About Venus flytrap on parade
2025 Venus Flytrap on Parade
Venus Flytrap on Parade is a public art exhibit planned for the 2025 Carolina Beach Centennial celebration.
Venus Flytrap on Parade is modeled after the wildly successful “Cow on Parade” that started over 20 years ago. These public exhibitions have proven to be a huge tourist initiative and due to its quirky nature, draws media attention.
Our Venus Flytrap sculpture was designed and fabricated by local artists and is unique to the “On Parade” projects.
The Island Arts Council is leading this project in collaboration with the Carolina Beach Centennial committee and Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce which is supported by grants and sponsorships.
The Council has received grants from the Town of Carolina Beach and The Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County in conjunction with North Carolina Arts Council to design, create the mold and produce first statue.
We have many events planned during 2025 to view these statues in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Carolina Beach.
Hurricane Alley's Installation Celebration
Come see the artist-painted Venus Flytrap statue sponsored by Hurricane Alley's.
This is the start of the Venus Flytrap On Parade for the CB100 Celebration.
Meet the Artist, Alan Boisvert and hear about his inspiration for the amazing statue.
Enjoy some refreshments and enter to win some super cool prizes!
Eight statues will be be appearing around Carolina Beach from March to September. Each statue is hand-crafted by local artists.
The statues will be auctioned in October!
Thank you to Michelle Alberda, Hurricane Alley's, for being a CB100 Presenting Sponsor!
Artists Have Been Selected!
Excited to share the Final winners of the "Venus FlyTrap on Parade"
and want to thank everyone who entered the Call for Artists, as the committee had a hard time picking, with so many wonderful entries we received.
Congratulation to:
Rhonda Lee, Venus Flytrap Title: Minnie Evans Tribute
Judith Chandler, Venus Flytrap Title: Dining with Friends
Claire Nakamura: Venus Flytrap Title: Mementos and Memories
Evelyn Fowler Fischer, Venus Flytrap Title: Feed Me
Alan Boisvert, Venus Flytrap Title: Harmony
Allison Fanelli, Venus Flytrap Title: Fatal Attraction
Click the button below to request a Venus Flytrap Flyer with All the artists and their concepts.
Sponsorships
Be a Sponsor
Join us as we present the Venus Flytrap on Parade to the island for the 2025 Carolina Beach Centennial.
The Venus Flytrap statues are being hand-painted and embellished by regional artists. Then from March to September 2025, these statues will be installed across the island to celebrate our natural treasures, the creativity of our community, and the uniqueness of our island.
How the Funds are Used:
- Fabrication of the Statue
- Stipend for the Artists
- Installation
- Events for 2025 Centennial Celebration
- Support Island Arts Council's programs for artists, businesses and the community
Grants and Supporters
Sponsors
