Comments on: Kori and Rowe Finalists in Sedona Art Competition

By: City of Sedona

City of Sedona — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:16:29 +0000

City Council Approval of Kim Kori and Ken Rowe As Finalist in State Route 179 Public Art Competition

The Sedona City Council unanimously approved the award of contract to Kim Kori and Ken Rowe as the finalist for the public art competition for State Route 179 roundabouts at the “Y” and Brewer Road.

Kim Kori, a 34-year resident of Sedona, is a bronze sculptor specializing in animals and botanicals. Ken Rowe, a 15-year resident of Sedona, specializes in wildlife. Their project budget for design, fabrication, shipment to the site, and assisting with installation of the artwork is $76,700. Their proposal, “Above and Beyond”, was favored 62% by the community in the public viewings and a survey on the City’s website.

For more information, contact Ginger Wolstencroft, Communications Manager, at 204-7119.

By: rick

rick — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:56:31 +0000

Considering the art creates jobs and keeps people employed it’s a great idea.

By: Sedona Ramona

Sedona Ramona — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:32:53 +0000

First Friday at the Galleries: Opening artist reception Friday, October 1st from 5-8pm featuring Kim Kori

She will be unveiling her latest bronze wildlife sculptures this weekend at Geoffrey Roth Gallery.

By: thomas j. zaleski EA RIA Sedona, Arizona

thomas j. zaleski EA RIA Sedona, Arizona — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:28:19 +0000

How much of the TAXPAYER’s money will be spent on the art? Is that the most appropriate use of scarce resources during a recession?