Friday, September 11, 2015

"Eye of Uxmal" Meets iHotel

"Eye of Uxmal"
by James K. Johnson
Pictured: James K. Johnson (left) with son, Brent Johnson

The Public Art League is pleased to welcome "Eye of Uxmal" by James K. Johnson (Charleston, IL) to Champaign.  The sculpture was installed on Sept. 11, 2015 at the corner of First St. and St. Mary's Road (by the iHotel).

"Eye of Uxmal" stands 14' tall and is constructed of Cor-Ten steel.  James K. Johnson states that he is interested in creating works of art that cause the viewer to become aware of their surroundings while reflecting upon past experiences that have shaped their personal and private lives.

A big thank you to Fox/Atkins Development, LLC for the site sponsorship of this piece.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

"Dakota Memories" in Illinois




"Dakota Memories"
by Shawn Morin

The Public Art League welcomes "Dakota Memories" near the corner of Chester and Neil Streets in downtown Champaign.  The sculpture is installed near Quality (bar) across the street from the City Building.

"Dakota Memories" is the second sculpture by artist Shawn Morin in downtown Champaign through the Public Art League program and is constructed of Mount Rushmore granite, marble and steel.  Morin's other sculpture, "Remembering Horeb," is installed nearby.

"Dakota Memories" is the 51st sculpture installed by PAL since 2010.  Thank you to the "Friends of PAL" for bringing it to the community.


Monday, July 20, 2015

2015 Sculptures Unveiled!

The Public Art League is pleased to introduce the sculptures that might make their way to the Champaign-Urbana area in 2015.  The following sculptures were recommended by our advisory jury panel and unveiled at our public unveiling event earlier this summer.

The Public Art League is now seeking site sponsors who will make it possible to bring the sculptures to the community.  A number of sites have already been sponsored, but a number of sponsorship still remain available.  If you are interested in learning how you, your business or organization can become a site sponsor, please contact us.

2015 Sculptures

"Eyes of Dawn"
by Carl Billingsley (Ayden, NC)
Height: 9', Width 4', Depth 4', Weight 650 lbs
Materials:  Oiled Steel
**Site Sponsorship is Available for this Piece**



"Triumph"
by Benjamin Pierce (Cape Girardeau, MO)
Height 9', Width 2', Depth 2', Weight 325 lbs
Materials: Welded Steel & Paint 
 **Site Sponsorship is Available for this Piece**



"Bipolar Apparition Attack - Formus Interrupius"
by Charles Yost (Chicago, IL)
Height 12', Width 6', Depth 3', Weight 200 lbs
Materials: Stainless Steel
 **Site Sponsorship is Available for this Piece**



"Pharaoh"
by Aaron P. Hussey (Baton Rouge, LA)
Height 6'2", Width 1'4", Depth 10" Weight 80lbs
Materials: Cor-Ten Steel, Bronze & Stainless Steel
 **Site Sponsorship is Available for this Piece**



"Prism Arc-Top Disc"
by Carl Billingsley (Ayden, NC)
Height 12', Width 4'. Depth 4' Weight 450 lbs
Materials: Painted Steel
The site for this Sculpture has been generously sponsored
by Barak Rosenshine



"Eye of Uxmal"
by James K. Johnson (Charleston, IL)
Height 14', Width 6', Depth 4', Weight 1,200 lbs
Materials: Cor-ten Steel
The site for this Sculpture has been generously sponsored
by Fox/Atkins Development, LLC



"Separated Together"
by Benjamin Pierce (Cape Girardeau, MO)
Height 7'6", Width 5', Depth 3', Weight 175 lbs (each)
Materials" Welded Steel, Patina & Paint
The site for this Sculpture has been PURCHASED
by EnterpriseWorks



 "Platonic Solids"
by Carl Billingsley (Ayden, NC)
Height 6', Width 18", Depth 1', Weight 150 lbs
Materials: Painted Steel
The site for this Sculpture has been generously sponsored
by MCDJ, LLC



"Throne Rococo Nouveau"
by Suzy Hendrix (Memphis, TN)
Height 57", Width 59", Depth 37"
Weight 300 lbs
Materials:  Concrete, Fiberglass, Steel, Rebar on Styrofoam & Mosaic
The site for this Sculpture has been generously sponsored
by RosAnn Noel




 "Dakota Memories"
by Shawn Morin (Bowling Green, OH)
Height 85", Width 20", Depth 15" Weight 250 lbs
Materials: Granite, Marble & Steel
The site for this Sculpture has been generously sponsored
by Friends of PAL


Thank you to all of the wonderful artists who submitted artwork for this year!

Friday, June 12, 2015

2015 Unveiling Celebration


The Public Art League's 2015 Sculpture Unveiling Celebration
Tuesday, June 23rd
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
2235 S. Neil Street, Champaign

Join us Tuesday, June 23rd from 5:30-7:00p.m. at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano as we unveil the sculptures that could make their way to the Champaign-Urbana area this year!  Artists from all over the country have submitted their entries and you will get a chance to see the wonderful pieces that have been selected for installation.

Hors d'oeuvres provided
Beer & Wine Available (Cash Bar)

Please RSVP by Friday, June 19


Monday, March 30, 2015

Public Art League Wine Tasting - April 8, 2015


Discover great wines, enjoy appetizers
and support public art!

Join us on Wednesday, April 8 at Art Mart in the Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana for a wine tasting to benefit The Public Art League.  The event will take place from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Feel Free to stop by any time during the event to taste the delicious wines.

Entry will be $20 per person and is payable at the door.  There will be special discounts for wines ordered at the event and a portion of the event's wine sales will be donated to PAL.

Please RSVP by Monday, April 6

If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation to PAL, please visit:

We hope you can join us for this exciting evening!

2015 Call to Artists

The Public Art League (PAL) is pleased to announce our 2015 Call to Artists.

PAL is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose focus is the installation, maintenance and promotion of public artworks in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.  Our mission is to promote creativity and improve our community's aesthetic by cultivating awareness and appreciation of public art.

Please follow the link below for information regarding the 2015 Call to Artists and to access a  "Sculpture Exhibition Entry Form."

http://www.publicartleague.org/artists.html

Thank you,

Public Art League

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Grow the Love for the Public Art League

If you shop at Schnucks and have their gas discount card, make sure to register your card with eScrip so the Public Art League receives contributions when you make a purchase. To register, go to www.escrip.com, click on “Sign up, It’s Free”, enter “Public Art League” and fill in the form as prompted. Once you select the Public Art League as your charity of choice, each time you shop at Schnucks, they will donate up to 3% of your purchase directly to us! Plus, in the month of February, all new Public Art League supporters will be entered in a drawing to win one of 5 $100 VISA gift cards. It only takes a few minutes and it's free!

Registering your card does not detract from your gas discount.  Thank you for your support!