The Intersections project had its official kickoff celebration at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20 at Selby Five Points Park. The public art project that has been in the works for over a year finally came to fruition with a total of 12 sculptures located throughout downtown Sarasota. The kickoff celebration included music by the Pine View Jazz Combo and food catered by Paul Caragiulo. Many of the artists were in attendance as well and were able to talk about their pieces with those who had come out for the event.
Virginia Hoffman, the Volunteer Public Art Coordinator, spoke about the project and the impact the project will have on downtown Sarasota. “Public art is the wardrobe of your community,” said Hoffman. A brochure featuring photos of the sculptures and a detailed map has been created and can be found at the visitor’s center.
Along with the brochure is the option to participate in a scavenger hunt competition going on through May 1. People who own smart phones can not only compete for prizes but also see all the sculptures and learn more about Sarasota. To learn more about the scavenger hunt go to http://www.sarasotafl.org/promo/scvngr.
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Members of the Pine View Jazz Combo, Bit Risner, Reed Tucker and Mac Gray, play some jazz music prior to the start of the Intersections Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 20 at Selby Five Points Park.
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Bob Bartolotta, Virginia Hoffman and Darlene Sparks at the Intersections Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 20.
People attending the Intersections Kickoff Celebration enjoy the food that was catered by Paul Caragiulo.
Michelle Cross and Brittany Norwood pose together in Selby Five Points Park.
Commission liaison Suzanne Atwell and Robert Warren enjoy catching up during the Intersections Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 20.
Dan Howachyn and Tekla sit in the front row listening to the jazz band Thursday evening at Selby Five Points Park. Tekla is the sculptor who created “Arches†which is located on the corner of Palm Avenue and McAnsh Street.
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Virginia Hoffman, the Volunteer Public Art Coordinator, takes a photo of the crowd for “the Facebook page†prior to speaking at the Intersections Kickoff Celebration on Thursday.
Local artist, Dennis Kowal, poses with his piece, “Fractured Migrationâ€, which is located in Selby Five Points Park. Many people refer to Kowal’s piece as the “ice sculpture†since it looks like it is made out of ice.
Sculptor Mark Chew and Dr. Anna Koufakou pose together during the Intersections Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 20. Chew’s sculpture is called “Vertigo†and can be seen at the corner of Laurel Street and Orange Avenue.
Jim Shirley, Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, speaks at the Intersections Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 20.
Lynn Hobeck-Bates talks about the scavenger hunt that can be done using any smart phone. The scavenger hunt teaches people about Sarasota and is also a contest that will include prizes from local places.
Artist Ofra Friedman talks to Lori Frary and Marcia Dove about her sculpture “Freedom-Skyâ€. Friedman’s sculpture can be seen at Selby Five Points Park.
David Shapiro and Joel Seiden look at Beth Nybeck’s sculpture, “Point Defianceâ€, during the inaugural public art walking tour that was part of Thursday evening’s Intersections Kickoff Celebration.
