The public response to artist Peter Irniq during his visit to Ames has been remarkable.
Join us for a dedication ceremony and reception tonight at 6 at Brookside Park. Check out our Facebook page for pictures.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Canada's Consul General To Help Dedicate Irniq Sculptures
The Ames Public Art Commission has finalized the agenda for the dedication and reception that will conclude Inuit artist Peter Irniq's visit to Ames. The PAC has also announced that Martin Loken, Canada's Consul General, will be part of the dedication.
Mr. Loken is Canada’s senior diplomatic representative in the Upper Midwest. As Consul General, he works to build cross-border trade, investment and technology partnering links. A member of Canada’s Foreign Service since 1990, he has represented Canada overseas in Prague and Geneva, and has held several positions in Ottawa, including as a senior trade negotiator.
The dedication and reception is set for Maple Shelter at Brookside Park in Ames at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 30th. Ames Mayor Ann Campbell and Ames city council members will also be present.
Light refreshments will be served to the public and music will be provided by World Port. Parking is directly south of the shelter off 6th Street, across from the skatepark.
Mr. Loken is Canada’s senior diplomatic representative in the Upper Midwest. As Consul General, he works to build cross-border trade, investment and technology partnering links. A member of Canada’s Foreign Service since 1990, he has represented Canada overseas in Prague and Geneva, and has held several positions in Ottawa, including as a senior trade negotiator.
The dedication and reception is set for Maple Shelter at Brookside Park in Ames at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 30th. Ames Mayor Ann Campbell and Ames city council members will also be present.
Light refreshments will be served to the public and music will be provided by World Port. Parking is directly south of the shelter off 6th Street, across from the skatepark.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Artist Peter Irniq Returns From Scotland
Inuit artist Peter Irniq has just returned from Scotland and is preparing for his September visit to Ames.
While in Scotland, Irniq built an Inuksuk for Scotland National Museum, as part of their Living Lands Exhibit. It will be a permanent exhibit along with Aino of Japan, Dene of the Northwest Territories, and Aborigines of Australia.
Irniq's upcoming schedule in Ames:
His schedule includes:
September 21
Lecture at ISU: 7 pm, Sun Room, Memorial Union
September 24
Inuksuk-building workshop: 9 am - 12 noon
September 25
Octagon Art Festival: 1 pm - 4 pm
September 27
Lecture at Ames Public Library: 7pm
September 30
Reception and Dedication: 6 pm, location TBA
While in Scotland, Irniq built an Inuksuk for Scotland National Museum, as part of their Living Lands Exhibit. It will be a permanent exhibit along with Aino of Japan, Dene of the Northwest Territories, and Aborigines of Australia.
Irniq's upcoming schedule in Ames:
His schedule includes:
September 21
Lecture at ISU: 7 pm, Sun Room, Memorial Union
September 24
Inuksuk-building workshop: 9 am - 12 noon
September 25
Octagon Art Festival: 1 pm - 4 pm
September 27
Lecture at Ames Public Library: 7pm
September 30
Reception and Dedication: 6 pm, location TBA
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
City Council Approves Next "Art In The Park" Project
The Ames city council has approved a request by the Public Art Commission to proceed with the selection of Peter Irniq to be the next artist featured for the PAC's "Art In The Parks" program.
Irniq is an artist and cultural teacher as well as the former commissioner of Nunavut, Canada, a northern artic territory near Greenland. His passion and expertise about the Inuit culture is expressed through the making of stone landmarks called inuksuk.
An inuksuk is a stone monument constructed for the purpose of navigation by the Inuit people of northern Canada. Inuksuit would designate good hunting areas or fishing spots, they would mark trails, and they would serve as a point of reference for travelers. According to Irniq, they were essential for the survival of the Inuit people.
The Public Art Commission invited Irniq to Ames this past May and determined his artwork would be a great addition to the Ames public art collection.
The Parks and Recreation Commission has approved the installation of three inuksuit sculptures in three separate parks: Emma McCarthy Lee Park, Ada Hayden Heritage Park, and Brookside Park.
In addition to constructing three inuksuit, the artist has agreed to give a public lecture about his work and culture, and he will conduct a weekend public workshop to teach citizens how to make their own inuksuit.
Ames residents will remember the participation and excitement generated by the "Restless by Nature" installation at Ada Hayden by artist Patrick Dougherty, and the PAC hopes this next project will build upon that excitement.
Irniq is an artist and cultural teacher as well as the former commissioner of Nunavut, Canada, a northern artic territory near Greenland. His passion and expertise about the Inuit culture is expressed through the making of stone landmarks called inuksuk.
An inuksuk is a stone monument constructed for the purpose of navigation by the Inuit people of northern Canada. Inuksuit would designate good hunting areas or fishing spots, they would mark trails, and they would serve as a point of reference for travelers. According to Irniq, they were essential for the survival of the Inuit people.
The Public Art Commission invited Irniq to Ames this past May and determined his artwork would be a great addition to the Ames public art collection.
The Parks and Recreation Commission has approved the installation of three inuksuit sculptures in three separate parks: Emma McCarthy Lee Park, Ada Hayden Heritage Park, and Brookside Park.
In addition to constructing three inuksuit, the artist has agreed to give a public lecture about his work and culture, and he will conduct a weekend public workshop to teach citizens how to make their own inuksuit.
Ames residents will remember the participation and excitement generated by the "Restless by Nature" installation at Ada Hayden by artist Patrick Dougherty, and the PAC hopes this next project will build upon that excitement.
Friday, April 23, 2010
World-Renowned Artist To Visit Ames
A world-renowned artist who was commissioned for work at the Vancouver Winter Olympics this year is coming to Ames.
Peter Irniq will visit Ames from May 5-7. Irniq creates inuksuit, stone landmarks used by the Inuit, Inupiat, Kalaallit, Yupik, and other peoples of the Arctic region of North America. Inuksuit may have been used for navigation, as a point of reference, a marker for hunting grounds, or as a food cache.
Irniq, who is an Inuit cultural activist, will be exploring the possibility of constructing inuksuit in Ames. His visit will include a tour of the parks of the city.
Irniq explains inuksuit in the video featured above.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Ames C.art Mural Program
At its April meeting, the Ames Public Art Commission voted unanimously to endorse the efforts of the group called "Ames C.art" in their effort to create the first community-created mural in Ames.A design team from Ames C.art will map out the mural's outline on the north wall of the T-Galaxy building in Campustown, and community volunteers will join in the actual painting.
Since the project will take place on private property, the Commission can't provide financial support, but encourages the public to volunteer for this exciting project. Complete details can be found here.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Best In Show!
The winners of the 2009 "Best in Show" contest as part of the Ames "Art Around The Corner" program have been announced:
1. Untitled Flower
2. Rising Wave
3. Perpetual Horizon
You can see all the entries and their locations around the city of Ames here.
"Art Around The Corner" is a yearly program sponsored by the city of Ames and the Ames Public Art Commission. Artists from around the nation are invited to submit sculptures and up to four are displayed in downtown Ames from May 2009 to April 2010. Entry deadline is February 1. For more information, go here.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Patrick Dougherty to Speak at Iowa State University Tonight!
Don't miss this opportunity to hear Patrick Dougherty as he presents, "Building Sculpture on Location: A Melding of Design and Community" tonight at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Room at Iowa State University. Parking is available adjacent to the MU in the parking ramp. The public is invited to attend.
Dougherty was invited to give his lecture as part of the College of Design's 30th Anniversary.
Read more:
Inside Iowa State: http://www.iastate.edu/Inside/2008/0926/dougherty.shtml
College of Design: http://www.design.iastate.edu/calendar.php?CID=937&DEPT=College+of+Design
Ames Public Art Commision: http://www.cityofames.org/pac/Patrick/default.htm
Dougherty was invited to give his lecture as part of the College of Design's 30th Anniversary.
Read more:
Inside Iowa State: http://www.iastate.edu/Inside/2008/0926/dougherty.shtml
College of Design: http://www.design.iastate.edu/calendar.php?CID=937&DEPT=College+of+Design
Ames Public Art Commision: http://www.cityofames.org/pac/Patrick/default.htm
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sapling Gathering Instructions: A Letter from Volunteer Coordinator - Mike Miller
Hello all and thanks for volunteering to help cut willow saplings for the Ada Hayden project.
DIRECTIONS:
To car pool: Meet at 9:00 am in west City Hall parking lot. We will be meeting at the west parking lot next to City Hall between 8:45 and 9:00 am tomorrow morning Saturday, September 20th to car pool to the Ledges State Park which is located south of Boone. If you cannot make it to the carpool time but still wish to assist we will be on site until at least 2pm and probably 3pm.
Driving directions are as follows: From Ames: Highway 30 west to Boone. Turn left (south) at S. Story Street (4 way stop). S. Story Street transitions to 230th Street (this happens when the road turns west). 230th Street transitions to Oriole Drive (this happens when the road turns south). Stay on Oriole Road, it will enter the Ledges State Park and the cutting site is inside the park on the west side of Oriole Drive.
These are all paved roads.
ITEMS TO BRING/WEAR:
It is recommended that you bring or wear:
Loppers and/or hand pruners and/or a bow saw to cut willow saplings
Water
A lunch
Gloves
Long sleeved shirt
Long pants
Sturdy boots
Hat
Possibly a jacket or sweatshirt if cool weather
RELEASE FORMS:
We will need a release form signed and turned in for anyone wishing to assist and any minors will need the release form signed by their parents or guardian. This form can be downloaded online at:http://www.cityofames.org/PAC/Documents/VounteerWaiver.PDF Then it can be brought that morning or turned in at the City Manager Office at City Hall.
I will have some blank forms available if needed.
We will provide a medical kit for any accidents that may occur and ties to bundle the willows.
RAIN PLANS:
If it is raining at 9am . . . we will still be going to cut willows Saturday, Sept. 20, and will appreciate your assistance. We will be cutting also on Saturday September 27 meeting at the same time and place to carpool or cut willows. We need to acquire 5 truckloads of willows so it will take at least 2 Saturdays.
SCHEDULE CHANGES:
If any changes to this schedule does occurs we will notify you via email or here on the website. For any questions before Saturday please email the Ames Public Art Commission at AmesPAC@gmail.com. On Saturday, call 450-7857 with any questions about sapling gathering.
Thanks once again for your assistance. This project cannot occur without your help and if you know of someone who may like to assist please bring them along.
Michael Miller
DIRECTIONS:
To car pool: Meet at 9:00 am in west City Hall parking lot. We will be meeting at the west parking lot next to City Hall between 8:45 and 9:00 am tomorrow morning Saturday, September 20th to car pool to the Ledges State Park which is located south of Boone. If you cannot make it to the carpool time but still wish to assist we will be on site until at least 2pm and probably 3pm.
Driving directions are as follows: From Ames: Highway 30 west to Boone. Turn left (south) at S. Story Street (4 way stop). S. Story Street transitions to 230th Street (this happens when the road turns west). 230th Street transitions to Oriole Drive (this happens when the road turns south). Stay on Oriole Road, it will enter the Ledges State Park and the cutting site is inside the park on the west side of Oriole Drive.
These are all paved roads.
ITEMS TO BRING/WEAR:
It is recommended that you bring or wear:
Loppers and/or hand pruners and/or a bow saw to cut willow saplings
Water
A lunch
Gloves
Long sleeved shirt
Long pants
Sturdy boots
Hat
Possibly a jacket or sweatshirt if cool weather
RELEASE FORMS:
We will need a release form signed and turned in for anyone wishing to assist and any minors will need the release form signed by their parents or guardian. This form can be downloaded online at:http://www.cityofames.org/PAC/Documents/VounteerWaiver.PDF Then it can be brought that morning or turned in at the City Manager Office at City Hall.
I will have some blank forms available if needed.
We will provide a medical kit for any accidents that may occur and ties to bundle the willows.
RAIN PLANS:
If it is raining at 9am . . . we will still be going to cut willows Saturday, Sept. 20, and will appreciate your assistance. We will be cutting also on Saturday September 27 meeting at the same time and place to carpool or cut willows. We need to acquire 5 truckloads of willows so it will take at least 2 Saturdays.
SCHEDULE CHANGES:
If any changes to this schedule does occurs we will notify you via email or here on the website. For any questions before Saturday please email the Ames Public Art Commission at AmesPAC@gmail.com. On Saturday, call 450-7857 with any questions about sapling gathering.
Thanks once again for your assistance. This project cannot occur without your help and if you know of someone who may like to assist please bring them along.
Michael Miller
Ames Welcomes Artist Patrick Dougherty to Ada Hayden Park
This fall internationally renowned artist Patrick Dougherty and volunteers will use primitive building techniques to weave truckloads of indigenous tree saplings into an organic, free-standing sculpture inspired by the local environment in Ada Hayden Park (north of Ames, Iowa on Grand Avenue/U.S. 69). The installation will take on new shapes and characteristics every day. The public is invited to watch and participate in the construction.
Installation will begin October 1 - 3 and be completed by October 19. Except for October 4, 5 and Sundays, Mr. Dougherty will be working daily from 8 a.m. - 12 and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come by Ada Hayden to view the progress and talk with Mr. Dougherty and volunteers as they work to create this one of a kind work.
Schedule:
Sept 13, 20, and 27 - Volunteers harvest saplings
Sept 28 - Meet the sculptor, Patrick Dougherty, at the Octagon
Arts Festival
Sept 29-Oct 1 -Dougherty prepares the Ada Hayden site and trains
volunteer assistants
Oct 5-19 - Artist constructs sculpture in Ada Hayden Park
Lectures:
Oct 4 at 7pm, “Primitive Ways in an Accelerated World” - Ames City Hall Auditorium, 515 Clark Avenue
Oct 8 at 7pm, “Building Sculpture on Location: A Melding of Design & Community” - NEW LOCATION! Memorial Union Great Room at Iowa State University. Sponsored by the College of Design, ISU.
Visit http://www.cityofames.org/PAC/Patrick for updates and to learn when two on-site lectures will occur.
Dedication:
Oct 16 at 6pm, Ada Hayden Park
Would you like to help? Volunteers are needed to help gather saplings on Sept. 20 and 27. Light-duty helpers are also invited to assist Dougherty during the installation construction. To sign up, call 515-239-5101 or send your contact information and area of interest in helping to:
City of Ames Public Art Commission, Box 811, Ames, IA 50010.
For more information including a continually updated schedule of events, including public lectures and dedication, or to volunteer, visit the Ames Public Art Commission website at http://www.cityofames.org/PAC/Patrick.
Installation will begin October 1 - 3 and be completed by October 19. Except for October 4, 5 and Sundays, Mr. Dougherty will be working daily from 8 a.m. - 12 and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come by Ada Hayden to view the progress and talk with Mr. Dougherty and volunteers as they work to create this one of a kind work.
Schedule:
Sept 13, 20, and 27 - Volunteers harvest saplings
Sept 28 - Meet the sculptor, Patrick Dougherty, at the Octagon
Arts Festival
Sept 29-Oct 1 -Dougherty prepares the Ada Hayden site and trains
volunteer assistants
Oct 5-19 - Artist constructs sculpture in Ada Hayden Park
Lectures:
Oct 4 at 7pm, “Primitive Ways in an Accelerated World” - Ames City Hall Auditorium, 515 Clark Avenue
Oct 8 at 7pm, “Building Sculpture on Location: A Melding of Design & Community” - NEW LOCATION! Memorial Union Great Room at Iowa State University. Sponsored by the College of Design, ISU.
Visit http://www.cityofames.org/PAC/Patrick for updates and to learn when two on-site lectures will occur.
Dedication:
Oct 16 at 6pm, Ada Hayden Park
Would you like to help? Volunteers are needed to help gather saplings on Sept. 20 and 27. Light-duty helpers are also invited to assist Dougherty during the installation construction. To sign up, call 515-239-5101 or send your contact information and area of interest in helping to:
City of Ames Public Art Commission, Box 811, Ames, IA 50010.
For more information including a continually updated schedule of events, including public lectures and dedication, or to volunteer, visit the Ames Public Art Commission website at http://www.cityofames.org/PAC/Patrick.
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