Nov. 3, 2023

A local artist’s work has won the 2023 SculptureWalk People’s Choice Award.

Cameron Stalheim of Sioux Falls will be honored for his bronze sculpture Linger.

Nearly 1,500 votes were cast in this year’s competition. The 2023 season featured 67 new sculptures, chosen from 165 applications.

“The city of Sioux Falls is incredibly lucky to have SculptureWalk bringing art out of the gallery and into the streets. I am honored to have my piece, Linger, selected for People’s Choice,” Stalheim said in a statement. “This is a great motivator for me to pursue my passion and give back to the community. I look forward to continuing my participation with SculptureWalk and making Sioux Falls the city of sculpture.”

The sculpture will be purchased by the city of Sioux Falls and added to the community’s collection of public art. It will remain on its pedestal in front of The Hello Hi at 221 S. Phillips Ave. into the spring.

The sculpture then will be moved to a pedestal in front of City Center for a year as the Visual Arts Commission, in coordination with the city of Sioux Falls, works to place the sculpture in a more permanent location.

“We are so grateful for the abundance of artists, visitors and voters each year,” said Jim Mathis, SculptureWalk board member. “It’s thanks to their participation and support that we are able to fulfill our mission of bringing art to the people. We can’t wait to see Cameron’s piece on permanent display in our community,”