WHAT IS IMAGINATION SQUARED?
A community art project
Artists of all ages, and abilities are invited to create a community mural!
1,000 wooden squares available
Robyn Vegas the City of Pembroke Pines Cultural Arts Coordinator for STUDIO 18 IN THE PINES poses with hundreds of five inch wood squares, which will be used in the IMAGINATION SQUARED art mural project which is open to artists and non-artists of all ages. ( jpeg available)
Pembroke Pines, FL…… June 21, 2012…..Studio 18 in the Pines invites the public to participate in IMAGINATION SQUARED a creative response art project expressed in the space of a 5 inch wood square. “The mission of this project is to showcase the importance of arts and artistic expression in all our lives and provide a stage for a single community’s creative momentum,” said Robyn Vegas, City of Pembroke Pines, Cultural Arts Coordinator for STUDIO 18 IN THE PINES.
Vegas welcomes artists of all abilities and inabilities to, “Take inspiration from the world around you, from within your imagination or anywhere in between and offer your contribution to create a giant art mural for all to see.” Potential artists can use any type of arts and crafts supplies, photographic effects, sculptural effects, found objects, etc. “You are limited only by your imagination” and a few simple guidelines on the application.
“This project is a way to bring everyone in our community together; families, old, young, artists and non-artists through a common bond we all have: imagination. I can’t wait to see the creative ideas transferred to the wooden squares,” continued Vegas.
Anyone and everyone who has the imagination to decorate a square and the courage to have it placed on display can participate. There is no age limit. “No judging either! In other communities where this project has been done, entries were received from an 11- month-old toddler all the way up to a 92-year-old!” concluded Vegas.
A total of One Thousand wood squares are available for pick up, and a brief presentation outlining the project details and guidelines will be given on the following dates and at the following locations:
- July 10th 11 am – 1 pm, South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, 954-201-8825 (Concept presentation at 11 am).
- July 13th 8:30 am-5 pm and July 14 10 am- 2 pm, Studio 18, 1101 Poinciana Drive, 954-961-6067.
- July 13th 1pm – 3 pm, Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Library, 955 NW 129 Avenue, 954-437-2635.
- July 14th 11 am – 1 pm, Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, 954-538-9996 (Concept presentation at 11 am).
The grand unveiling and public reception for the in IMAGINATION SQUARED mural will be held Friday, September 7, 2012 from 7-9pm at Studio 18. Watch for more information under Upcoming Events on the Studio 18 web page: http://www.ppines.com/studio18/index.html
- *Studio Salon invites public to meet the artist. Participating artists discuss their work.
- *Studio 18 events held First Fridays of every month 7-9pm. Events are FREE.
- *Studio hours M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
Studio 18 is dedicated to promoting the arts and introducing the community to working artists in Pembroke Pines. Studio 18 welcomes groups and organizations to tour the 11,000 square foot artist studio. For information on the City of Pembroke Pines STUDIO 18 In the Pines please call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com.
A nationally designated All-America City, Pembroke Pines is a hub of traditional and international flavor, ranging from its residents and businesses to its food and shopping. Easily accessed from I-95, the Florida Turnpike, I-75 and The Palmetto Expressway in South Broward County, Pembroke Pines enjoys a reputation as an innovative and progressive community which boasts a strong commitment to education, business, and the environment.