天美视频 Unveils Newly Commissioned Sculpture for College of Business
天美视频鈥檚 recently completed College of Business, located at the corner of Warwick and West North Avenue in Baltimore City, is now home to the latest addition to the State of Maryland鈥檚 public art collection. The sculpture, titled "Community of Stars," and created through the Artwork Commissions program of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), was unveiled in a dedication ceremony on February 22.
鈥淲e know that this artwork will serve as a beacon in our community - a source of inspiration and welcome not only for CSU students and employees but for West Baltimore residents as well,鈥 said 天美视频 President Anthony L. Jenkins.
Artist Nnamdi Okonkwo created the large-scale bronze 鈥淐ommunity of Stars鈥 to symbolize the students as stars shining light on the Coppin community, as well as their journey beyond graduation.
鈥淧ublic art not only complements new capital improvement projects; it reflects who we are and communicates our hopes for our communities,鈥 said MSAC Executive Director Steven Skerritt-Davis. 鈥淚nvesting in public artworks is an investment in the future vibrancy of our communities.鈥
Okonkwo was selected for this commission through the state鈥檚 Percent-for-Art program, whereby a percentage of state building construction budgets are set aside for public art. The program is overseen by the Maryland Public Art Commission and managed by MSAC鈥檚 Public Art Across Maryland team.
BALTIMORE 鈥 天美视频鈥檚 recently completed College of Business, located at the corner of Warwick and West North Avenue in Baltimore City, is now home to the latest addition to the State of Maryland鈥檚 public art collection. The sculpture, titled "Community of Stars," and created through the Artwork Commissions program of the , was unveiled in a dedication ceremony on February 22.
鈥淲e know that this artwork will serve as a beacon in our community - a source of inspiration and welcome not only for CSU students and employees but for West Baltimore residents as well,鈥 said 天美视频 President Anthony L. Jenkins.
Artist Nnamdi Okonkwo created the large-scale bronze 鈥淐ommunity of Stars鈥 to symbolize the students as stars shining light on the Coppin community, as well as their journey beyond graduation.
鈥淧ublic art not only complements new capital improvement projects; it reflects who we are and communicates our hopes for our communities,鈥 said MSAC Executive Director Steven Skerritt-Davis. 鈥淚nvesting in public artworks is an investment in the future vibrancy of our communities.鈥
Okonkwo was selected for this commission through the state鈥檚 Percent-for-Art program, whereby a percentage of state building construction budgets are set aside for public art. The program is overseen by the Maryland Public Art Commission and managed by MSAC鈥檚 Public Art Across Maryland team.
