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Sculpture not so appreciated in Boulder Because its crap!!
Dec 17th
Homeowner, city ask artist to remove mystery sculptures by Monday
While the City of Boulder appreciates the fun-loving spirit in which two sculptures were anonymously placed this week, the recipients of the sculptures are asking the mystery donor to remove them by Monday, Dec. 20.
The two sculptures were left overnight earlier this week by an unknown person on a private homeowner’s lawn and on city property in front of the Boulder History Museum. The decision to ask the artist to take down the artwork was made as a result of a request by the private homeowner and a determination by city staff that all donated art is subject to city review policies.
It is the hope of both the homeowner and the city that the artist will reclaim the sculptures as requested, and then if he or she chooses, submit them for consideration pursuant to city policies on temporary and/or donated art. The identity of the artist remains unconfirmed.
On Monday, Dec. 20, if the artwork has not been removed, the sculptures will be removed and temporarily stored in a safe location while city staff determines if they have value to the city’s art program.
“Art is in the eye of the beholder, and we are delighted that this artist is exposing us to his or her artistic vision in unexpected places and ways. This speaks to our community’s love of creativity and expression,” said Arts Director Donna Gartenmann. “At the same time, however, the city has to recognize that there could be public safety and property rights considerations. We encourage artists to use the processes that have been established for these reasons.”
The city’s policies regarding the temporary display or donation of public art are available on the city’s homepage athttp://www.bouldercolorado.gov.
You're Under arrest !!! by Frank Eriksen
Sep 24th
Riding with The King – In A Police Car
Sept. 24, 2010
Just sent in my app for the Boulder Police Dept’s “Ride Along” program. If they accept me this will be the first time I’ll be in a Police car without the cuff’s on.
I think this is a very cool program. I mean, it’s not everyday you can actually “ride along” with an On-Duty Police Officer. That means if there’s a call for a cop and my officer is nearby – I could be first on the scene. This poses all kinds of excitement and fear. Here’s my list of things I hope I get to be in on. And things I hope to avoid.
Excitement:
Arresting a city politician for any reason. Like chewing gum too loudly.
Cat up a tree. I wanna see if BPD saw Steve Martin’s Roxanne and just opens a can of cat food at the base of the tree.
I’ll be able to count how many times we stop for coffee and doughnuts.
CU Campus food riot.
Report of woman mowing lawn naked.
Fear:
Report of a man mowing lawn naked.
Fatal auto accident.
Riot at Boulder County Jail.
Osama Bin Laden spotted at Mustard’s Last Stand.
A routine background check on a speeder turns up an old warrant on me.
If they accept me I promise a full report. In return if they arrest me and I need bail money – you promise to ante up!
More to come…
You’re Under arrest !!! by Frank Eriksen
Sep 24th
Riding with The King – In A Police Car
Sept. 24, 2010
Just sent in my app for the Boulder Police Dept’s “Ride Along” program. If they accept me this will be the first time I’ll be in a Police car without the cuff’s on.
I think this is a very cool program. I mean, it’s not everyday you can actually “ride along” with an On-Duty Police Officer. That means if there’s a call for a cop and my officer is nearby – I could be first on the scene. This poses all kinds of excitement and fear. Here’s my list of things I hope I get to be in on. And things I hope to avoid.
Excitement:
Arresting a city politician for any reason. Like chewing gum too loudly.
Cat up a tree. I wanna see if BPD saw Steve Martin’s Roxanne and just opens a can of cat food at the base of the tree.
I’ll be able to count how many times we stop for coffee and doughnuts.
CU Campus food riot.
Report of woman mowing lawn naked.
Fear:
Report of a man mowing lawn naked.
Fatal auto accident.
Riot at Boulder County Jail.
Osama Bin Laden spotted at Mustard’s Last Stand.
A routine background check on a speeder turns up an old warrant on me.
If they accept me I promise a full report. In return if they arrest me and I need bail money – you promise to ante up!
More to come…