Our Partners
Thank you to everyone who believes in public art and want to make the fish sculpture happen for Showse Park!
Ihor & Marilou Suszko
Dick & Debby Zanglin
Abigail Suszko
Emery, Adelyn & Mila Suszko
Lauren Cieslak
The Fish Sculpture at Showse Park. Coming in 2026!
Vermilion’s Showse Park is getting a well deserved makeover—new playground equipment with ADA compliant 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 interactive art where kids can climb, gather and engage in imaginative play. You are invited to partner with us to make it happen!
Here’s what you should know.
The fish was designed by Virginia Kistler, a sculpture artist from Gahanna, OH. It will stand 5’H x 20’L, be fabricated from stainless steel and durable, colorfast wood 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.
Here’s how you can support this project.
PAV is inviting everyone 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, demonstrates that the community believes that art in public spaces is a good investment.
Here’s how to donate.
Online: Click the button to access the online donation page. Be sure to indicate that your donation will benefit the PAV Showse Park Fish Sculpture.
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. Thank you!