HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2015/16 Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibitions Selections RESOLUTION NO. 15-493
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2015/16 AMES ANNUAL OUTDOOR
SCULPTURE EXHIBITION SELECTIONS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,the City's Public Art Commission(PAC),established in 1990,is committed to
the creation of a visual and aesthetic environment that integrates art into the lives of Ames citizens;
and,
WHEREAS,the Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition(AAOSE),the longest running
program for the PAC, will continue with its 20t1i annual downtown exhibition in 2015; and,
WHEREAS, this year, 47 entries were submitted by 21 artists from 8 states; and,
WHEREAS,the entries were evaluated by a jury of five Ames residents,a mixture of artists,
and business owners in Ames; and,
WHEREAS, the jury previewed entry materials, met, and then made its decision, and the
jurors selected six sculptures as their top choices to be display in the Main Street Cultural District
for the next year; and,
WHEREAS, the following sculptures were selected: Mystical Galaxy Chimes, by James
Anthony Bearden; Infinity by Hilde DeBruyne; Cohesive Narration by Kristin Garnant; Ancient
Game by Steven Maeck; Spring Awakening by Dale Rogers; and,Juice Box by Kevin Casey.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned 2015/16 Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Selections are hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 141h day of April, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14"day of April, 2015.