Tonight starting at 5PM, ART the DALMATIAN, officially takes his place at Shreveport's Central Artstation, home to the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC). ART was designed as a "commemorative housewarming" gift by Brandon Oldenburg and William Joyce, with assistance from the Moonbots. The 19.5' sculpture guards the renovated and re-purposed fire station from his post on Crockett Street, outside of the Engine Room doors of Central Artstation. ART was fabricated by John Grant of Junoworks, a custom metal fabrication studio in Denver, Colorado through a generous gift from the national foundation, Educational Foundation of America.
Constructed in white fiberglass, ART has a surprising night time feature. From season to season and for holidays, ART's dots will be illuminated with luminous lights in various colors.
"By day, you might think that ART is an albino Dalmatian; but, you’ll soon learn that at night he is a brilliantly dotted Dalmatian. Our hope is that everyone will enjoy the fantastic light show before and after events at the new Central ARTSTATION," said Brandon Oldenburg and William Joyce.
Want to support arts programs and services in Northwest Louisiana? Welcome ART into your family’s life by “Buying the Bark!” You can purchase a dot on ART, which can be illuminated just for you! Donors will be able to walk up to a kiosk, type in their name and your dot will light up. Each illuminated dot on ART the Dalmatian can be your way of showing your support for the arts in Northwest Louisiana. Purchase a “spot” or “dot” beginning at $101 and become an ambassador of the arts!
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