Who: Sculpt EVV Sculptors, USI students and staff
What: Installing artworks for Sculpt EVV outdoor public sculpture show
When: Friday and Saturday
Where: Haynie’s Corner Arts District
FRIDAY: Wade Kramm of Pennsylvania will install Craft Stick House, an over-sized Popsicle stick that is a tribute to the familiar childhood activity. Kramm plans that his work will be at its mid-way point around 11:00 a.m. on Adams Street near the Haynie’s Corner fountain.
SATURDAY: Wisconsin artist Amelia Toelke will install Comings and Goings, a large-scale sculpture referencing signage and labels. Sue Berkey of Iowa will be installing Running Dog, a bright red steel sculpture with a pop art quality about it. Both sculptures will be installed around 10 a.m. on the site at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Second Street. USI students and staff will assist with Saturday installations.
What is Sculpt EVV?
Sculpt EVV is a nationally-advertised, juried outdoor sculpture exhibition opening June 9. Juror Marilu Knode, executive director of Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, Missouri, carefully selected 12 nationally-submitted sculptures for this exhibition. The sculptures will be displayed at various locations in the Haynie’s Corner Arts District through April 2013. An opening celebration on June 9 will include docent tours and announcement of the winners. The Sculpt EVV opening is allied with the Arts Council’s Art EVV Juried Art Fair and Music Festival from 5 to 9 p.m. June 8 and noon to midnight June 9 at Haynie’s Corner. Sculpt EVV and Art EVV are free and open to the public. For a schedule and more info, go to http://www.sculptevv.org/.
Sculpt EVV is part of the City of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana’s partnership to provide Evansville citizens a significant cultural celebration honoring the City’s bicentennial (1812-2012). Key sponsors for this event include the City of Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana, Architectural Renovators, and Forty-One South online arts and culture magazine.
