The following press release was sent to the Bloomingtonian Monday:
“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1, 2022
For more information, please contact:
Holly Warren, Assistant Director for the Arts, Economic & Sustainable Development
[email protected] or 812-349-3418
Andrew Krebbs, Communications Director, Office of the Mayor
[email protected] or 812-349-3406
Community Invited to Celebrate Urban Fabric Art Installation at the 4th Street Garage
WHAT: The City of Bloomington invites community members to celebrate Urban Fabric, the art installation at the Fourth Street Garage. Guests are invited to see the artwork up close and enjoy music by the Sergio Ospina-Romero Trio.
WHO: Deputy Mayor Don Griffin and artist Adam Buente will offer remarks. The Sergio Ospina-Romero Trio will perform.
WHEN: Friday, August 5, 6-7 pm
WHERE: City of Bloomington Fourth Street Garage, 105 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404. The event will take place near the northeast corner of the garage.
BACKGROUND: Per its commitment to the One Percent for the Arts ordinance, the City commissioned Urban Fabric, by artist Adam Buente in partnership with Ignition Arts. as part of its plans for the construction of the 4th Street Garage. Installed on the north, east, and south facades of the garage, Urban Fabric is meant to evoke the traditional art of quilting, and represent the diversity and inclusiveness of the city through striking form, color, and pattern. Learn more about Adam Buente and his Project One Studio here: https://p1-studio.com/
Photo by Chaz Mottinger, City of Bloomington
Photo by Chaz Mottinger, City of Bloomington
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