The Austin Parks Foundation awarded East Austin artist Jennifer Chenoweth of Fisterra Studio $15,200 for the refurbishment and relocation of her scultpure Dance of the Cosmos to Patterson Park from the Elizabeth Ney Museum. APF Programs Director Ladye Anne Wofford and Programs Assistant John Rooney met Chenoweth, her team, and members of FoPP at the park on January 25th for a check award ceremony. We also celebrated APF’s $4,700 grant to Friends for the new picnic tables at the Patterson Pavilion.
Preparations for moving Dance of the Cosmos to it’s new home include refurbishing and reinforcing steel mechanical parts for the long term, site prep and electrical work at Patterson Park, refinishing and sealing the concrete base, and the creation of new artwork and trailhead signage located on a new utility pole for solar/electrical equipment. In addition, Chenoweth is raising money for a long-term maintenance fund. The landscaping firm Austin Groundskeeper began work on January 26th to prepare the site, and the base of the sculpture will be moved shortly.
The new picnic tables have been ordered, and will be installed by PARD by the end of the month.
Friends of Patterson Park is so grateful for APF’s support as we work to update, improve, and beautify our neighborhood park!
Photos by Jennifer Potter-Miller
Friends of Patterson Park 