Map to the Stars
New:
See The Stars Online
Please join us on Saturday,
November 5, 2005 from 6:00 to 10:00pm for “A Magical Evening with the
Stars” at Urbanski’s on Manor Hill! You will enjoy dinner and drinks
plus a performance by world-renowned magician David Williamson, who
combines heart-stopping magic with side-splitting hilarity. There will
also be a live charity auction featuring the star sculptures, artwork
from local artists, tickets to arts and entertainment venues, and
much, much more!
This is a great way to support a number of local charities including
the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation, City Mission, Habitat for
Humanity, John P. Stozich Memorial Scholarship Fund, Open Arms,
Richard E. “Dick” Daugherty Scholarship Fund, United Way, and the Arts
in Education programs of The Arts Partnership. Tickets are only $40
per person and include dinner, drinks, and entertainment. Table
sponsorships are available for $350 (reserves a table for eight
persons).
Come and enjoy one last evening with the stars before they disappear!
Tickets on sale now!
Star
Gazing
Star Gazing unveiled during ArtWalk Friday,
May 6th, 2005...
read the article
in "The Courier Electronic Edition" electronic edition May 5th,
2005.
Stars
to Shine Downtown
read
the article in "The Courier Electronic Edition" May 24th
2004.
Go downtown next spring and you're sure to see stars...
Flag
City plots a patriotic promotion as spruced-up stars to shine in
Findlay
read
the article in "The Blade" July 5th 2004.
Toledo had its frogs,
Maumee, its walleye. Now Findlay - known for 30 years as Flag City
USA - will have its stars...
Star
Gazing is a public curb art project aimed at beautifying Downtown
Findlay, showcasing local artists and businesses, and involving the
community in the ARTS! The Arts Partnership is working with local
artists, organizations, businesses, and city officials to coordinate a
curb art project similar to those undertaken in other cities around
the country.
Curb
art is a type of public art display that is sweeping the nation. Herds
of cows have invaded Chicago. Giant ears of corn grow out of the
sidewalk in Columbus. Six feet tall frogs are on the loose in Toledo.
These are just a few examples of the fascinating curb art projects
done by other cities. We want Findlay to be part of this public art
phenomenon! This is an opportunity to showcase local artists, support
tourism, and decorate the city with visual art.
We
have chosen a 3-dimensional star as the shape for the fiberglass
sculptures. Based on drawings by a University of Findlay student, we
have chosen a specific design and are working with a fiberglass
molding company to produce the stars.
The
stars will be decorated by local artists, and sponsored by local
businesses and individuals. The sculptures will be placed throughout
downtown Findlay in the spring of 2005, and will remain on display
throughout the summer of 2005. Artists and sponsor companies will be
recognized on plaques attached to the base of the stars.
The
Arts Partnership will hold a charity auction in the fall of 2005 to
sell the stars. Sponsors will have the option to donate their stars to
the charity auction, with a portion of the proceeds going to the
sponsor’s charity of choice. We hope the decorated stars will
attract the interest of local residents and visitors alike!
