A sculpture made of corten steel lasercut panels in the middle of a field.

Rhythms and Whispers, a sculpture by Scott Hazard. Image by Monica Slaney.

24
Thursday
September 2026
4 to 5:30 p.m.

Public Sculpture Dedication

Experience Rhythms and Whispers, a new public artwork by Nature Preserves Artist-in-Residence, Scott Hazard (@hazardscott), now on view at Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve!


Made of multiple layered panels of weathered steel, Rhythms and Whispers frames a view of the evolving Piedmont prairie landscape found at the preserve, encouraging visitors to pause and reflect on their surroundings. The sculpture includes text about the special landscape crafted by poets Chris Tonelli, Lauren Hunter, and Suzanne Beaumont, and conservationist, author, and historian David Rahahę·tih Webb.

Meet the artist and collaborators on Thursday, Sept. 24, and learn more about the inspiration behind the work at a dedication event from 4pm – 5:30pm. An optional short interpretive talk and walk through the meadow where the sculpture is located will be led by nature preserve manager, Bryan England, at 5pm.

This project is presented by Raleigh Arts, with additional funding provided by South Arts.

Learn more about the Nature Preserves Artist-In-Residence program

Directions

To view the artwork, park at the visitor center and walk to the picnic shelter. The work is at the edge of the meadow area near the picnic shelter.

Contact

 

Jenn Hales
Public Art Project Manager
jenn.hales@raleighnc.gov

Address:

5229 Awls Haven Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614

Event Type:
Art Exhibit
Arts and Entertainment
Community and Workshops

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