Epigram: any whitty, ingenious, or pointed saying tersely expressed

To enhance the visual appearance of Downtown; contributing to its revitalization, and promoting community and economic development.

Plan and implement projects that provide revenue to fund public art through the establishment of a public-private art initiative.

Epigrams etched on granite tiles placed in the sidewalks in front of donor's property or in various locations Downtown agreed upon by the donor and the committee.

The epigrams may be local historical facts, insipiritional, entertaining or they may convey wit and wisdom.  The selection of epigrams will be from a pre-approved list of epigrams or donor requests.  Donor epigram requests are approved by the Wise Walks Committee.  The desired placement and installation will be performed by the City of Anderson.  Installation shall take place three times a year. 

For more information, including quotes available, down the available PDF below.

Wise Walk Brochure with Additional Quotes (click here to download)

Please email the Anderson Arts Center for pricing for any of the additinoal quotes.  For questions or more information, contact the Anderson Arts Center at 110 Federal Street, Anderson, SC 29625; or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or 864.222.2787.

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A little birdie told me that Main Street is aflutter, with dozens of Carolina Wrens roosting in some unusual spots.  Come stroll downtown and put your bird watching skills to the test.  Binoculars and hicking books optional.

Artist Zan Wells' bronze statues cature the beauty and grace of our beloved Carolina Wren for this most special installation.

How many of these captivating creatures can you find?  Use this brochure to find all the clues, including a map and key.

Carolina Wrens Brochure (click here to download)

Carolina Wren

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a large wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus, of the US, having a musical call.

Carolina Wrens:  The Darlings of South Carolina

In the South, we love our songbirds.  We adore their flitting and chirping, and delight in the way their feathers color our landscape.  Add in South Carolina, no other songbird is more irresistible than the Carolina Wren.

This small, fuffy creature is recognizeable by its rusty underside, white eye stripe, and upright tail.  But more often than not, you'll hear our feathered friends before you see them.  Carolina Wrens are loud, with their "tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea-kettle" warble a familiar refrain.  Common in urban areas, you're more likely to see them nesting in a hanging plant than a birdhouse.