(FOX40.COM) — The Midtown Association plans on installing 16 art pieces and sculptures ahead of the Midtown Second Saturday on August 9, calling it the Urban Dream Art Experience, said officials.
The association said that some of the art pieces will range in size from 6 feet to 20 feet, with some requiring specialized and/or crane-like equipment.
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“…[W]e expect that this art experience will be a real tourism draw for the city. Each piece is unique and stunning in its own way. The art ranges in size, scope, subject matter, and artist intent, which makes the initiative so intriguing,” said Emily Baime Michaels, Executive Director of the Midtown Association. “We look forward to uplifting our local arts community thoughtfully and intentionally and highly encourage the community to immerse themselves in exploring every facet of the pieces that are part of the Urban Dreams Art Experience.”
The Urban Art Experience Art Piece Rundown includes:
- “Art Deco Wings” by Seth Johnson: Located on the rooftop of First United Methodist Church
- “Dendro” by Daniel Tran: Located at The Press at Midtown Quarter Apartments
- “Mechateuthis” by Barry Crawford: Located at Mulvaney’s B&L
- “Internal Exposure” by Jessica Levine: Located on the front lawn of 1817 Capitol Avenue/Priority Parking Office
- “Ratchetfish” by Barry Crawford: Located between The Golden Bear & Der Biergarten
- “Reaching Through” by Jessica Levine: Located on the exterior landing of the MARRS building
- “Life Labryinth” by Jessica Levine: Located in the courtyard of 1801 L Apartments
- Unnamed (new concept) by Leaveswell: Located in the lobby of Hyatt House
- “The Mare’lot” by Aaron Roseli: Located on the pool deck of The Mansion Apartments
- “Agua Glow” by Kirsten Hoard: Located on the second-floor patio at 19J
- “Sprout” by Paige Tashner: Located on the exterior awning of 17Central Apartments
- “Flaming Horse” by Seth Johnson: Located in Fremont Park
- “Paint Can” by Gale Hart: Located in the lobby of Fort Sutter
- “Clawfoot Creature” by Sarah Fetterman: Located in the lobby of Eleanor H16
- “Face Value” by Colin Mitchell: Located in the lobby of Channel 24
- Unnamed (new concept) by Gina Rossi: Located in the courtyard of 16Powerhouse Apartments
According to the association, the artists will be available for Q&A about their artwork, process and crafts. Select artwork will be accompanied by special programming on each month’s Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk route.
The addition of art pieces was a result of a call for artist submissions in early March of this year. The association said that more than 70 pieces were submitted by 36 artists for review and selection.
“The final artwork selections were based on artistic merit, community engagement, and interactive qualities,” the association said.
More details on the Urban Dream Art Experience can be found online.
Details on the Midtown Second Saturday can be found here.
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