Slater's Sheep Community Art Project

A public art project to support the Samuel Slater Experience.

Opening in Webster in Summer of 2021, the museum will bring to life the local history of the American Revolution with immersive exhibits, featuring hi-tech 4-D video motion and sound.

That history includes some of the country’s first woolen mills, established in Webster two hundred years ago. That’s where the sheep come in.

About the Sheep

The sheep were fabricated by Nebraska-based company Icon Poly, which has provided sculptures for public art projects for more than 20 years

The Samuel Slater Experience logo will be printed on one side of the base; the name of the sponsor and artisit will be shown on a plaque on the opposite side.

Each sheep will be clear-coated for longevity and mounted on a concrete base. The sculpture weighs 30 pounds.

Information For Artists

Each one of the Slater’s Sheep will be an original work of art. Local artists, professional and amateur, school art classes, painters of all kinds are invited to submit a design and descriptive name.

Artist names and designs will be provided to sponsor businesses, organizations, and individuals, who will select the artist to represent them. A stipend and payment toward the cost of materials will be provided.

For complete details, call Barbara Van Reed at 508.243.6392 or email bvanreed@samuelslaterexperience.org.

Read Our Artist Agreement

Read Icon Poly’s Suggestions for Artists

Information For Sponsors

Samuel Slater Experience is a nonprofit organization. We invite all members of the community to become sponsors: local businesses, civic organizations, professional associations, individuals and families. All are invited to support the mission to educate local youth with a historically accurate recreation of the Webster area’s contribution to the American Industrial Revolution, brought to life with contemporary high-tech videography.

The Slater’s Sheep Community Art Project will bring these origins and your participation to our streets, shops, parks, and parking lots in a highly visible, entertaining way.

Contact Connie Gallant at cgallant@samuelslaterexperience.org or call 508.243.2543.

Read Our Letter To Prospective Sponsors

Read Our Sponsors Information & Commitment Document

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Karen Pike

21:39 27 Jul 23

This museum is a hidden gem. Strongly recommend. Lot's to do for adults and kids. Plan on staying at least 1 1/2 hours. Admission only $10 for seniors.

G. Juskiewicz

13:44 24 Jun 23

I had fairly low expectations walking in here because it is really in the middle of nowhere and who the heck is this Samuel Slater guy anyway?Wow though. I was blown away! It is small but powerful. They really pack a ton of education about living in the area during the Industrial Revolution into the small space. I’ve already recommended it to a bunch of family and friends.Side note, I went with a child who is non-verbal and on the spectrum. The staff was incredibly accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we might need. I can’t rave enough about the three people working on the day we went! Genuinely just good and kind people.Thank you to those behind this little gem for New England history lovers! We will be back.

Tara Corcoran

11:30 08 May 23

This museum is incredible. You are transported into a different time. Spectacular!

Shanni Prutchi

02:37 28 Mar 23

While visiting locally, I had some time to kill and was deciding between the Experience and a local art museum. Not knowing what exactly the Samuel Slater Experience had to offer, but hopeful from the positive reviews, my dad and I visited, and we were absolutely amazed.The exhibits were brilliantly designed and presented, and easily rival ones I’ve seen at major museums. With a wide variety of interactive portions, recreated town businesses, and great explainers, this is a great visit for adults and kids alike.We were very lucky to get a tour from one of the docents, who did an excellent job, and we learned a lot about the area. I spent the next day raving to anyone who would listen to me that they should visit.Also, Slater is 100% a traitor. It’s called corporate espionage.

Linda Neff

16:35 11 Mar 23

I took three of my grandchildren ages 7,11, and 14. All of them agreed it was the best experience I ever took them to. I take them somewhere in Massachusetts every vacation! I know it was good because they each went home and told their parents about it!The hostess was wonderful!