by Margaret Kelly

In the past year you may have seen a mysteriously painted cow tucked in somewhere along the bustling streets of
Manhattan, a crab made of fiberglass in Baltimore or a whale sculpture in Connecticut. These noteworthy pieces
of art are all part of a recent fundraising trend that has seen great success. New York will follow in this vein this
summer when ducks come to the sidewalks of Larchmont!

Ducktales of Larchmont is a public art event that will showcase thirty to forty, three foot fiberglass ducks. Each duck
will be commissioned and painted by an artist and then shown on the sidewalks of Larchmont in early July. Each of
the ducks will be auctioned off at the Larchmont Historical Society’s 25th Anniversary Gala in October.

Each artist is asked to find inspiration for their work from the rich historical background of Larchmont. The list of themes
for artists to choose from is endless and includes local artists, illustrators, actors and athletes as well as Broadway,
vaudeville, film and music themes. One of the exhibit’s main goals is to bring to life the tales of Larchmont.

It is anticipated that people from all over will come to Larchmont to view the ducks while on display. Businesses are
looking forward to the increased business and public awareness of the town of Larchmont. Since the artists who design
a duck are asked to call on the cultural influences of Larchmont, the ducks themselves will be a great display in local
artists’ work.

For the Larchmont Historical Society, Ducktales kicks off their capital campaign to build a museum in Larchmont. With
the society’s 25 th anniversary around the corner, a museum complete with an office, archives and gift shop would be
beneficial both to the community and to the organization’s mission statement. Plans for the completed museum include
various events and tours, workshops open to surrounding schools and an archive that would better allow residents to
research the deep history of their homes and town.

Owner of Carol E. Charney Vintage on Palmer Ave. in Larchmont best sums up the anticipation for the exhibit. Carol
Charney states: “I think Ducktales is a wonderful, creative initiative that will bring fun and excitement to the business
district and also benefits an important cause…What could be more fun than strolling through Larchmont to see the
ducks with a coffee in one hand and a shopping bag in the other?”

For more information or to inquire about volunteer positions still available visit the official “DuckTales” of Larchmont website:
ducks.larchmonthistory.org/.