Winner of international competition to design a twin track light rail bridge over Interstate 210 in Arcadia, just east of Pasadena, CA. Construction slated to begin June, 2010. Info at www.metrogoldline@foothill extension.org or Google Metro Gold Line.
“Art of Bounds” by Ron Nyren
Ten examples of contemporary art integrated into the built environment. Features “Seven Seas” LRT station and plaza in Minneapolis. Designed by Andrew Leicester and HGA Architects.
See article by Andrew Leicester – “A New Deal? Wind Powered Art”. Takes the form of an open letter to President Obama. Pages 128-9
Keynote address for the 10th anniversary of Student Scholarship and Creative Achievement Day, 8th April, 2009 at Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Ave. NE, Bemidji, MN 56601
Marya Morstad interviewed me today for her “Art Matters” program. The subject is my public work and the opportunities for the Obama administration to include artists as it rebuilds the infrastructure and focuses on renewable energy, specifically wind power. (1/2 hour)
White Bear Center for the Arts
5287 Otter Lake Rd
White Bear Township
Mn 55110
4pm-6pm
Subject – Artworks including large earth projects, mining, transit and recent solar/wind proposals.
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