Milwaukie’s artMOB Seeks Sculptures that
Reflect the Elements of Nature
artMOB is seeking submission for the third round of sculptures to be featured in the City Hall Sculpture Garden. Deadline to apply is August 3, 2012. For details see the City of Milwaukie's website here: http://bids.teamaha.com/milwaukie/rfp/request-sculptures
The City Hall Sculpture Garden has six pedestals for displaying a rotating collection-half are new every year. All the pieces are on loan and are for sale. Last year's them was "Dazzle Me with Color" and the committee selected "Jump," by Francisco Salgado, "Everlasting Bouquet" by Jenell Wedding and "The Story of Robin Hood" by Jesse Swickard.
Milwaukie Mural Survey Results
The Milwaukie Arts Committee received approval from City Council to conduct outreach and program design for a new mural program in Milwaukie. Dubbed the "Milwaukie Mural Arts Program" (MMAP), this initiative would allow murals in commercial and industrial zones--putting Milwaukie on the MMAP.
As part of the outreach, artMOB created a survey which was posted online and paper copies distributed to Milwaukie’s neighborhood district associations. A total of 78 responses were received. [...]
For the full survey results see the [Milwaukie Mural Survey Results Report.]
Watch artMOB’s Mural Q and A Session and Learn
More about the Milwaukie Mural Arts Program
artMOB hosted "Making a Scene: A Mural Q and A Session" on February 1, 2012 to learn more other jurisdictions' experiences with murals. Valerie Otani from the City of Hillsboro/Beaverton; Cheryl Snow from the Clackamas County Arts Alliance; and Peggy Kendellen from the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC) addressed questions and concerns from the audience. Topics included the benefits of murals; how to involve the community in decisions; how to handle/avoid controversies; how their review committees function; and what best practices they recommend. The panelist's responses reflected their diverse programs and stimulated conversation amongst attendees.
You can watch the Mural Q and A Session Video here. Contact Beth Ragel at (503) 786-7568 or email for further information.