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ART SIGN PROJECT

An installation of over 1000 'Art' signs from around the world to raise art awareness.

Installation by Gene Pellegrene will be placed Saturday, September 20, 2008.  72 hours after the start of the installation the signs will be free to the public to continue to spread art awareness.  For more information visit the installation or visit the web site, www.myspace.com/artsignproject

Where: Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
When: Saturday, September 20, 2008

Artist Gene Pellegrene to Organize Art Installation of 1000 'Art' Signs Surrounding Logan Boulevard, Chicago, IL
The'Art Sign Project' is an installation of at least 1000 'ART' signs madeby individuals from around the world. The installation takes placeSeptember 20, 2008 along Logan Boulevard, Chicago, IL.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB)August 13, 2008 -- The Art Sign Project is an art installation,organized by artist Gene Pellegrene of 1000 signs stating the word'ART'. Sign specifications consist of 8'x10' clear acrylic plasticmounted on 24' posts. The installation will be on display along LoganBlvd, Chicago on September 20, 2008. Signs are being produced fromindividuals and groups from all over the world. Deadline for signs isSeptember 15, 2008. Signs are to be mailed to Gene Pellegrene, 2534 N.Richmond Ave. #1, Chicago, IL 60647.

8"x10" ART Sign

8'x10' ART Sign

A sign reading 'ART' is to invoke greater art awareness. The word 'art'is interpretive and creates dialog within an individual about theimportance or meaning of art. The installation is a statement by theartist, of a desire to view more art in unexpected places. Artists,students, educators and the general public are encouraged to producesigns or sponsor signs to assist in funding the project. Organizationsor individuals can sponsor the creation of a sign for $30.00 to assistin funding the project. The signs of the installation will bedistributed free to the public to continue art awareness throughout thecommunity at the end of the event. The Art Sign Project's web addressis located at http://www.myspace.com/artsignproject
Individuals producing signs are encouraged to express originality inthe production of each sign. Various colors, styles, images andlanguages are being used to express the word 'Art'. A sign itself is astatement of literal meaning. This project uses the interpretive word'Art' to stimulate the creator of the sign as well as create a dialogwith art in the community. Combining literal signage with one of themost interpretive words, 'art', is an effective vehicle for artawareness.
This project is a rare occasion for art appreciation for all involved.The installing artist is expressing a strong desire to raise artawareness and expression. The community benefits from the dialogcreated via the project and other artists benefit from that dialog andencouragement. Throughout the entire process of the project, theinstallation is being documented publicly on the web site to bridge thegap between artist and community. This documentation is also a usefultool for other artists organizing public installations.
The site for the Installation taking place September 20, 2008 cansupport as many as 10,000 'Art' signs. Sign submissions are encouragedfrom all over the world to express different viewpoints, colors, imagesand languages pertaining to art.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release
(Or for a sample sign or image) contact Gene Pellegrene or visit http://www.myspace.com/artsignproject 
About The Art Sign Project:
Gene Pellegrene is a process artist, responsible for many seasonal artgalleries since 1992 and various community projects to raise artawareness. The artist's book, Untitled Vol.1, (1994) received favorablereviews from Author Dr. Lucia Capacchione and George Pitts, Editor ofVibe Magazine. Gene Pellegrene's inspiration comes from using art as atool for self-awareness and assisting other artists.