A Public Art Project:

Our Purpose

Photo of the 40” and 20” Huskie forms

Artists Pictures

Click this link to download some artists' renderings that are available

 

Student Organization Sponsorship Package now available!

Because Huskies on Parade was getting underway as many local students were contemplating their summer vacations, our local student population has not been involved in the project thus far. We anticipate a high level of interest upon the return of students, and we welcome their involvement. Due to the shortness of time, student groups will find themselves limited in their ability to raise the funds needed to be involved. Therefore, a special sponsorship package is provided for student groups at NIU, Kishwaukee College and K-12 students throughout the DeKalb/Sycamore area.

Click this link to download a Student Organization Sponsorship Package Application

HUSKIES ON PARADE celebrates the bond between Northern Illinois University and the greater DeKalb/Sycamore community. With the participation and generous sponsorship of local businesses and organizations, brightly painted Huskies will enliven the landscape and form numerous points of interest for sidewalks and storefronts all over town this summer and fall.

This uplifting public art project seeks to capture the vibrancy of the communiversity & the united community and university. Fiberglass Huskies will be transformed into creative representations of the unique attributes of the DeKalb/Sycamore region. By showing our community’s creativity and Huskie pride, we will delight and entertain residents, attract visitors, and have fun with art throughout 2008.

HUSKIES ON PARADE is being coordinated by a group of community volunteers, all of whom are dedicated to acknowledging and enhancing the bond between NIU and the community. They are also dedicated to helping the community have a great time!