City Of Colorado Springs: Colorado-Based Artist Selected To Create Art In New Panorama Park

Colorado Springs CO

03 June, 2022

5:52 AM

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Press release from the City of Colorado Springs: June 1, 2022 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado-based artist Joshua Wiener has been selected to create a permanent outdoor art installation in Panorama Park. There were 20 total applicants that an expert panel narrowed down to four finalists. From there, a selection panel comprised of residents from southeast Colorado Springs, selected Wiener as the winning artist. "We are so excited to work with Joshua through this collaborative design process," said Connie Schmeisser, park planner. "Through his artwork, we are seeking to improve the park experience for all users through artistic and cultural expression, and we can't wait to see what he and the community dream up for the new Panorama Park. I'd also like to thank and recognize the community members who have been so involved throughout this process. It's been wonderful to see the sense of pride and ownership in this park, and we're proud to be supporting artwork that will reflect the incredible community that surrounds it." The community is invited and encouraged to engage with the artist throughout the creative design process. There will be three opportunities for community members to learn more and provide input. All of these meetings will be held at Panorama Middle School (2145 S Chelton Road), which is adjacent to the park. June 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – artist-led workshop to solicit community input June 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Wiener to share initial design concept and collect feedback June 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Wiener to present final design This press release was produced by the City of Colorado Springs. The views expressed here are the author's own.