Elmira Infinite Canvas Mural Showcase A public art program
"Against the Current" by Tori Burdick
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer and the Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team
Save-A-Lot back wall on E. Second Street, Elmira, New York, 14901 (2020). Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy": The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, The Anderson Foundation, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hilliard Corporation, Wallin Insurance and the local Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team.
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"Chemung River Echoes" by Artists Barbie the Welder and Derek Chalfant
on the Elmira Cultural Connector
"Chemung River Echoes" (2019) is a public art installation on the Elmira Cultural Connector in the Second District at N. Main and Third Streets, Elmira, New York, presented by the City of Elmira with Mayor Dan Mandell and Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer, along with Community Arts of Elmira/Elmira Infinite Canvas, featuring Commissioned Artists Barbie the Welder, who created the sculptures of the ospreys and eagles, and Derek Chalfant, who engraved the indigenous river fish on the bluestone rock, as well as oversaw the inscription of the inspirational sidewalk quotations that help to tell Elmira's special story. Image Credit: KoLo (2019); Project Research Collaborators: Community Arts of Elmira/Elmira Infinite Canvas, Friends of the Chemung River Watershed, Retired ED Jim Pfiffer , City of Elmira Historian Diane Janowski; Project Engineers and Architects: Fisher Associates (Rochester, NY) and Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects (Ithaca, NY)
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"Chemung River Sunset from the Madison Street Bridge, Elmira, New York" by Emily Solometo
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer.
"Chemung River Sunset from the Madison Street Bridge, Elmira, New York" by Emily Solometo with Assistance from the Elmira College Art Club at The Elmira Promenade - Viaduct Wing, W. Second Street, between Railroad Avenue and ID Booth, (Clemens Center Parkway) Elmira, New York, 14901 This signature riverscape mural was designed and installed by Emily Solometo to remind viewers of the beauty that exists in our community. Ribbon Cutting: August 23, 2019. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy”: The Anderson Foundation, Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Micro-tourism Grant and Hilliard Corporation, as well as Bulkhead Hardware and a QuickARTS Grant from The ARTS Council of The Southern Finger Lakes and Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
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"Climate Cries" by Christopher Eldred
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Lackawanna Rail Trail Project 2020 - Viaduct Wing, West - Madison Avenue (Near 717 Madison Avenue), Elmira, New York 14901. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy": The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, The Anderson Foundation, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hilliard Corporation, Wallin Insurance and the local Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team.
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"Cloth and Stone" by Marlowe Lowe and Colleen McCall
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp Museum
In 2017 Community Arts of Elmira was invited to collaborate with the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp Museum (645 Winsor Avenue, Elmira, New York 14905) for creating the Window Gallery Mural "Cloth and Stone." Artists Marlowe Lowe and Colleen McCall's installation includes scenes based on the connection between the historic Elmira Civil War Prison Camp and Woodlawn National Cemetery . . . that connects to the heroic story of John W. Jones . . . to read more about how art can help to raise cultural awareness while educating, revealing, healing and, ultimately, transforming, please read "Elmira's Creation Economy" at www.communityartsofelmira.com/assets/documents/ece.pdf. Thank you to all for the creative collaboration, especially to the artists for their vision and to the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp Museum for their sponsorship. We are grateful to all Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas program artists, volunteer Ambassadors, partnering organizations, groups, colleges and schools, business and manufacturing sponsors, supporting foundations, municipalities and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer. To work as an artist, to volunteer as an Ambassador, to partner with and/or sponsor public art for Elmira Infinite Canvas, please email [email protected]
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"Commuter Silhouette" by Sam Somostrada/"Somo"
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Lackawanna Rail Trail Project 2020 - Viaduct Wing, North - E. Washington Avenue and Clemens Center Parkway (Near Wegmans), Elmira, New York 14901. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy": The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, The Anderson Foundation, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hilliard Corporation, Wallin Insurance and the local Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team.
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"Daisies, Doodles and Lasers" by Filomena Jack
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Dunkin' Donuts/Basking Robbins Team, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
"A Heart of Art"! Bravo to Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio and her 607 Art Crew--all with hearts of art! Thank you to Elmira Infinite Canvas team members Caroline Durand, Karissa Gurnsey and her seven month old son, who has set the record for the youngest Elmira Infinite Canvas - Public Art Ambassador to date, students Anaka and Jan Mayoros, Megan Spirowski, MaryRose and her daughter Breanna Shaw, and Thomas Jack! Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to Creative Community Collaborators, including EIC Public Art Ambassadors Kevin for helping with the paint sprayer and Marcus for an occasional lift assist, Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team for sharing their wall, Skyworks Equipment Rental for the boom lift, the Anderson Foundation and The Hilliard Corporation for their support of Elmira's Creation Economy and to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his support of and advocacy for public art, as well as 2021 Creative Community Partners, including Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. Ribbon Cutting: October 6, 2021
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"Dragonfly Love" by Filomena Jack
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Lackawanna Rail Trail Project 2020 - Viaduct Wing, East - Lake Street (Near 720 Lake Street), Elmira, New York 14901. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy": The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, The Anderson Foundation, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hilliard Corporation, Wallin Insurance and the local Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team.
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"Eldridge Park" - Entrance by Emily Solometo
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Eldridge Park, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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"Ernie Davis" by Ernie Davis Academy Arts Educator Emily Solometo & the Creative Arts Class
"Ernie Davis" by Ernie Davis Academy Arts Educator Emily Solometo and the Creative Arts Class Ninth-Grade Students, Located at New York Sport & Fitness, 134 W. Water Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Presented by the Elmira City School District - Ernie Davis Academy - Arts Educator Emily Solometo and Creative Arts Class Students, GST BOCES Career and Development Council, New York Sport & Fitness, The Rockwell Museum (Consultant) and Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas (Consultant and Promotional Partner). Similar to the "Joel Stephens" mural (June 2019) mural at this site, the "Ernie Davis" mural is a tribute mural to honor and memorialize a native Elmiran who was an outstanding star athlete and highly-respected individual in the community. Ribbon Cutting: June 2018
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"First Cosmo" by Filomena Jack
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
"First Cosmo" by Filomena Jack, 413 Lake Street, Elmira, New York 14901 (July 2020). This is the first EIC "PopUp" mural, a new division of EIC! Stay tuned for more program details in 2021. Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer. To participate as an artist, EIC Art Ambassador Volunteer, sponsor and/or to request a Creative Community Partnership, such as by offering a wall for a mural, contact [email protected] Thank you.
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"Frog Hollow Loves You" by Filomena Jack
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Lackawanna Rail Trail Project 2020 - Viaduct Wing, West - Intersection of Judson and Sullivan Streets, Elmira, New York 14901.. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy": The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, The Anderson Foundation, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hilliard Corporation, Wallin Insurance and the local Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team.
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"Giving" by Brad Leiby
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with Meals on Wheels with City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer.
"Giving" by Artist Brad Leiby at Meals on Wheels, 409 William Street, Elmira, New York, 14901 Brad Leiby designed and installed this signature mural. The figures will be blueish green for skin tone. This stands out from the blue of the background enough to separate them but keep them a part of the same blue-toned world. Their clothing is also blue variations for the same reason. They are made of the same material that their world is made of. The woman is handing a bowl of flowers to the man. This gesture could represent the giving of something that can bring positivity to someone who does not have the ability to do that independently, and the woman's closed eyes could represent giving unconditionally. The mural is a call out to people who are in need and to people who have help to offer. Ribbon Cutting: June 10, 2019. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy”: The Anderson Foundation, Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Micro-tourism Grant and Hilliard Corporation, as well as Bulkhead Hardware and a QuickARTS Grant from The ARTS Council of The Southern Finger Lakes and Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
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"Go!" by Brad Leiby
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer.
"Go!" by Brad Leiby a signature mural on The ArtWay Public Art Wall at Community Arts of Elmira, The ArtWay Public Art Wall at Community Arts of Elmira, 413 Lake Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Ribbon Cutting: August 2018. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy”: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, and numerous corporate, business and private sponsors.
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"Golden Glow" by Lead Artist Colleen McCall
"Golden Glow" by Lead Artist Colleen McCall is a Community Built Public Art Mosaic Mural presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer and CareFirst of Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties (November 2019). Over the course of the summer season in 2019, CareFirst created extensive outreach in the region with creative popups where community members could inscribe the first names of deceased loved ones on a ceramic tile that Lead Artist Colleen McCall later included in the mosaic mural. "Golden Glow" eventually will be installed as public art in Elmira, New York. This project was sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elmira - Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
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"Joel Stephens" by Ernie Davis Academy Arts Educator Emily Solometo and Creative Arts Class
"Joel Stephens" by Ernie Davis Academy Arts Educator Emily Solometo and the Creative Arts Class Ninth-Grade Students, Located at New York Sport & Fitness, 134 W. Water Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Presented by the Elmira City School District - Ernie Davis Academy - Arts Educator Emily Solometo and Creative Arts Class Students, GST BOCES Career and Development Council, New York Sport & Fitness, The Rockwell Museum (Consultant) and Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas (Promotional Partner). Similar to the previous "Ernie Davis" (2018) mural at this site, the "Joel Stephens" mural is a tribute mural to honor and memorialize a native Elmiran who was an outstanding star athlete and highly-respected individual in the community. Ribbon Cutting June 2019
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"Joyrider" by Tori Burdick
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Lackawanna Rail Trail Project 2020 - Viaduct Wing, East - Intersection of Judson and Sullivan Streets, Elmira, New York 14901. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy": The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, The Anderson Foundation, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hilliard Corporation, Wallin Insurance and the local Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team.
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"Lakeside Access - Eldridge Park" by Emily Solometo
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Eldridge Park, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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"Literacy Zone" by Jessica Brown and GST BOCES Students
Presented by GST BOCES & Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Literacy Zone - GST BOCES & Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer at The Elmira Promenade - South Viaduct, Nearby 101 E. Water Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Ribbon Cutting: 2013
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"Music Moves" by Christopher Eldred
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Luisi Studios, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
"Music Moves" by Artist Christopher Eldred at Luisi Studios 1001 N. Main Street, created in between rain showers during the last two weeks of August (we'll share sunnier images soon)! Thank you to all for your patience and support. Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas is grateful to "Music Moves" Artist Christopher Eldred, Ben Luisi of Luisi Studios, City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer, Skyworks Equipment Rental, and the Anderson Foundation, as well as overall Creative Community Partners, including Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council.
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"Orange House" by Sam Somostrada
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
"Orange House" and its narrative complement "Rooftop" by Sam "SOMO" Somostrada are an homage to The Flood of 1972. Entrance to the Lackawanna Rail Trail, E. Church Street, Elmira, New York, 14901 (Next to East Water Street Park) Sam Somostrada is an upstate New York professional artist based in Elmira, who creates “contemporary art, modern art and design through paintings, illustrations, graphics and love." Ribbon Cutting September 28, 2021
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"Quiet Support" by Mary Milliken
Presented by the YWCA - Elmira and the Twin Tiers, Leadership Chemung - Chemung County Chamber of Commerce and Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer.
Mary Milliken, a native Elmiran and regional artist, captured the courage, compassion and commitment of the YWCA to the community in "Quiet Support," located at the YWCA - Elmira and the Twin Tiers, 211 Lake Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Ribbon Cutting: August 2018
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"Rooftop" by Sam "SOMO" Somostrada
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
"Rooftop" and its narrative companion "Orange House" by Sam "SOMO" Somostrada are an homage to The Flood of 1972. Location: Entrance to the Lackawanna Rail Trail, E. Church Street, Elmira, New York, 14901 (Next to the East Water Street Park) Sam Somostrada is an upstate New York professional artist based in Elmira, who creates “contemporary art, modern art and design through paintings, illustrations, graphics and love." Ribbon Cutting September 28, 2021
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"Spirit of Southport, NY"
by City of Elmira School District - Broadway Academy "Community Art Class" with Art Teacher Emily Solometo
The "Spirit of Southport" commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the town in 2022! Valu Home Center, 1105 Broadway Avenue, Elmira, New York 14871. Presented by Town of Southport, New York and Business Development, Valu Home Center, Elmira City School District - Broadway Academy Students in both the "Community Art Class" with Art Teacher Emily Solometo in Collaboration with Art Teacher Brian Beebe and Brandi Moffe, and in the APEX Program with Director Crystal Townsend; Southport, NY Historical Society, and Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas.
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"Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant Colonel Clarence W. Dart Sr."
Presented by GST BOCES and Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer.
"Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant Colonel Clarence W. Dart, Sr." by Ron Dixon, Marlow Lowe, Colleen McCall, Jennifer Sekella and Students of GST BOCES with GST BOCES Administrator Nicole Elston and Educator Alexis Speen-Bartsch, at 202 E. Second Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Design by Bethany Blanchard Hoobler and Marlowe Lowe. Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant Colonel Clarence W. Dart, Sr. was originally from Elmira and served as a highly-decorated fighter pilot and member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He flew ninety-five missions in World War II, was shot down twice and earned two Purple Hearts, the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross with four Oak Leaf Clusters. Dart also received a collective Congressional Gold Medal. Ribbon Cutting: November 2016
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"Urban Animals - Cat" by Brad Leiby
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer.
Brad Leiby designed and installed the signature mural "Urban Animals" on each side of the Art Shed, and is comprised of human-size animals we see each day in the community: a squirrel, groundhog, pigeon and cat. The interactive mural compels us to truly experience the presence of animals we often overlook as co-habitants of our community. "Urban Animals" is located at the Art Shed, Community Arts of Elmira, 413 Lake Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Completed: October 2019. Ribbon Cutting: TBA. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy”: The Anderson Foundation, Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Micro-tourism Grant and Hilliard Corporation, as well as Bulkhead Hardware and a QuickARTS Grant from The ARTS Council of The Southern Finger Lakes and Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
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"Urban Animals - Groundhog" by Brad Leiby
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Brad Leiby designed and installed the signature mural "Urban Animals" on each side of the Art Shed, and is comprised of human-size animals we see each day in the community: a squirrel, groundhog, pigeon and cat. The interactive mural compels us to truly experience the presence of animals we often overlook as co-habitants of our community. "Urban Animals" is located at the Art Shed, Community Arts of Elmira, 413 Lake Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Completed: October 2019. Ribbon Cutting: TBA. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy”: The Anderson Foundation, Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Micro-tourism Grant and Hilliard Corporation, as well as Bulkhead Hardware and a QuickARTS Grant from The ARTS Council of The Southern Finger Lakes and Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
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"Urban Animals - Pigeon" by Brad Leiby
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Brad Leiby designed and installed the signature mural "Urban Animals" on each side of the Art Shed, and is comprised of human-size animals we see each day in the community: a squirrel, groundhog, pigeon and cat. The interactive mural compels us to truly experience the presence of animals we often overlook as co-habitants of our community. "Urban Animals" is located at the Art Shed, Community Arts of Elmira, 413 Lake Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Completed: October 2019. Ribbon Cutting: TBA. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy”: The Anderson Foundation, Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Micro-tourism Grant and Hilliard Corporation, as well as Bulkhead Hardware and a QuickARTS Grant from The ARTS Council of The Southern Finger Lakes and Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
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"Urban Animals - Squirrel" by Brad Leiby
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer.
Brad Leiby designed and installed the signature mural "Urban Animals" on each side of the Art Shed, and is comprised of human-size animals we see each day in the community: a squirrel, groundhog, pigeon and cat. The interactive mural compels us to truly experience the presence of animals we often overlook as co-habitants of our community. "Urban Animals" is located at the Art Shed, Community Arts of Elmira, 413 Lake Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Completed: October 2019. Ribbon Cutting: TBA. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy”: The Anderson Foundation, Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Micro-tourism Grant and Hilliard Corporation, as well as Bulkhead Hardware and a QuickARTS Grant from The ARTS Council of The Southern Finger Lakes and Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
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"What's Your Wingspan?" Jennifer Sekella, Chris Eldred, Sam Somostrada, Ron Dixon, Bailey Grossman
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum and City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer.
"What's Your Wingspan?" by Jennifer Sekella, Chris Eldred, Sam Somostrada, Ron Dixon, Bailey Grossman, Annemarie Zwack and Rich Page is an interactive mural is an example of Community Built Public Art and references birds in the Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum Aviaries. Visit Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum, 443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira Heights, New York 14903, to discover or rediscover those birds, including hawks and vultures! However, visitors will have to explore their imaginations to find evidence of the third and largest of the birds referenced in the mural, the Thunderbird. The Thunderbird is of Native American legend. Some consider the bird mythological; others say it is a descendent of the pterodactyl. Ultimately, the Thunderbird is considered a cryptid: a figure reported but never proven. Ribbon Cutting: June 12, 2019. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy”: The Anderson Foundation, Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Micro-tourism Grant and Hilliard Corporation, as well as Bulkhead Hardware and a QuickARTS Grant from The ARTS Council of The Southern Finger Lakes and Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
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"World of Wonder" by Sam Somostrada/“Somo”
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Lackawanna Rail Trail Project 2020 - Viaduct Wing - Judson Street, Approximately one block East of the Intersection of E. Fifth/Judson and Sullivan Streets, Elmira, New York 14901. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy": The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, The Anderson Foundation, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hilliard Corporation, Wallin Insurance and the local Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team.
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"You Can Make It Here" by Lead Artist Brad Leiby and the Community
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas with City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer.
"You Can Make It Here" by Lead Artist Brad Leiby a Community Built Public Art Mural with Filomena Jack, Rich Page and Dallas Winchell at The ArtWay Public Art Wall at Community Arts of Elmira, 413 Lake Street, Elmira, New York, 14901. Ribbon Cutting: August 2018. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy”: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, and numerous corporate, business and private sponsors.
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“A Walk in the Park” by Christopher Eldred
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer and Wallin Insurance
Wallin Insurance, 1364 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901 (2020). Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy": The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, The Anderson Foundation, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hilliard Corporation, Wallin Insurance and the local Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team.
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“Empowering" by Christopher Eldred
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Lackawanna Rail Trail Project 2020 - Viaduct Wing, East - Lake Street (Near 791 Lake Street), Elmira, New York 14901. Community Arts of Elmira is grateful to City of Elmira Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer for his public art initiatives and advocacy, to the supporting grants and sponsorships that pay for the artists working for Elmira Infinite Canvas and for the supplies they use for the murals, to the partnering businesses, the Elmira Infinite Canvas Public Art Ambassadors who help prepare and maintain public art sites, and, ultimately, to the artists for their magnificent collaboration with the community. Thank you again from Community Arts of Elmira for helping to sustain "Elmira's Creation Economy": The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, The Anderson Foundation, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hilliard Corporation, Wallin Insurance and the local Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team.
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ELDRIDGE PARK - CASINO BY EMILY SOLOMETO
PRESENTED BY COMMUNITY ARTS OF ELMIRA - ELMIRA INFINITE CANVAS, ELDRIDGE PARK, AND CITY OF ELMIRA - SECOND DISTRICT COUNCILPERSON BRENT STERMER
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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Eldridge Park - Dragon Boats by Emily Solometo
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Eldridge Park, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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Eldridge Park - Roller Coaster by Emily Solometo
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Eldridge Park, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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Eldridge Park - Sculpture by Emily Solometo
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Eldridge Park, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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Eldridge Park - Trees by Emily Solometo
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Eldridge Park, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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Eldridge Park by Emily Solometo - Lion, Wolf and Bear
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Eldridge Park, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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Eldridge Park- Fireworks by Emily Solometo
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Eldridge Park, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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Eldridge Park- Zebra by Emily Solometo
Presented by Community Arts of Elmira - Elmira Infinite Canvas, Eldridge Park, and City of Elmira - Second District Councilperson Brent Stermer
Artist Emily Solometo and her creative team, including Artists Crystal Townsend, Catherine Jacobs and Judy Kauppenin, and students Micah and Cecily Solometo and Landon Robertshaw, created the "Eldridge Park" multi-wall mural installation at the Westside Avenue Viaduct entrance to Eldridge Park. We thank City of Elmira Department of Buildings and Grounds, Eldridge Park, Wallin Insurance, and EIC Public Art Ambassador Volunteers the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning Katy Pierce, Patty DeMott, Caitlyn Disbrow, Megan Fretto, and Corey and daughter Charlie (a Junior-Junior League Member) Tremaine, as well as Elmira College Student Volunteers Carina and Alex! We also thank the overall 2021 Creative Community Partners Elmira's HOPE Alliance, YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers and the Twin Tiers, and the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers - Diversity Council. We also extend gratitude to project funders The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes: This project is made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes; to the Anderson Foundation; to The Hilliard Corporation; Skyworks Equipment Rental and to Walter Booth of I.D. Booth.
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