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Mission Statement: The Art Garden is a community gathering place and an inspirational artistic retreat for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Permanent and temporary sculptures and exhibits will be featured in an eco-friendly garden setting.
HISTORY: The beauty of art is in
the eye of
the beholder. Mayor Straz had a vision for vacant lot located at 123rd Street and 72nd Court. This piece of property, which is directly across from
the Palos Heights Fire Station, was a transformer lot owned by ComEd. The Mayor saw
the potential this property could have being located just 1 block west of
the Harlem Avenue Business District. He felt it would be an ideal setting for people who worked or shopped along Harlem Avenue to escape to for a lunch break or to stroll through and enjoy
the beauty of
the art and gardens. It would add a new dimension of life to
the downtown district by placing outdoor sculptures and benches in a garden-like setting. It would also serve as a location to display works of art done by local talent..
The Art Garden of Palos Heights benefits
the entire community. It adds character and attracts visitors to our charming city. Fundraising for sculptures and maintenance of the gardens is an ongoing effort. Please consider making a donation towards this community project.
Artists/sculptors should contact Pat Sheppard in
the Mayor’s Office at 480-3003.
ART GARDEN UPDATE
"Treasures of Palos Heights" Collaborative Mural Project
By: Anne Farley Gaines
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Take a look at Palos Heights' new mural, unveiled on Saturday, Oct. 22, on the Mary Del Corsetiere Building facing the Municipal Parking Lot at 12217 S. Harlem Avenue. This project was sponsored by the Art Garden Committee and made possible by the generous donations from many organizations, community groups, businesses and families. The border tiles were created by students from several area schools and local artists.
AWARDS
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The City of Palos Heights received the 2011 Tourism Award of Merit from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau for its vision in the development of tourism amenities which included the Art Garden of Palos Heights.
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The Art Garden of Palos Heights received the 2010 and 2011 Keep Palos Heights Beautiful Award and received Special Recognition in the Garden Category.
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The Art Garden was the recipeint of the 2009 Eugene Simpson Award for Civic Improvement from the Palos Height Chamber of Commerce. This award, named in honor of the late Mayor Eugene Simpson, is presetned to businesses or organizations that have, through improvements or additions, enhanced the appearance and landscape of the Palos Heights community.
SCULPTURES
Entrance Sign
Designed by Maria DeCaprio Sunta
Fabricated by VanBruggen Signs
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Butterfly Girl
By Gregory Johnson
Peace Cranes
by Linda Frigo and S.D. 118 Students
Purple Coneflower
by Keith Edmier
Wavy Column
by John Searles
Donation from the Orland/Palos Rotary Club
Bike Rack donated by the Palos Heights Woman's Club
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NEXT MEETING: TBD
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
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Mayor Bob Straz, Chairman
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City of Palos Heights
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Pat Sheppard, Co-Chair
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Mayor’s Office
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Maria DeCaprio-Sunta
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Palos Fine Arts
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Marj Hultquist
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P. H. Woman’s Club
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Joan Meyers
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P.H. Woman’s Club
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Susan Shields
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P.H. Woman’s Club
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Ed Dombrowski
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P. H. Beautification Committee
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Lynda Schiappa
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P. H. Beautification Committee
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Denise Hyker
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P. H. Beautification Committee
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Brian Bohne
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Resident
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| Mary Prentice |
Resident |
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