Take the Sculpture Stroll and Vote for your favorite

Cactus Bones
by Rodger Squirrell
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

It was a grand night in Shoreline’s Town Center area last Thursday as the community celebrated summer and the arts at Arts al Fresco, the Kick-off to Celebrate Shoreline.

The Sculpture Stroll, Piano Time and the Shoreline City Hall Gallery Opening all enticed folks to look, listen and talk about art and community. From four diverse jazz musicians on three unique pianos, to an amazing chalk artist on the Trail, to crayon dancers interpreting the music and art, to the sculptors and painters in the gallery, the creative efforts of approximately 30 artists were celebrated.

Wandering Eye
by Will Robinson
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

One surprise of the evening was the announcement of another gift of public art by Bruce and JoAnn Amundson along with an anonymous donor. Wanting to enhance the City’s Public Art Collection, these generous citizens purchased the Redwood Lantern by artist Bruce Johnson, which had been part of last year’s Sculpture Stroll, and donated it to the City for public display. It will remain in the garden at City Hall for the time being.

This year’s Sculpture Stroll has a new feature. The Park Board allocated funds for a Purchase Award in 2014 so the public can vote for a favorite. Each person is allowed one vote for a piece they think would add the most and longest-lasting visual interest to the City’s collection. Voting is by paper ballot, obtained at City Hall, or by voting online.

Shorebirds
by Lin McJunkin
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Final selection will be made by the Park Board following vote review and recommendation by the Park Board Art Committee. A map of the City’s entire current collection is online.

The 10 artist-pianos are out through August 26, the Gallery exhibit is up through October 24 and the sculpture will be up until next June. Maps are available online or at City Hall.

Take time to wander and wonder at all this wonderful art in public places.

More information on the web  or email Ros Bird