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Imagine More Public Art in the City Centre - Richmond Residents Invited to Develop Themes for New Public Art

02 March 2009

Ever wondered who chooses the public art for the city, or how artist proposals are selected? The City of Richmond invites residents to a discussion on public art and specifically what kind of public art should be considered for the City Centre. Register for either the March 26 or April 4 session and experience the process of making decisions on art and urban design.

This free, innovative workshop, hosted by staff from the City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, will review the urban redevelopment plans and how public art can play a role in animating the changing landscape on No. 3 Road and the proposed urban, pedestrian villages around the Canada Line.

“We are looking forward to raising awareness about the new art in the public realm, as well as the selection process,” commented Eric Fiss, public art planner for the City.

The workshops will begin with a presentation on the existing public art in the Richmond City Centre, including the recent installations at the Richmond Olympic Oval by artists Janet Echelman, Susan Point and Buster Simpson. Participants will then be divided into small groups to develop themes for public artworks and to select the types of art that would be suitable for specific sites throughout the City Centre.

Date & Time: Thursday, March 26, 2009: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.   OR
Saturday, April 4, 2009: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Richmond Cultural Centre Lecture Hall,
7700 Minoru Gate
Admission: Free
There is no cost to attend but registration is required.

Email publicart@richmond.ca or call 604-204-8673 by March 23.

For more information on public art in Richmond visit richmond.ca/publicart.