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BenchArt Plymouth 2005 |
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Local Artists, Patrons and Businesses Partner to Raise Money for Plymouth. PLYMOUTH, MICH. April 21,2005 – Chicago had cows, Cincinnati had pigs, Cleveland had guitars —now the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township have joined forces to adorn their community with festive, eye-catching pop art. This summer’s public art display project, called BenchART.plymouth, is co-sponsored by Plymouth Newcomers & Neighbors and the Plymouth Community Arts Council.
What is this project? From June through September, custom-painted park benches will be displayed throughout Plymouth and Plymouth Township. The project, supported by donations of talent by various local artists and bench sponsors (through monetary donations).
Will the benches be available for sale? Yes! This project will culminate with an auction of the painted benches at the Plymouth Cultural Center on September 23, 2005. There will also be a limited number of small benches available for sale at Art in the Park. Auction proceeds will go to PCAC, and the City and Township for beautification purposes.
How many benches are being displayed? There will be 15 large (adult) benches and 15 child-size benches on display.
Who benefits from this project? Everyone! The general public will enjoy viewing the benches from June through September. Auction proceeds will go to PCAC, and the City and Township for beautification purposes. The City, Township, sponsors and artists will enjoy great publicity.
BenchART.plymouth has been endorsed by both Plymouth Township and the City of Plymouth. “I think this is another fantastic way to bring people to our wonderful community,” said Plymouth Township Supervisor Richard Reaume. “The benches will be a fun, attractive addition to our area this summer, and will undoubtedly bring additional attention to our retailers and restaurants.”
Can I sponsor a bench? We are happy to announce that all benches have been sponsored. We want to thank all our sponsors for their generous support of this project
Bench display throughout local parks and nearby businesses from mid-June through September. A plaque on the bench recognizing the sponsor & the artist.
We are proud to offer this exciting project to showcase our beautiful community.
The BenchART.plymouth Committee determined bench placement. Thirty benches were available for sponsorship. If you have any questions about, please contact: Diane Harrison or Sheila Paton |
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What is BenchART.plymouth |
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Adult Benches
Lu Autrey Paul Barbero dedicated to Chris Barbero Jennifer Ethier, ArtClothes Inc Diane Harrison Jennifer Imamura, The Velvet Plum, Inc Carmen Johnson Clevell Koon Janisse Larsson Nancy Long, Long Designs Debbi Malek Plymouth Wood Carvers Jeremy Rheault Deborah Schultz Kathy Telfer David Varga
Children’s Benches
Lu Autrey Donna Conger Lesley Kabza Criscenti, Princess Whimsy Ingrid Dijkers Cathy Dyer, Mandalas Awakening Daria Fileta Heidi Grybas Cheryl Hardin Kate Higgins Sharon Holton, Sharon A. Holton Interiors * Dennis Jones (completed the first bench) Janisse Lahti Larsson Amy Leyden Kara Marsee Beth McGinnis Lynne Moore Janette Fairbanks Paull Jeanne Poullet Rachel Siggens Kathy Telfer Jill Andra Young
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