Downtown Bastrop Sculpture Project Celebrates Texas Artists

By: Mar. 03, 2015
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BASTROP, Texas, March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ The City ofBastrop's Art in Public Places(BAIPP) Task Force today announced selected artists for the Bastrop Downtown Sculpture Projectlaunched last summer.

Twelve winning sculpturescreated by nine artistswill be formally presented in a special Sculpture Stroll event March 22, 2015, and will be on display for afullyear in downtown Bastrop.

The 2015 outdoor visual arts exhibition is a significant addition to Bastrop's Cultural Arts District, art community and arts venues.

The artists selected for the exhibit areBenjamin McVeyof San Antonio,Cat Quintanillaof Sunset Valley,Dan Pogueof Marble Falls,Jennifer Chenowethof Austin,JuliaOusleyof Arlington, PeterManganof Blanco,TomTischlerof Perth, Australia,WarrenCullarof Austin, and alternate Maria Montoya Hohenstein of Austin, whose work will be added to the exhibit if any of the original winners are not able to participate.

The Bastrop Downtown Sculpture Project will provide a public art display of extraordinary variety, artistry, and creativity according toDeborah Johnson, BAIPP Task Force chairperson, local artist and owner of theArt Connections Galleryin Bastrop.

"This highly visible and accessible exhibit provides an art destination forTexans and our visitors from across the United States and the world," said Johnson."We're very excited about adding this exhibit to our many art galleries, theBastrop First Friday Art Walk, and the upcomingBastrop Art Guild's Lost Pines Art Center."

The eventalsowillcelebrate theCity'sfirst purchase forits permanent public art display "The Conspirators," a three piece sculpture also known individually as "Yosemite," "Yellowstone," and "Glacier" by wildlife bronze sculptor Joshua Tobey, of Loveland, Colorado.

"Bastrop High School's mascot is the bear so Joshua Tobey's bears already have the respect and affection of the community," said Johnson. "We want to thank the Deep in the Heart Art Foundry for their assistance in the purchase, delivery and installation of the Tobey sculpture. The City of Bastrop is also considering adding one or more of the selected works from the Bastrop Downtown Sculpture Project to the city's permanent collection. We invite everyone to come see this wonderful exhibit and discover Bastrop's many art galleries and wonderful local artists."

Winners of the top prizes will be announced at the March 22 event ($1,500 for Gold $1,000 for Silver, $500 for Bronze and $200 for Honorable Mention).

The Bastrop Art in Public Places Task Force works to expand the enjoyment, accessand appreciation of art.

The City of Bastrop on the banks of the Colorado River 25 miles east of Austin is a National Trust for Historic Preservation Distinctive Destination and one of the most historic towns in Texas.In the heart of the uniqueLost Pines Region of Texas, it is home to the world-renownHyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. For more information see Visit Lost Pines.

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