Thanks to the creativity of many artists, Lakesiders will discover new public art across the grounds this summer for our Sesquicentennial Celebration.
One of the key initiatives is the addition of a mayfly wing mural in the heart of Lakeside’s business district painted by Beth Sage, owner of Sagebrush Artistry.
Additionally, with the support and vision of the Sesquicentennial Committee, a series of artistic panels are scattered throughout public spaces to engage Lakesiders of all ages.
Under the archway of the Pavilion, you’ll find Linda Zolten Wood’s 3′ x 6′ imaginative and colorful installations. Both panels are the artist’s interpretation of what Lakeside is – beauty, vibrancy, diversity, fun, activities, families, children, history, future, peace and joy.
One panel, titled “Urban Pastoral” celebrates Chautauqua with a loving tribute to Victorian painter John Singer Sargent welcoming diverse friends. This piece was painted solely by the artist.
Her second panel, titled “Eat Your Vegetables and You Can Go to Outer Space,” was a community project designed by Wood and painted by the artist and a number of Rhein Center students of all ages.
Bettinger Park features two 4’ x 7’ painted cut-outs of a 1920s family and scenes of Lakeside designed and painted by intern Libby Regas.
Along Walnut Plaza, pop your head into the 4’ x 4’ sprinkle donut cut-out painted by Rhein Center staff member Ray Wallen.
Thank you to the talented artists for their unique creations which seek to tell stories, add beauty, inspire and spark conversation. And special thanks to Lakesider Lee Mader who volunteered his time to build the supports for each of the cut-outs.
