Art
JEWEL BALL FOUNTAIN
This beautiful limestone fountain has a rustic feel commonly found in the architecture around Granbury; adds both architectural intrigue and tranquility to Shanley Sculpture Garden.There’s something about the sound of burbling water that lulls the mind into a meditative state. The cool mist and sounds of falling water are a welcome companion on a hot Texas day. The fountain is beautiful at night and especially when lit up during Christmas.
The fountain towers over onlookers at 8 feet tall and boasts two substantial limestone pillars with a matching limestone top. The water cascades from the top into a bed of river rock. The centerpiece is 25 feet in diameter. Water filters through the river rock and recirculates through the fountain. The lighted water feature is surrounded with 4 foot sections of limestone, about 6 inches thick. The circular walk areas surrounding the fountain follow the lay of the land. The walk area stair-steps up on one side towards Rucker Street, and down on the other towards the canal. The entire structure is about 75 feet in diameter.
Completed in April 2011. Dedicated on September 27, 2011 in honor of the late Bob Brady. Also referred to as The Brady Fountain.
Fountain design by Jackie Smith of at Absolute Accents, Inc.
DAN COATES BRONZE
Tall top boots, pants tucked in, starched shirt and a hat big enough to match his personality. Dan Coates never met a stranger. He may not remember your name but, he would not forget your face. The second time you see Dan he would make you feel like you’ve been friends forever. He was just that kind of a guy. He wanted you to feel that way too. He loved being around friends. Dan loved a gathering and could entertain a crowd.
Dan also liked horses. He liked them almost as much as he did buying horses. He also loved his Longhorn cattle and raising Buffaloes. Dan was partial to good cowboy equipment. He liked it so much he became a notable collector. Vintage Boots and Spurs - Guns, Holsters, Chaps and even old wagons adorned his hilltop ranch landscape.
The statue of Dan will show him in his working ranch gear. Some of his vintage memorabilia and some of his custom ordered regalia. From the top-one of his favorite big brimmed hats, brush cuffs circa 1900, well-worn nylon rope, Vintage chaps, custom made, Lightning C tooled Tall topped boots and a pair of collectable spurs, complete with hand tooled leather straps from a famous or notable leather smith.
STATUE
Dan Coates image has been selected to anchor this garden for his tireless work with not only the Shanley House but, the city and his cultural contributions to our county.
Dan was a member of the original founders who raised funds and restored the Shanley House to make it habitable once more.
This first statue will serve as the Inaugural piece for what we hope will be a landmark presence for Granbury Texas. Shanley Park Sculpture Garden will allow our community to further solidify Granbury as an important Texas destination for all the visitors to our historical town.
Shanley Park Sculpture Garden promises to be a peaceful stroll down beautiful botanical filled paths of both hard and soft landscaping. High lighting the Garden will be fabulous sculptures created by the finest, handpicked artisans of Texas. This magnificent Garden will forever be a reminder of where we came from and where we are going.
Get Involved.
The Shanley Park Sculpture Garden relies on the generosity of its friends and Members to ensure its future. Join as a member, gift a donation or membership, or contact us about hosting an event in the sculpture garden. Your contribution will ensure the continued exhibition and preservation of the delightful acres of rolling hills, fields, and creek that comprise Shanley Park.