This summer’s public bulldog sculptures installation in Irvington, New York, is now up for auction.
Throughout the summer, 27 specially decorated fiberglass bulldogs — representing Irvington’s trusty mascot — were displayed along Main Street.
“Each bulldog is a one-of-a-kind piece of art, designed by a talented local artist in collaboration with sponsors,” Kristina Schmidt, the project’s lead artist, said. “The statues draw inspiration from themes, including architecture, board games and locally produced food, each showcasing hours of hard work, dedication, and creativity.” Also, each sculpture is weatherproof and impact-resistant.
This year’s bidding is happening online at https://go.rallyup.com/bulldogs2024. More information can be found at http://bulldoggallery.org. The reserve on each statue is $500, making the auction affordable to a broad audience.
“Last year, people were amazingly generous,” Schmidt said, noting that one dog raised more than $3,000. “It allowed us to make this year’s collection bigger and better.”
Fans of the bulldogs and public art could also donate to future projects directly on the auction site by chipping in any amount they chose.
The bulldogs will brighten Irvington’s Homecoming Week, appearing around the Irvington High School and Middle School Campus from Monday, Sept. 30.
The auction will officially close on Sunday, Oct. 6th at 8 p.m.
