Aurora Opens ‘Art in City Hall’ Fall Exhibit Featuring 11 Area Artists
In its ongoing effort to support and promote the arts, the city of Aurora has assembled the works of 11 Aurora-area artists for its 2015 Art in City Hall Fall Invitational Exhibit, presented by the Aurora Public Art Commission and guest curator Jorie Senese.
The exhibit includes paintings, pastels, prints and mixed media works from Carolyn Abramofsky, Cassidy Alexander, Jen Evans, Erica Baram Fasano, Chris Hodge, Ryan Hogan, James G. Jenkins, Gerardo R. Madrigal, Rosa Nevarez, Anton Witek and Bart Woodstrup.
This year marks a decade of Art in City Hall, established by Mayor Tom Weisner in 2005 as a means of creating a more dynamic and welcoming environment on all five floors of Aurora City Hall.
The Art at City Hall Fall Invitational Exhibit is now open and will run through March 4, 2016. It will be open for viewing during regular City Hall business hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downer Place. Admission is free.
Many of the pieces on display are also available for purchase. For more information, call the Aurora Public Art Commission at 630-256-3340.
About The Aurora Public Art Commission
The Aurora Public Art Commission is a civic organization dedicated to the presentation of public art in all its forms. APAC provides a formal art presence for the residents of the City of Aurora.
General functions include selecting sites for sculpture and other art forms, selecting artists, overseeing projects, developing programs in art education and establishing an exhibit schedule for the Aurora Public Art Commission Gallery.
In addition, the Public Art Commission supports a variety of initiatives promoting public awareness of the positive value of diversity in Aurora.
The Aurora Public Art Commission was established in 1985 by the city of Aurora for the purpose of developing a cohesive public art program. The Commission consists of nine members, each appointed by the mayor. Members serve on a volunteer basis.
APAC encourages community participation in the Public Art program. Public involvement is essential in establishing an atmosphere in which the arts can flourish in Aurora. A successful arts program helps to build a positive sense of community identity, contributes to economic growth, and enriches the lives of individuals. The Aurora Public Art Commission celebrates Aurora’s diverse community by showcasing the full spectrum of artistic styles and traditions.
