Sponsorship Deadline Wednesday For Bronze Sculptures
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The Lakeland Art Association is partnering with the City of Warsaw to bring a collection of life-size Seward Johnson sculptures to Warsaw from June through September. The deadline to join the list of sponsors is Wednesday. Lakeland Art Association members and the planning committee will then review fundraising results and determine how many sculptures will be leased from the Seward Johnson Foundation. To date, the committee has master sponsors for 14 sculptures, with a goal of 20. The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission is sponsoring two sculptures. Commission member Jo Paczkowski said, “The commission is very excited to be a part of this unique project and thinks it will be a fantastic summer exhibit to draw visitors and local residents alike to downtown Warsaw.” Businesses, families and individuals are invited to be a part of this new event designed to not only increase tourism, but also serve as a means to further the visual arts and inspire creativity for local artists and residents, according to information provided. The number of sculptures displayed in downtown Warsaw will depend on the success of fundraising efforts. A list of all sponsors at the various levels is available on the City of Warsaw website at www.warsaw.in.gov A Master Donor Board will be displayed in downtown Warsaw during the four-month exhibit. Donors will be listed on the City of Warsaw website and in the exhibit brochure, which will include a map showing the location of each sculpture, and will be available at many area businesses. All of the sculptures for the Walk-n-Wander Warsaw public art exhibit will be located within walking distance of Warsaw’s Courthouse Square to form a free “outdoor urban gallery.” Many of Seward Johnson’s life-size bronze figures portray people engaged in everyday activities, reflecting his sense of humor and affection for people. The exhibit will kick off at Warsaw’s June 6 First Friday and will include a patriotic program by the American Legion and VFW commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day at the end of World War II. Each First Friday in 2014 will focus around the arts, with different performances and activities featured each month. More information and a sponsorship form are available on the city’s website at www.warsaw.in.gov To become a sponsor, contact one of the following committee members by Wednesday: Darla McCammon, Lakeland Art Association, at 574-527-4044, mustes@aol.com; Michelle Bormet, mayor’s office, at 574-372-9595, mbormet@warsaw.in.gov; or Paula Bowman, First Friday coordinator, at 574-376-0233 or ffpaula@comcast.net
