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Grand Opening Celebration of the Rocksprings Pool & Art Installation by Harold Rittenberry
Written on June 11, 2013 at 7:25 am, by athensculturalaffairs
Athens Cultural Affairs Commission launched a Pool Party to celebrate the unveiling of the public art project by Harold Rittenberry and the new Rocksprings Community Pool. Located at 291 Henderson Extension, the new pool is funded by SPLOST, and features a splashpad and shade structures, offering summer fun for the entire Athens community. Renowned local…
Arts make Athens great place to visit or to live
Written on June 10, 2013 at 4:20 pm, by athensculturalaffairs
This article by Ray Caldwell was initially published on 04/03/13 in the Athens Banner-Herald. In the last several months, I’ve seen the Russian State Ballet, met Willie Nelson, viewed a world-class work of art that spans more than 1,800 square feet, heard great Celtic music, and viewed local art that rivals that of any community in the country….
ALERT to all Artists about the Call for art for the Library
Written on April 10, 2013 at 10:45 am, by athensculturalaffairs
ALERT to all Artists about the Call for art for the Library! The Flagpole printed the wrong deadline in the calendar. The deadline was Friday, April 5, 2013.
Creator of ‘Nest’ talks about Classic Center sculpture
Written on April 1, 2013 at 10:21 am, by athensculturalaffairs
This article by Joan C. Curtis was initially published on 03/06/13 in the Athens Banner-Herald. Last month, the Classic Center celebrated the grand opening of its new addition, including the amazing Atrium which contains “Nest,” a sculptural art installation. The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission, representatives of the public and the Athens-Clarke County Commission selected renowned artist Maureen…
Creative culture is key to thriving economy
Written on March 24, 2013 at 2:11 pm, by athensculturalaffairs
This article by Melissa Link was initially published on 02/06/13 in the Athens Banner-Herald. At the upcoming grand opening of the Classic Center expansion, the entire community will join in a celebration of an economic development project that will showcase Athens’ rich creative culture while annually attracting tens of thousands of new visitors to discover our city’s…
Request for Proposals for Public Art to Enhance the Entrance to the ACC Library – Deadline 4/5/13
Written on February 27, 2013 at 2:15 pm, by athensculturalaffairs
The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission announced today a call for artists to enhance the front wall located outside the new library building at the corner of Baxter and Dudley Streets. The proposed art installation includes the bricked plaza area that borders the property at Baxter and Dudley and the front wall as it tapers to…
Athens Cultural Affairs Commission Seeks New Member
Written on February 23, 2013 at 10:00 am, by athensculturalaffairs
The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) is seeking one (1) qualified candidate to fill a 3-year volunteer position. The mission of the ACAC is to foster the development and enjoyment of performing, visual, cultural and other arts in the Athens-Clarke County community; to make recommendations to the Mayor and Commission on development and promotion of…
Call for Art: Request for Proposals for public art at Rocksprings Pool & Community Center *deadline Feb. 25, final site visit Feb. 23* UPDATE
Written on February 21, 2013 at 10:55 am, by athensculturalaffairs
UPDATE The ACAC has added one final site visit opportunity for artists/art teams interested in proposing a public art project for Rocksprings Pool. Join us on Saturday 2/23 at 12 p.m. Meet in front of the Rocksprings Community Center at 291 Henderson Extension. The property has some interesting topography and some details are not included on…
Classic Center Panel Discussion Feb 17 2-3:30pm – Open to the public
Written on February 7, 2013 at 12:21 pm, by athensculturalaffairs
A Behind the Scenes View of How the “Nest” was Born: a panel discussion featuring Maureen Kelly, Artist Sunday, Feb 17th at 2pm in The Olympia Room 2, Classic Center Athens-Clarke County residents, particularly artists, are interested in learning more about the public art process; the stages and steps required to bring a public art installation to…
Classic Center Celebration Feb. 16th 2-6pm
Written on January 18, 2013 at 4:52 pm, by athensculturalaffairs
In celebration of the Classic Center’s expansion and its public art installation in the Atrium, a grand opening is scheduled for February 16th from 2pm to 6pm. The event is free and open to all members of the community. Tickets are required and can be picked up at the Classic Center Box office and the…
