Help us put this sculpture back on display
As the son of the late Stanley P. Kellogg, I am working to strengthen my father’s legacy as a sculptor, artist, and business owner. This website is dedicated to his love and passion of sculpture and the Kellogg Studio which was open from the early 1940’s until 1976.
One of his largest sculptures was Neptune’s horse, “The Mythological Horse that Came Out of the Sea.” This life size horse was made entirely out of ceramics and was on display in front of the Kellogg Studio.
We are currently raising funds to have this historically significant sculpture cast in bronze and placed on the waterfront of Little Traverse Bay, near the Little Traverse Bay Historical Museum, an appropriate location as the horse depicts the waves crashing against the shore during a storm.
These individuals have already supported this project. Won’t you join us to retain this important piece of Northern Michigan history? (M) Indicates a donation In Memory of.
- Scott & Jenny Blackmore
- Matt and Nancy Blandford
- Nancy Cutshaw Braamse
- (M) Cutty and Stan’s Friendship
- Neil T. & Marsha L. Bidwell
- Willie Calvin
- (M) Ellis Calvin
- Cathy & John Campbell
- Terry & Mary Coveyou
- Rodger Cram
- (M) Stan Kellogg
- Deborah Czerkie
- EOG Resources Inc.
- Jason & Patricia Eppler
- Jean Miller Fellows
- (M) Harry & Mary Miller
- Paul E. & Claire S. Forney
- Kim Kuebler Foster
- William H. & Mary M. Foster
- Chip & Jean Frentz
- David & P J Froenicke
- Tim Graham
- Andy & Cindy Hayes
- (M) Hubert & Sally Hayes
- Heather Henderson
- Nancy & Bruce Hoffman
- Marianne Govan-Horvath
- Carl Kellogg
- Jeff & Katie Kellogg
- Hans Kellogg
- (M) My father Stanley Kellogg
- Alicia & Steve Knudson
- (M) Jay Knudson
- Susan Londt
- John & Jenni Marsh
- Salty Meachum & Elizabeth Most
- Rima S McPherson
- (M) Bill Mcpherson
- Valerie Meyerson
- Kim & William Morris
- Terry Newton
- Patricia Olson
- Sunrise Rotary of Petoskey
- Terri Kondziela Seymour
- Sharon Schappacher
- Janet Schmit
- Carlin & Karen Smith
- Margaret Smith
- (M) Christine Ney
- Tracy Smith Datlen
- Kathy Smith Taylor
- Brian & Dawn Wagner
Horse in original ceramics
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Bronze AI simulation of horse
FAQ:
1. What is the sculpture called?
It depicts Neptune’s horse, “The Mythological Horse that Came out of the Sea”
2. What does it represent?
Mythology attempts to describe natural phenomena; it represents the waves of Little Traverse Bay crashing against the shore during a storm.
3. Who will own/take care of this sculpture?
The City of Petoskey
4. How much money needs to be raised?
Approximately $50,000-$55,000. We are currently more than half way to this goal.
5. Where will the sculpture be placed?
East of the Little Traverse Historical Museum in Petoskey, Michigan, between the converging paths of the Little Traverse Wheelway bike path.
6. What is the potential timeline of this project?
Hopefully during the Spring/Summer of 2027.
7. How large is the sculpture?
From its pedestal, it will be approximately 85” long, 40” wide, and 63” tall
8. Can kids climb on the sculpture?
Since it is made of bronze, kids can climb on it.
9. How will it be maintained?
It should be washed and waxed twice a year to preserve the patina.
10. Will a Michigan foundry be used to cast the bronze?
Yes. Michigan Art Casting in Leslie, MI.