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Two tennis players have a chat in Johnson's "Making A Point" statue.
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The "Lunch Break" statue can be found at the Willaford Railroad Museum.
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Two women are mid-conversation in the "Chance Meeting" statue at the corner of Collins and Reynolds Streets.
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One of the most notable statues is the "Forever Marilyn" statue that pays homage to Monroe's iconic scene in "The Seven Year Itch.
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PCPD officers posed around the "Waiting" statue in McCall Park near Palmer Street.
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Dodie White, board of directors member of the Arts Council, and Marsha Passmore, president of the Arts Council, with the "Forever Marilyn" statue at McCall Park.
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The intricate detail with each sculpture is one of the favorite things that draw crowds to the works of art each year.
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J. Seward Johnson has partnered with the Arts Council for years to showcase his eclectic work.
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The life-size statues cause many to do a double-take as they walk by.
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Dodie White, board of directors member of the Arts Council, and Marsha Passmore, president of the Arts Council, with the "Making a Point" statue at J. Arden Mays Blvd.
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The "Forever Marilyn" is already drawing hordes of visitors who attempt to recreate her legendary pose.
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The statues will be on display throughout downtown Plant City from Dec. 1, 2018 to March 15, 2019.
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A map of the statues is available for people to enjoy a self-guided walking tour.
While driving down Collins Street one may notice flocks of people gathering around a platinum blonde and a grate as they attempt to recreate the iconic scene from “The Seven Year Itch.”
The annual J. Seward Johnson sculptures are now on display throughout downtown Plant City. This year Johnson’s work features crowd favorites like the “Forever Marilyn” Marilyn Monroe statue at McCall Park on Collins Street, two tennis players in “Making a Point” on J. Arden Mays Boulevard by Krazy Kup and a man enjoying an ice cream cone in “Hot Weather” in front of the Plant City Photo Archives.
The annual event is hosted by the Arts Council of Plant City and sponsors include AC of Plant City, the city of Plant City, the Plant City Photo Archives, Don Stine Construction and Cameron Financial Services.
Visitors to downtown often give the life-sized statues a double take as, upon first glance, many appear to be realistic. The tradition of the statues coming to town is one many have come to anticipate over the years. Despite its long history, the statues remain new and refreshing and the community often gets involved with the project by sharing photos of themselves with the artwork.
Everything from two women chatting on a bench to a little girl enjoying a treat and even a group of friends posing for a photo are represented in the statues this year.
Each year the statues come to town for community members to go on a self-guided tour and enjoy the unique works of art. The 10 statues will be on display until March 15, 2019.
Statues
“Yum Yum”
– Bruton Memorial Library
“At Long Last”
– City Hall North Entrance
“Chance Meeting”
– Corner of Collins and Reynolds
“Forever Marilyn”
– McCall Park, Collins Street
“Waiting”
– McCall Park, Palmer Street
“Lunch Break”
– Willaford Railroad Museum
“Making a Point”
– J. Arden Mays Boulevard
“Building Better Neighbors”
– Plant City Mural Park
“Hot Weather”
– Photo Archives
“Photo Session”
– Village Green Park
