SculptureTour Salina will unveil the new 2015 sculptures at its UnWrap Party on Saturday May 9th. The twenty-five sculptures created by artist from around the state will be unwrapped with a Bang! At 11:00am a cannon shot will blast from the vacant lot at the corner of Santa Fe and Ash, and the 25 sculptures will be revealed simultaneously. Festivities will continue on Campbell Plaza until 1:00p.m.

After the new sculptures are unveiled, entertainment will be provided by Bootleg Mercy, followed by Hannah Schroeder, Salina Community Theatre Vocal Artist, and Tamara Howe’s School of Dance. Be at the Plaza at 1:00p.m. when the juried 2015 Merit Awards are announced, including Best of Show. Free family fun to include antique fire engine rides, popcorn and airbrush tattoos can be enjoyed along Santa Fe.

Visitors are encouraged to pick up a Walking Tour/Ballot at downtown merchants or any crosswalk pillar. Then, walk the SculptureTour and vote for your favorite piece. Each year, the People’s Choice Award is determined by viewers who complete a ballot to select their favorite sculpture. The winning sculpture is purchased by the City of Salina and placed where it can be enjoyed by the public.

Completed ballots turned in at the information tent on Campbell Plaza during the UNwrap Party are eligible for prizes and drawings in three categories: children,teen and adult. Prizes are provided by Rolling Hills Zoo, Kenwood Cove, Starplex Movies, Stiefel Theatre, Salina Art Center Cinema, Cozy Inn, Penny Layne, On the Pot, Toy Parade, Martinelli’s Ad Astra and Connected.