NEWSCALL FOR VOLUNTEER / Open Committee Position
The Fairport Public Arts Committee is seeking a volunteer to fill the open seat for Art/Design Professional. Eligible individuals include, but not limited to, public art administrators, artists, architects, landscape architects, art historians and art educators. Fairport Public Arts Committee Member Responsibilities include: 2 Year Term, Attend monthly meetings (2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm), participation in select initiatives/programming (ie.duck race sales, art calls, farmers market, art programming, scarecrow festival, and/or others) The FPAC oversees the public arts process within the Village, updates the Public Art Plan, and makes approvals and recommendations to the Village Board regarding commissions and investments in the Village’s public artwork collection and programs. Interested applicants can email fairportpac@gmail.com Fairport Plein Air Festival
The 2022 Fairport Plein Air Community Paint Out was a success. Thank you to all who participated, we look forward to hosting again next year. If you missed it, Event Information : https://www.fairportpleinair.org/ Art Installation Planned for Fall 2022
A Fair Port | Cretadivita Studio - Barron Naegel The design proposed here acknowledges and celebrates the bicentennial of the canal and its impact to Fairport and the greater region. Along with the role it played in expanding commerce, the canal was the result and application of new technologies, materials and processes. The pyramidal form of the base recalls the surveyor’s transit used for laying out the canal. The highly modified cement is the 21 st century version of the cement that was first used to reinforce the Canal walls. Glass mosaics create a colored map of the canal from approximately, the Great Embarkment Park to the Monroe County line. A sphere acts as a reminder of the ingenuity employed by amateur engineers and politicians in the canal’s realization. The apex to the sculpture is a simplified version of the plough used for digging the canal. It is an important tribute to the steel and composite design developed by Jethro Wood, which must have played a significant part in the creation of the Erie Canal at the beginning of the 19th century.
Among the many assets the canal served to the region, Fairport earned its namesake as a “fair port” from travelers to the Fairport Hotel during its founding. The combination of media used recognizes the importance given to the development of the canal and the region. As it was once an active commercial artery for mule driven barges, it is now oriented for recreation. Biking, walking, pleasure boats and kayaks are now the means for engagement. My overall design scheme is intended to complement, while accentuating the natural environment. Surface and color suggest the variety of landscape that surrounds the canal. The unique position of the site allows as well for the sculpture to serve as a visual gateway to the Bicentennial Trail and the village. I envision this sculpture and its placement on the trail, to be part of an enlivened, cultural hub along the canal for Fairport and Perinton. The artistic development of this, as with any area, can only contribute to its enrichment. PROGRESS IMAGES
I LOVE FAIRPORT T-SHIRTS
Bryce Doty, Fairport resident and Public Art Committee volunteer, created the iconic Fairport heart graphic. Bryce’s copywrited design is available on two high quality, super soft Comfort Colors Ts, Proceeds from sales benefit the Fairport Public Arts Committee and the Fairport Perinton Partnership. Red short sleeve shirt - S-XXL $25.00 Blue long sleeve shirt - S-XXL $35.00 Artist Designed Railings (2021)
The Village of Fairport commissioned Artist, Joy Taylor for an artistic railing installed at the newly renovated Train Viewing Platform located in the Village of Fairport.
You can now visit our collection virtually, or plan a route to tour the collection. Remember this is a work in progress - if you see something missing or incorrectly published just send us a note and we'll fix it. Enjoy! See Map Here
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The Fairport Foundation and has been incorporated to provide a charitable structure that will enhance the ability of existing community organizations to obtain funds necessary to implement programs, execute plans and sustain operations vital to the social, environmental, cultural and, ultimately, the economic well-being of the community. As a 501c3 organization the Fairport Foundation provides fiscal oversight for the Fairport Public Arts Committee.
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Connection, Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez
Public Art Installation (May 2019)
The Fairport Public Arts Committee is excited to announce that Connection, by Artist Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez has been installed. This public artwork will be on temporary exhibit in Kennelly Park before being relocated to its permanent location along the historic Erie Canal. This artwork will be the first installation, of several planned, for the Fairport Public Art Trail.
This artwork is funded by the generous support of the Fairport Perinton Merchants Association.
The Fairport Public Arts Committee is excited to announce that Connection, by Artist Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez has been installed. This public artwork will be on temporary exhibit in Kennelly Park before being relocated to its permanent location along the historic Erie Canal. This artwork will be the first installation, of several planned, for the Fairport Public Art Trail.
This artwork is funded by the generous support of the Fairport Perinton Merchants Association.
Artist Statement:
“Connection” As I thought about the location of this work, about Fairport and the rich history of the canal, it only made sense to create a piece that reflects that history. The Canal was built between 1817 and 1825 with the purpose of connecting the east and west sides of NY State. It was built to bring people together, and bring goods and services across the state. The canal brought a rich stream of ideas, people, and goods across the state and allowed New York City to become one of the busiest seaports. This, in turn brought people to settle Fairport and other towns along the Erie Canal as people moved across the state and jobs, agriculture and industry developed. The work, “Connection” is organic in shape and flows upwards, much like water, it is a constant moving entity. The canal also allowed this flow of people, ideas and goods across the state. The work is connected at the base, separates and comes together again at the top. Every town through which the canal flows is unique and this piece reflects, with its two sections and the space between how we are unique towns/villages, but the canal allowed us to have a view of the future, a view of each other and how we now have a view of history. We can look through our differences, our uniqueness and yet as we step back and look at the bigger picture, we see how while we are different, we are flowing on the same path and we come together even though we are diverse. The sections of the work are filled with small octagonal holes that allow light to shine through. It is both aesthetically beautiful and symbolic of Fairport’s history and its beauty today as a town and village with a rich history in Monroe County.
“Connection” As I thought about the location of this work, about Fairport and the rich history of the canal, it only made sense to create a piece that reflects that history. The Canal was built between 1817 and 1825 with the purpose of connecting the east and west sides of NY State. It was built to bring people together, and bring goods and services across the state. The canal brought a rich stream of ideas, people, and goods across the state and allowed New York City to become one of the busiest seaports. This, in turn brought people to settle Fairport and other towns along the Erie Canal as people moved across the state and jobs, agriculture and industry developed. The work, “Connection” is organic in shape and flows upwards, much like water, it is a constant moving entity. The canal also allowed this flow of people, ideas and goods across the state. The work is connected at the base, separates and comes together again at the top. Every town through which the canal flows is unique and this piece reflects, with its two sections and the space between how we are unique towns/villages, but the canal allowed us to have a view of the future, a view of each other and how we now have a view of history. We can look through our differences, our uniqueness and yet as we step back and look at the bigger picture, we see how while we are different, we are flowing on the same path and we come together even though we are diverse. The sections of the work are filled with small octagonal holes that allow light to shine through. It is both aesthetically beautiful and symbolic of Fairport’s history and its beauty today as a town and village with a rich history in Monroe County.
Artist: Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez
Juan Carlos came from his hometown of Mexico City to attend RIT’s School for American Crafts where he earned a BFA and MFA. He is now an associate professor who teaches and lectures nationally & internationally. Juan Carlos maintains a studio where he creates highly detailed and elegant jewelry and sculpture that reflects a technological sensibility melded with natural forms.
Juan Carlos came from his hometown of Mexico City to attend RIT’s School for American Crafts where he earned a BFA and MFA. He is now an associate professor who teaches and lectures nationally & internationally. Juan Carlos maintains a studio where he creates highly detailed and elegant jewelry and sculpture that reflects a technological sensibility melded with natural forms.
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The Committee meets monthly on the Third Thursday at 7:00pm via Zoom.
The meetings are open, we recommend emailing (fairportpac@gmail.com) to confirm the meeting time and location ahead of joining.
The meetings are open, we recommend emailing (fairportpac@gmail.com) to confirm the meeting time and location ahead of joining.
