Springfield Sculptures Installed at Fairbanks Campus
Three new public art pieces have debuted in the Grant Beach neighborhood as part of a citywide expansion.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Fine Art
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The Drew Lewis Foundation and Sculpture Walk Springfield have partnered to install three sculptures at the Fairbanks campus. This initiative is designed to broaden public access to art across the city.
Why it matters
The project aims to increase the presence of public art in diverse city neighborhoods. By placing installations at the Fairbanks campus and the Boonville corridor, organizers seek to make cultural enrichment more accessible to all residents.
A total of three sculptures from the Fall Curated Collection are now on display at the Fairbanks campus, located at 1126 N. Broadway. Additionally, five sculptures have been installed along the Boonville corridor.
The players
Drew Lewis Foundation
This organization focuses on community development and resource accessibility in Springfield.
Sculpture Walk Springfield
This entity manages the placement of rotating public art installations throughout the city.
Jeffie Brewer
Jeffie Brewer is a professional artist whose sculptures are featured in the current installation.
Springfield Regional Arts Council
This council serves as a supporting agency for arts initiatives and cultural development in the Springfield area.
The details
Artist Jeffie Brewer created the works, which were installed through a collaboration between the Drew Lewis Foundation and Sculpture Walk Springfield. The project received support from the Springfield Regional Arts Council and is expected to become an annual tradition for the campus.
Timeline
The partnership and installation were announced on Sept. 23.
The Fairbanks Fall Festival is scheduled for Sept. 25 from 5-7 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
This project mirrors the national trend of integrating public art into community hubs to revitalize urban spaces. It follows the pattern of using temporary, curated collections to stimulate foot traffic and local interaction.
Residents can view the new installations at 1126 N. Broadway or walk the Boonville corridor between downtown and Commercial Street. The public is invited to see these works during the upcoming Fairbanks Fall Festival.
The takeaway
Bringing professional art into neighborhoods like Grant Beach increases cultural equity across Springfield. Residents are encouraged to visit these new outdoor installations to support local community initiatives.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural developments in the Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Springfield News-Leader.
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