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THE CITY OF SASKATOON’S PLACEMAKER PROGRAM RECEIVES MERIT AWARD AND INSTALLS TWO NEW ART PIECES

For immediate release: September 11, 2014 - 6:00 pm
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During the 60th Anniversary Conference and Tradeshow, the International Downtown Association (IDA) recognized the City of Saskatoon (City) with a Downtown Merit Award for its work and initiatives related to the changes made to the 20-year-old Placemaker Program.  The IDA received 58 submissions, with Saskatoon receiving 1 of 17 awards handed out in the Programming and Events category.  The Placemaker Program was recognized for its focus on programs and events aimed at improving the image and vitality of the Downtown and its ability to attract visitors.

In addition, the City is also pleased to announce the installation of two new temporary artworks as part of the program.  The two new pieces, selected by the City’s Visual Arts Placement Jury, will be on display for up to two years. 

Sweetgrass Sway, by Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw, is comprised of 12 feather-shaped flags with images of sweetgrass on them and arranged in the infinity symbol.  It is located at the entrance to Cosmopolitan Park at the top of the University Bridge at College Drive and Saskatchewan Crescent.

Faces, by artists Adrian Bica, Dimitri Karopoulos, and Sebastian Lubczynski, is a sculptural installation of a head made of polystyrene panels mounted to a structural steel frame with plantings.  It has been installed at University Drive and College Drive.

For more information regarding the Placemaker Program, visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/placemaker.

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