Best of the Chippewa Valley

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Best Public Art Installation (non-gallery)

Newly established as the largest sculpture tour in the whole country, Sculpture Tour Eau Claire (starting near 610 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire) continues its winning streak of best public art installation, first winning back in 2011 and remaining at the top since then. The sculpture tour has more than 70 sculptures you can stroll around viewing up and down the city’s streets. “Scraposaurus” Dinosaur Exhibit at Artisan Forge Studios (1106 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire) takes the runner-up slot for a second year in a row, Artisan Forge is home to over 30 vendors showcasing arts in all forms from jewelers, interior designers, chocolatiers, and… dinosaurs? Yes, you read that right, and folks are free to play on the dinosaur sculptures too, not just look at them, thanks to artist Dale Lewis. The Royal Sculpture at Royal Credit Union’s new downtown office (455 E. Madison St., Eau Claire) is a first-time placer, standing tall as a reminder of the history of the Uniroyal Tire Plant on E.C.’s north side and designed by Dan Ingersoll, brought to life by Artisan Forge Metalworks.  –McKenna Scherer