A few months ago, I was asked to write a letter for Austin Parks Foundation's summer fundraising campaign. I was honored at the opportunity to highlight everything that Friends of Patterson Park has accomplished with APF's support to their donors and volunteers. Between the community garden, new picnic tables and benches, and funds to refurbish … Continue reading FoPP Featured in Austin Parks Foundation’s Summer Fundraising Campaign
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
The Dance of the Cosmos ribbon cutting celebration originally planned for April 30 is being expanded and pushed back a month. Please mark your calendars for a Community Garden Grand Opening and Dance of the Cosmos Unveiling at Patterson Park, Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m.–12 noon! Artist Jennifer Chenoweth has informed us that the coating … Continue reading Joint Celebration of Community Garden and Dance of the Cosmos Planned for 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
Friends of Patterson Park held a community meeting on Saturday morning, February 4 at Servant Church. Donuts and childcare were provided, and 8 neighbors came out to talk with artist Jennifer Chenoweth and Brian Block, PARD liaison for Adopt-a-Park groups. Chenoweth answered various questions about Dance of the Cosmos, including the refinishing process she is … Continue reading Notes: February 2017 Community Meeting
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
Friends of Patterson Park would like to invite the neighbors from Cherrywood, Delwood 2, Mueller, Schieffer-Willowbrook, and Wilshire Wood to an open community meeting to discuss plans at the park for 2017. Friends of Patterson Park Community Meeting Saturday, February 4, 10-11:30 a.m. Servant Church, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St., Austin, TX 78722 The main … Continue reading Community Meeting to be Held Saturday, February 4
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
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