Public Art Update
Published on November 03, 2021
Detail of Calimar, by artist Rossella Scapini
Work recently began on the installation of Calimar, a large bronze sculpture slated for the Alameda Point shoreline, near the WETA Central Bay Operations and Maintenance Facility. The artwork, by artist Rossella Scapini, depicts a squid with tentacles working as arches and columns, allowing people to walk between the inner and outer space they create.
The installation of the artwork is currently scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, November 4, but may shift due to rain forecasted for that day.
Reminder: Public Art Commission Meeting Wednesday, November 10
As a reminder, the Public Art Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6pm. Agenda items for this meeting include:
- Performing Arts Center Update
- Update on Recent and Upcoming Physical Public Art Projects in Alameda
- Resolution Approving the Tidal Arch Public Art Sculpture with a Ten Percent Reduction in Overall Scale
- Recommendation to Review the Public Art Commission Meeting Calendar for Possible Conflicts that Inhibit Maximum Public Participation
The agenda for this meeting, including Zoom registration information, can be downloaded by clicking here.
Community News
Second Friday Art Talks
Grab a drink, settle in and let the art talk lift your spirits right from your very own couch! With the world facing so many challenges, artists are deeply impacted. With limited exhibitions, shows to perform at or patrons at their studios, the economic and social impact on artists is immeasurable. You are invited to a panel discussion led by Victor Mavedzenge in collaboration with ArtPush.org where artists discuss their state, coping mechanisms and hopes for the future.
Brought to you by ArtPush; Sponsored by Flax Oakland and Alameda Municipal Power