Folks in Lawrence can join walking tours or digital tours of public art that celebrates the World Cup, from cut window graphics to sculptures to wearable public art for sale downtown.
The Unmistakable Public Art Exhibition, re-envisioned from the Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition, has taken place annually since 1988.
“This year’s exhibition celebrates the spirit of the World Cup through six unique artworks, each offering a different creative perspective on public art and the world’s favorite game,” according to a city news release.
An opening reception and walking tour will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 5 at Ninth and Massachusetts streets. The city will host a second walking tour at 5:30 p.m. on Final Friday, June 26, starting from the same location.
People who can’t attend the walking tour can view the art using the Otocast mobile app, available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Here is a full list of featured works and locations from the exhibition website:
• Randall Warren, “Fútbol 50 v 50” — painted steel sculpture at the Lawrence Library plaza, 707 Vermont St.
• Nathaniel Pierce, “Gestura” — stainless steel and acrylic sculpture at the southwest corner of Seventh and Massachusetts streets
• Alicia Kelly, “Close Up, Far Out” and “Six Sides of Connection” — cut window graphics at 812 Massachusetts St. and at The Roost, 920 Massachusetts St.
• Javy Ortiz, “FRGMNTS {WRLD CP 26}” — painted panels in steel frame, mid-block on the sidewalk between Eighth and Ninth streets on the east side of Massachusetts Street
• Tim Hossler and Lizzy Arnold, “Lawrence United F.C. Wearable Public Art as Cultural Narrative” — fútbol wearables that will be available at Wonder Fair, 841 Massachusetts St., and Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, 804 Massachusetts St., during World Cup festivities
• Gary Mark Smith, “Soka Kila Mahali/Soccer Everywhere” — photo collage on a banner at City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.
The sculptures and window graphics will be on display for a year.
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