News Release from: City of Beaverton
CITY OF BEAVERTON UNVEILS NEW TEMPORARY SCULPTURES
Posted: December 18th, 2012 1:48 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-12/1786/60292/IMG_9342.JPG (James Schmidt’s sculpture “Seahorse†was installed at Lombard Plaza.)
The Beaverton Arts Commission (BAC) adds to its collection of public art installations with the addition of two new sculptures. North Plains artist James Schmidt's work titled "Seahorse" was placed at Lombard Plaza in September, while Bruce West's "Stacked Cubes" was installed at Progress Ridge in early December. The Progress Ridge installation was a unique partnership between the BAC and Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District.
"These new sculptures are a great addition to the city's public art collection," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "Their presence breathes life into our public spaces."
"Seahorse" and "Stacked Cubes" have been installed as public focal points for the city of Beaverton. These two works are part of the BAC's Temporary Sculpture Program, which selects work to be on display for two years. These new installations support the goal of the Beaverton Public Art Plan in creating lasting connections between people and memorable public places. More information on Beaverton's Public Art Plan can be found by visiting www.BeavertonArts.org.
ABOUT THE CITY'S BEAVERTON ARTS COMMISSION
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events, which celebrates community values and helps connect residents to their artistic and cultural heritage. The BAC presents annual events such as Last Tuesdays, the Visual Arts Showcase and Ten Tiny Dances. In addition, the BAC leads public art projects, including Beaverton's mural program. For more information about the Beaverton Arts Commission, visit www.beavertonarts.org, call 503-526-2288 or the event information line at 503-526-2379, or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beavertonarts.org.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Most recently, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Proj
ect of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation. For more information, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofbeaverton.
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