Weaver Library Tree Sculpture Events with Sculptor Anthony Heinz May

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the Weaver Library
12:00 pm Art Workshop: Hands-on and limited seats available, registration is required
2:00 pm Artist Talk
Open to all, registration not required

Anthony Heinz May, the sculptor selected to transform Weaver Library’s dying Copper Beech tree into a work of public art, is returning to East Providence for two community events. Building on the sculpture he completed in July 2026, these events offer another opportunity to connect with the artist, learn about how the sculpture was developed, hear Anthony describe his creative process and how he approaches the work.
At 12:00 pm, Anthony will lead a hands-on activity making use of the unused Weaver Copper Beech tree material. This hands-on workshop is designed for adults, but children accompanied by a parent or caregiver are welcome to participate. Supplies are limited, registration is required for the Art Workshop. Register at www.eastprovidencelibrary.org.

At 2:00 pm, Anthony Heinz May will lead an artist talk and presentation that explores his creative process, the inspiration behind his work, and his vision for the sculpture. Community members are invited to ask questions and share comments. Enjoy light refreshments sponsored by the East Providence Library Foundation and pick up the new Blackstone Valley Tourism Council’s Art Trail brochure. The Artist Talk is open to all, no registration required.

More about the artist:
Nationally recognized sculptor, Anthony Heinz May, is from the Pacific Northwest. He obtained a BFA in Painting/Drawing from Oregon State University and an MFA in Sculpture/New Forms from Pratt Institute. His creations are found in various natural, rural and urban settings as site-specific public installations of sculpture exploring relationships between nature, humans and technology. Anthony is known for transforming fallen and dying trees into site-specific works that explore the relationship between nature and community.