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The Paths We Weave ~ A Community Public Art Project

During summer 2026, artists Sydney Schultz and Laura Reeder will transform the hillside below Thornden Park's water tower into a living public artwork where sculpture, walking paths, ecology, and community come together. Monumental woven willow sculptures will emerge from the landscape alongside meadow pathways that invite visitors to slow down, explore, gather, and experience the park in new ways.

Created in partnership with the Thornden Park Association and Syracuse Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs, this project celebrates public space as something we build—and care for—together. 

Drone image showing area marked out for the installation

Artists' conceptual image of the woven sculptures and mown walking paths

Become Part of the Story

This project has received generous support from CNY Arts, Eastside Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today, the Syracuse Parks Department, and the Westcott Area Cultural Coalition. However, a significant funding gap remains, and we are turning to the community for additional support to help bring this project to completion.

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Help us reach our $15,000 fundraising goal in support of public art in Thornden Park.

Every contribution—no matter the size—makes a difference.

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Donations will go directly toward supporting the artists and their work. Any additional funds will go toward establishing the Thornden Park Public Art Fund, in support of future public art projects in the park.

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Giving Levels

🌱 Friend | $1–$49

Friend-level donors will receive

  • Recognition on the Thornden Park Association website; and

  • An invitation to the ribbon-cutting celebration later this summer.

🌿 Supporter | $50–$499

Supporter-level donors will receive

  • Recognition on the Thornden Park Association website;

  • An invitation to the ribbon-cutting celebration later this summer; and

  • A unique thank-you card featuring a professionally produced image of the completed artwork.

🌳 Champion | $500+

Champion-level donors will receive:

  • Recognition on the Thornden Park Association website;

  • An invitation to the ribbon-cutting celebration;

  • A unique thank-you card featuring a professionally produced image of the completed artwork; and

  • Your choice of a piece of Thornden Park merchandise

Thanks for your support!

Please complete and submit the form and click the Donate button below. You will be redirected to the TPA's donation page. 

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