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Springfield Art Association on Public Art in Springfield | Community Voices

Troll in Lincoln Memorial Garden
Troll constructed by the Springfield Area Art Association summer camp in Lincoln Memorial Garden

The Springfield Art Association (SAA) is busy beautifying the city this summer with public art. The organization's summer camp recently constructed a large wooden troll that resides in Lincoln Memorial Garden and has plans to develop a mural at Clay's Popeye's BBQ. SAA's Erin Svendsen and Executive Director Betsy Dollar spoke with Community Voices about the various public art projects in Springfield.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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