Temporary Sculpture Exhibits at Several Vancouver Parks

Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale

September 21, 2005 (No. 70) - During late September and through October, 30 sculptures will be placed in Vancouver parks including Devonian Harbour, Coal Harbour, Thornton, English Bay and Vanier Parks.

The sculptures are the work of artists from 13 countries and range in size from large and bold to more diminutive and intricate in a variety of materials.

Starting in 1998, sculptures from around the world have appeared as temporary exhibits on parks in Vancouver. Originally sponsored and funded by Buschlen Mowatt Galleries, these exhibits are now a part of the Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale - Open Spaces. The Park Board has entered into an agreement (See Board Report) with the Biennale to enable a number of 18-month exhibits to take place in parks over the next 10 years.

Organizers of the Sculpture Biennale exhibit will undertake all costs related to it during its 18-month-long display in many of Vancouver's greenswards. Making public art more accessible to residents and promoting arts in everyday life is one of the important strategic directions of the Park Board.

For regular sculpture installation updates go to www.vancouverbiennale.com .

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For further information, contact: Susan Gordon, Coordinator of Arts & Culture, at 604-257-8495.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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