The Manchester Sculpture Project

If you’d like an electronic copy of the commemorative program from the Emily Cheney Neville statue dedication, provide your email and we’ll send it to you. Fascinating reading!

She’s installed and given to the Town for their care and keeping! Congratulations to the committee, the donors and to sculptor Susan Wakeen for this beautiful legacy art! Emily Cheney Neville!

This is the last of the three legacy statues that the committee planned 10 years ago. We are proud and delighted at what’s been accomplished, and these amazing pieces of artwork that can be enjoyed for generations.

Joe McCluskey is located across from Highland Park Market, Elisabeth Bennet stands in front of her school on Main Street, and now Emily Cheney Neville is located in Center Memorial Park. Information about Emily can be found in printed booklets which will be donated to the library and the Historical Society for your reading pleasure. Since she is an award-winning author, “It’s Like That, Cat”, you can also find information on the Internet or through the Manchester Historical Society. 

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. Thank you to Manchester Historian, Susan Barlow!

Miss Elisabeth Bennet, a Teacher's Teacher 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 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 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 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 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 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