Public Art Display
Seal’d with Art: Plymouth Harbor Seals
The Plymouth Area Chamber’s 3rd Public Art Display
The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its third public art installation—Seal’d with Art: Plymouth Harbor Seals—a creative celebration of local talent, coastal beauty, and community spirit.
This vibrant display features a captivating collection of hand-painted seal sculptures, each designed by local artists to reflect Plymouth’s rich maritime heritage and natural shoreline charm. These whimsical, life-sized seals will be on display throughout Plymouth, transforming our town into a dynamic open-air gallery and inviting residents and visitors alike to explore, discover, and connect.
From Spring 2025 through Fall 2027, these artistic seals will add splashes of color and culture across the community—turning a stroll through town into a delightful scavenger hunt filled with storytelling, history, and creativity.
Why Seals?
As playful and iconic coastal creatures, seals represent the spirit of Plymouth’s harbor and the vibrant marine life that calls it home. Each sculpture tells its own story—paying tribute to the town’s seafaring roots, its artistic community, and the scenic beauty that defines our corner of the South Shore.
Support the Arts. Celebrate Plymouth.
This initiative not only showcases our talented artists—it also drives tourism, supports small businesses, and brings people together. Sponsorship opportunities are available now for businesses and individuals who want to join the Chamber’s mission to highlight local art and culture in a bold, unforgettable way.
Let’s make waves together—one seal at a time.
Become a sponsor or learn more.
From the 2nd Annual Art Display—Plymouth Scallop Shell
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A plaque affixed to your Plymouth Harbor Seal, including the sponsor name & logo, harbor seal name, and artist name.
Placement of the seal at one of the designated locations (or on personal business property).
Facebook check-in.
Listing on all Plymouth Harbor Seals collateral and promotional materials, including full color map, rack cards & souvenirs.
Your choice of artist from the Plymouth Harbor Seal portfolio.
Official status as the Plymouth Harbor Seal sponsor.
The right to utilize the image of your sponsored Harbor Seal and the Harbor Seal sponsor marketing materials.
Right to keep your Plymouth Harbor Seal!
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A plaque affixed to your Plymouth Harbor Seal, including the sponsor name & logo, harbor seal name, and artist name.
Placement of the seal at one of the designated locations (or on personal business property).
Facebook check-in.
Listing on all Plymouth Harbor Seals collateral and promotional materials, including full color map, rack cards & souvenirs.
Your choice of artist from the Plymouth Harbor Seal portfolio.
Official status as the Plymouth Harbor Seal sponsor.
The right to utilize the image of your sponsored Harbor Seal and the Harbor Seal sponsor marketing materials.
Your sponsored Plymouth Harbor Seal will be put up for auction at the end of the art display.
Once a deposit is received, the location can be chosen. Locations are first come, first serve.
Contact Bob Nolet at Bob@plymouthchamber.com to sign up or for more information.
Location maps are free of charge at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce-100 Armstrong Road, Suite 204 Plymouth, The Water Street Information Center and the Route 3, Exit 5 Information Center.
Stay up-to-date with the most current Plymouth Harbor Seals news, events, updates and more through our Facebook and Instagram pages. When visiting each Harbor Seal, you are encouraged to post your photos on your social media channels. Be sure to use #PlymouthHarborSeal when doing so.
Plymouth Scallop Shell
The second public art installation sponsored by the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce was the Plymouth Scallop Roll. This installation featured 29 unique fiberglass structures measuring 4 feet tall. These beautiful shells are sponsored by local businesses and organizations and custom designed and hand painted by local artists.
The scallop because of its symbolism for pilgrimage. Artwork of the shell can even be found on local headstones dating back as early as 1681. The old granite portico covering Plymouth Rock included sculpted scallops; which can be found at the National Monument to the Forefathers on Allerton Street. The Scallop Shells gave a welcome to all visitors near and far to tour the Scallop Roll.
Plymouth Lobster Crawl
The Plymouth Area Chamber’s first major public art display was the Plymouth Lobster Crawl. This public art display played a significant role in creating a positive economic impact on the town’s tourism, enhancing the art and culture and wayfinding initiatives as well as education, employment, and media attention. The Town hosted 29 in total – 5 ft fiberglass sculptures of lobsters decorated/painted by local artists and sponsored by local businesses, and then put on display throughout Plymouth. All of the lobsters featured unique designs specific to our local culture or other relevant themes. The exhibition lasted 29 months and was auctioned off to local residents and businesses. Proceeds from the auction have gone to create the Scallop Roll—the Chamber’s second public art display.