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Hoboken Talks: Rescheduled to Friday – Sculptor Chris Dahlberg’s bust of Sinatra, & its reveal on Sunday, December 11
December 4, 2022 @ 12:00 am
Join us online Friday, December 9 at 7pm when sculptor Chris Dahlberg discusses the creation of his new bronze bust of Sinatra with Museum Director Bob Foster. The bust will be revealed on Sunday, December 11 at 3pm, as part of this year’s Hoboken House Tour. Participate live using “Chat” on YouTube or by “Commenting” on Facebook.
Chris Dahlberg was born and raised in Madison Connecticut. He attended Lyme Academy of Fine Arts with a concentration in traditional figurative sculpture. He later attended Parsons School of Design and received his MFA.
Chris has created numerous bronze sculptures for private collectors and public space. One of his notable pieces is a bronze bust of James Madison. He was commissioned by both Madison NJ and Madison CT, where each sculpture resides in their town centers.
Chris entered into the toy and entertainment industry in the early 90’s where he utilized his traditional sculpting techniques in the commercial field. He worked exclusively with Mattel for 15 years. He designed and created action figures and collectible statues for licenses such as Harry Potter, Masters of the Universe, DC Comics and numerous other movie related themes. He currently owns and operates Lone Horsemen Toy Design and works with multiple toy and entertainment companies.
Chris moved to Hoboken in 2003 where he now works and resides. He continues to work within the commercial field while maintaining his passion for traditional bronze sculpture.
Join us online Thursday at 7 to hear the fascinating story of how the Museum’s fantastic new Sinatra bust came into existence! And, join us on Sunday, December 11 for return of our Hoboken House Tour! With your ticket to the House Tour, witness the reveal, and meet the sculptor live at our Watch Party from 2 – 6pm at the Museum, or watch it all online at YouTube.
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