The Big Dog Show

The Big Dog Show

Created by award winning local artist Dale Rogers of Haverhill, the exhibit will consist of 20 steel, 8-foot-tall, 200-pound "Big Dogs" placed around the Frog Pond. The display will celebrate the 250 th anniversary of Newburyport, as well as the city's dog culture.

Rogers' Big Dog sculptures have been shown across the country since he first created them in 2009. He also has two sculptures on Newburyport's rail trail. And you may have seen his large dog traveling down Rte 495 near Haverhill.

Rogers says, "Over the years, I have incorporated iconic and whimsical shapes into my sculptures that allow viewers to connect with my art on an emotional level. My public exhibits feature sculptures that do just this. I strive to create thought-provoking work that is sophisticated, easily recognized, and will serve as a mental postcard.  I am honored that my large sculptures enhance many public spaces across the nation for visitors to enjoy and I hope to have a piece of public art in every state by 2015."