Public art in Shaker also defines neighborhood entrances, such as in Mark Reigelman’s Colorfield in Ludlow, and commemorates events, like Barry Underwood’s temporary installation, Lake Lights, which illuminated the trees at Horseshoe Lake Park during the City’s centennial in 2012. “When taken in total,” Braverman says, “the public art projects have enhanced our city.” This summer, the Arts Council partnered with Shaker Historical Society to present the Bike Shaker Public Art Tour, enabling art enthusiasts to view a selection of public art in the City, including Arachne Weaves Her Web at Horseshoe Lake Park, Blowing Grasses at the corner of Avalon and Kenyon roads, and the smile-worthy Trumpet Flower on the Kenyon Walkway behind Shaker Commons. Although the tour was originally designed as a two-hour guided bike tour, the Arts Council and Shaker Historical Society still have printed copies of the tour available for those interested in navigating on their own. (For a list with descriptions of all the public art in Shaker Heights, see the insert, A Guide to Public Art in Shaker Heights.) To date, public art projects in Shaker have been funded through several sources, including grants from the City, the federal government, nonprofits, and crowdfunding efforts. Oftentimes, those sources pool their money to fund a single project – again, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the artform. “Public art often takes a small investment,” Reddy says. “But it can have a lot of impact.” SL EXPLORE DISCOVER Shaker public art is just around the corner For more information about public art in Shaker, contact the City of Shaker Heights Planning Department, 216-491-1430, planning@shakeronline.com or Shaker Arts Council, 216-916-9360, shakerartscouncil.org. For a copy of the Bike Shaker Public Art Tour, call the Shaker Historical Society, 216-921-1201, or Shaker Arts Council. SHAKER LIFE | SUMMER 2016 33 Public Art Resources & Tours
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