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Philadelphia Reveals Design for Harriet Tubman Statue

After facing backlash for selecting a white artist to create the Tubman statue, Philadelphia is moving forward with a Black artist's design. ....

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Members of advisory committee were among those who urged city to 'pivot' on Harriet Tubman statue

Members of advisory committee were among those who urged city to 'pivot' on Harriet Tubman statue
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City of Philadelphia selects artist, design for permanent Harriet Tubman statue

After a public input survey generating thousands of votes, artist Alvin Pettit has been chosen by the City of Philadelphia to create a permanent statue paying homage to famous abolitionist and emancipator Harriet Tubman. The sculpture, which will be located outside City Hall, will be the first statue of a Black female historical figure in Philly’s public art collection. ....

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Five artists selected as semifinalists to propose and design a new Harriet Tubman statue for the city

After a year of controversy surrounding the no-bid commission process, five Black artists with a history of creating monumental, figurative works will be in the running to create the final sculpture. ....

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Philadelphia's $500K Harriet Tubman statue controversy gets national attention

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s controversy over awarding a direct commission for a permanent Harriet Tubman monument has aroused widespread national interest and a split among the city’s own statue advisory committee. During a June 15 public input meeting, critics denounced city arts officials for giving the $500,000 commission to Wesley Wofford, ....

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