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1. When the ArtSoup ladle is purchased, it will mark the first sculpture of the Elk River Area Arts Alliance's sculpture garden. In the future, it is our plan for the sculpture garden to be used by local artists to display and sell their sculptural pieces. This will fulfill the Elk River Area Arts Alliance's goal of offering both two- and three-dimensional art for sale. All future sculptures in the sculpture garden will be approved by the Elk River Area Arts Alliance Gallery Committee. 2. Occupying the ideal location at the intersection of Main Street and the Parrish Avenue bridge over the Mississippi River, and just half a block off of Highway 10, the sculpture garden will serve as an attraction for the downtown area of Elk River. 3. We anticipate that the sculpture garden will increase attendance and sales for the Elk River Area Arts Alliance and other downtown businesses. 4. Finally, the sculpture garden will demonstrate another way to celebrate and cultivate the arts and art experiences.The permanent installation of the ArtSoup ladle is easily measured and will mark the official beginning of the Elk River Area Arts Alliance’s sculpture garden. The Elk River Area Arts Alliance Board and committees will review future additions to the sculpture garden and any necessary maintenance. The ArtSoup ladle and sculpture garden will also be included in surveys of attendees at events to gauge the public's engagement with and appreciation of this addition.
1. Now that the sculpture has been completed, it allows future artists to add to the sculpture garden. The goal is to offer the artists a place to display and sell their sculptural pieces as well. 2. The sculpture, located on Main Street-- at the intersection of Main Street and Parrish Avenue--at the bridge over the Mississippi River and right off of Highway 10--offers a landmark and attraction to the downtown area that was never present before. 3. The sculpture garden can be used to attract others to other businesses as well as the art gallery, offering an increase in exposure and in sales to the local businesses. 4. The sculpture that has been completed by the generosity of the Central Minnesota Arts Board dollars, and adding to it, other sculptures, provides another unique manner in which to celebrate and cultivate the arts and the full art experience. The public's engagement and appreciation for this new sculpture has been noted by many visitors to the gallery. Stacy Reiseck, the gallery director, takes note of the comments and questions about the sculpture. This year's Art Soup Festival will include, in its survey, the remarks of the public on the new piece right next to the gallery entrance. Local business owners, as well as the chamber staff, have used the sculpture in describing the downtown area. The renters of the apartments in the building where the gallery is located, have shared that the sculpture adds a new dimension to their outdoor, grilling space--a unique conversation starter for their guests.
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