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The Art On The Green program is designed to encourage, expand, and celebrate cultural expression in the City of Green River, Wyoming. By working cooperatively with artists, Art On The Green makes a variety of artwork available for the citizens of Green River, and visitors, to enjoy now, and for generations to come.
The Green River Arts Council (GRAC) is a Board/Commission appointed by the Mayor and Green River City Council. The GRAC works closely with the Parks & Recreation Department in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the annual Art On the Green program and special events. Art On The Green is in its 4th year and is being held August 22-23, 2008, at the Pavilion located at Expedition Island Park.
Artists selected for participation loan their artwork to the GRAC for one year. During the one-year loan cycle (August 2008 through August 2009) GRAC displays and promotes the artwork to the community and each piece is made available for purchase. Twenty percent of the profits for the sale of an art piece go directly to the GRAC. Funds raised by Art on the Green sales go towards the support, and often purchase of, art in public places. GRAC’s goal is to sell as many of the art sculptures on loan as possible each program cycle and promote art appreciation.
In August of 2005 the GRAC sponsored the first Art On The Green and Live Sculpting Event in conjunction with the Annual Green River Chamber of Commerce River Festival. The Reveal of eleven bronze sculptures was exciting! Evaluations of the inaugural program and special event showed that attendees enjoyed the special event and supported the program in the community. Each successive year has also proven a success and added beauty to the community. Last year boasted an eight piece Reveal and a larger audience.
One of the GRAC’s long-term goals is to increase awareness of the benefits of arts and culture for individual growth, community identity, and local economic strength in the City of Green River. The GRAC has a marketing plan, by-laws, and works collaboratively with the Green River Community Chest (a 501 c 3 non-profit entity) in advocating art in public places in Green River, Wyoming.
The Green River Arts Council and the City of Green River invite you to tour the town and attend (or participate in) the annual Art on the Green!
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