New Public Art for Sixth Avenue (14. November 2006, 07:32 by Derek Young) ~ Enhancing Our Public Spaces
The 6th Avenue Merchants Association is announcing a series of new art installations along Ave. Support our local artists and check it out.
Artist: Ann Meersman
Location: WA State Liquor Store, 2805 6th Avenue
Title: “Mandala” (Can-Do project)
Materials: Stoneware over expanded metal lath
Artist: CJ Swanson
Location: Advance Till Payday, 2515 6th Avenue
Title: “T-Town Indigenous” (Can-Do project)
Medium: Oil based enamel over steel
Artist: Jayson Owens (with John Miller)
Location: Old Milwaukee Café, 3104 6th Avenue
Title: “The Space Between” (Can-Do project)
Medium: Reused objects, welded steel, powder coated
Artist: Mark Larson
Location: Schuck’s Auto Supplies, 2901 6th Avenue
Title: “Tacoma Pride” (Can-Do project)
Medium: Oil over Steel
Artist: Sue Pivetta
Location: Schuck’s Auto Supplies, 2901 6th Avenue
Title: “Glassy Trashy” (Can-Do project)
Medium: Glass Mosaic over expanded metal lath, powder coated
Artist: Bill Bruzas
Location: Neighborhood Market, 3002 6th Avenue
Title: “Jim Smith Memorial Bench”
Medium: Hand Mill salvaged red cedar trees from Tacoma. Chainsaw carved bench and lighthouse with northwest theme. Elements; lighthouse; Mount Rainier; 6th Avenue; Narrows Bridge; Jim Smith.
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What an odd selection of host stores…
“While you’re out enjoying the arts, you can pick up some liquor, huckleberry pancakes, a case of motor oil, and a can of olives, all paid for with a convenient cash advance.”
1 | Posted by jamie from thriceallamerican | Nov 14, 03:39 PM
jamie, that actually sounds like a perfect representation of normal/everyday tacoma. or is that just me?
2 | Posted by chad | Nov 14, 08:45 PM
I beleive that these projects all stemmed from Innovative Grant Applications for neighborhood beautification projects. These grants are available each year from the Neighborhood Councils. If you’re interested in more information, contact the council in your area or Elton Gatewood with the City of Tacoma at 591-5229. Some of the deadlines were extended this year due to a lack of applications. It would be great to have more applications than funds!
3 | Posted by M.W. | Nov 15, 08:09 AM
I went on a tour to see these new artworks. Each one of them is really good: individual, highly crafted, glamorous even! What a fabulous and personalized addition to the 6th Avenue streetscape! Congratulations to Claudia and the 6th Avenue Business District Association for selecting the artists, finding the money to pay them, and then finally, getting the art located, and then SECURED on the street with the help of the city. . .
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