The Tumbler on Park Central Square video

July 16, 2012Public Art, Videos

Cityview recaps how the Tumbler was placed on the Square in 1971, but only recently found out its purpose and real name. Includes live interviews with the artist Aris Demetrios, and Jonathan Gano of Springfield Public Works explains how the City of Springfield cares for the public art sculpture, including recently following up on the … Read More

Video of Inflatable Art test by Art of Space

May 3, 2012Events, Public Art

Watch Art of Space inflate their new construction in Warehouse #3 at Drury late last night. The inflatable is made of plastic sheeting 30’x40’x13′ and will be installed at Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street this weekend. The plastic sheeting was cut, layered in origami-like folds, and heat sealed using the irons. The finished piece will … Read More

Onward and Upward at Boys & Girls Town of Missouri

October 24, 2011Public Art

Christine Kreamer Schilling’s tile mosaic mural “Onward and Upward – Many Roads Lead Home” was dedicated last Thursday at the Boys & Girls Town of Missouri. The interior installation is a collaboration joining the ideas, dreams, and visions of Boys & Girls Town of Missouri residents with the creative and technical assistance of the artist … Read More

Closing Reception for Sky Gallery Exhibition

November 15, 2010Exhibitions, Sky Gallery

Sky Gallery Closing Reception — Thursday, November 18, 5 to 7 p.m. at Springfield-Branson National Airport. The event is free and open to the public, a chance to meet the artists, and have some catered good food by (appropriately!) Jennifer Smith, The Traveling Chef. Above photo: Kat Allie’s paintings exhibited in one of the reception … Read More

Public Art on NY Cabs

December 26, 2009Public Art

In January 2010, some 500 New York City cabs will take a break from displaying advertising to show the work of artists selected to create conceptual works for the moving video screens that sit on top of the cars. Contemporary art fan and Show Media owner John Amato is donating the ad space to give … Read More