Sylvania Area Project “Potting Pretty” Unveils on May 16
n 2009, Sylvania took Northwest Ohio by storm with its Bench Project “Sittin Pretty in Sylvania.” With the success of the bench project and the need to keep art and artists visible, the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Sylvania, Sylvania Township and the Sylvania Community Arts Commission is unveiling “Potting Pretty in Sylvania.” The Chamber will place 67 decorated wood and ceramic indoor/outdoor pots in downtown Sylvania beginning on May 16 and they will remain there until May 23.
Several area artisans, designers and craftsmen designed such notable pots as “Can you See the Light”, “Growth Spurt”, “Sonic , we are on a roll”, “Silly Circles” and “Midnight in the Garden.” The pots will be available for viewing from May 16 and a gala unveiling announcing the best of show judging is scheduled on Thursday, May 19th. Additionally, local landscapers are designing floral creations for some of the pots and many of the growers will be on hand on May 19th from 4-8PM with flowers for sale during the event.
Several Sylvania Schools, their art teachers and students were involved in the project. Sylvania Northview and Southview, Timberstone Junior High School and Central, Highland, Hillview, Sylvan and Whiteford Elementary Schools participated as did St. Ursula Academy.
People will be able to vote for their favorite pot art until May 30th and the people’s choice award will be announced in early June. The artistic merit awards, juried by several local artists will be given at a gala unveiling and an auction of any unsold pots will be done on May 19th. Awards of $300, $200 and $100 will be given to first, second and third place in both the people’s choice and artistic merit categories.
Many of the pots will go on to permanent homes at local businesses and residences after May 23rd. The proceeds from “Potting Pretty in Sylvania” are used to fund programs and projects in the community through grants from the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce.
The significance of business participation in a commemorative public outdoor art project is a tremendous tribute to artistic talent and will be a beautiful addition to the streets, business grounds and residential areas in Sylvania. Major Sponsors of Potting Pretty in Sylvania are the City of Sylvania, Paramount Health Care, Lourdes College, Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation, 101.5 The River, ABC-13 and The Stansley Group. Supporting Sponsors include APRN, Budget Blinds, Ciao Restaurant, 5/3 Bank, Mayberry Square Merchants, Metamora State Bank, Olander Park, Over the Rainbow Day Care, St. Ursula Academy, Sonic Restaurants, Kevin Haddad-Sylvania Township Trustee, Walker Funeral Home and Wingate Hotel.
Press Release Contact Name: Pat Nowak
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Organization Name: Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce