The Manchester Sculpture Project

The Manchester Sculpture Project An exciting and long-lasting way of celebrating and honoring the people who have made an impact on th Bennet. They will inspire others to do great things.

We are inspired by the ordinary citizens of Manchester who have done extraordinary things. To honor them, we are raising funds to create life size sculptures and place them in strategic places in Town for the enjoyment, education, promotion and celebration of them and our community. The Manchester Historical Society is acting as our fiduciary agent, so your donations are tax deductible in accordan

ce with the law. The first three honorees are Olympic medalist Joe McCluskey, author Emily Cheney Neville and educator Elisabeth M. They will provide enjoyment for those who want to sit with Emily on her proposed sculpted bench, to run alongside Joe on our famous Race course, and to be reminded of the innovation and heroism of Miss Bennet. Join us with whatever size contribution you can provide. Be a part of the community in a truly meaningful and long-lasting way.

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Please join us!!
03/30/2026

Please join us!!

If you’ve never seen this, here’s a link to learn more about our second statue, located on Main Street, Elisabeth Bennet...
03/06/2026

If you’ve never seen this, here’s a link to learn more about our second statue, located on Main Street, Elisabeth Bennet. Thank you to Manchester Historian, Susan Barlow!

The Manchester Sculpture project presents Moments with Miss Bennet, with information about her career as an educator in Manchester, Connecticut. We are raisi...

Sculptures sure takes on new significance throughout the year. MRR participant Bonnie Jacobson took this photo of our Jo...
02/23/2026

Sculptures sure takes on new significance throughout the year. MRR participant Bonnie Jacobson took this photo of our Joe McCluskey statue during this recent snowstorm. Hoping Joes hat and scarf make you smile as you travel these cold snowy days. Thanks Bonnie!

And the fascinating process continues…. “In general, waxes are cast from the rubber molds and then checked for irregular...
02/03/2026

And the fascinating process continues….

“In general, waxes are cast from the rubber molds and then checked for irregularities like air pockets, pin holes and any loss of details. Checking the waxes is an opportunity to fine tune as well. Sometimes wax surfaces will have irregularities or the parts need to be checked for even shrinkage and fit etc.”,

Sculptor Susan Wakeen seen inspecting the sculpture of Emily Cheney Neville at the casting facility in Pennsylvania.

Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy 2026 from all of us at the Manchester Sculpture Project. You’ve helped crea...
12/22/2025

Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy 2026 from all of us at the Manchester Sculpture Project. You’ve helped create art in our community. Thank you for a great year! Watch here for special Emily announcements!

We would be remiss if we did not thank each of the artists who worked so long to create such beautiful Christmas wreaths...
11/20/2025

We would be remiss if we did not thank each of the artists who worked so long to create such beautiful Christmas wreaths and decorations, which helped us to raise more than $6000 at our recent Holiday Spirit event. Many many thanks go to…

Donna Fitzgerald
Catherine Thrall
Robin Simpson
Ellen Dougan
Paul Dougan
Marilyn Neumeyer
Kathy Aronne
Lynn Beaulieu
Susan Wright
Kelly Burns
Linda Smith
Pasqua Guzzi
Denise Harris
Jan Rink
Laura Reichelt
Stacey Zackin
Pat Cannon
Marie Karnolt
Joyce Trainer
Denise Pesce-Boratgis
Ellen Rivosa Cipolla
Louisa Graver
Joyce Armentano
Bonnie Lindland
Kathy Wilby
Michelle O’Neill

Happy holidays to all of you and thank you again!!

UPDATE: Both have been won by two generous friends of the Project! Thank you everyone! Two beautiful pieces left from t...
11/16/2025

UPDATE: Both have been won by two generous friends of the Project! Thank you everyone!

Two beautiful pieces left from today’s event. Highest bid by Wednesday will be the recipient of an original holiday piece of art!

Opening bid $200 for the wreath, $50 opening bid for the centerpiece.

Place your bids here and we’ll contact you!

Thank you for your support! I

What an event ! We raised more than $6000 because of the wonderful generosity of this community and the incredible arti...
11/15/2025

What an event ! We raised more than $6000 because of the wonderful generosity of this community and the incredible artistic efforts of 25 different artisans. Thank you to everybody! 

Come on down!
11/15/2025

Come on down!

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C/o 175 Pine Street
Manchester, CT
06040

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(860) 647-9983

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