The Gallery Without Walls in Lake Oswego, Wash., has over 60 pieces of sculpture, 30 of which are on loan for 2 years. The program started in 2000
Many cities throughout the country have an outdoor sculputure program. Puyallup and Port Angeles in Washington and Cannon Beach and Lake Oswego in Oregon have developed successful programs.
Following the examples of these cities, the Longview Outdoor Gallery task force has announced a kick-off event scheduled for the Fall of 2011. The idea stems from the successes of other communities that have turned their depressed city centers around.
A call to artist will be sent out soon with the goal of having 15 new sculptures to exhibit on Commerce Avenue in downtown Longview for two years. A “People’s Choice” will be made and purchased for permanent installation in downtown Longview. All new sculptures on display will be for sale, offering an incentive for artists to participate.
The Art on the Town program in Port Angeles, Wash., features over 40 sculptures. The program is in its 11th year and has purchased over 39 artworks.
Then a new cycle of sculptures would be installed and the process repeated. With each successive rotation the City’s permanent sculpture collection will expand, thus helping the gradual revitalization of downtown Longview.
The project will be funded by donations. Here’ show you can participate!
Sponsor – $1,000
Sponsor an installation base for two years. Sponsor’s name will be engraved on a plaque at the site and listed on all promotional literature and websites.
Patron
Be invited to the annual kick-off event with special seating, meet the artists and participate in the program.
Gold – $750 up
Silver – $250 – $749
Bronze – $50 – $249
Friend – up to $49
Site Contributor
Private property land or building wall for sculpture placement
Volunteer
Bring your talents and ideas in creating this new program for Longview.
Puyallup's Walking Tour Guide in 2009 boasted 96 sculptures on exhibit. Since the program began in 1995 they have built a permanent collection of 34 pieces.
The Longview Outdoor Gallery is in partnership with Longview Public Service Group, a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.
The first sponsor has already signed up: Financial Life Dimensions.
To request a presentation about this project, or to become a sponsor, patron or volunteer please e-mail longviewoutdoorgallery@gmail.com
Please consider supporting this creative and artistic economic development project!
Longview Outdoor Gallery
P.O. Box 2862
Longview, WA 98632
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Recent News Stories:
- Outdoor sculpture gallery could help jumpstart downtown, The Daily News, March 11, 2011
- Longview to pursue outdoor art gallery on Commerce Avenue, The Daily News, March 6, 2011
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