The Greater Augusta Arts Council, in partnership with The Salvation Army Kroc Center Augusta and funded by the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, will celebrate the installation of Together We Bloom, a new public sculpture created by Georgia-based artist Huelani Mei of Hue Designs, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

 

The colorful 11-foot-tall sculpture will be installed at the prominent corner of Pearl Avenue and Broad Street (1833 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904), welcoming visitors as they enter The Kroc Center campus. The artwork is designed to complement flower-themed sculptures across Augusta, while serving as a vibrant gateway marker for The Kroc Center.

 

Together We Bloom represents growth, strength, and the power of community. Inspired by wildflowers native to the area, the sculpture features a flourishing bundle of blooms. Huelani Mei is an artist known for her large-scale public sculpture and immersive exhibits. She is the founder of Hue Designs, an Atlanta-based metal sculpture and fabrication studio. Her work combines imaginative storytelling with expert craftsmanship to create meaningful, lasting landmarks. She is excited to bring new sculpture to the Augusta area.

 

Partners on the project include the Greater Augusta Arts Council, Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, and The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Augusta. The Arts Council, acting as the Public Art Agency for the City of Augusta, has implemented countless public art installations across Richmond County as part of their mission to advance Augusta’s vibrant, cultural arts. The Georgia Rehabilitation Institute (GRI) leads through funding and collaborations with organizations that provide innovative and creative improvements for people with physical disabilities, including access to the arts. The Kroc Center is a community hub dedicated to strengthening families and enriching lives of Augusta’s residents.

 

Through this project, all organization’s commitments to expanding inclusive public art experiences in Augusta are exceeded with talks of adding more accessible art for The Kroc Center’s campus in the future.

The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony on March 24^th at 11:00 a.m. and experience this newest addition to Augusta’s growing public art landscape. Ceremonial speakers to include the Artist - Huelani Mei, Arts Council and City representatives, Public Art Advisory Panelists, as well as representatives from GRI and The Salvation Army Kroc Center.

For more information, visit www.augustaarts.com.