Ustick/West Valley Neighborhood Public Art Input (1/2)
The City of Boise is pleased to announce a new public art project titled Passage for Redwood Park.
After a nationwide call for artists, a committee of local stakeholders selected James Peterson to design and create a sculpture for Redwood Park located at 2675 Shamrock St. in Boise's Ustick/West Valley neighborhood, a recommendation later approved by Boise Mayor Lauren McLean and the Boise City Council. Learn more about Peterson here: artcontraptions.com
The goal of this piece will be to draw inspiration from the natural beauty and the delightful experience of strolling among fruit gardens. It will also pay homage to the agricultural heritage of the historic Ustick Townsite, which was once home to some of the area's largest apple orchards in the Pacific Northwest and served as an important site for fruit processing and canning. This large-scale sculpture will offer an opportunity to learn more about site history and come together as friends, family, and neighbors.
As Peterson works toward a final design, the artist hopes to gather community input that will guide his work as he identifies and makes visible the area's agricultural history through the development of this sculpture.
THE ARTIST WANTS YOUR INPUT
- Fill out a survey (open through November 30, 2023)
- Join the City of Boise's Public Art Team for community input sessions at Redwood Park (2675 Shamrock St., Boise) on:
- Thursday, November 9, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This project is a collaboration between the City of Boise and the West Valley Neighborhood Association, and funded by the Neighborhood Investment program and the City of Boise’s Percent for Art Ordinance.
For more information about the public art planned for Redwood Park, visit boiseartsandhistory.org
Image: Initial design concept rendered in black-and-white for Passage by James Peterson, a sculpture planned for Redwood Park.
In our commitment to engaging everyone, the City of Boise is actively removing barriers to participation, including for our residents with disabilities and those who prefer a language other than English. If you need an accommodation to access City of Boise’s services, programs, or activities, please contact us at artsandhistory@cityofboise.org or 208-972-8500 (TTY 800-377-3529), preferably within 72 hours before to the event.
En nuestro compromiso por lograr la participación de todos, la Ciudad de Boise está eliminando activamente las barreras a la participación, incluso para nuestros residentes con discapacidades y aquellos que prefieren un idioma distinto del inglés. Si necesita una adaptación para acceder a los servicios, programas o actividades de la Ciudad de Boise, póngase en contacto con nosotros en artsandhistory@cityofboise.org o en el 208-972-8500 (TTY 800-377-3529) preferiblemente en las 72 horas previas al acontecimiento.