DEARBORN, Michigan – Shhhh! Have you heard that “Purple Whisper Bench” by sculptor Jim Gallucci is Dearborn’s sculpture of the month in November? See the piece in West Dearborn’s Starbucks Plaza. Described as artistic, functional and fun, it’s one of 12 sculptures placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community’s 2013-2014 Art in Public Places Midwest … [Read more...]
Ken Thompson’s ‘Off the Diet’ is Dearborn’s April Sculpture
DEARBORN, Michigan – Twelve sculptures have been placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community’s 2012-2013 Art in Public Places - Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI). Funding for the project is provided by the Dearborn Community Fund (DCF) and the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities. Each month a different sculpture and sculptor are … [Read more...]
Life-size Horse is Dearborn’s February Featured Sculpture
DEARBORN, Michigan – Twelve sculptures have been placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community’s 2012-2013 Art in Public Places - Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI). Funding for the project is provided by the Dearborn Community Fund and the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities. Each month a different sculpture and sculptor … [Read more...]
‘Geometric Construction’ by sculptor Ray Katz is Dearborn’s Sculpture of Month in January
DEARBORN, Michigan – Twelve sculptures have been placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community’s 2012- 2013 Art in Public Places – Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI). Funding for the project is provided by the Dearborn Community Fund and the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities. Each month a different sculpture and sculptor are … [Read more...]
Geometric Construction is Dearborn’s January Sculpture
DEARBORN, Michigan - Twelve sculptures have been placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community's 2012-2013 Art in Public Places - Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI). Funding for the project is provided by the Dearborn Community Fund and the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities. Each month a different sculpture and sculptor are … [Read more...]
Art Connects Dearborn! Uses Art As Platform
DEARBORN, Mich. – Art is in Dearborn, and in a big way. Across the city, 22 pieces of art, including eight paintings from the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside-Out program and 14 sculptures from the Midwest Sculpture Initiative and the high school P.O.P. Design Team, are on display outdoors to promote art and engage citizens. The art exhibits are slated to … [Read more...]
DCF Awards in Visual Arts and Writing Announced
DEARBORN, MI – Multi-Arts Night sponsored by the Dearborn Community Fund (DCF) on March 28 was an evening of music, art and creative writing. The annual program, a component of Dearborn’s Art in Public Places – Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI), includes a visual arts and writing contest using the public sculptures for inspiration. The 2012 MSI award … [Read more...]
Multi-Arts Night Spotlights Student Talents – March 28
DEARBORN, Michigan – The public is welcome to enjoy a stirring and impressive variety of music, art, and creative writing at Multi-Arts Night on Wednesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Studio A at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126. The artwork presented at this event was inspired by 12 sculptures found … [Read more...]
Entries Sought in Visual Arts and Writing Contest
DEARBORN, Michigan - The 2012 Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI), sponsored by the Dearborn Community Fund, is accepting entries for the 2012 Visual Arts and Writing Contest. The deadline for submission of all entries is February 29. The contest is open to artists and writers of all ages. If offers first, second and third place awards and honorable … [Read more...]
Dearborn Visual Arts and Writing Contest Announced
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Community Fund invites submissions to the Midwest Sculpture Initiative Visual Arts & Writing Contest. Entries must be submitted between January 2 and February 29, 2012. Three cash prizes will be awarded. Writing and artwork submitted in the contest must have been inspired by one of the 12 sculptures on exhibit … [Read more...]