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Dedham Public Art Project: Westwood Artists Can Apply
The Dedham Public Art Project is a accepting applications from local artists until March 1.
During the spring, crouching rabbit sculptures will be painted & placed across Dedham. Each sculpture will be painted by a juried selection of local artists – and will be sponsored by local businesses, individuals and organizations.
I've been thinking about submitting an application to participate in the Dedham Public Art Project. The deadline is this Thursday...
Marietta Apollonio, an artist painter and co-founder of the Dedham Square Artist Guild is painting the first of 15 bunnies for the project. I love her work and her bunny, which she has named David B. Unny will be yet another wonderful creation of hers. She shares her palette but not her ideas . . . smart lady!
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Why a Crouching Rabbit?
The Dedham Public Art Project will feature a crouching rabbit - an iconic form found on the historic Dedham Pottery, which was produced in Dedham over 100 years ago. The pottery was characterized by a signature crackle glaze and border designs in thick cobalt blue. The most common and recognizable design is a repeating crouching rabbit officially referred to as "the Dedham rabbit".
During the Dedham Square Valentine's Day event, I went to check out the first bunny who was on view at the Dedham Community Theatre.
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"He" wasn't as big as I thought a four foot bunny would be. I guess it's his ears that really add the height.
Next door to the theatre is Heart of the Square. I noticed they had real Dedham Pottery and had to have a closer look. They were nice enough to let me take a few shots of my favorite pattern: the Azelea flower.
Many artists are submitting ideas. I can't wait to see what they'll come up with. As a potter, I'd like to see a Dedham Pottery Bunny.
At the conclusion of the public display over several months, the completed sculptures will be auctioned off to support the proposed Mother Brook Arts & Community Center slated for the old .
My husband picked out Dedham Pottery as our every day ware when we were registering for our wedding. We've been using "bunny" plates and bowls and mugs and dishes for all our married years. It's not the real stuff but Dedham Pottery is with us at almost every meal. The pottery I have was slip cast and hand painted in Concord, Ma at the Potting Shed. What's makes my collection special to me is that each piece has the year it was created painted on the bottom (hint: my wedding year).
SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR The Dedham Public Art Project for ARTISTS IS MARCH 1. Should I?
