Public Art League's 2012 Sculpture Unveiling

Join us on Tuesday, June 26 from 5:30p-7:00p at Big Grove Tavern as we unveil the sculptures that could make their way to Champaign-Urbana this year! Artists from all over the country have submitted their entries and you will get a special sneak peek at the wonderful pieces that have been selected for installation.  Enjoy the beautiful new Big Grove Tavern in the One Main Building in downtown Champaign. There will be a cash bar with tasty hors d'oeuvres donated by our friends at Nash & Marlow and the Barham Benefit Group.
Please join us for this exciting evening!


Tuesday, June 26
5:30p - 7:00p
Big Grove Tavern
One Main Street
Downtown Champaign

Photo by Adam Milton

PAL News - May 2012

The Public Art League Issues Two Calls to Artists

The Public Art League is seeking submissions of sculpture for potential installation in the Champaign-Urbana area from 2012 through 2014.  Entries should be submitted by June 8, 2012.

Additionally, the Public Art League, in collaboration with the City of Urbana Public Arts Commission, is seeking submissions of tree-themed sculptures for potential placement in downtown Urbana to celebrate Urbana's designation as a Tree City USA.  The sculptures will be leased for a 2-year period with a deadline for submissions of June 15, 2012.

For further information, visit www.publicartleague.org or call 217/898-8263.

A Spring Soiree...

Thanks to all who were able to attend the Public Art League's Spring Soiree on April 9.  We had a wonderful evening in the shared space of Figure One and Cream & Flutter, enjoyed comments from Robin Hall, entertainment by the Drew Ninmer Quartet and Elizabeth Buckley and received generous donations to help bring more public art to our community. 
Thank you again!

Special Thanks!

Thank you to Cream & Flutter for generously donating 5% of their sales from the months of January and February to PAL.  We also owe them a big thanks for all of their help with the Spring Soiree.






PAL would also like to thank the Barham Benefit Group for a generous donation which has allowed the Public Art League to showcase the installed sculptures and thank its fantastic site sponsors through a series of ads in the News Gazette.

Help Keep Great Works of Art in C-U! 

In Sugust of this year, the leases for 7 of the sculptures installed in Champaign-Urbana will be coming to an end.  To find out how you can help keep these amazing pieces in the community, please contact us at info@publicartleague.org or call 217/351-4225.


Sincerely,

Public Art League

2012 Sponsor Thank You!

From the News Gazette - Feb 29, 2012...

Art League Announces Agreement with Urbana and Public Reception to Discuss 2011 Plans for C-U

For immediate release:
Art League Announces Agreement with Urbana and Public Reception to Discuss 2011 Plans for C-U.

URBANA, IL – The Public Art League and the City of Urbana have entered into an agreement to bring public sculptures to Urbana. On June 6 the Urbana City Council approved Resolution No. 2011-05-018R authorizing and approving an agreement with the Public Art League of Champaign-Urbana for installation of public sculptures in cooperation with the City of Urbana and the Urbana Arts Council. The effort was initiated by the Public Art League Board of Directors in March, presented to the Urbana Public Arts Commission and City Council through spring and early summer, and is now in force.

The group also announced the organization's 2011 informational meeting/reception/mixer to be held at Buvons Wine Bar in the Corkscrew Wine Emporium on Wednesday, July 20th from 5:30-7:00p, 203 N Vine St. Urbana, IL. The event is open to the public and Public Art League encourages participation by it's members, the public, area businesses, and everyone interested in public art in the broader community. The League will present an update on the organization's activities, showcase the winning sculptures from the latest national competition, and discuss plans for the year. Detailed information is available here .

The Public Art League is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that is funded by Friends of the Public Art League and private sponsorships. The League’s purpose is to improve the aesthetic awareness and creative climate in our community by promoting public art in the form of a permanent sculpture collection in and around Champaign County. The goal of the League is to place sculptures throughout the Champaign-Urbana community through fund-raising and national artist competitions. Selected sculptures will be installed in the community metro areas and will serve as major visual anchor points, community identity and a statement that creativity and art are of vital importance to our existence in Central Illinois.

Contacts:
This Release: David Raila : draila@publicartleague.org, 217-898-9694
Public Art League: David Wilcoxen - President: dwilcoxen@publicartleague.org, 217-898-8263
Urbana Public Arts: Christina McClelland - Public Arts Coordinator, City of Urbana, cmmcclelland@urbanaillinois.us, (217)-384-2311

Latest public sculpture installed in downtown Champaign

Days of Venus by Sculptor Will Cavanaugh was installed June 30th at the corner of Park and Neil. The 1000 pound sculpture of cast iron, copper, and steel was hoisted into place near the Chicago Title Insurance Building, bringing to 10 the number of sculptures placed by the Public Art League.

Read local news coverage in the News-Gazette

Public Reception: PAL Plans for 2011

Art League Announces Public Reception to Discuss Plans for 2011

URBANA, IL – The Public Art League announces an open invitation to meet the Board of Directors and learn more about the organization's plans for 2011. The 2011 informational reception/mixer will be held at Buvons Wine Bar in the Corkscrew Wine Emporium on Wednesday, July 20th from 5:30-7:00p, 203 N Vine St. Urbana, IL. The event is free and open to the public and Public Art League encourages participation by it's members, the public, local business interests, and everyone interested in public art in the broader community.

The League will introduce the Board of Directors, review activities since the last public meeting, and discuss activities and plans for 2011, the agreement with Urbana, and recent sculpture sale and sponsorship activity. The League recently completed a national sculpture competition with outstanding response, and will be presenting information and images of over a dozen winning entries which are being planned for placement. Hors d'œuvres will be provided and a cash bar will include specialty wines by Lisa Gustafsson of Heritage Wine Cellars. Membership materials and registration will be available.

The Public Art League is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that is funded by Friends of the Public Art League and private sponsorships. The League’s purpose is to improve the aesthetic awareness and creative climate in our community by promoting public art in the form of a permanent sculpture collection in and around Champaign County. The goal of the League is to place sculptures throughout the Champaign-Urbana community through fund-raising and national artist competitions. Selected sculptures will be installed in the community metro areas and will serve as major visual anchor points, community identity and a statement that creativity and art are of vital importance to our existence in Central Illinois.

Contacts:
This Release: David Raila : draila@publicartleague.org This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 217-898-9694
Public Art League: David Wilcoxen, President: dwilcoxen@publicartleague.org This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 217-898-8263
Buvons Wine Bar: urbana@thecorkscrew.com This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , https://www.thecorkscrew.com,, (217) 337-7704

An Evening at Indi Go with Elizabeth Buckley

Join us on Friday, March 11 as Indi-Go Gallery welcomes Mezzo-Soprano, Elizabeth Buckley. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Public Art League, but act fast as seating is limited.

Fresh from her début recital at Carnegie Hall, Elizabeth will be performing Brahms' Two Songs for alto and viola with esteemed U of I faculty members, Rudolf Haken and William Kinderman. Rudolf will be playing his custom designed viola pomposa and William will also be offering Brahms' op. 119 in B minor along with a few additional beloved opera arias and songs for mezzo. The gallery will feature art from the Congressional Art Show - a competition featuring works from twelve area high schools. Winning art from the competition will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Public Art League whose focus is the installation, maintenance and promotion of public monuments, sculptures and other public works of art. In 2010, the organization leased and installed eight sculptures in downtown Champaign.

Join us on Friday, March 11 from 7:00 - 8:30pm at the Indi-Go Gallery (9 E. University Ave., downtown Champaign).

Entry is $35 with proceeds benefitting the Public Art League.

Wines will be available by the Corkscrew Wine Emporium.