Welcome to the Explorer’s Guide
Get ready to unlock a world of inspiration, connection, and creativity.
These open-ended questions and prompts offer a unique opportunity to engage with the sculptures on a deeper level, and forge a personal connection with the ones that resonate with you. Whether you choose to write, move, draw, or explore other forms of expression, let your curiosity guide you as you unravel the stories and emotions behind each piece.
Remember, there is no right or wrong way to engage with art. Enjoy the process.…let your imagination roam free.…and embrace the many ways in which you can connect with Seward Johnson’s remarkable artwork. Happy exploring!
See all the sculptures by bicycle! Follow these self-guided tours designed by Sourland Cycles, as well as one by the Princeton Freewheelers.

“It’s easy sometimes to forget the simple things that give us pleasure. If we open our eyes, life is marvelous.” ~Seward Johnson
OBSERVE
- Where are the figures in the scuptures looking and what do they see?
- What looks real and what looks imaginary about the sculpture? What about the landscape?
REFLECT
- Does being with art in nature cause you to see the artwork or nature differently?
- When and where can you find ways to infuse a sense of discovery in your daily life?
CREATE
- Think about a moment that reflects a quiet gesture for the public good. Describe it in no more than 6 words or as a poem.
- If you were to create a sculpture of yourself, what would it be like?
- Take a few minutes to relax and color. Download four color sheets depicting the various stages of creating a sculpture – Fabrication, Foundry, Paint + Installation.
Fun Facts! Did You Know?
Click on the image of each sculpture to learn more about the unique location in which it is displayed. You will find that Hopewell Valley is full of history, natural beauty, and fun facts.

The Awakening
D&R Greenway St. Michaels Farm Preserve
Rte 569 / Hopewell Princeton Rd.
Hopewell, NJ
Made possible by the Seward Johnson Atelier and the Atlantic Foundation

Wine, Food and Thou
Brick Farm Market
65 E. Broad Street
Hopewell NJ 08525
Sponsored by Elaine J. Wold + Community Donors

There, Now You Can Grow
Hopewell Elementary School
35 Princeton Avenue
Hopewell NJ 08525
Sponsored by the Morehouse Family + Community Donors

Bake Sale
Hopewell Old School Baptist Church & Meetinghouse
46-48 W Broad St
Hopewell, NJ
Sponsored by Kefi Godfrey, Compass Real Estate

Can We Dance Here, Mommy?
Stony Brook Elementary School
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington NJ 08534
Sponsored by Elaine J. Wold and Community Donors

Time's Up
1 North Main Street
Pennington, NJ
Sponsored by the Vinci Family

Captured
Howe Commons
65 S Main St
Pennington, NJ
Sponsored by the Needham Family + Community Donors

My World
Toll Gate Grammar School
275 S. Main Street
Pennington NJ 08534
Sponsored by Elaine J. Wold and Community Donors

Keep Life In Balance
Campus of Timberlane Middle School and HV Central High School
51 S. Timberlane Drive
Pennington NJ 0 8534
Sponsored by Erwin Harbat + Community Donors

Follow the Leader
Bear Tavern Elementary School
1162 Bear Tavern Road (Route 579)
Titusville NJ 08560
Sponsored by Elaine J. Wold + Community Donors

Monet, Our Visiting Artist
Washington Crossing State Park
South River Drive (in front of Lower Park parking lot)
TItusville, NJ 08560
Sponsored by John Daniel + Community Donors