City Of Iowa City: Public Art Matching Grant Recipients Announced

Iowa City IA

09 May, 2022

2:19 PM

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Press release from the City of Iowa City: May 6, 2022 The Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee has announced the recipients of the latest round of Public Art Matching Grants. Funded through the Iowa City Public Art Program, local artists and organizations were able to apply for up to $3,000 in matching funds to help bring to life any number of art projects that will then be shown in Iowa City. The recipients of this most recent round of grants span the entire spectrum of artistic mediums. The recipients are: This interactive audio experience will guide residents to 10 different "Parking Spaces" in Downtown Iowa City. More information at theparkingspaces.com. Launches Saturday, May 7, 2022, as part of Open Air Media Arts Festival The Open Air Media Arts Festival invites Iowa-based artists to create video projected works and performance art for this outdoor and free public event. More information at publicspaceone.com/openair. Held on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Rain date Sunday, May 8. A recipient of the grant from 2021, juggler Luther Bangert will demonstrate his juggling talents while also teaching those interested in how to juggle at public parks. Friday, May 20, 2022, at Mercer Park, Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Willow Creek Park. The Old Capitol Quilt Guild received funds to get equipment to display dozens of handmade quilts at the Public Works Open House and Quilt Show on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 3810 Napoleon Lane. A part of the Porch Light Literary Center, 1126 Rochester Ave., this exhibition centers around a 50-square-foot quilt that documents the first year of COVID-19 data in Johnson County. Will be displayed at 1126 Rochester Ave. June 1-30, 2022. Prompt for the Planet has been a collaboration between numerous groups and individuals that urges local artists of all ages to create art through the perspective of an element of nature. This will culminate with a parade, followed by a performance of curated responses on The Englert Theatre's stage planned for September. More info at promptfortheplanet.com. ICOR Boxing has been a staple of the local fitness scene since 2000. A mural dedicated to "the sweet science" will be painted at its location: 391 Highland Avenue. The Iowa City Downtown District has launched a new project that will convert doorways in Downtown alleys into vibrant works of art. Learn more at the District's website. This press release was produced by the City of Iowa City. The views expressed here are the author's own.