Arts Advisory Board Approves 'Very Hungry Caterpillar' Book Bench Design

Nov 12, 2025

The Danville Arts Advisory Board unanimously approved a book-bench design based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar and will forward the design to the Parks Commission for final approval; the artist will receive a $1,000 stipend and a reveal is planned for February.

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The Danville Arts Advisory Board on Nov. 12 unanimously approved a proposed fiberglass book-bench design inspired by the children's classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Staff liaison Stacy, who presented the selection and background of the Bound for Books program, said the public voted on eight book options and the town’s curatorial committee selected Kristen Chase’s design.

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