Virtual Arts: June 16 - 23
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SCULPTURE OF THE WEEK
Artist: Jan Hoy
Title: Twining II
Medium: Corten steel
Location: 1st Street NE & N Division (#3)
"Twining II" is composed of two similar arcing forms, one a complete arc and one that rests on a foot. They "twine" toward and beside one another. The sculpture is composed of Corten steel, the naturally rusting steel.
This sculpture is on display as a part of Auburn's Downtown Sculpture Gallery program. For more like this, and to vote for your favorite sculpture from this year's artwork in the program, visit the City of Auburn's Downtown Sculpture Gallery webpage.
MARY OLSON FARM ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Artist Neely Goniodsky, our 2021 Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence, has begun her work creating art onsite at the farm! We are thrilled to be working with her, can't wait to see the unique animation art she creates, and welcome you to join us in some free community engagement programming coming up in the coming months!
OPEN STUDIO DAY - Saturday, June 26
The artist will be available to greet visitors, talk about her artwork in progress and animation techniques, and show examples of drawings and materials she has created while creating art during the residency program. Come by and join us!
For more information about the program, please visit the Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence webpage. For more information about the artist, please visit Neely Goniodsky's website.
ART ON MAIN GALLERY
May Kytonen “Yuán Fèn: We Were Fated”
April 12- July 5, 2021
"Yuán Fèn is a word for how fate ties together people and places. Featured on these panels are the “Four Symbols”, who serve as guardians of the cardinal directions. They are each paired with notable constellations and comets from Chinese astronomy."
For more information about this program, please visit the Art on Main Gallery webpage.
NEW PUBLIC ART
Christy Caravaglio “Four Geese, Four Directions”
The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are thrilled to have gotten to support the creation of artist Christy Caravaglio's acrylic yarn installation, titled "Four Geese, Four Directions." The colorful art installation will be on display throughout the summer for the public to enjoy, at 132 E Main Street, in downtown Auburn. This project was made possible by the City of Auburn's Project Support Grant program and 4Culture.
For more information about the artist, please visit Christy Caravaglio's website or her Instagram: @cc_patchwork
SUMMER CAMPS
No fooling! Summer is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about Summer Camps! The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department has everything you’re looking for to keep your child active and engaged. Camp options are offered in various topics and settings. Check out the Summer Camp website at auburnwa.gov/camps or download the 2021 Summer Camp brochure to make all your summer camp plans.
VIRTUAL ART PROJECTS
Kids Drawing Ideas: Above & Below in the Vegetable Garden – Does the spring season find you and your little ones inspired by the garden? This great drawing activity is good for kids 5 and up, and is a fun way to look at the mystery of what happens with vegetables growing underground and talk about observational drawing and composition!
TAM at Home // Value Exploration (Drawing Lesson) - Join the Tacoma Art Museum’s education staff as they look closely with viewers at a work from TAM's collection and then channel inspiration to create your own work of art!
13 Nature Walk Activities & Free Printable Scavenger Hunt – Check out these great six nature walk activities for kids to do while out walking, hiking, or even just exploring the backyard, and seven more nature ideas for kids to do when they get back home!
For more awesome art activity ideas like these, please visit Auburn's Virtual Recreation page
OTHER COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS
Get outdoors and get reading!
This story walk of the picture book Cat’s Colors, by Airlie Anderson, is currently installed in Les Gove Park! The story begins on the east side of the playground, next to the picnic shelter, and winds around the park path, ending in front of the Auburn Library.
Please wear masks and socially distance along the path especially while reading each page.
Story walks promote literacy, health and art appreciation using children’s storybooks installed in outdoor community spaces. Begin a children’s story at the start of a trail, read posted pages along the way and end the trail as you end the book.
Sponsored by the City of Auburn and the King County Library System.
PARKS, ARTS & REC VIRTUAL RECREATION
We've always got great new content on Auburn's Parks, Arts & Recreation's Virtual Recreation page, so stop by and check it out!. A list of opportunities, ideas and programs to help you stay active and engaged. We have both indoor and outdoor options listed.
For a full list of activities, visit: auburnwa.gov/VirtualRec. We invite you to follow us on the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Facebook for more great fun and interactive programs and activities.