Gallatin Art Crossing adds avian sculpture to permanent collection
Gallatin Art Crossing (GAC) is proud to announce the purchase of sculptor Jesse Swickard’s “Vualo de Aves.” The stainless steel sculpture will remain at its location on the path to City Hall. The acquisition represents the twelfth piece GAC has brought into its permanent collection. This purchase was supported by a grant from Downtown Business Partnership.
A native Oregonian, Swickard’s large-scale steel sculptures can be found throughout many Pacific Northwest cities. Vualo de Aves represents his love for birds and flight in nature. Swickard ventures far from civilization, but states that as long as he sees birds, he’s comfortable in remote areas. His studio is near Sherwood, Oregon, surrounded by forest.
The Gallatin Art Crossing’s mission is to place public art that enhances the cultural experience for Bozeman area residents and visitors to the Gallatin Valley. It hosts a variety of artwork from the Bozeman Public Library, throughout the downtown Bozeman area, and stretching to the lawn of the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture. GAC currently exhibits over 70 pieces, introducing viewers to many artistic approaches in the free public gallery.
In addition to helping artists display and market their work, GAC connects the public to an open voting opportunity for the selection of the People’s Choice award. The goal is to add one piece annually to the permanent collection of sculptures. For more information, please visit www.gallatinartcrossing.org. •