City of Clive, Iowa Public Art Program

Shuler Public Art Artist Presentations

2010-08-26T08:29:00.000-07:00

Three artists will be presenting their final proposals on Monday, September 27 for the Shuler Elementary Public Art Memorial Project. The three final artists are:

Chris Bennett
Artist team Rebecca Ekstrand & Tom Rosborough
Artist team Steve Maxon & Doris Park

The public is invited to attend and listen to the artists explain their proposals in full detail. Highlights and pictures of the three proposals will be available at http://www.clivepublicart.com/ on Monday, September 13. The mock-ups will also be on display at the Clive Public Library from Monday, September 13 through Friday, September 17. Then on display at Shuler Elementary from Monday, September 20 through Friday, September 24.

Monday, September 27, 2010

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

City of Clive Council Chambers (1900 NW 114th Street)

Prairie Engine Public Art Dedication

2010-08-26T08:24:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, September 23, 2010, the City of Clive Mayor & Council, Public Arts Advisory Commission, and Clive Historical Society will sponsor an official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the newly built sculpture plaza and public art piece titled “Prairie Engine” located at the historic Clive corner of NW 86th Street and University Boulevard.

The dedication will begin with a welcome reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Clive Historical Society is sponsoring free food and entertainment by local musicians The Erickson Family Band. The event will take place between the two sites of the public art sculpture and Swanson Memorial Park, both located near the intersection of NW 86th Street and Swanson/University Boulevard.

Residents are invited to join city officials, the Clive Historical Society, Public Arts Advisory Commission, and neighboring citizens to welcome the sculpture to its permanent home in the community. To learn more about the “Prairie Engine” public art sculpture, click here.

Shuler Art Project in the Press

2010-02-16T07:16:00.000-08:00

The Des Moines Register recently printed a story on the City's plans to commission an art piece honoring the former Shuler mines. Check out the story here.

More info on the Shuler Elementary proposed public art project can be found on the City's website.

The picture above shows the Shuler Mine in operation; picture to the right shows a miner hard at work.

Prairie Engine Progress Report: See the Photos!

2010-01-28T09:31:00.000-08:00

Artist Marc Moulton provided a report of his progress on Prairie Engine, the piece commissioned for the NW 86th Street & University Boulevard Plaza. Marc also sent some pictures of his work in action.

According to Marc, the sculpture footings and foundations have been coordinated and worked out with the landscape architect. Fabrication has not yet begun. Currently, the digital patterns and designs necessary for the machine cutting have been developed and are under review for quote and feasibility. There are several different ways to cut metal, so Marc is reviewing possibilities and cut quality. Cutting should begin shortly. Installation is still projected for summer 2010.

Shown above is a sample line drawing of the flat layout for some of the parts of Prairie Engine. Check out the pictures below to see Marc working in his studio in Georgia.

Clive Living Magazine highlights the Clive Public Art Program!

2010-01-15T09:15:00.000-08:00

Clive Living Magazine interviews Clive City Manager Dennis Henderson about economic development activity in the City of Clive. Dennis highlights the Clive Public Art Program and discusses completed art projects as well as those planned for the future.

Check out the full article here.

Public Art Project planned for Historic Clive Corner

2009-12-22T09:39:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to artist Marc Moulton (represented by Moberg Gallery) who was selected to commission the city’s second public art piece. A twelve-member artist selection panel initially reviewed qualifications from thirteen artists, and narrowed the selection down to three. Those three artists then designed proposals and presented them to the panel on August 26, 2009, and Marc’s proposal, Prairie Engine, was unanimously selected. While the proposal will be refined in the weeks to come, a preliminary rendering of Prairie Engine is illustrated here. The public work of art will be placed at the soon-to-be redeveloped plaza at NW 86th Street and University Boulevard, in conjunction with the Phase 2 streetscape improvements on NW 86th Street. Installation is scheduled for July-August 2010.

Clive Public Art Fundraiser

2009-11-11T10:42:00.000-08:00

All purchases benefit the Clive Public Art Fund with proceeds going toward future public art projects throughout the community!

Fundraiser Description:

• 7"x7” wood tile handcrafted by Sticks®; hand drawn, contour etched, and vibrantly painted imagery selected from the public art project at the crossing guard shelter at NW 86th Street & Franklin Avenue

• $100 per tile—customize the tiles with a name or date for an additional $5.00!

• Eight tiles to choose from (see below). Each tile has been uniquely painted within the jewel-toned color palette; color patterns vary slightly from tile to tile.

• Tiles are appropriate for home and business, and they make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, staff appreciation, etc.

• Inventory is expected to arrive early December!

A printable order form is available here. For more information, please contact Lisa Schmidt, Assistant City Manager Phone: 515-223-6220; Email: lschmidt@cityofclive.com; Web: www.cityofclive.com/public-art-program.

Public Art at the Mercy Wellness Campus

2009-11-11T09:05:00.000-08:00

Stop by the Mercy Wellness Campus/Healthy Living Center in Clive to view two different public art pieces. Kudos to LADCO Development for including publically accessible art in their development! Information and pictures of the two works of art are below.

Harmony Line
Location: Mercy Wellness Campus/Healthy Living Center; University Avenue and 124th Street
LADCO Development
Artists: TJ Moberg and Dennis Reynolds
Final Completion expected Spring 2010

• Reflects Iowa’s historic agriculture based society and our current society's commitment to sustainable practices with re-purposed barn timbers and farming hardware, recycled glass, and local Iowa stone
• Expresses the concept of healthy living through expressive forms and use of materials that suggest movement, enthusiasm, and the complexity of the human body
• Expresses healthy living though an interactive experience of exploration and discovery, evolving visually depending on the viewers location, time of day, and time of year

Leap of Faith
LADCO Development
Artist: Jesse Small
Final Completion expected Winter 2010
• Expresses the concept of healthy living through the creation of a conceptual tree grove
• Provides an iconic gateway feature for the Wellness Campus with a distinct, unique, and innovate interpretation of a familiar, welcoming place-making element…a grove of trees
• The artwork reflects the goals of the Wellness Campus including key works such as: holistic, rejuvenation, multigenerational, and uplifting