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by: Angelene Davis Multimedia Associate, City of Palm Coast The word Chuluota has several meanings: “island of pines”, or “island of pines”, or “land of lakes and pines” or “beautiful place”, depending on who you ask. The pronunciation is derived from the Creek Indian word “Chuluoto”. Here at City Hall, …

A giant steel sculpture that has turned heads everywhere it has appeared is set to debut in San Antonio next week. Titled “Miss Mao trying to stand on top of Lenin’s head”, the sculpture depicts a tiny Mao Zedong balancing on a giant head of Vladimir Lenin. Developer James Lifshutz …

Those who wish to create sculptures, compete with others and win grand prizes will have an opportunity in April thanks to the Penticton Art Gallery. It’s dubbed ‘Sculpture Day’ and it’s sure to get the creative juices flowing for many on April 2 at the inaugural Ignite the Arts festival. …

Franconia Sculpture Park announces its 2022 Artists in Residence who were selected by a multi-stage competitive review board led by arts professionals from across the country. Franconia’s Artist-in-Residence program continues to grow to provide artists with financial stipends, professional development opportunities, and time and space for production and installation at …

Suspended from a cable wire, levitating overhead, soft clouds reflect light from a ceiling-high window. At first glance, these clouds look like balloons with ripples and shine, but upon closer inspection, these clouds are handcrafted sculptures of solid industrial steel. Artist and associate professor of sculpture at Texas Tech, William …

Have you been driving south on 281 recently when you noticed the words “you’re beautiful” bouncing back at you during your drive? The new installation, aptly dubbed “You Are Beautiful,” is now on display at the downtown 1221 Broadway parking lot. The text-based public artwork was pieced together by San …

Click to enlarge sculpture in Wightman Park – PR PHOTO: AMANDA WALTZ” width=”647″ height=”421″/> Photo of the CP: Amanda Waltz OOA Designs artists Oreen Cohen (left) and Alison Zapata (right) pose next to their sculpture in Wightman Park Got some scrap or lace lying around? Make it part of a …

Renowned American artist and designer KAWS (aka Brian Donnelly) unveiled a new public art installation in China’s cold northeast border as part of his KAWS: HOLIDAY tour. The monumental artwork features two of KAWS ‘Companion figures in the form of giant statues made of snow. It is located on Changbai …

Photos by Gerald E. McLeod Hope, a new sculpture honoring hurricane survivors along the Texas coast, adds another gem to Galveston’s list of public art. Dedicated in the square behind the Town Hall (823 25th St.) on April 16, 2021, the bronze sculpture by the local artist Doug McLean depicts …

CARMEL, Ind. – The City of Carmel has commissioned four roundabout sculptures that will celebrate “Indiana Classic Cars” on 96th Street. They will be designed by artist Arlon Bayliss and will be placed in 2022 and 2023. They will be placed at 96th Street roundabouts at Priority Way, Delegates Row, …

In Campus Contrived, the latest series from the Minnesota Daily, writers uncover the stories behind underrated works of art and architecture on the Twin Cities campus. David stager The bronze bull sculptures, designed by artist Peter Woytuk, outside Haecker Hall on the St. Paul campus on Monday, December 6. The …

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin (WEAU) – If you’ve nurtured some creative energy in the midst of the ongoing pandemic, now is the time to act! The Sculpture Tour is looking for artists for next year’s tour, a chance to present the work of talents from here and elsewhere in the streets …

Press release from the town hall Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs Selects Two Houston Artists to Commission Photography and Sculpture for New Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center November 29, 2021 – The City of Houston’s Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) today announced the selection of two local artists whose …

By TIM SPRINGER The Midtown Greenway Coalition is calling on artists to submit their ideas for a beautiful and stunning light sculpture. As mentioned in a previous Alley article, the goals of sculpture are to create exciting art that brings joy and makes you say “WOW! Illuminates a dark area …

Manhattan Beach pedestrians will one day walk the pier with great pride. City council on Tuesday, October 19 approved the installation of a rainbow crosswalk over Manhattan Beach Boulevard in The Strand, celebrating LGBTQ + pride. Council members also asked city staff to come up with options for another rainbow …

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Art and Design Program, and Partners for the Arts, showcases the work of nationally recognized artists and will remain on the Hattiesburg campus until March 2023. A committee made up of …

On Friday night in Union Square, Terrence Floyd – a brother of George Floyd whose May 2020 murder by a police officer sparked clashes over police brutality and racial injustice – spoke quietly into a microphone. “These monuments have meaning,” Mr. Floyd said as he stood among large sculptures of …

Weplay’s LỘ exhibition invites people to interact weplay – a group of pioneering and enthusiastic young vietnamese artists, transformed an old factory in ha noi, vietnam, into a living exhibition space. The LỘ exhibition invites people to interact, share their experiences, promote knowledge and participate in various artistic activities. Through …

SAUGERTIES, NY – Opus 40 has been selected for a $ 300,000 multi-year grant from the National Parks Service / Save America’s Treasure to repair and preserve the 6.5-acre bluestone sculpture at the center of a 57-acre property. “It is incredibly gratifying for Harvey Fite’s sculptural masterpiece to receive this …

Over the next year, 10 sculptures will be exhibited around Van Wyck as part of an ongoing promotion of public art. The sculptures are part of the Sculpture in the Cityscape exhibition which will run for approximately one year. Eight of the works of art are within sight of the …

Entertainment options in Arkansas this weekend: Dance – Outdoor ballet Arkansas Ballet offers its first “Movement in the Parks” shows, Saturdays at noon and 3 pm at the MacArthur Park kiosk, 503 E. Ninth St., Little Rock. The new series, in partnership with Little Rock Parks and Recreation, features live …

@DeanIWright BRISTOL – A new wooden sculpture has arrived at Veterans Memorial Boulevard along South Street, featuring woodland animals. According to information provided by Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services, a tree was damaged in August 2020 due to Tropical Storm Isaias. It was seeking to be removed by …

Scottish sculptor Andy Scott has created some of the country’s largest public art works, and his portfolio of over 80 contemporary projects can be found both in the UK and in many corners of the world. Some are up to 10m tall – 33ft – like Arria, known locally as …

Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 7:43 a.m. Join AFP’s 100,000+ followers on Facebook Buy an AFP subscription Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes and Spotify News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising requests: [email protected] The College of Visual and Performing Arts at James Madison University will …

7/9/2021 • Pawtucket-Central Falls Restaurant Weeks run until Sunday, September 19. Includes Empanada Fest on Saturday, September 18, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Slater Park. • Field Truth Workshop with artist Dan Borelli, Thursday Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to …

23 Aug 2021 On August 25, the Arts Advisory Committee will select five sculptures from 13 submissions to display at venues in downtown Del Mar. The work includes a fan of iron and glass, some of which are patinated and others shiny in color. Members of the Art Advisory Committee …

A rendering of a sculpture expected to be placed outside the Sioux City Police Department on Douglas Street next year is shown. Dolly butz SIOUX CITY – A 12-foot-tall sculpture will be placed on the sidewalk outside the Sioux City Police Department early next year in an effort to bring …

August 6, 2021 by Abby baker Stephen Oliver and his You Good? Traveling sculpture in the SPACEcraft exhibit in Lealman Park, Thursday, July 29. Photo by Abby Baker. You might know him from his tie-dye peacemaking t-shirts that reign every week in the Fresh Gulfport Tuesday Market, or the boat …

Inspired by the St. Johns River, the looping design of a 151 foot statue proposal that spells out “Jax” or “derp” or maybe something else or maybe nothing at all – depending on your perspective – divided public opinion as surely as the river divides Jacksonville. On the one hand, …

If people have been to downtown Albemarle recently, there’s a good chance they’ve seen a fairly large and colorful structure just outside the Stanly County History Center. The object is a bomb filled with sand, a remnant of the 1927 demolition of the old Swift Island Ferry Bridge, which was …

-Photo of the messenger by Kelby Wingert The Floyd of Rosedale sculpture was installed at the corner of 10th Avenue North and 32nd Street North on Tuesday afternoon. Weighing over 5,000 pounds, the 14-foot-tall sculpture was created by Mount Vernon artist Dale Merrill. It started as a bet between two …

The latest news in Black Art presents updates and developments in the world of art and related culture From left to right, Elvira Dyangani Ose will lead the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art and Oluremi C. Onabanjo will join the New York Museum of Modern Art as associate curator of …

The winner of the mural, Dylan Eckland, based his concept on the naturalistic poetry of Raymond Carver and the natural setting of Clatskanie near Beaver Falls. This concept photo shows what the mural on the side of the building will look like on Nehalem Street. Courtesy In April, Columbia County …

KANNAPOLIS, North Carolina (WBTV) – Cheryl and Eric Dearmon donated two public art sculptures, “Smiley” and “Discover” to the city of Kannapolis. The two sculptures are already in the City and were loaned by artist Tom Risser. With their purchase, the Dearmon have ensured that the sculptures remain in the …

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – Almost a year ago, on June 17, 2020, a large group toppled the statue of Francis Scott Key that had stood in Golden Gate Park for over a century. The monument to the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner”, a famous slave owner, descended with several others …

Residents interact with artist Matthew Duffy in front of his sculpture, Low-Poly Open Heart, which is one of nine new sculptures added to the town of Avon.Ali Longwell/[email protected] Avon is poised to become an artistic mountain destination. In recent years, the city has endeavored to bring new dynamism and new …

The Aurora Arts Alliance invites you to participate in an outdoor painting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in Aurora. The June meeting will be an informal painting session at RiverEdge Park. Public Art will provide plastic wrap to create temporary wall surfaces. …

Two new giant sculptures have been installed in Grangebel Park as part of the next season of the city’s “Reflections: Art in the Park” event. A large multi-colored plexiglass seahorse named Jewel stands on the east side of the park. Jewel’s skeleton was created by local artist Clayton Orehek who …

The sculpture depicts a distraught young boy standing atop a red tower with a melting shark in his arms, a visual warning of sea level rise and the destruction it could cause. But for some residents of Vancouver’s southern edge of False Creek, the proposed 7.8-meter sculpture, which will be …

Jay Lockett, owner of Jay Fabwerks LLC, Kansas City, Mo., stands next to his creation Silica Rose, which is currently on display in downtown Lee’s Summit., Mo. Images: Jay Lockett Jeremy “Jay” Lockett of Kansas City, Missouri, will be the first to tell you that everything he has done in …

Looking for an artistic outdoor location on campus to film a TikTok? Or how about a place to fully stretch out and soak up some rays? The next phase of renovation of the Richardson Plaza, which is tucked away near Huntington Avenue near the Law School, begins this summer and …

The city is appealing to replace the public art sculptures that currently fill the Tuscawilla Art Park. The Ocala Cultural Arts Office is inviting applications for the 6th Ocala Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Competition. The department accepts applications from the public until August 30, 2021. James Futral’s Metal Elephant was one …

Outdoor art can too often be an afterthought – Federica Beretta, director of Opera Gallery, is poised to change that with a bespoke service that connects clients with pieces that have investment potential serious. Cabeza de Mariposas. Photo courtesy of the Opera Gallery Federica Beretta, renowned art collector and director …

By Sydney Franklin, WRAL Multiplatform Producer Clayton, North Carolina – Want to immerse yourself in art while spending time outdoors? Explore Clayton’s Downtown Sculpture Trail, a free outdoor public art trail. The trail features works by artists from North Carolina and artists from across the United States. The 2021-2022 trail …

GREENVILLE, South Carolina A South Carolina county council decided not to give a grant to the state Hispanic Alliance to market a temporary art installation hailed by some as culturally enriching but decried by others as pornographic. Greenville County Council on Tuesday voted against granting the group $ 7,500 from …

There’s a cute new animal calling Keller home. “Playful Puppy,” a six-and-a-half-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture by Dallas artist Brad Oldham, can now be seen outside the city‘s regional animal services and public safety facilities. The sculpture is the fifteenth in the city’s permanent public art collection. “We are delighted that …

A new large, abstract public artwork called “Inclusiva” is expected to be installed at the end of June on the east side of the new Robert Crown Center, just north of the main entrance. Commissioned by the City and managed by Woodhouse Tinucci Architects, the building’s designers, the stainless steel …

Stella Ioannou is director at Lacuna – Creative Projects Consultancy, the founder of Sculpture in the City. This annual park of urban sculptures set amidst the iconic architecture of the city’s insurance district has become one of the cultural highlights of the Square Mile. Each summer, the City of London …

Beginning of the sculpture exhibition Photo: Contributed For the sixth year in a row, Penticton launched the public sculpture exhibit with multiple new sculptures along its walkways. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the exhibition started practically once again this year with an online mapping tool to see all new public …

Volunteers maintain Forest Lane wall art 45 years after its debut A sunny and warm spring day in Texas saw Crystal Wilson and Jill Cartwright painstakingly brush new paint over faded artwork on a wall that stretches along a strip of Forest Lane. Wilson goes out almost every weekend – …

On Saturday afternoon, a new art installation was brought to downtown Carson City thanks to a small group of art lovers who wanted to help bring more culture for all audiences to enjoy. “Maya’s Mind” created by artist Mischell Riley was installed at 377 S. Nevada Street in the backyard …

Sculptor Ursula von Rydingsvard and Hood Museum of Art Director John Stomberg gave a presentation on the cedar wood installation. by Madeline Sawyer | 05/10/21 2:05 am Ursula von Rydingsvard, Wide Babelki Bowl, 2007, cedar. Gift of Margarit and Jens Jacobs; 2019.90. © Ursula von Rydingsvard. Source: Courtesy of Anna …

Cone Health and the Greater Greensboro Community Foundation (CFGG) Public Art Endowment (PAE) are commissioning an iconic piece of art, and they are looking for the perfect artist who will go in a large circular area between the Cone Health Heart & Vascular Center and the Moses Cone Hospital Women …

A new art museum will open on Saturday, June 5 in downtown Norwalk with a free weekend party. The museum will include an exhibition gallery, a sculpture garden with regular weekend concerts, a café, artist studios, a classroom and student workspaces. – an ad from The Norwalk Art Space The …

As the hummingbirds return to southwest Michigan this month, South Haven’s latest outdoor sculpture features a large hummingbird collecting nectar from a flower. The sculpture, titled “A Moment of Joy”, was unveiled last weekend outside Clementine’s Restaurant in the downtown district of South Haven. South Haven artist Lou Rodriguez made …