For Immediate Release: May 30, 2007
Contact: Jeff Morgan
Public Relations
515.281.3858
Jeff.Morgan@iowa.gov
Public art networking meeting June 21 in Iowa City
DES MOINES – Artists and representatives from arts organizations, public arts commissions and municipal governments will meet June 21 in Iowa City to share information and learn about public art programs and projects, discuss current issues and tour public art in Iowa City.
The meeting is at 9 a.m. June 21 at the University of Iowa Museum of Art, River Street in Iowa City, where participants will learn about public art programs in Iowa City followed by a bus and walking tour of public art in downtown Iowa City and at the University of Iowa.
The meeting also will feature a trip to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for lunch and a presentation and walking tour of artwork acquired by Project Art; a bus tour of public art in Iowa City neighborhoods; and a panel discussion at the Museum of Art about temporary public art exhibition programs.
The meeting will conclude with a reception and the opportunity for participants to share information about their recent public art projects during Year in Review. An optional tour of the new Art and Art History building designed by Stephen Holl and HLKB will take place after the Year in Review.
Visit www.iowaartscouncil.org for the schedule and www.iowatix.com to register. Registration is $28 per person, or $21 per person when two or more register together. After June 15, registration is $28 per person for all participants. The registration fee includes the bus tours, a box lunch and refreshments.
The day-long meeting is hosted by the Iowa City Public Art Committee, the University of Iowa Art on Campus Committee, the University of Iowa Museum of Art and Project Art at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in partnership with the Iowa Arts Council.
The Iowa Arts Council is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and works to enrich the quality of life and learning in Iowa communities by encouraging excellence in the arts through leadership, grants and technical assistance. Funding for the Iowa Arts Council and its programs is provided by the State of Iowa and the National Endowment for the Arts. Please visit www.iowaartscouncil.org or call 515-281-5111 for more information.