Local artists Rakhee Jain Desai and Melissa Knight will be creating a permanent public artwork as part of the upcoming renovation of the Pharr Tennis Center at Patterson Park. Neighbors and users of the center are invited to join the artists for a discussion and help inform the artwork design. Learn more about the renovation … Continue reading New Public Art at Pharr Tennis Center
We are thrilled to announce that Friends of Patterson Park commissioned an illustration of the park by East Austin artist Caitlin B. Alexander. We will have 8x10 prints available at National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 3 for a $20 donation to support our community events. Cash or check only please.
Join Friends of Patterson Park for a celebration of our community garden and new sculpture, Dance of the Cosmos, this Saturday, May 27! There will be tacos, ice cream, a bouncy house, music, and screen printing of Friends of Patterson Park t-shirts by Bibliographia. The event is 10 a.m.-12 p.m., with a formal program from … Continue reading Celebration of Patterson Community Garden & Dance of the Cosmos to be Held May 27
UPDATE: This event has been postponed to Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m.–12 noon. Join us for a celebration of Dance of the Cosmos, which is coming to Patterson Park at the end of the month! Sunday, April 30 12:00-2:00pm Corner of Schieffer Ave. and Airport Ave. Event will include: * Bring your own picnic, we'll … Continue reading Dance of the Cosmos Ribbon Cutting Celebration Planned for April 30
Dance of the Cosmos is fully funded and coming to Patterson Park! Artist Jennifer Chenoweth has informed us that PSW Real Estate, which is building the condos across Schieffer Ave from the park, has funded the balance of the long-term maintenance fund, $4,500. Jennifer is designing a solar pole and sign stand, and will be … Continue reading Dance of the Cosmos is Fully Funded and Coming to Patterson Park
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 … Continue reading Austin Parks Foundation Awards Grants for Sculpture and Amenities at Patterson Park
Over the past several months, Friends of Patterson Park has been working with East Austin artist Jennifer Chenoweth on the proposal to donate her sculpture Dance of the Cosmos to our park. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department recently approved a final location, and Chenoweth has received a grant from the Austin Parks Foundation to … Continue reading Dance of the Cosmos Award Ceremony with Austin Parks Foundation
Over the past several months, Friends of Patterson Park has been working with East Austin artist Jennifer Chenoweth on the proposal to donate her sculpture Dance of the Cosmos to our park. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department recently approved a final location, and Chenoweth has received a grant from the Austin Parks Foundation to … Continue reading Dance of the Cosmos Sculpture Moving to Patterson Park in 2017
Charles Heppner lives two blocks from Patterson Park, and created "Efficiency" using photographs of the burr oaks at the park. He is participating in the East Austin Studio Tour, which is happening this weekend, Nov. 19-20. Visit him at studio #82 at 3903 Cherrywood Rd. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. By … Continue reading Artist Charles Heppner on the Patterson Burr Oaks
Join Friends of Patterson Park at 10 am on Saturday morning, Sept. 24 at Patterson Park for a discussion of current and proposed projects, coffee, and muffins. For more info, email fopp.atx@gmail.com. AGENDA 1) Welcome and introductions 2) Proposal for Gordon Bennett Trail markers and 3-D Patterson Park map: Chris Levack, Texas Sculpture, with funding … Continue reading September 24, 2016 Friends of Patterson Park Meeting Agenda
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