The Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina, will host "Forest Forms," a traveling outdoor art exhibition by world-renowned artist Huelani Mei, from September 13, 2025, through January 11, 2026. The exhibition features eighteen large-scale powder-coated steel sculptures, including a fox family, flower stacks, and a snake archway, placed along a half-mile trail from the Steele Creek swinging bridge to Lake Haigler. Presented by Visit York County and included in the Charlotte International Arts Festival schedule, the show is free with Greenway membership or daily admission.
This exhibition matters because it positions the Anne Springs Close Greenway as a premier outdoor art destination in the region, blending contemporary sculpture with the natural landscape to attract both art lovers and nature enthusiasts. By integrating art into a public preserve, the project highlights the growing trend of site-specific, accessible outdoor exhibitions that foster community engagement and environmental appreciation, while also boosting local tourism through partnerships with organizations like Blumenthal Arts and the Charlotte International Arts Festival.