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................cleveland art sculpture.....................

Year of the Snake   2013

******** Happy New Year ! *********

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YOTS  Day 16

2/27/2013

 


Lots has happened since I last posted. 

And I'm pleased to say that the list of artists and their sponsors has been released by SCSDC.  If my count is correct, 25 of us will be creating snakes for this public art project.


I'm delighted to extend a thank you to Carey Jaros of Dealer Tire of Cleveland.  We've touched base and she has graciously extended an invitation to visit the company and view what will prove, I'm sure, to be a very exciting corporate collection of tire-related art.  I'm intrigued by that and pleased to be working in such a pleasant environment.  Can't wait to find a little free time so that I can make the trip into Cleveland to meet her.

Also made arrangements to use a van to pick up the fiberglass snake form. It became very clear after talking to the ladies at Cowpainters —manufacturer of the forms— that at 34' x 34' x 38"  the snake simply isn't going to fit in my car unless I cut a hole in the roof.

The SCSDC info said that the form was going to be big, but until I actually laid out on my work table, I had no idea just how big it is!


A bigger concern was whether or not my contract with SCSDC would allow me to actually post in-process photos on this blog.  Yes!  I received overwhelming encouragement from them to do just that. 

In the meantime I can tell you that the color choices for the piece are my favorite complimentary pair, blue and orange.  I've added a black and white tire-tread graphic on the snake's belly for added visual punch!

So keep your eye on this spot for photos of everything and everybody involved in the pick-up day process, March 7th or 8th! See you soon.





YOTS  Day 2

2/13/2013

 
Didn't have to wait long for the proposal package to come from SCSDC.  It arrived overnight!  Having grabbed for this brass ring once before, I've already met the project manager, Rebecca Britton,  and knew she'd be right on top of it.  What a pleasant and helpful gal.

In the meantime I'm working out physical pick-up and delivery needs and trying to determine IF the fiberglass snake form will fit in my car, or if I really will have to rent an SUV as was suggested might be the case.  No doubt that the gals at women-owned and operated Cowpainters who created the fiberglass snake form and will have an answer for me.

Additionally, because there is a contract and copyright assignment,  I'm getting verification that it won't be a breach if I publish photos of the process and reveal my sponsor here on the blog.

Pick-up dates for the fiberglass form will March 7th and 8th,  which allows a comfortable window to work out the bugs.  Here's the schedule of events for the project. 

PROJECT TIMELINE

November 29 2012             Call to Artists Released
January 18, 2013               Artist Proposal Submissions Due
February 2013                   SCSDC Sponsor Selected Designs Announced
March 7 & 8 2013               Snake sculpture molds given to Artists
April 22, 2013                    Completed Snake DUE to SCSDC *firm date TBA
May 2013                         Unveiling of the Snake (invitation only)
May 10, 2013                    Snakes Installed in the Neighborhood
May—September 2013        Community Arts & Culture Events
September 2013                Snake Returned to Artists for Touch Ups
September 28, 2013           Gala Auction Event  Masonic Temple

Next step will be to lay in the supply of acrylic paint and think about what to wear to the auction.  After all, I only have seven months to decide.


YOTS    Day 1

2/12/2013

 
Good news!  In my email this morning I learned that the Year of The Snake design I submitted was chosen to go into production by a soon-to-be-revealed Cleveland business benefactor. 

I'll be publishing more information  as I receive it,  including the name of my mystery sponsor.  Who knew this was going to be this much fun?

In the meantime,  here's an informative "what is" gleaned directly from the St. Clair Superior Development Corporation's call to artists.


What is the Year of the Snake Project?

February 10th begins the Year of the Snake on the Chinese calendar, and to celebrate we will fill our community with a collection of public art pieces in honor of the Year of the Snake! Local artists will apply their talent & creativity to the fiberglass Snake sculptures to create an assortment of unique pieces of public art. The Snake will be placed outside local business establishments in Cleveland, and will be auctioned in the Fall 2013.

To make each Snake a unique work of art, each artist is challenged and inspired by cultural influences, their personal history, and their own interpretation of the Snake as an object of art.


In addition to the public art, the Year of the Snake Project will also include a variety of Asian & art education programs and events throughout the year. These will include the Year of the Snake Unveiling Festival, a youth art & culture education program for St Clair Superior neighborhood schools, and various cultural events throughout the year!


    Dealer Tire, LLC.
    3711 Chester Ave.
    Cleveland, Ohio


    Map & all snake locations
    shown below.


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