GAINESVILLE - VISION 2030, a program of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, will launch its Public Arts Initiative with a cocktail reception on Thursday, April 23 from 5:00- 6:30 at the Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center.
Under the leadership of committee chairs LeTrell Simpson of Con-sen-sus and Frank Norton Jr. of The Norton Agency, the VISION 2030 Public Art Committee has been working on a Public Art Walking Tour and Map for more than two years - researching and cataloging current public art inventory.
The Gainesville-Hall County Public Art Tour provides the chance to view a selection of more than 30 works of art in a variety of media.
Community Public Art Partners include The Arts Council, Brenau University and the Quinlan Visual Arts Center. Corporate sponsors are The Norton Agency and VISION 2030. VISION 2030 Public Arts Committee members are: Mark Alexander; Brenda Bahel; Sandra Bailey; Dr. Jack Burd; Katie Crumley; Karron Denaple; Deloras Diaz; Nancy Keleman; Jim Mathis; Jessica Tullar; Amanda McClure; John McHenry; Meg Nivens; Frank Norton, Jr.; Nichole Rawlings; Carl Romberg; LeTrell Simpson; Cindy Wilson; and Gladys Wyatt.
For more information on the VISION 2030 Art Initiative and Public Art Tour or other programs, contact Meg Nivens, Executive Director of VISION 2030 at 770-532-6206 x 104. Email: [email protected]
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