(Photo by LK Cavers)When visiting Vancouver a few months back, it was hard not to notice the 7½ foot bald eagles taking over public spaces every several intersections (and in places you would least expect).
Modelled after other similar city art projects, 'Eagles In The City' intends:
- To create an event that provides maximum exposure to sponsoring organizations, artists and the recipient charity
- To invite tourists from around the world to visit our province and share in our culture
- To produce an event that encourages the 'Arts', local businesses and individuals to come together in a spirit of community fundraising, benefiting the important work of the BC Lions Society's Easter Seal Services.
- To generate artistic creativity and showcase BC artists
- To celebrate the cultural diversity of our province and promote civic pride
- To capture the imagination of children, adults, and tourists alike
- To raise much needed funds to provide Easter Seal Services to children with disabilities
There seems to be a lot more done about showcasing homegrown artists and their projects in B.C. than there is here in Toronto. Correct me if I'm wrong... Perhaps I should ask the Buttercup girls.
More about this public art project can be found here. For more about Vancouver's Public Art Program proceed this way.
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