Mack, a Johnson-based artist, is the creator of the newly installed Bola Ace moose sculpture located in the Lincoln Peak Base Area. Moose, New England icons, symbolize strength and resilience. The piece also honors Mack’s two late brothers whose nicknames give it its title.

The artist will be hosting a Meet-and-Greet and displaying some of his other works in the reception area of Rumble’s restaurant in the Lincoln Peak base area from 2-4 PM on Sunday, January 19. The event will culminate with a walk up to the Bola Ace sculpture for a brief talk on how the piece came to life.

The AALV helps new Americans from all parts of the world gain independence in their new communities through a range of integration services. What originally started as a way for the small African community in Vermont to get together for social events eventually transformed into a social services agency dedicated to serving not just Africans but all refugees in the state.

Sugarbush and the AALV have had a close relationship for the last several years through the Share Winter Foundation, a non-profit grantmaking organization that provides resources, advocacy, and community support for youth learn-to-ski and -snowboard programs, mainly those that serve kids that may otherwise be denied access to the sport.