In early 2009, Gateway Arts District artist Alan Binstock won a juried competition for his sculpture called “ A Pilgrim’s Quandary”. The 2000lb sculpture was finally installed in October 2009, and can be viewed in all its glory on the plaza of the Post Park Apartments located at 3300 East West Highway. Make sure to swing by and take a look at the newest public art sculpture in Hyattsville. Take a look at the rest of the pictures from the installation process: (this link will take you to www.slideshow.com)

Hyattsville, at first glance, may be seen as a typical Washington D.C. suburb with growth spurred by the railroad, streetcar, and automobile. Upon further examination, it is clear that the residents of yesterday and today make it a unique place to live with their commitment to community involvement.

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HYATTSVILLE, MD— After months of planning and preparation, Zimstone Gallery will open it’s doors on June 21st with an inaugural exhibition aptly titled “House of Stone,” named after the literal translation of the word “Zimbabwe,” the country from which most of the gallery’s represented artists hail.

Zimstone Gallery aims to introduce the Washington, D.C. greater area to some of the most exciting contemporary African Art being created in Zimbabwe today. Through it’s existence, Zimstone aims to create a much-needed outlet for Zimbabwean artists by making their work available to the international public. Support for the artists of Zimbabwe is a cause that is important to the founders of Zimstone Gallery given the current vast need for humanitarian awareness in Zimbabwe.