The 2024 People’s Choice winner from the Salina Sculpture Tour, 'Going Home' by artist Sondra Johnson, will soon have a permanent home at the Saline County War Memorial in Sunset Park.

Salina city commissioners approved the sculpture’s placement during Monday’s City Commission meeting.

Crystal Hammerschmidt, Arts Services Coordinator, said the installation will help bring public art exposure to neighborhoods that don’t have as many artistic displays. She also noted that the sculpture would be elevated for better visibility.

According to Johnson, Going Home represents the final journey of a fallen American soldier. A date for the sculpture’s establishment has not yet been announced.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715017064649.jpeg" alt="Salina Sculpture Tour volunteer Riley Rundell unveils the "Going Home" sculpture by Nebraska artist Sondra Jonson on Saturday, May 4, in downtown Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Salina Sculpture Tour volunteer Riley Rundell unveils the "Going Home" sculpture by Nebraska artist Sondra Jonson on Saturday, May 4, in downtown Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe 2024 People’s Choice winner from the Salina Sculpture Tour, 'Going Home' by artist Sondra Johnson, will soon have a permanent home at the Saline County War Memorial in Sunset Park.Salina city commissioners approved the sculpture’s placement during Monday’s City Commission meeting.Crystal Hammerschmidt, Arts Services Coordinator, said the installation will help bring public art exposure to neighborhoods that don’t have as many artistic displays. She also noted that the sculpture would be elevated for better visibility.According to Johnson, Going Home represents the final journey of a fallen American soldier. A date for the sculpture’s establishment has not yet been announced.

2024 People’s Choice sculpture will find permanent home at Sunset Park