The University Daily Kansan
Monday, June 10, 2013
LAWRENCE
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Downtown exhibition showcases local artistry
ELLY GRIMM
egrimm@kansan.com
There are many artistic endeavors happening in Lawrence this summer. One, the Lawrence Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition, will open June 15.
The exhibition, now in its 25th year, features eight Lawrence artists' sculptures placed at different spots on Massachusetts Street as well as some of the public buildings in the area and the side streets.
"It's truly public art that is encouraging everyone to be able to enjoy the sculptures," said Diane Stoddard, assistant city manager. "Anyone who comes downtown is going to see them. It will really give local artists the opportunity to be involved and showcase their talents."
While the sculptures are already set up, the exhibition opening will include a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. with juror Porter Arneill and some of the artists as well as a walking tour of the sculptures.
Stoddard said this year's exhibition is particularly special because it is exclusively for residents of Lawrence or those who live within 15 miles of the city.
Stoddard said that in the past, the exhibition entries were also open to regional and national artists' pieces.
Entry pieces were due at the end of January, and official selections from Arneill were announced at the end of March.
Artist Darin White, who submitted his piece "Tetramonobelos," said he has meant to submit a piece over the years and this year, being the 25th year, seemed an especially appropriate time to submit a piece for the exhibit.
"As an artist, one of the greatest prospects is to show your work in a public place," he said. "I hope people interact with the artwork and that it generates some discussions and potentially other opportunities to present work."
ERIN BREMER/KANSAN
Edited by Megan Hinman
This sculpture, titled "Mirage," by Alan Detrich, will be part of the 25th annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition on June 15.
POLICE REPORTS
Information based on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office booking recap.
- A 27-year-old female was arrested yesterday on the 2900 block of Lakeview Road on suspicion of criminal damage to property, valued at $250. No bond was set.
- A 27-year-old male was arrested yesterday on the 500 block of McDonald Drive on suspicion of two counts of failure to appear in municipal court and one count of driving while intoxicated. No bond was set.
- A 23-year-old male was arrested on Saturday on the 900 block of New Hampshire Street on suspicion of urinating and defecating on public property. No bond was set.
— Nikki Wentling
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