play themed parks part 2
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Organizers
Sandy Springs Conservancy&
Art Sandy Springswith a grant from
Northside Hospital In partnership with
City of Sandy SpringsFulton County Department of Arts & Culture
Committee & JurorsDr. Jerry CullumArt Critic, Former Senior Editor of Art Papers Magazine
Cynthia GentryFounder, the Atlanta Taskforce on Play (ATOP)
Cathleen Cook Hunt Exhibition Program ManagerAtlanta Botanical Garden
Susan KrauseChair of Sculpture Savannah College of Art and Design
Michelle SavantAssociate Conservator of Objects High Museum of Art Jeffry Loy, Susan Krause, Cathleen Cook Hung, Jerry Cullum, Cynthia Gentry, Lauren Bernazza
Roxy Hollosi, Cheri Morris, Linda Bain, Michelle Savant
Why A What were our objectives?r? • Introduce children to fine art through active
outdoor play• Promote the concept of art in public open and
green spaces• Promote community health and well being
through play• Provide a desirable amenity to the City of
Sandy Springs and the community
• Originality• Artistic merit• Ability to inspire play• Compliance with national
playground safety standards and guidelines
• Appropriate to site and its environment
• Feasibility• Permanence and durability of
structure and surface components
• Artist’s qualifications as demonstrated by past works, references and statement of interest
What were our selection criteria ?
Wow! More than 125 entriesfrom around the world!