What is Eagle Nation on Parade?
Presented by Georgia Southern University, Eagle Nation On Parade is a PUBLIC ART PROJECT that salutes the University’s traditions, celebrates the unity of campus and community, contributes to the economic vitality and quality of life in Statesboro, and supports student scholarships and research.
Imagine a flock of larger-than-life 6′ x 5′ x 4” fiberglass eagle sculptures – designed and created by artists– on long-term public display for viewing and interactive events. Though the form of each sculpture will remain the same, each eagle will have a unique design. Designed by Georgia Southern sculpture professor Marc Moulton and former student Daniel Todd, the fiberglass eagle form is in landing position, perched on a chiseled rock.
Eagle Nation on Parade is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art.
Here’s How it Works
- Eagle Nation on Parade is modeled after other successful community art projects, such as Chicago’s Cows on Parade, Sandy Springs’ Town Turtles and Hawaii’s Geckos in Paradise.
- Georgia artists submit design proposals, specific to the Commissioned Sponsors’ needs, for these larger-than-life fiberglass eagle sculptures. Selected artists pick up their eagle, transform the blank sculpture into an original work of art, then migrate with their eagle artwork back to the ‘Boro for their official Eagle Nation unveiling.
Then the Parade Begins
- Maps of the eagles’ parade route will be distributed to Statesboro’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Georgia Southern University, and other popular locations in the community.
- Tourists may follow a ‘Flight Path’ through Bulloch County to see Eagle Nation on Parade, stay the weekend to Splash in the ‘Boro, eat in our fine restaurants, shop in our stores, take in a play at the Averitt Center for the Arts, and dream in the comfort of our hotels.
- Visitors will continue to return when their interest is sparked as new eagles are revealed in the coming years.
- Prospective students and their parents will appreciate the community’s support of Georgia Southern and are even more motivated to select Georgia Southern as their school.
Last updated: 10/9/2017
