Stone Sculptor, Walter Arnold in various marble carving process photos taken in his Chicago studio.
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Watch January 22, 2013 - Master Stone Carver Walter Arnold on PBS. See more from Chicago Tonight.
Recent Events:
Mar 21, 2013 Walter was featured in an article in Genoava Magazine. For those of you who read Italian, you can read it here.
Mar 5 - Jun 9, 2013 Walter will be exhibiting in the Visiting Artist case and hosting a program in the spring at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art at 220 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL. 60126. He will also be presenting a lecture at the museum on April 14.
Jan 22, 2013 Walter was featured on the Chicago Public Television show Chicago Tonight in a segment produced by Jay Shefsky.
Oct 31, 2012 Walter attended the annual Stone Carvers Guild meeting in New Mexico.
Jul 30, 2012 Come see Walter demonstrate carving and participate in a panel discussion on Environment and Tradition at the the Midwest Folklife Festival in Bishop Hill, IL Aug. 4th & 5th. This festival, a joint project of five states, is a showcase for the rich cultural arts and traditions of the Upper Midwest..
Mar 21, 2012 The Laborers Union Memorial was installed on Main Street in Marseilles, Il. This 2800 pound limestone sculpture depicts the 80 year history of Local 393 of the Laborers International Union of North America. You can read more about the project in a recently published article here.
Mar 17, 2012 Walter currently has several pieces on display at the Next On Route 25 exhibit. It is located at 1150 Fifth Avenue, St. Charles IL. 60174. It features works from many local and regional artists. The exhibit is running now through April 7. HThe gallery is open Thursday, Friday and Sunday open from 1 to 7pm and Saturdays open from 10am to 7pm.
Feb 7, 2012 American Friends of Italian Monumental Sculpture (AFIMS) has officially received it's federal tax exempt status. Please see the website if you are interested in supporting to the preservation of these amazing works of art.
Sept 13, 2011 Walter attended the annual Stone Carved Guild meeting the weekend of Sept 9. This year it was hosted by the Art Student's League in New York. Walter also returned from Finland and Estonia where he took many photos of the gargoyles. You can find them on the new Helsinki and Tallinn pages..
Sept 6, 2011 There is an article about Walter that was recently published in Northwest Quarterly. You can find it here.
Aug 12, 2011 Walter was featured in an article in the Daily Herald. It can be found here.
Aug 5, 2011 Walter currently has 20 pieces on display at the Orland Park Public Library located at 14921 S. Ravinia, Orland Park, IL. 60462.
June 7, 2011 Walter has added a page on the website for Animal Sculpture. You can find it in the menu bar under Sculpture.
May 15, 2011 From June first until Labor Day, Walter will have a selection of carvings on exhibit at the Gail Borden Public Library located at 270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120. Walter will be providing a selection of gothic carvings to accompany the library's summer medieval programs. He will present a lecture there Aug. 14 and 2:30p.m.
April 22, 2011 Walter hosted a tour of his studio for members of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011.
January 5, 2011 Walter just launched the site for the American Friends of Italian Monumental Sculpture at www.staglieno.com. This is a project that grew out of his book, The Art of the Marble Carver, and the need to help the city of Genoa, Italy restore the magnificent sculptures in this cemetery. Please look through the site and see what we are trying to accomplish.
