The Next Public Art Project

Love them or hate them, it looks like these public art projects are here to stay.  From the Gazette:

First, the “Keys” stood tall, then, they had a “Ball,” and now, the Frederick Arts Council is going green.

The council announced its next project on Wednesday: the Frederick Festival of Greens. From Nov. 21-29, more than 200 decorated artificial wreaths and trees will be on display at the Frederick Arts Council’s Cultural Arts Center at 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick, for visitors to view and bid on through a silent auction. The display will coincide with several free performances, holiday movies and other events, according to Frederick Arts Council Executive Director, Shuan Butcher.

“This will be a nice, new addition to the holiday celebrations in Frederick,” Butcher said, noting that the festival coincides with the annual “Frosty Friday” event in downtown Frederick. “… This is another great way for the community to participate in art and is truly a festival, a celebration.”

Similar to the keys and baseballs, everyone is invited to decorate a wreath or create one from materials of their own. Unlike the two previous events, however, businesses are welcome to use corporate logos and items – such as gift certificates – on their wreaths and there is no registration fee for any entry. Participants cover the expense of all materials used for their creations.

Proceeds from these public art projects go towards grants by the Frederick Arts Council to fund art groups county wide.

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