public art

Request for Qualifications: Boneyard Creek Beautification Project

Date: 
June 21, 2011 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana and the Urbana Public Arts Commission are pleased to release a Request for Qualifications to identify an artist or artist team to assist with the design and development of public art as part of the Boneyard Creek Beautification Project, a City project that will create a pedestrian-friendly urban park in Downtown Urbana.

Last updated on Jun 13, 2011 (Created on May 16, 2011) – Author: Christina McClelland – Contributors: Christina McClelland
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Artist of the Corridor Reception

Date: 
August 10, 2010 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

The City of Urbana invites the public to an opening of the Artist of the Corridor art exhibit featuring the work of Alexei “Lyosha” Svinarski.  On Tuesday, August 10th, from 3:30 – 4

Created on Aug 03, 2010 – Author: Visitor
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Sculpture Dedication of "Landing" as part of the Philo Road Beautification Project

Date: 
June 1, 2010 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Created on May 28, 2010 – Author: Visitor
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Jungle, a Storefront Art Installation at 133 W. Main St. Urbana

Date: 
July 31, 2010

jungle.jpgJungle, a storefront art installation, by Mia Capodilupo

Last updated on Jun 25, 2010 (Created on May 14, 2010) – Author: Visitor
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Sculpture Dedication of "Bench 9" adjacent to Urbana Free Library

Date: 
May 21, 2010 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Urbana hosts a dedication for the installation of “Bench 9”, a functional sculpture in Downtown Urbana

Last updated on May 17, 2010 (Created on May 14, 2010) – Author: Visitor
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“Prism Arc VI” Sculpture Dedication on Philo Road

Date: 
May 7, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Urbana invites the public to celebrate the installation of “Prism Arc VI”, the second of four sculptures

The City of Urbana invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting and dedication of the sculpture entitled, Prism Arc VI, on Friday, May 7th, at 4:00 PM. 

Last updated on May 17, 2010 (Created on May 04, 2010) – Author: Visitor
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Public Art in Urbana

While strolling through the streets and parks of Urbana, you will discover more than 90 sculptures residing in public places in Urbana. Access our Urbana Arts Guide to assist in your exploration of the public art, venues and resources in Urbana

Last updated on Apr 16, 2012 (Created on May 03, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Christina McClelland
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Urbana Public Arts Program

Recognizing the arts as essential to the vitality of our city

The Urbana Public Arts Program and Commission was established by the City Council, in April 2008, to foste

Last updated on Apr 30, 2012 (Created on May 01, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: TomC, Christina McClelland
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