1763 Pyramid Hill BlvdHamilton, Ohio 45013

Office-513-868-8336Park Gate-513-887-9514

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Parkwww.pyramidhill.org

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park is a 265-acre outdoor sculpture museum insouthwest Ohio. The park is located in Hamilton, and sits high abovethe Great Miami River. The natural beauty of the landscape creates aunique environment to enjoy the arts. The park offers a variety ofprograms including concerts, a summer children's series, AncientSculpture Museum, Arts Fair, hiking trails, holiday lights and an ever-growing list of events. Visitors are encouraged to use all 5 senseswhile exploring the park. The setting allows for a leisurely andcontemplative experience with the art.

About the Park

The Pyramid Hill MissionThe mission of the park is to provide an arts experience, which is set inan environment of nature and to encourage educational opportunitiesand public engagement with the creative process. The park combinesthe lure of nature with the dynamic presence of over 60 pieces ofmonumental sculpture and a Museum of Ancient Sculpture. Therecent addition of the Ancient Sculpture Museum adds a uniquejuxtaposition to the collection, which allows the viewer to compareancient and modern artworks in a single time frame. The park strivesto maintain and enhance the grounds of the park and the collection ofartworks for the enjoyment of the public, we also work to provide anarray of programs, events and classes which serve diverse age groupsand cultures and enhance the lives of the surrounding community. Weview the making of art and the engagement of art as inclusiveactivities, which should be enjoyed by all.

In 2012, Pyramid Hill celebrates 15 years of operation. To celebratethere will be more activities and events than ever before at the park. OnApril 13th, 2012 there will be an official opening of the Pyramid HillHistory exhibit. The exhibit will be on display throughout the summer.The party will be at the Ancient Sculpture Museum and severalprofessional bakers will design sculptural anniversary cakes to put ondisplay. Cincinnati artist, Jim Borgman has even designed a new posterfor Pyramid Hill to honor the occasion.

Pyramid Hill Turns 15!

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park

“Pyramid HillSculpture Park hashelped to contributeto the culture of thecity of Hamiltonthrough acommitment to thearts.” Leslie Jones

Park Hours: 8 AM-5 PM dailyWeather permitting during the winter months.Ancient Sculpture Museum Hours:12 PM-5 PM DailyAdmissionAdults $8.00Children 5-12 $2.00Children 4 and under FREEPark Memberships are also available.Membership Levels are:

$40 Individual Membership $45 Family Membership $125 Contributor $250 Patron $500 Sponsor

Visiting the Park

1987-Harry T. Wilks purchased the first 40 acres of the park1998-Pyramid House is featured in Architectural Digest (August)2001-Pioneer House is restored2002-Hamilton, Ohio is named the City of Sculpture2003-Harry T. Wilks wins a life time achievement award-Post Corbett2005-1st photo competition held2008-Festival Pavilion opens2009-Ancient Sculpture Museum opens2010-Ancient Sculpture Museum wins the Hamilton 2010 Vision Award2011-Overlook Plaza opens2012-1st Big Dog Show

Notable Events in the History of the Park

The park offers miles and miles of hiking trails to enjoy. Most ofthe park is hilly terrain, if hiking is not your thing Art Carts (colorfulgolf carts) are available to rent by the hour to check out all of thesculptures.

Map of the Park and Trails

Adam’s First BreathSam McKinney

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park

Caption describing picture orgraphic.

April 13-15th Anniversary CelebrationApril 27-Arbor DayApril 28-Slow Art DayThird Thursdays - May 17, June 24, July 19, August 16, and

September 2May 26-Plein Air Painting Workshop with Gratia BantaThe Big Dog Show - exhibition opening on June 1, on

display through AugustJune 3-Dog DayzJune 13-Summer Series for Kids beginsJune 17-Summer Concert Series beginsJune 29-pARTyJuly 6-Thin Air Studio Project OpeningJuly 14-Fishing DerbyJuly 17-Kiln formed Glass workshopEat for Art fundraiser parties - Various dates August through OctoberSeptember 29 & 30-10th Annual Art Fair (see website for Call for Artists)

October 12-"Visions" Photo competition opening, on displaythrough November 12

October 21-Hill-O-WeenNovember 17 through January 2-Holiday Lights

Visit the website for more information about each event!www.pyramidhill.org

Upcoming events

JS Bach's Fugue #1Tony Rosenthal

The courtyard of theAncient Sculpture Museum

Pyramid Hill is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Park activitiesare facilitated by 3 full-time staff, 3 part-time staff, 7-8 seasonalgrounds workers, and more than 100 volunteers. Vital Park objectivesinclude:

• Maintain a natural environment as a venue for artisticexpression.

• Acquire and display quality works of art in ways that areaesthetically pleasing

• Encourage access to the environment through communityoutreach efforts

• Encourage artistic abilities through art acquisitions andcompetitions

• Provide education programs to increase understanding andappreciation of sculpture as an art-form.

Pyramid Hill Park offers:• Gardens & 7 Lakes Bus Tours• Hiking Trails... pets welcome!• Paved roads for touring the park• Picnic Facilities• Handicapped Accessible Restrooms• Rental Facilities;• Tea Room (holds up to 40 guests)• Amphitheatre (with room for 1000 guests)• Festival Pavilion (holds up to 250-400 guests)• Pyramid Lodge (holds up to 130 guests)• Wedding Chapel (room for 130 guests)• Historic Stone House built by pioneers• Summer musical programs and kids programs• Annual Art Fair• Annual Holiday Lights Display, Thanksgiving through New

Year's

A little bit more about the park and it’s mission….

1763 Pyramid HillBlvd

Hamilton, Ohio45013

PHONE:513-868-8336

PARK GATE:513-887-9514

www.pyramidhill.org

The Festival Pavilion