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Montpelier gears up with art

Posted by guest June 6, 2008 09:54 AM

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Vermont’s capital city puts a green spin on this summer’s outdoor art project. “SculptCycle 2008” selected Vermont artists to create 25 original sculptures using discarded bicycles and parts as a way to show off the local talent and Montpelier. Placed on sidewalks, plazas, and storefronts all over downtown through Oct. 4, the sculptures are unveiled officially June 7 with a sculpture tour parade followed by an opening


Lochlin Smith & Ward Joyce's "Squashed Bikes" under construction
reception with music and food on the State House lawn. “SculptCycle” culminates with a live and silent/online auction to benefit the artists and the Montpelier Downtown Community Assn. Challenge yourself on foot or bike to find all 25 works without using a map. Visit www.sculptcycle.org for full calendar of related events, artists’ information, and a map.

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By Jan Shepherd, Globe Correspondent

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