Coming Soon - The Great Dysart Gorge

The Vision Dysart Committee is pleased to announce the official opening of The Great Dysart Gorge with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, 27 May 2018 from 4 – 6 pm on Main Street Dysart. After brief comments from city officials there will be photo opportunities to capture friends and family taking the plunge into the Gorge. 

Artist Photoshop Rendering of Proposed Artwork

The Great Dysart Gorge is an anamorphic illusion that intentionally distorts perspective to give the appearance of dimension. The illusion will be painted on the pavement of Main Street between Clark and Wilson Streets beginning Friday, May 18 thru Wednesday, May 23, 2018. The public is welcome to come and watch as the artwork progresses on Monday - Wednesday.

This community of 1400 has no art center or museum. “But,” said artist Mary Snyder Behrens, “we have our streets, the park, bike trails and the sides of buildings. What a great way to bring the experience of art to our community in such an accessible way.” The Great Dysart Gorge is the first in a series of planned public artworks leading up to Dysart’s sesquicentennial in 2023.