‘Quiet Spots’ gets nod in competition for public art in District of Carleton
The District of Carleton North is delighted to announce that artist Alanna Baird has been awarded the art project for the R.G. ‘Bun’ Veysey Centre.
‘Quiet Spots’ is a series of colourful wall panels that flow around the perimeter of the walking track, just as the river flows through the community and the people using the track flow in and around the activities of the Active Living Centre.
The bright rainbow of colour chosen for this project is playful. The circles soften the industrial structure of the space while the material (acoustic felt) softens sounds.
How was this art chosen? It was a very competitive process. All three proposals (by Karen LeBlanc, Cat Candow, and Allana Baird) were strong, unique, and creative, making the Selection Committee’s choice tough.
The committee received extensive feedback from centre users and thanked everyone who dropped by to look at the models and share their thoughts.
Tourism, Heritage, and Culture New Brunswick funds the project, which the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery has actively supported.
Installation will likely occur over a few days, but there is no firm timeline yet. Once the project is completed, the centre will organize an unveiling event. Stay tuned!
