In 1992 when a group of citizens interested in participating in the
Downtown Master Plan met at a town meeting held at the Historic
Sheridan Inn, it was suggested that Grinnell Street be the location of
street fairs and public art. Last year the Grinnell Plaza project,
which was funded with private donations, grant monies and City
monies, made that dream a reality. The next step towards completing
that dream is the addition of public art.
Last year, Mayor Wilson formed a public arts committee with a
specific mission to promote and select works of art for Grinnell Plaza
and other areas of the City.
After City Council approval of written guidelines, the order of
business for the the Public Arts Committee was to request proposals
from artists nationwide. Forty-eight artists submitted sixty
sculptures for consideration. After a careful reviewing process, the
committee selected eight sculptures which would be appropriate for
Grinnell Plaza and other areas in Sheridan. Being a committee without
funding, the Arts Committee is seeking individuals or organizations to
fund the selected pieces. To make a donation, or for more information,
email xdir@downtownsheridan.org
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Bozeman Scout
By
Barry Eisenach
Arvada, Colorado
7' 6" |
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fundraising
Kim Love
Sheridan Media
project completion
June 2002
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The first sculpture to be funded and donated to the City for
permanent display on Grinnell Plaza is "The Bozeman Scout"
by Barry Eisenach of Arvada Colorado. This statue was funded by Kim
Love and Sheridan Media. It was mounted on Grinnell Plaza in May of 2002 with official dedication
during Bozeman Trail Days in June.
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Great
Minds Think Alike
By
T.D. Kelsey
Pompeys Pillar, Montana
56-60"
$40,000 |
fundraising
Maquettes not available
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project
completion
August 2002
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A second sculpture, "Great Minds
Think Alike" by artist T.D. Kelseym
has been donated by the owner of Buffalo radio stations, KBBS and KIX,
Larry Patrick of Patrick Communications headquartered in Ellicott
City, Maryland. Placement is expected in the summer of 2002.
Organizations and individuals are being encouraged to help fund
sculptures for Grinnell Plaza. Contact xdir@downtownsheridan.org
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No Excuses
By
Dee Barnes
Story, Wyoming
9' including base
$81,000 |
fundraising
Maquettes
14.5x7x5.5
Free with a donation of $5500
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project
completion
June 2002
to be cast in Wyoming
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The Downtown Sheridan Association is raising money for two bronzes
to be placed on Grinnell Plaza. These bronzes are "No
Excuses" by Dee Barnes, and "Prairie Phantoms" by Bunny
Connell. Both artists reside in the Sheridan Area.
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Prairie Phantoms
By
Bunny Connell
Sheridan, Wyoming
Lifesize, stone base
$47,970 |
fundraising
Maquettes
available at foundry cost
22x12x14
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project
completion
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For individuals interested in making a major contribution towards
the purchase of these bronzes, maquettes
will be available.
