Shawn McNalis, Chair of the Commission, stated
“After reviewing the submissions, the Commission
liked the ethereal feel of Wright’s stone
carving and felt that it’s rounded shape would
provide a nice compliment to Doug Hays’ more
angular metal sculpture named “Council”. Our
intention for this sculpture garden is to
represent a variety of artistic styles. We
appreciate the McLin Foundation for making the
purchase of this sculpture possible at a time
when there is not much money for the arts”.
The new sculpture was made possible by a recent
grant contribution from the CHARLES B. AND MARY
M. MCLIN FOUNDATION. The McLin Foundation’s
generosity will help forward the mission to make
Mount Dora a City that celebrates the arts.
The City's Public Arts
Commission members acknowledge the approved
artists that have registered. The City of Mount
Dora is currently soliciting professional
artists for the purpose of creating a database
of qualified artists that will be utilized in
the commissioning of public art by the Public
Arts Commission. Mr. Wright was selected as a
registered artist during the recent Call for
Artist process. The database will also be a
resource for private developers in selecting
capable artists to create public art for private
developments to meet the requirements of Public
Art in Mount Dora. For more information and an
application on how to become a registered artist
with the City of Mount Dora, please visit
www.cityofmountdora.com
and link to
"Boards and Committee" (Public Arts
Commission).
For more information regarding the Art in Public
Places Program please call Mark Reggentin,
Planning and Development Director, 352-735-7112
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