The mission of Summit Public Art (SPA) is
bringing art to public spaces in Summit
. We hope you'll find within these emails something that piques your interest, or helps you see the art around town with fresh eyes. If you find the information in this email of value, please forward to your Summit-area friends. Thank you for your support of public art in our community.
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2018 Art After Dark Gala a Brilliant Success!
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On September 22, under a beautiful night sky, Summit Public Art celebrated its 15th anniversary with a rooftop gala and fundraiser.
From the lively crowd of art appreciators to the delicious food, captivating music, and charming (and very entertaining) auctioneer, Summit Public Art's 2018 Art After Dark Gala was truly a night to remember for all who attended.
Highlights of the evening were raising funds for current and future public art installations, RAMP UP (SPA artist mentorship program for Summit High School students) and auctioning of art work by artist Emil Alzamora and Jorge Wellesley.
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Tijana Hitchon, Melanie Cohn, Debi Schwarzmann, Vivian Furman Rubin, Estelle Fournier, of Summit Public Art, with art by Jorge Wellesley.
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As a result of the generosity of our guests and all our sponsors and supporters, art installations can continue to enhance public spaces in Summit and improve the quality of life of all our citizens. Through art we can continue to bring the people of Summit together. Keep your eyes open for our new installations around town, including a large mural in the Spring of 2019 by the Lyric Park.
As for the Gala itself, we believe pictures will tell the story best. For those of you who couldn't make it, you may have missed a great party this year, but we hope to see you at next year's Gala!
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Richard Pechter (SPA), Kayla Pechter, Vivian Furman-Rubin (SPA Co-Chair), Matt Gould, David Naidu and Andrea Stein
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Pat Tully, professional auctioneer, brought laughs along with his auctioning skills.
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Latin Jazz trio Cocomama delighted the crowd
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Matt Gould, Melanie Cohn (SPA)
and Betsy Gump
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Laura Schaffer, Vivian Furman Rubin (SPA) and Julian Rubin
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Delia Willsey, Kevin Willsey, Julie McTernan and Mike McTernan
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Jon Hitchon, Mary O'Hara and Kenneth Caruso
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Jennifer Matthews, Jessica Oppenheim (SPA), Alice Arms (SPA)
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Guests enjoying music and drinks on the rooftop terrace. In foreground: Mayor Nora Radest and Vicki Lederman (SPA)
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Alberto Lopez-Silvero, Estelle Fournier (SPA Co-Chair) and Tijana Hitchon (SPA)
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Estelle Fournier (SPA) and Dana Turk (SAPF)
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Lori Leiter, Estelle Fournier (SPA Co-Chair) and Rob Rubino
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Joanne Klapper, Mayor Nora Radest, Rob Radest, Laura Schaffer
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We thank our 2018 patrons for helping us bring great art to Summit.
We couldn't do this without your support and generosity!
Summit Public Art – 2018 Sponsors
Art Angel
Jon & Tijana Hitchon
Richard & Kayla Pechter
Art Patron
Frank & Elizabeth Gump
Al & Lori Leiter
Jessica Oppenheim & Martin Burke
Robert & Nora Radest
Jeff & Laura Schaffer
Fred & Debi Schwarzmann
Kevin & Delia Willsey
Art supporter
Peter Alexander
Alice & Greg Arms
Stephen & Karen Bowman
Roy & Marie Cohen
David Dietze & Claire Toth
Richard Fiore & Jennifer Velez
Estelle Fournier & Alberto Lopez-Silvero
Carlton & Joanne Klapper
Steve Jones & Mary Nohara
Rob & Betsy Mark
Michael & Julie McTernan
David Naidu
Mary O'Hara
Peter & Lauren Pardo
Vivian Furman Rubin and Julian Rubin
Rob & Susan Rubino
Mel & Ann Schaffer
Jeffrey & Angela Schroeder
Corporate Sponsors
A.L. Wilson Chemical Co.
Marketing Insights
Mission Peak Capital
MRY Associates
Partner in Art
Point View Wealth Management, Inc.
Theatre Circle- Broadway’s Theatre Shops
Woodward Properties, REALTORS
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New Public Art Installations
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"Broadway Boogie" by Jason Peters
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Artist
Jason Peters
installed "Broadway Boogie" at City Hall in September. Says Jason of his work: "Although the work initially disorients the viewer, my sculptures soon give way to a delight of solving the visual puzzles, and enjoying the works' graceful and colorful forms. Ultimately, the total environment becomes part of the experience."
"Broadway Boogie" stays true to his mission. The piece is constructed of carefully assembled paint buckets, and lit with LED lights at night. It makes for a striking and dramatic addition to the courtyard of City Hall.
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"Broadway Boogie" at night, illuminated dramatically.
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Jason Peters installing "Broadway Boogie"
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Color Field by Shelley Parriott
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Shelley Parriott
added one of her Color Field Sculpture® installations to the Village Green in Summit in September. Shelley describes her vibrant work: "As light passes through the transparency of the sculpture, the atmosphere shifts; shapes that at first glance appear to be solid and corporeal now elude definition."
Viewing this work at different times of day and in different weather provides an ever-changing experience. It's an exciting addition to Summit.
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Kate Dodd's work "Cloudscape" adds an element of the ethereal to the fountain.
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"Cloudscape" by
Kate Dodd
graces the space over the fountain in the courtyard beside Mondo and Marigold's. Her work seems to defy gravity. "Kate's installations provide a heightened sensory experience for the viewer\occupant, while reexamining institutional and conventional notions of architecture and its relationship to the environment."
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We love seeing your artistic skills in action. Submit photos of the artwork or of your friends and family interacting with it to us
at
summitpublicarts@gmail.com
and we’ll feature it in our emails and social media accounts. Selfies welcome! Include your name or initials and in which town you live.
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Add more beauty to your Facebook and Instagram feeds by following
@SummitPublicArt
! Be the first to know about new installations, see our artists’ latest projects, and get behind the scenes info on how all this art gets to Summit.
Use
#summitpublicart
in your social media posts of or with the public art in Summit so we can enjoy your creativity and share it with others. We love seeing your interactions with the art; it’s a big part of why we do this work, and our hope is that it adds to your life in a positive way.
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Summit Public Art | summitpublicarts@gmail.com | www.summitpublicart.com
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