Our Partners
Thank you to everyone who believes in public art and want to make the Fish Sculpture happen for Showse Park!
The Vermilion Arts Guild
Vermilion in Bloom
Kiwanis Club of Vermilion
Ihor & Marilou Suszko
Grace United Methodist
Dick & Debby Zanglin
Fred Miggins
Shore Thing
Abigail Suszko
Emery, Adelyn & Mila Suszko
Lauren Cieslak
Jeff Lucas, Ward IV Councilman
Vermilion Rotary Club
Linwood Park Cottage Owners
Janet & Pat Hannaway
Joe & Linda Burkart
Let’s Fund the Fish!
The Fish Sculpture at Showse Park. Coming in 2026!
Vermilion’s Showse Park is getting a well-deserved makeover—new playground equipment with ADA features, walking and fitness trails, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, sitting areas and (drumroll, please) Public Art Vermilion’s exciting addition of a whimsical, interactive fish sculpture! PAV is leading the initiative to add this original piece of art where kids can climb, gather and engage in imaginative play. Partner with us and together we’ll Fund the Fish!
About Public Art Vermilion
We’re a volunteer-driven program developed in 2018. Our mission is to use public art to create a lasting and ever-evolving atmosphere of interest for art in Vermilion. PAV serves as a not-for-profit program under the 501(c)3 umbrella of Main Street Vermilion.
PAV initiatives include two Heritage Ohio Award winning projects, The Postcard Mural Project and Buoy Tree Project; Aboard, an interactive sculpture located in Main Street Park, and three Tiny Art Galleries, three located throughout Vermilion.
The Showse Park Fish Sculpture
The fish was designed by Virginia Kistler, a sculpture artist from Gahanna, OH and will be fabricated by Sean Mercer, Mercer Works of Kent, OH. It will stand 5’6”’H x 20’, built from stainless steel and durable, colorfast composite and occupy a prominent spot in the park and playground space. The total cost is estimated at $40K, that PAV will achieve through grants and fundraising. We’re also planning some fun and exciting events at the park to celebrate this iconic symbol of Vermilion, scheduled to be installed in summer 2026.
How to Help Fund the Fish!
PAV is inviting you to partner with us to make this project happen for Showse Park, the Vermilion on the Lake neighborhood and the entire Vermilion community. We’re reaching out to community organizations, businesses, families and individuals to raise $16K toward this project. Your monetary donation, no matter the size, says this community believes that art in public spaces is a good investment.
Stop In: Bring a check or credit card to Main Street Vermilion, 685 Main Street to make your donation. Make checks payable to Public Art Vermilion.
Call: Main Street Vermilion at 440.541.8107 to donate over the phone with your credit card.
Mail: Make your donation with a check made payable to Public Art Vermilion and mail to 685 Main Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089.
We’ll add your name to our growing list of partners. Any donation makes you a partner and helps make this project happen for Showse Park and Vermilion. Thank you!