News Release from: City of Beaverton
BEAVERTON ARTS COMMISSION HOSTS SCULPTURE DEDICATION AT PROGRESS LAKE
Posted: May 29th, 2013 9:32 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2013-05/1786/64672/Stacked_Cubes_by_Bruce_West.jpg (Bruce West’s sculpture “Stacked Cubes†next to Progress Lake. )
The Beaverton Arts Commission (BAC) invites the public to enjoy an evening of food and art during Bruce West's "Stacked Cubes" sculpture dedication at Progress Lake on Thursday, June 6 at 6 p.m. as a part of New Seasons' First Thursday series.
The sculpture is part of the BAC's Temporary Sculpture Program and will be on display until fall 2014.
"Bruce West's sculpture adds to the beauty of the Progress Ridge area," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "The Temporary Sculpture Program is a win for both artists and residents. Please come by and view the new artwork in your neighborhood."
During the dedication, residents can visit with Bruce West, Mayor Doyle and the BAC Board Board. New Seasons will provide refreshments. Residents are also invited to attend News Seasons' "Dads and Grads" First Thursday Celebration after the dedication. For more information about First Thursdays, visit www.newseasonsmarket.com/our-stores/progress-ridge.
For more information about Bruce West, please visit www.brucewestsculptures.com. For more information on the Temporary Sculpture Program, please contact Elaine Orcutt at 503-526-2299 or mailboxmayorartscommission@beavertonoregon.gov.
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events that celebrate community values and help 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.
Beaverton enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. Most recently, the city was awarded the 2012 Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. 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, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. For more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofbeaverton.
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