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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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!

Julia Bruton

03:44 10 Mar 23

This museum uses the best of new and old. It is full of actual period items from the later 1800s/early 1900s, situated in recreated settings, put along side modern tech for the telling of the history of Webster, MA. Other senses are drawn in with sounds and sensations you may have felt if you were actually there. Quite a wonderful place to time travel.

mary greendale

13:10 04 Feb 23

Wonderful combination of exhibits, antiquities, immersive experiences and do-it-yourself projects. Unlike anything I have been to...and I loved it. I enjoyed learning about the Town and its people. Great job. HIGHLY recommend - with kids five and over.

Cassandra Sayle (ChrystialPixie1)

20:30 27 Dec 22

Absolutely a wonderful and educational experience about how this small town came to be. Definitely worth the trip and experience

Tracy Klatke

13:12 16 Nov 22

Best museum ever. Every detail adds to your experience. One man's dream and he executed it perfectly. State of the art holographics the neither of us has experienced before. Must go back again soon. It's brand new and that's pretty rare these days. Well worth the trip. 6*'s.

Louise Chadborne

23:40 04 Nov 22

Omg the MOST PHENOMENAL PLACE EVER, I will go back thereFANTASTIC

Bob Dumas

01:40 25 Oct 22

Outstanding new musuem, that is extremely well done. A "don't miss" attraction for those who are interested in the region's rich textile history.

Brenda Davey

19:12 12 Aug 22

Very interesting and well done museum. It seems small on the outside, but if you take your time to really learn about the history of Samuel Slater, which is fascinating, it takes a good 2 hours to go through it.

Morii

20:21 05 Mar 22

This museum is amazing, Handicap accessible, the employees are so helpful and knowledgeable. I would come back again. When we walked in and got our tickets, we lost track of time and when we left it was three hours later. There is so much to look at and learn. This museum gives you the entire history of Samuel slater and the foundation of how Webster came to be. They were very detailed and do not miss a beat, with anything. I absolutely loved my experience with this museum.