Media Availability: Newest public art at Quarry Park recreation facility

The City of Calgary is pleased to invite media to meet the artist of Calgary’s newest public art piece at the Quarry Park recreation facility.

WHAT: The Fold is a large-scale sculpture made out of self-weathering steel that will serve as
            an important hub of activity for community use and cultural engagement.
            
            The concept for the art piece, being installed this week, was developed in conjunction
            with families who are planning on using the recreation facility. It is inspired by the
            concept of a series of connected, open rooms, and will invite visitors to sit on, walk
            through, lean and stretch against it. The Quarry Park recreation facility will be
            opening to the public on July 1, 2016.

WHO: Adad Hannah, Canadian artist
          Kim McCrimmon, member of the artist selection panel, Quarry Park community
          Sarah Iley, manager of Culture, City of Calgary

WHEN: Wednesday, April 27, 2016

TIME: 10 to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: 108 Quarry Park Rd S.E.

PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY: There will be opportunities for media to get images/footage of The Fold being installed in front of the Quarry Park recreation facility, as well as interviews with the above spokespeople.

Visit us online to learn more information on the artist and the concept for The Fold and for more information on The City’s Public Art program and how artists are chosen.

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