where he draws his inspiration from- the lines, shapes, and
movements therein influence the forms of his sculptures. Sam enjoys
working with materials that are sustainably sourced, essentially giving new
life to a fallen tree or limb or saving a log from a burn pile. His reverence for
and understanding of the medium is evident in the careful selection and
accentuation of its natural lines. This adds layers of depth to the abstract
sculptural forms. Each work is unique and serves as a memorial to the tree
and a tribute to the forest that shelters life and helps to sustain us. 

“Juliette”
Not For Sale

Sponsored by Mary Faculak and The E.J. Shoppe, Inc.

Artists: East Jordan Girl Scout Troop 4455 – 2022

Juliette the Butterfly come to you from 15 Cadet Girl Scouts ages 11-14. We have put in some time and excitement to come up with a project for our Silver Award. The top three criteria’s are 1. Research your community to see what is going on. 2. See what you could do to improve your community, 3. Do a project that is going to last or continue to go on and on.

With some help from the East Jordan Middle/High School Welding Teacher, Dave Mullador and several welding students, the vision from troop 4455 became a reality. Juliette was gifted to the community and will remain a permeant sculpture in East Jordan

Jordan the Swan
Not For Sale

Artist East Jordan Middle/High School Welding Class of 2022

Jordan the Swan was created by the East Jordan Middle/High School Welding Class. The students created this sculpture under the direction of their teacher Dave Muladore and Artist in Residence Ann Gildner. Jordan is a permanent gift the the City of East Jordan,

“The Ant and The Grasshopper” – 2021
$3,000

Sponsored By East Jordan Downtown Development Authority

Artist: Justin LaDoux

Scrap Metal

I have twelve public sculptures across Michigan Alma MI, Mt Pleasant MI, Clare MI, St Louis MI, Kalamazoo MI, Dundee MI, Harrison MI. Also have sculptures in private collections across the country, and several sculptures in Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museums across the world.  Also have sculptures in Art Walks in Chelsea MI, Elk Rapids MI, East Jordan MI. 

“Lady Bug“
$3,000

Artist: Justin LaDoux

I have twelve public sculptures across Michigan Alma MI, Mt Pleasant MI, Clare MI, St Louis MI, Kalamazoo MI, Dundee MI, Harrison MI. Also have sculptures in private collections across the country, and several sculptures in Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museums across the world.  Also have sculptures in Art Walks in Chelsea MI, Elk Rapids MI, East Jordan MI. 

“Lucky Duck“
$6,000

Artist: Jeff Best

Lucky Duck is a captivating sculpture that ingeniously merges the iconic four-leaf clover—a timeless emblem of luck—with avian motifs inspired by rural wildlife. The upper two leaflets morph into alert duck heads, complete with subtle beaks, while the lower leaves curve gracefully to suggest tucked wings. This hybrid form evokes a sense of serendipity and whimsy, as if the clover has come alive as a pair of fortunate ducks.

Crafted for a countryside context teeming with natural abundance, the piece symbolizes harmony between human aspirations for good fortune and the untamed beauty of wildlife. It invites viewers to reflect on serendipitous encounters in nature—spotting a rare bird or stumbling upon a clover patch—reminding us that luck often hides in plain sight amid fields, ponds, and forests. It stands as a beacon of optimism, encouraging passersby to embrace the serendipity that surrounds them in their verdant surroundings.

“Agitated Avians“
$8,200

Artist: Craig Snyder

Craig was bitten by the metal bug in the early 2000s and has since completed numerous sculptures and public art commissions. He works primarily with steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, aluminum, stone, and wood, often combining materials to create durable, visually engaging works suited for public environments. Color plays an important role in his practice, with paint and vibrant patinas used to create strong visual presence and long-term appeal.

Craig is drawn to sculpture for its clarity and directness, and he strives to create work that is approachable, engaging, and accessible to a broad audience. He values public art for its ability to exist in everyday life, where people can encounter it organically and build their own connections to it over time. His goal is to create memorable, site-responsive work that contributes positively to the shared civic space.

“Duck Landing” 
Sold – Gift to the Community of East Jordan From the Bob & Sherry Pursal Family

Artist: Ann Gildner

Ann Gildner has several other sculptures in the Jordan Art Walk. Ann is also the Artist in Residents for our East Jordan Middle/High School Students. 

“Jordan Valley Honor Star”
Not for Sale

Sponsored By Crowd Fund Campaign Sponsors and Charlevoix County Community Foundation

Artists: East Jordan High School Welding Students

The Jordan Valley Honor Star sculpture, in honor of our military veterans and has become a “community landmark” as part of the G.A.R. Park renovation.  The welding class made this 9 foot star to honor our Veterans. EJHS instruction Dave Muladore and Artist in Residence, Ann Gildner were excited to help the EJHS students once again. Ann was a teacher, welder, fabricator and artist at the Onaway Industrial Arts Institute. 

“Great Blue Heron on the Stalk” 
$550.00

Sponsored By Pro Image

Artists: Gary Schils

As a boy I have always fascinated by the nature of living things–collecting insects, snakes, turtles, bird watching, fishing, roaming woods and rivers. This has carried over to carving animals out of wood–mostly indigenous fish and odd totems. My grandfather was a woodcarver. As a kid, I’d join him in his basement studio in Marquette MI. He’d help me with projects. I suppose this was my genesis. It’s in my blood. Recently I have evolved into shore birds–herons, godwits, egrets, sandhill cranes, terns and the like. I have had successful home showings, transforming our home outside Harbor Springs into a gallery. These events are sponsored by Somebody’s Gallery in downtown Petoskey.

“Northern Cattails” 
TBD

Sponsored By 4Front Credit Union

Artists: John Stevenson

John retired from dentistry 7 years ago and began welding as a hobby. He is a self taught artist. He has been collecting antique wagon wheels from all over Michigan, which inspire him to create a variety of sculptures. 

“And Once Upon A Time”

$8,700.00

Sponsored By Fred & Barb Malpass

Artists: Steve Anderson

“The Juggler”
Not for Sale – Gift to Community

Sponsored By Chip & Laura Hansen

Artists: Lillii Ann Armstrong

“Beast of Burden”
Price:  TBD

Sponsored By Lois Aroian

Artists: Tom Zaroff

I have been living in Southwest Michigan since 2003 with my wife and two daughters. Originally from Detroit, I spent a number of years in the Ann Arbor area earning a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Michigan. From there I moved to Chicago, where my wife and I owned and operated a small antique restoration and decorative painting company.

I have been participating in exhibitions with my sculpture throughout the Midwest. I have been included in juried exhibitions at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Toledo Art Institute, Kalamazoo Institute of Art, Muskegon Art Museum, Midwest Museum of American Art, and the Box Factory for the Arts, among others.

I have also participated in outdoor sculpture exhibitions at the South Bend Regional Airport, Applewood in Flint, ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, the Box Factory, and the Krasl biennial in Saint Joseph, among others.

In 2015 I completed a sculptural bench for the Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan.
In 2016 I won 3rd Prize at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts West Michigan Area Show.

“Stone Fruit”
$7500.00

Sponsored By Rotary Club of East Jordan

Artists: Leo Willer

Leo James Willer is a multidisciplinary creative from Michigan. Born in 1993, his focus is to generate visual stimulation, inspiration and inner reflection with his work. His practice is rooted in drawing from a young age. While restoring an old stone property in France he learned about shaping stone and building with mortar. This led to carving stone and wood. He has refined his practices while working on local Michigan farms.

“With These Hands”
$12,000.00

Sponsored By Active Recovery Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab

Artists: Robert Barnum

Education
1980 M.F.A Idaho State University
1978 B.S Southern Oregon State University
1974 A.A Oregon College of Art

Teaching Experience
Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan – 1989 to 2021
Granted tenure. Merit increase award 1996 and 2002. Promoted to Full Professor 2003.
Columbia College Chicago Illinois – 1985 to 1989
Saint Francis College Fort Wayne, Indiana – 1980 to1985
Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho – 1979 to 1980

Concept Development – Ferris State University
Michigan ArtWalk. Concept that has resulted in a 20-year plan to develop Ferris State University into a campus- wide art museum dedicated to Michigan artists.
Presidential Art Collection. Concept to establish one major piece of art at FSU for the current and past 14
Presidents. Concept accepted by the University. The first piece of this collection was unveiled November 1996. The second piece was unveiled spring 1999.
Mecosta County Public Art Initiative. Public art design to create a county wide collection.

Awards
Received over 30 awards in National and International Juried Competitions, 2002-2008.
Patron of the Arts Award-Mecosta County Council of the Arts: Robert and Lisa Barnum
Michigan Artist of the Year Award 2003
Governor’s Award for the Arts and Culture, ArtServe of Michigan
Professional Achievement Award for Arts & Sciences, Idaho State University

Publications:
Dialogue Magazine Chicago, IL
Watercolor Magic Magazine
Detroit Free Press
Pioneer Press, Big Rapids, MI
Images Magazine
Grand Rapids Press
Kalamazoo Gazette
Rockport Publisher
American Artist Magazine
Watercolor Magazine
The Artist Touch 2
Chronicle of Higher Education
Michigan Monthly Magazine
The Transparent Color Wheel
The Artist Magazine
The Creative Artist
Signature Memberships:
American Watercolor Society
National Watercolor Society
Watercolor USA Society

Served as Juror
Winter Park, FL
Canton 18th Annual, MI
Lakefront, WI