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ST. GEORGE — For anyone new to St. George, there are often chance encounters with brightly painted fiberglass bison scattered throughout the region.
Usually the remark is, “what the heck” are those all about.
Although the answer might be that they are an homage to wild herds that populate the Henry Mountains northeast of St. George when the early Mormon settlers ventured into Southern Utah, the real answer is that they are part of a growing collection of Dixie State University’s Trailblazer Art in the City Project.
In its fourth year, the project attracts artists to showcase their talents, patrons and businesses who have so far purchased more than 15 bison as a fundraising mechanism for the university, and a chance to raise awareness of the messages behind the work along with rebranding efforts to spotlight St. George as a destination for higher education as the DSU Trailblazers.
One of the most recent bison, "Blazing Freedom," is currently on a traveling tour around the city. It honors America's military and veteran community.
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