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Wisconsin Concrete Park

Wisconsin Concrete Park is a art museum in Phillips, Wisconsin. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Wisconsin Concrete Park?

The Wisconsin Concrete Park is a sculpture park located along Wisconsin Highway 13 in the town of Phillips, Wisconsin, United States. The park includes over 200 folk art sculptures built with concrete and decorated with glass bottles and other found objects. Fred Smith, who ran the Rock Garden Tavern on the property, began building the sculptures in 1948 after retiring from his career as a lumberjack. Smith, who lacked any formal artistic education, initially built two-dimensional bas relief plaques and eventually transitioned to constructing his larger sculptures. Smith continued building sculptures until 1964, when a stroke forced him to stop working. Smith claimed that the sculptures "came to [him] naturally" and that "nobody knows why I made these sculptures, even me."

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The record

Museum details

Name
Wisconsin Concrete Park
Type
Art Museum
City
Phillips
State
Wisconsin
Website
http://www.friendsoffredsmith.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8405500006
Coordinates
45.69154, -90.40394
What kind of museum is Wisconsin Concrete Park?

Wisconsin Concrete Park is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Wisconsin Concrete Park located?

Wisconsin Concrete Park is located in Phillips, Wisconsin at approximately 45.69154, -90.40394. See the map above.

Does Wisconsin Concrete Park have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.friendsoffredsmith.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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