BASTROP, Texas, March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Bastrop's Art in Public Places (BAIPP) Task Force today announced selected artists for the Bastrop Downtown Sculpture Project launched last summer.

Twelve winning sculptures created by nine artists will be formally presented in a special Sculpture Stroll event March 22, 2015, and will be on display for a full year in downtown Bastrop. 

The 2015 outdoor visual arts exhibition is a significant addition to Bastrop's Cultural Arts District, art community and arts venues.

The artists selected for the exhibit are Benjamin McVey of San Antonio, Cat Quintanilla of Sunset Valley, Dan Pogue of Marble Falls, Jennifer Chenoweth of Austin, Julia Ousley of Arlington,  Peter Mangan of Blanco, Tom Tischler of Perth, Australia, Warren Cullar of Austin, and alternate Maria Montoya Hohenstein of Austin, whose work will be added to the exhibit if any of the original winners are not able to participate.

The Bastrop Downtown Sculpture Project will provide a public art display of extraordinary variety, artistry, and creativity according to Deborah Johnson, BAIPP Task Force chairperson, local artist and owner of the Art Connections Gallery in Bastrop.

"This highly visible and accessible exhibit provides an art destination for Texans and our visitors from across the United States and the world," said Johnson. "We're very excited about adding this exhibit to our many art galleries, the Bastrop First Friday Art Walk, and the upcoming Bastrop Art Guild's Lost Pines Art Center."

The event also will celebrate the City's first purchase for its permanent public art display — "The Conspirators," a three piece sculpture also known individually as "Yosemite," "Yellowstone," and "Glacier" by wildlife bronze sculptor Joshua Tobey, of Loveland, Colorado.

"Bastrop High School's mascot is the bear so Joshua Tobey's bears already have the respect and affection of the community," said Johnson. "We want to thank the Deep in the Heart Art Foundry for their assistance in the purchase, delivery and installation of the Tobey sculpture. The City of Bastrop is also considering adding one or more of the selected works from the Bastrop Downtown Sculpture Project to the city's permanent collection. We invite everyone to come see this wonderful exhibit and discover Bastrop's many art galleries and wonderful local artists." 

Winners of the top prizes will be announced at the March 22 event ($1,500 for Gold $1,000 for Silver, $500 for Bronze and $200 for Honorable Mention).

The Bastrop Art in Public Places Task Force works to expand the enjoyment, access and appreciation of art. 

The City of Bastrop on the banks of the Colorado River 25 miles east of Austin is a National Trust for Historic Preservation Distinctive Destination and one of the most historic towns in Texas. In the heart of the unique Lost Pines Region of Texas, it is home to the world-renown Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. For more information see Visit Lost Pines.

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