As the Pencil is a “living” installation, it is sharpened annually with fanfare. Sharpening events showcase community figures, artists, and innovators. Over the years, the sculpture changes and evolves, just as the pencil in the hand of a student during the school year does.  

4th Annual Lake of the Isles Pencil Day
Lake of the Isles Pencil sculpture: 2217 E Lake of the Isles Pkwy
Saturday, June 7 • 1–3 PM