Arc of Dreams
It takes a big and unique idea to pay tribute to dreamers of the past and present, and inspire dreamers for generations to come.
We're calling this idea the Arc of Dreams, a massive stainless-steel sculpture that spans the length of a football field across the Big Sioux River downtown between 6th and 8th streets. At the center of the Arc of Dreams is a 15-foot gap, 85-feet above the river, representing the leap of faith dreamers take to see their dreams come true.
"The Arc of Dreams is the SculptureWalk capstone, recognizing and elevating this art program to national prominence," said Jim Clark, SculptureWalk founder and the thrust behind the Arc of Dreams.
It is a signature piece of art for the city of Sioux Falls, helping to illustrate what we want to be… a unique and thriving modern city on the prairie.
But first, you have to take a leap of faith...
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An Exceptional piece of art.
Something about this arc gives a person a moment of pause to contemplate the thought and to admire the construction. It's especially nice when the water level is up but we found it a peaceful, lovely...
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An easy walk in Downtown Sioux Falls
We very much enjoyed walking through downtown Sioux Falls and taking in all the different sculptures by a variety of artists. The Arc of Dreams is the centerpiece of the sculptures but by no means...
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Great title, very fitting
This is a beautiful place to breathe in nature. Sit back, take a walk, obtain pictures, enjoy nature. Doesn’t matter if it’s sunrise, high noon, or sunset.. you can’t go wrong with engaging in the...
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Arc on the River
The Arc spans the Big Sioux River in downtown Sioux Falls, and is probably best seen on a walking tour along the river. It is a stainless steel construction by sculptor Dale Lamphere and was...
Beautiful piece of art
To all the dreamers! This is a great spot downtown. Parking is available around the area either on the street or in some visitor parking areas. It’s a lovely stroll along the river. Take the time to...
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