Public Art in Plymouth, Michigan
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Docent/Guide Volunteer Training
Learn all about the DIA+Plymouth Partnership in Public Art sculpture in front of the Wilcox House and then sign up to share what you know
during downtown Plymouth events like the Farmer's Market, festivals, and concerts. Designed by Vito J. Valdez and gifted to our city,
"Plymouth: City At The Crossroads" serves as a symbol of Plymouth's past, present and future. Email [email protected] to register
Learn all about the DIA+Plymouth Partnership in Public Art sculpture in front of the Wilcox House and then sign up to share what you know
during downtown Plymouth events like the Farmer's Market, festivals, and concerts. Designed by Vito J. Valdez and gifted to our city,
"Plymouth: City At The Crossroads" serves as a symbol of Plymouth's past, present and future. Email [email protected] to register
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DIA + Plymouth Partners In Public Art
Community Partnership Sculpture Located at Ann Arbor Trail and Union Street in front of the Wilcox House and adjacent to Kellogg Park Click here to download info about
Plymouth, City At The Crossroads Materials, Symbols & Imagery Plymouth, City At The Crossroads
A community partnership sculpture by Vito J. Valdez 2019-2021 Dedicated on September 17, 2021 Made possible through the Detroit Institute of Arts Partners in Public Art initiative, and funded through the tri-county millage, the sculpture was created by artist Vito Valdez with input from the people of Plymouth. A true community endeavor, this extraordinary project would have not been possible without these community partners. ............................................... Detroit Institute of Arts City of Plymouth Downtown Development Authority Dan Finn, Dan’s Custom Brickwork Disenos Ornamental Ironwork Kristyn Koth, Metal Fabrication Plymouth City Commission Plymouth Department of Municipal Services Plymouth Community Arts Council Plymouth Historical Museum Plymouth Historical District Commission Plymouth Garden Club Plymouth Preservation Network The Wilcox Foundation .................................................................................................... 
PROJECT HISTORY: In 2019, the DIA approached the Plymouth DDA and Arts Council with a partnership proposal to create a piece of public art together for our community. Through many meetings, drawings, community survey and historical inquiry, the sculpture became a reality. DIA sculptor Vito Valdez, and fabricator Kristyn Koth continued to work in their studios during the pandemic. This pieces is truly a combination of everything Plymouth...our railroad, native roots, Daisy factory bricks, the automobile, and leaves from the City of Trees all play a part in this one of a kind sculpture.
Pewabic Tile Mural at the Plymouth District Library
A beautiful example of Pewabic Pottery craftsmanship, this tile installation is located in the vestibule at the main Union Street entrance for all to see. PDL address 223 S. Main Street in Plymouth. Click here to see more of this public community art piece 
Bode's Graffiti Mural* by Kane Pryor
Formerly Located inside Bode's Corned Beef House on Main Street at the Railroad Crossing in Plymouth, MI * This mural piece was taken down during renovation by the restaurant's new owner (2025). The PCAC inquired as to it's where'bouts, as we were interested in possibilities for acquisition, but we were told it had been "removed" with no other details. |
Art Walk Phase Three - History & Culture Public Art
project has been installed in downtown Plymouth DDA + PCAC + The Art Foundation Thank you to artists Finn, Law, Sarah, Alexis, Sophia, Shannon, Elizabeth and Tony!
Click here to learn more about the project Phase Three is complete! The art installation sites are adjacent to Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth, with original Plymouth history and culture themed artwork by PCAC and Art Foundation artists. Funding for the project was provided by the Plymouth DDA, and the Plymouth Community Arts Council through a grant from the Wilcox Foundation. Click here to see scenes from the April 18, 2026 Dedication! The Plymouth Community Arts Council selected artists Sophia Fielder, Elizabeth H. and Shannon O'Connor to paint three of the Plymouth history and culture pieces for Art Walk Phase Three. We chose Tony Roko to paint the fourth, an iconic portrait of Plymouth philanthropist Jack Wilcox.
Started by artist Tony Roko and supported through The Art Foundation and Orsa Credit Union (formerly CFCU), Phases One and Two of this public art exhibition can be seen on the exterior walls of businesses, restaurants and financial institution downtown.
Peter Rockwell
PCAC itself has a 50-year legacy of bringing arts to students and residents in our community. In 1986, we were involved in an exciting collaborative artist-in-residence program with renown sculptor Peter Rockwell. He created a whimsical menagerie of Italian limestone rock figures, located in Plymouth Township's McClumpha Park. Plymouth-Canton high school students, local art enthusiasts, teachers and families participated in the project on many levels. Although the edges of these outdoor sculptures have softened with over 30 years of climbing and Michigan weather to their credit, most still remain part of the township park landscape. A few have fallen into disrepair and it is our goal to raise funds to repair and restore these pieces to put back on public view throughout the Plymouth community. Phase One will bring 2 smaller pieces indoors at the PCAC to be on display along with news articles, facts and photos from the original installation. In addition we will be working on modifying one of the larger pieces as an outdoor, free-standing piece to be installed in a sculpture garden on the west side of the PCAC's Sheldon Road campus. To contribute to this endeavor, please contact [email protected] Photo gallery coming soon!
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