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| Cut Short Veterans Memorial Garden is located on the Photo courtesy of Jill Engel |
The installation, situated on the grounds of the Village Arts Factory and located directly next to the Veterans Dormitory at 250 Ridge Road South in Canton, consists of twenty-one 6-inch by 6-foot white posts placed in lines like the white crosses at Arlington National Cemetery. The posts are cut into various lengths representing those who served a full career and those whose lives were “cut short.”
The memorial was designed by Top20 ArtPrize Artist Pamela Alderman who has become known for creating situational art that focuses on various social issues. Many of
“Cut Short provides a special place for families and friends to honor any veteran, who is living or deceased,” stated Jill Engel, executive director of the Partnership for the Arts and Humanities. “The installation offers a unique opportunity to honor a life of service by adding a silver plate with a loved one's name and image permanently in this outdoor garden. This memorial is a powerful representation of the dedication and sacrifice of all our veterans have made. It's an especially poignant memorial for those who made the ultimate sacrifice and whose lives were cut short.”
Engraved plaques measuring 3.5 inches x 5 inches can be purchased for $100 by visiting www.partnershipfor arts.org.
The Partnership for the Arts and Humanities is a 501
For additional information about the Cut Short memorial garden at the Village Arts Factory, visit partnershpforarts.org or email veteransproject@partnershipforarts.org.
