Art Around the Corner
Sara is chair of the Dixie Arts Foundation. One of the Foundation's projects is Art Around the Corner -- the statues in downtown St. George. Last night was the gala event for installation of new pieces.
By any measure, the event is a huge success. Local businesses and individuals stepped up last year to fund the exhibition of 18 pieces (which are exhibited for a year and, if not purchased and donated to the permanent collection, rotated out). Six pieces were purchased, and 2 were added to the City's permanent collection -- an unbelievably good start for a project like this.
This year, 20 pieces will be exhibited (one already was purchased last night). The exhibit greatly beautifies downtown, and it provides a nice destination and diversion for school kids, tourists, shoppers, and anyone else who has a few minutes to enjoy some excellent art.
The City of St. George deserves enormous kudos for the way it has embraced this project. Though the City faces great challenges with the rapid growth of the area, it is a can-do partner in many worthwhile activities.
By any measure, the event is a huge success. Local businesses and individuals stepped up last year to fund the exhibition of 18 pieces (which are exhibited for a year and, if not purchased and donated to the permanent collection, rotated out). Six pieces were purchased, and 2 were added to the City's permanent collection -- an unbelievably good start for a project like this.
This year, 20 pieces will be exhibited (one already was purchased last night). The exhibit greatly beautifies downtown, and it provides a nice destination and diversion for school kids, tourists, shoppers, and anyone else who has a few minutes to enjoy some excellent art.
The City of St. George deserves enormous kudos for the way it has embraced this project. Though the City faces great challenges with the rapid growth of the area, it is a can-do partner in many worthwhile activities.
posted by steve u. at 4/01/2006
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