The Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. has scheduled Sunday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m. for their dedication and reception for the Vision of the Arts sculpture project. The dedication will begin in the newly created garden area in the front entry drive of the Granville Arts Center. The reception will immediately follow in the Courtyard of the Atrium.
Installation of the 2.5 ton bronze masterpiece by Barvo has been highly anticipated since the conceptual drawings were approved in 2015. The miniature of the sculpture was presented and approved by the Garland City Council in February 2016.
The unique design of this sculpture expresses the GCAC’s vision of a diverse community in celebration of dance, music, theatre and the visual arts.
Barvo has commissioned works of art in both public and private collections throughout the United States as well as in England, Mexico, Canada, Egypt and the Republic of China. One of Barvo’s signature pieces is the “Goddess of Liberty” statue atop the State Capitol in Austin.
The “Vision of the Arts” destination sculpture is the first in a series of projects planned by the GCAC since public art plays a major role in the economic development of our city.
About: In February 1986, the Garland City Council created the nine-member GCAC to serve as a liaison between the city and all community-based arts/historic organizations. The commission’s primary goal is the increased visibility of the arts in Garland. The GCAC also negotiates agreements for the management of the Landmark Museum and train car, located in the Garland Historic Area.
The commission studies and reviews the policies and procedures of the Granville Arts Center facilities. In 1987, the commission created the private, nonprofit organization known as the GCAC, Inc. to pursue various sources of revenue in order to fund meritorious groups through a sub-grant program.