Art Unveilings
Benchmark - Van Gos signature JAMS project
Each Year JAMS Apprentice-Artists are matched with local businesses and agencies to create custom art benches. Clients are chosen for their willingness to publicly display their benches and to consult with their apprentice-artist in the design process. If you are interested in becoming a bench client, please contact Van Go.
JAMS Apprentice-Artists and 2008 Bench Clients
Kayleigh Anderson Boeing Wichita Credit Union
Laticha Bennett West Junior High Student Council
Kirsten Bittenger Haskell University A gift from Kay & Tom Carmody
Midori Bowers Maldonado for EuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions
Amber Black Central National Bank
Matt Cannon Lawrence Utility Department
Sierra Contrad Sherri Loveland, Partner Stevens & Brand
Sam Foster Moon on the Meadow
Danielle Galloway Raintree Montessori School
Joe Gardner Oregon Trail Park A gift from John McGrew
Keiasia Harris Douglas County District Attorneys Office
Jenna Lemply Langston Hughes Elementary 6th Graders
Kyle Ostrom-Klaus Lawrence Community Shelter A gift from Hilda Enoch
Tony Pelligreen Kennedy Glass
Zayna Hobles Neu Physical Therapy A gift from John McGrew
Amber Rose McClelland Central Junior High School A gift from Khalila Binns
Ryan Schmidt Boeing Wichita Credit Union
Kiera Shorter Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority
Tyler Tenpas Lawrence Family Vision Clinic
Daiyna Vann The Raven Bookstore
Spring JAMS, Mural Project:
Van Go has unveiled the 2007 Spring JAMS Mural, commissioned by Hill's Pet Nutrition. Twenty JAMS Apprentice-Artists, ages
14-18, worked for eight weeks on a pet inspired mural. The mural has been installed at Hill's headquarters in downtown Topeka.
Spring JAMS Art Unveiling will takes place during Lawrence's Earth Day Collection.
Fall Life JAMS, Mural Project:
Van Go has unveiled a Life JAMS mural commissioned by Zarco 66, 1415 W. 6th
in Lawrence. The mural, "Pathways and Portals," depicts a timeline of
pioneering land travel as it relates to the history and development of
Lawrence. It was completed by four Life JAMS youth, who braved the elements
in Fall 2006 to create the artwork on an outdoor concrete wall.
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Upcoming Events:
Tour de Van Go
2008 marks Van Go's 10th year and 195th bench location! Tour de Van Go is a
self-guided walking tour featuring a decade of youth-created benches in
downtown Lawrence. Follow the map or look for the Tour de Van Go sign in
business windows and stop in to check out these fantastic works of art
created by at-risk Douglas County Youth.
Adornment
Van Go's 10th Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale
November 29, 2008
Have A Heart
February 6, 2009
Building Dedication
Spring 2009
