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| Sculptor Alex Hallmark with completed head study of legendary musician Doc Watson for a bronze statue to be installed in downtown Boone, NC. |
Doc Watson
Downtown Project
Downtown Project
Organized and Sponsored by
the Downtown Boone Development Association
As a young and struggling artist, Doc Watson spent many days performing for tips at storefronts in Boone NC. and other nearby towns.
As a tribute to Doc, North Carolina's favorite son, The Downtown Boone Development Association is raising money to have a life-size statue of Doc Watson playing his favorite guitar, a customized Gallagher. Created by noted sculptor Alex Hallmark, the Doc statue will be cast in bronze and will sit on a bench at the Northeast corner of King and Depot Sts.
There will be a plaque on the bench according to Doc’s wishes that will say, “Doc Watson – Just one of the people”.
This statue will not only be a tribute to Doc, but will help to recognize the importance of Boone and Watauga County as the home of many of the finest mountain music musicians.
_____ Mary Baker Visits with John Cooper _____
The Downtown Boone Development Association is asking for help in achieving this project for Boone and wonderful honor for Doc Watson . Gifts both large and small are tax deductible.
- For any gift of a dollar or more, you will be recognized with a signed certificate acknowledging your gift.
- For a gift of $100 or more, you will have your name emblazoned on a 4” x 8” brick placed around the statue.
- For the $1500 contribution your brick will be designated as a “Front Row Supporter”. (at the time of this post, all 2o head studies have been obtained by donors. The committee is looking into the possibilities of additional head studies)
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| Completed Clay Statue. When cast in bronze Doc will be sitting on an attractive bench in downtown Boone, where he got his start. |
According to Pilar Fotta, Exec. Dir. for the Downtown Boone Development Assoc., a special celebration unveiling is scheduled for June 24, 2011 in conjunction with the Watauga County Arts Council Concert-on-the-Lawn Series at the Jones House Community Center.
For more information, contact:
For more information, contact:
- John Cooper, Project Chair, 828 963-6511
- Pilar Fotta, Executive Director, Downtown Boone Development Association, 828 262-4532.
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