What is a Public Art Project? A lot of art can be labeled as public art projects. In fact, any artwork that is created and displayed for the public to enjoy is a public art project. At Icon Poly, when we refer to public art projects, we are referring to community-based art examples where paintable fiberglass animals and sculptures are used as 3D canvases for local artists to design and embellish, which are put on …
The public is invited to view the PAWS 4 PAWS PAINTED DOGS and pieces of original art created by dozens of area artists. The PAWS 4 PAWS painted dog statues will tour various Scottsbluff locations from Tues., May 7 to Sun., May 13: Gering sites from Tues., May 14 to Sat. May 18, and subsequently, events in Alliance, Bridgeport, and Sidney. Produced by Skipper’s Cupboard, PAWS 4 PAWS is a multiple-month/city/venue to raise funds to …
COZAD — The Cozad Development Corporation has put out a call for five more artists who want to decorate one of their 20 Giant Art Palettes. Working with a sponsor, artists can create whatever design they choose, the palettes will be displayed throughout high traffic areas in Cozad in 2019. “This is a project I have been working on since I started at the CDC,” said Executive Director Jennifer McKeone, “That was a year and …
Chapel Hill, NC, November 27, 2017— As you travel around downtown Chapel Hill, take the time to come say hello to Rainbow Ram. Rainbow Ram, located at the Chapel Hill/Orange County’s Visitors Center, 501 W. Franklin Street (Corner of Roberson) is a colorful, 4-foot tall expression of the love that Tar Heel fans have for their beloved mascot, Rameses. Rainbow Ram will be on display for the approximately 12,000 annual visitors who stop by the …
YORK – It is official: the much-anticipated Towers of York tour is now open and going strong. Late last week all 15 of the large water tower replicas were installed at York locations where everyone – residents and visitors alike – can easily find and enjoy them. To best way accomplish the latter – obtain full enjoyment and appreciation – folks are advised to stroll up for a close look. Those who do so will …
ELKO – Elko will be seeing a few more cowboy boots than usual ahead of the city’s centennial celebration. The Arts and Culture Advisory Board is working to bring about 20 cowboy boots statues that will be painted by local artists. The painted cowboy boot statues were sponsored by local businesses and some individual donors. The cowboy boot statues that were sponsored by businesses will be placed in front of those businesses, while others will …
COXSACKIE – Catskill has its cats, Cairo has bears, and Ravena had trains. Now, it’s Coxsackie’s turn. A volunteer committee has been working for several months to get a new project off the ground – Hoot of the Owl, a public art exhibit that will bring sculptures of creatively decorated owls to the community. Owls have long been the symbol of Coxsackie; indeed, some translations of the name “Coxsackie” – said to be of Native …
Lighten Up Spartanburg! is a large scale public art project that bolsters the cultural vitality of downtown Spartanburg, expands the local economy through tourism, provides opportunities to local and regional artists, and fosters connections between local businesses and the arts. The project is comprised of 28 six foot tall fiberglass light bulbs painted, sculpted, and otherwise altered by 28 local and regional artists, sponsored by 28 local businesses, and installed in 28 public spaces in …
Clearwater, FL – Come celebrate the first gathering of dolphin sculptures since their debut in Pier 60 Park during the summer of 2012. This Dolphin Reunion, free display, can be enjoyed from November 11 – 20 at Westfield Countryside Mall, 27001 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater on the upper level above the ice rink. Dolphin sculptures have been loaned by their owners for this display. This Clearwater Regional Chamber initiated public art project spans 10 …
PLYMOUTH – Artist Diana Naples spent 100 hours meticulously adhering tiles to the 150-pound lobster sculpture, just featured as one of the major highlights on the Lobster Crawl tour. The Chamber hosted its Lobster Release Kick-off Party at Cabby Shack on Water Street Wednesday, Aug. 3, and Naples was one of the thirty artist honorees to receive recognition for her work. Then, sometime in the wee hours of Saturday morning, vandals stole the lobster, ripping …
Kyle recently delivered 20 submarines to Groton, CT for the CT Sub Trail community-based art project. While he was there, he taught the artists how to install the brackets to their mini submarine sculptures.
After more than two years of planning and collaboration, the Thomson-McDuffie Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled the McTell’s 12-String Strut art design project with a reveal party at the Thomson Depot on Friday. Local artists from around the county were introduced and took turns unveiling their individually designed 7-foot Stella guitar replicas, in honor of blues music legend Blind Willie McTell. “This project began about 2½ years ago when the Georgia Department of Economic Development …