Sunday's Comin'

Artists (and others) 

READY TO BEGIN INSTALLATION

I have just finished installing all sixty panels in the Gas Station.  They all hung just as I'd planned and nothing fell down in the four hours that I was there. Good news!

The lawn at the Adams Square Mini-Park has been re-seeded in the past couple of days.  I have been assured that the grass will be strong enough to walk on by Sunday.  I'm not holding my breath, but suggest that wearing older shoes might be an idea.   The fertilizer is mild and the grass is certainly growing.  The timing seems awkward to me, but we'll have the Reception and the formal opening of the installation from 4PM until 7PM anyway on Sunday, July 1st.

Front view WHEN IN THE COURSE

The installation is, as has been said, a patchwork quilt representing the community of Glendale and beyond.  Professional artists, students and teachers, calligraphers, hobbyists and non-artists just finding a voice are all featured.  The idea of Arte Povera, the late  1960s arts movement in Italy is inherent in this installation.  Hopefully, Adams Hill Residents and the Glendale community will stop by to see the art and pass the word.  

The City of Glendale forbids the sale of these works directly from the Gas Station. However, if anyone is interested in finding out more about a specific artist or may desire to support any of the artists by purchasing any of the pieces in the installation, please send an email to directortv41 at Yahoo and you will be connected to the specific person to deal directly with them.

There will be cookies and lemonade on Sunday.. Remember about parking a bit away and walking to the park.    Please find me and say hello.  

SIDE DOOR VIEW

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this project.  Remember that the Gas Station belongs to us all.  Finding new projects to keep the space active is the main goal here.   Hopefully, the seed will take root this time.  I am under the impression that the City now has a 'policy' that outlines the requirements for art in this space.  With the recent change of venue for the Arts and Culture Department from Community Services and Parks to the Library Department, please contact Ripsime Marashian at 818-548-2780 for more information. 

  Yay.. 

Michael Sheehan

Adams Hill