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Swooping along the center of Trail Creek, near the bridge in Dudley Park, a great blue heron glided through trees with leaves fallen in winter. This eye-catching sight stuck with local mosaic artist Krysia Ara for years.
âIt was this unexpected encounter with nature. Iâd never seen a heron in Dudley Park,â Ara said.
Now, Ara is working with the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission, or ACAC, on âHeron Sighting,â a new mosaic installation in Dudley Park inspired by her experience.
Ara said that while she primarily works in mosaics, she likes to incorporate a variety of styles and materials. For public artworks, she said, considerations like durability are especially important to account for when selecting materials to use.
Athens is known as a city of creativity and artistic expression, with an emphasis on a vibrant and storied music scene.
Reinforcing this reputation, numerous public and private institutions have promoted public art projects that have become integral parts of downtown Athensâ creative appeal.
The Red & Black has created a guide to give a comprehensive view of local public art projects downtown.
Murals
A plethora of murals dot the sides of buildings downtown, ranging from culturally significant and commemorative works of art to quirky additions that enhance outdoor dining.
The Hot Corner mural on Washington Street was finished in 2019 and commemorates the cultural legacy of the historic hub of Black-owned businesses in Athens known as the Hot Corner.
Art will punctuate the new look of Clayton Street in downtown Athens
Two years after the East Clayton Street Improvements Project was approved, work continues on the transformation of downtown Athens. Trees were recently removed and trenches dug along the street for new utilities.
In the end, the street will be repaved and changed to two lanes; new trees will be planted; and new parking meters installed.
Last week, the Athens-Clarke County Commission heard an update from the man who will blend artwork into the streetscape project.
Eric Leshinsky, an artist and city planner from Annapolis, Md., was chosen by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to merge art into a project that covers three blocks of Clayton from Thomas to Lumpkin streets.
Georgia county seeks official poet laureate
January 30, 2021 GMT
Athens-Clarke County said its program is seeking proposals for the position via the accgov.com website.
With a goal of expanding appreciation and awareness of poetry in the county, the poet laureate position will last for two years, and will receive funding and support from the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission for things like public poetry performances, education projects, and printed work, The Athens Banner-Herald reported.
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The nomination period is open through March 2. Applicants must include a short list of their qualifications, PDF or video samples of their work, provide proof of residency and a vision statement on how their poetry will benefit the public.