Art inspiring action
Beautification is a tactic of litter prevention and art can change a community in a positive way. Dating back to 2013, PalmettoPride first began its partnership with Myrtle Beach-based artist Jim Swain, creator of Environmental Sculptures, whose unique artwork dramatizes the issue of plastic litter within our communities and engages the guests who visit these recreational areas about the harmful side-effects of single-use plastic bottles.
Between the rate at which our world is experiencing environmental pollution and his fabrication repertoire, Jim teamed up with friend and fellow creative, Paul Quirk, to find a solution that is both effective and engaging. With Paul designing and Jim creating, Environmental Sculptures took off on its mission to educate, engage, and inspire communities all over the nation to take action and propel our world toward a more sustainable future.
PalmettoPride sponsored the placement of 20 environmental sculptures throughout South Carolina. As South Carolina anti-litter organization, PalmettoPride hopes the art will encourage citizens to keep our state beautiful and its natural resources and wildlife safe. Learn more by contacting info@palmettopride.org.
Visit a PalmettoPride-sponsored Environmental Sculpture
| Group | Location | County | Sculpture Design |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep Greenville County Beautiful | Swamp Rabbit Trail | Greenville | Swamp Rabbits (3) |
| Keep Greenville County Beautiful | Conestee Nature Preserve | Greenville | Beaver |
| Keep Horry County Beautiful | Loris Nature Park | Horry | Carolina Wrens (3) |
| Keep Horry County Beautiful | Enterprise Boat Landing | Horry | Bass |
| Keep Horry County Beautiful | Chris Anderson Boat Landing | Horry | Bass |
| Coastal Carolina Realtors Association | Morse Park | Georgetown | Pelican |
| McCormick Soil & Water Conservation District | Savannah Valley Railroad Trail | McCormick | Carolina Wrens (2) |
| Keep Orangeburg Beautiful | Town of Neeses | Orangeburg | Carolina Wrens (3) |
| City of North Myrtle Beach | North Myrtle Beach Park | Horry | Bass |
| Jasper Soil & Water Conservation District | Blue Heron Nature Center | Jasper | Heron |
| City of Greer | Greer City Park | Greenville | Fox |
| City of West Columbia | Interactive Art Park | Lexington | River Turtle |