Breaking: Springfield man arrested after social media tip about stolen car ends in shooting in Dayton

Coronavirus: Springfield museum’s Pumpkin Path Walk canceled

The Springfield Museum of Art will offer a new Halloween activity with its Pumpkin Path Walk, Oct. 28-30, which will feature carved jack-o-lanterns submitted by the public, a lighted path, food trucks and free admission to view the museum's galleries. BRETT TURNER/CONTRIBUTOR

Credit: Brett Turner/Contributor

Credit: Brett Turner/Contributor

The Springfield Museum of Art will offer a new Halloween activity with its Pumpkin Path Walk, Oct. 28-30, which will feature carved jack-o-lanterns submitted by the public, a lighted path, food trucks and free admission to view the museum's galleries. BRETT TURNER/CONTRIBUTOR
News
By
Oct 28, 2020
X

The Springfield Museum of Art’s Pumpkin Path Walk is canceled due to rising cases of COVID-19 in Clark County.

“Due to the increasing numbers associated with COVID-19, the Springfield Museum of Art is cancelling the Pumpkin Path Walk...,” Jessimi Jones, the executive director of the Museum of Art said.

The walk, featuring a lighted path of pumpkins behind the museum and food trucks, was scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. today through Friday.

ExploreCoronavirus: All Clark County libraries switch to curbside service after positive case

“We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to celebrate with you next Halloween,” the Springfield Museum of Art said in a post on their Facebook page.

Jones told the News-Sun that the impetus for this event was the loan of a sculpture by international acclaimed artist Yayoi Kusama.

The sculpture, on display through Nov. 1, is an 800-pound, 56.5 inches by 45 inches work made of mirror polished bronze and black spirit dye.

“The big comment we’ve heard is just how big it is,” Jones said. “It’s a very special piece of art and we’re glad to have it on loan to us.”

ExploreCoronavirus: Clark County cases continue to rise; residents urged to take control of their health

Even though the event is canceled, Jones said, “visitors can still view the sculpture during regular museum hours.”

The Springfield Museum of Art is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday though Saturday and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Visitors to the Springfield Museum of Art for its Pumpkin Path Walk event, Oct. 28-30, can view one of the biggest pumpkins in the art world, an 800-pound sculpture by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. BRETT TURNER/CONTRIBUTOR

Credit: Brett Turner/Contributor

icon to expand image

Credit: Brett Turner/Contributor

In Other News
1
Registered sex offender from Springfield convicted in attempted bike...
2
City says 2025 budget will be tight, even though income tax revenues...
3
Butler County businesses partner with Xavier U. to create third spaces
4
Champaign County Pet of the Week
5
Clark County Pet of the Week

About the Author

Follow Natalie Jones on facebookFollow Natalie Jones on twitter

Natalie Jones is an All Media Journalist with Dayton.com focusing on food and dining, pop culture and lifestyle. She is a Wright State University graduate with over seven years of experience in the media field.