Sculptures selected for Sculpt Siouxland Project 2008
Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2008
SIOUX CITY -- The newly selected sculptures for the 2008 Sculpt Siouxland Exhibit will be installed Saturday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Fourth and Pearl streets and continuing throughout the day along Fourth Street until the final piece is installed at the corner of Fourth and Virginia streets.
The public is invited to witness the installation and get an exclusive behind the scenes look at the installation process and be among the first to see the new Sculpt Siouxland Exhibit for 2008 presented by the Sioux City Growth Organization.
In its fourth year, the purpose of the exhibit is to promote interactive art and encourage the community to step outside for a walk to remember.
The first exhibit, in 2005-2006, placed 13 sculptures from area and regional artists along Historic Fourth Street and at various outdoor positions between Virginia and Pearl streets. Since then the exhibit has continued to grow, bringing the 2008 exhibit up to 26 sculptures. This count includes six permanent display pieces, with the most recent addition being "Rachel Weeping for Her Children" by Sondra Jonson of Cambridge, Neb.
The selection process for choosing this year's new sculptures was accomplished by qualified art enthusiasts from the community, including: Steve Avery, partner, Avery Brothers Sign Company; Amy Foltz, Morningside College art faculty; Terry Hoffman, Sioux City parks and recreation manager; Paul Martin, M+ Architects VP principal; Terri McGaffin, Morningside College art director; Shannon Sargent, Sioux City Art Center registrar/preparator; and four members of SCGO.
SCGO was founded in 2002 to encourage young professionals to become active members of the Siouxland community. The group encourages progressive and innovative ideas and is instrumental in planning events that make Sioux City a more appealing place to live and work.
To learn more about SCGO and the Sculpt Siouxland Exhibit go to www.siouxcitygo.com. Click on the "Sculpt Siouxland" tab to find a list of summer tour dates, schedule a personalized group tour and nominate a sculpture from the 2008 exhibit for the People's Choice Award.
The public is invited to witness the installation and get an exclusive behind the scenes look at the installation process and be among the first to see the new Sculpt Siouxland Exhibit for 2008 presented by the Sioux City Growth Organization.
In its fourth year, the purpose of the exhibit is to promote interactive art and encourage the community to step outside for a walk to remember.
The first exhibit, in 2005-2006, placed 13 sculptures from area and regional artists along Historic Fourth Street and at various outdoor positions between Virginia and Pearl streets. Since then the exhibit has continued to grow, bringing the 2008 exhibit up to 26 sculptures. This count includes six permanent display pieces, with the most recent addition being "Rachel Weeping for Her Children" by Sondra Jonson of Cambridge, Neb.
The selection process for choosing this year's new sculptures was accomplished by qualified art enthusiasts from the community, including: Steve Avery, partner, Avery Brothers Sign Company; Amy Foltz, Morningside College art faculty; Terry Hoffman, Sioux City parks and recreation manager; Paul Martin, M+ Architects VP principal; Terri McGaffin, Morningside College art director; Shannon Sargent, Sioux City Art Center registrar/preparator; and four members of SCGO.
SCGO was founded in 2002 to encourage young professionals to become active members of the Siouxland community. The group encourages progressive and innovative ideas and is instrumental in planning events that make Sioux City a more appealing place to live and work.
To learn more about SCGO and the Sculpt Siouxland Exhibit go to www.siouxcitygo.com. Click on the "Sculpt Siouxland" tab to find a list of summer tour dates, schedule a personalized group tour and nominate a sculpture from the 2008 exhibit for the People's Choice Award.
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