Public art is one of the landmarks that draws me out to explore more places. Sometimes I go to a particular location with the intent of finding public art; at other times, I encounter the public art while I’m out exploring bridges or religious buildings. Below are the maps of where I’ve found public art fundraiser sculptures after they’ve dispersed. I include the date that I saw each as they may have moved since I photographed them.

Erie, PA

Erie is one of the cities that has had multiple fundraisers. The two that I’ve encountered, so far, are GoFish! and LeapFrog! Below is a map of the fish and frogs I’ve encountered as I explore Erie. Based on “GoFish! The Offishial Tale” (2001), as of August 2025, I have encountered 12 of 93+ fish, and per “LeapFrog! The Ribbitting Tale” (2004), as of August 2025, I have encountered 20 of 105+ frogs.

Harrisburg

Like Erie, Harrisburg has had multiple public art fundraisers over the years. The three that I’ve encountered statues from are Cows on Parade (2003), Dino-Mite Summer (2016), and Discover the Ducks Downtown (2017).

Pittsburgh

In 2003, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History held a public art fundraiser called DinoMite Days inspired by Pittsburgh’s and the Museum’s contributions to the study of dinosaurs. As of August 2025, I have encountered 27 of the 100 official dinosaurs and 4 more that I cannot match to an official dinosaur in “Dinosaurs of Distinction,” probably because they were finished or redecorated after the book was published.

Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs hosted two fundraisers. In 2007, the Saratoga County Arts Council organized 34 horse statues. I found 7 of them in August 2026. Then in 2013, the National Museum of Dance brought Saratoga En Pointe to town. Many of 24 statues still stand, I found 13.