Boerne’s public art collection will grow by two, with the City’s approval of the permanent addition of popular sculptures “Dancer” by Jerry Daniel and “Comet and Raven: Messenger From Afar” By Joe Barrington. Both sculptures are part of the inaugural exhibit of Boerne’s Art al Fresco program, a temporary outdoor collection of large-scale sculptures displayed around downtown Boerne’s Hill Country Mile and trail system. These additions fulfill one of the program’s goals – to grow the City’s permanent collection over the next five years. Daniel’s piece was the top vote getter in a recent public poll, earning the honor as “Boerne’s Choice”.
Additionally, the City is issuing a Call for Entry through November 15 for a new exhibit set to debut in March of 2017. Professional public artists are invited to submit work to be considered for this unique opportunity to show their sculptures in Boerne, and 10 pieces will be selected by The Boerne Public Art Competition Committee for a 12-month temporary exhibit. Details for the Call for Entry are available, and submissions will only be accepted at www.publicartist.org.
“Our residents’ and visitors’ support of the Art al Fresco program has been very positive, and we are pleased to continue to be a venue to share and celebrate public art,” said Boerne Mayor Mike Schultz.
The sculptures chosen for 2017 will replace the inaugural Art al Fresco collection, which is currently on display until March of 2017. The Committee will contact selected artists by December 31, and the new sculptures will be announced next Spring.
For more details on Boerne’s Art al Fresco, visit www.artalfresco.org and download the Otocast app for a free audio walking tour. Join the conversation by following Art al Fresco on Facebook and Twitter.
