<body><div>MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach unveiled its newest public art piece Friday: an 8.5-foot-tall sculpture called “Rabbit Man.”Created by Massachusetts artist Dale Rogers, the sculpture is located at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and Broadway Street, next to Gallery 320.The unveiling drew members of the Myrtle Beach community, city officials and other project supporters. The city’s Cultural Resources Committee championed the project as part of an effort to bring more art into public spaces.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1igI7C_1Gz5BaoO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1igI7C_1Gz5BaoO00" width="1300" height="667" ><figcaption>Myrtle Beach unveils $21,000 ‘Rabbit Man’ sculpture (City of Myrtle Beach)</figcaption></figure>The city said public art can create a sense of place, spark conversation and encourage people to explore downtown Myrtle Beach.The sculpture cost $21,000 and was paid for through the city’s Public Art Fund. Installation cost a little under $5,000, according to the city.The sculpture has drawn mixed reactions online.Some commenters questioned the cost, the design and the decision to use an artist from outside South Carolina.Others praised the sculpture as a positive addition to downtown and supported the city’s investment in public art.The unveiling was scheduled ahead of the F1RST Friday Artwalk in the Arts &amp; Innovation District.The Artwalk was canceled because of rain, but the sculpture’s unveiling continued.A city spokesperson said additional questions about the artist-selection process and the sculpture’s meaning were forwarded to the Cultural Resources Committee liaison.WMBF News will update this story if more information becomes available.“Rabbit Man” remains on display for the public to view and photograph at Fourth Avenue North and Broadway Street.Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WMBF. For more free content like this, download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here.</div></body>

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach unveiled its newest public art piece Friday: an 8.5-foot-tall sculpture called “Rabbit Man.”. Created by Massachusetts artist Dale Rogers, the sculpture is located at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and Broadway Street, next to Gallery 320. The unveiling drew members of...

Myrtle Beach unveils $21,000 ‘Rabbit Man’ sculpture

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Myrtle Beach unveils $21,000 ‘Rabbit Man’ sculpture

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