The original proposal included a statue by Wesley Wofford, a white male artist, prompting residents' criticism.

ArtistTanda Francisis the only artist who put forward a bust-like statue.

These renderings are placed over a keystone, referencing Pennsylvania as the Keystone State.

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

At her feet are broken shackles, signifying her freedom and determination.

Here, she is pictured in action, seemingly running toward challenges with grit and determination.

Voting for the Harriet Tubman memorial statue closes on September 1, 2023.

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

The city of Philadelphia has proposed five designs by Black artists for the Harriet Tuban memorial.

One will be chosen through a public vote.

The survey closes on September 1, 2023.

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Proposed Sculpture for Harriet Tubman Memorial

Photo:City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy