The Village of Rosemont is inviting residents and visitors to explore the community in a whole new way this fall with the announcement of installation locations for “Rosemont in Bloom: Where Art Takes Root,” a new public art initiative celebrating the Village’s 70th anniversary.
Beginning September 10, 20 eight-foot rose sculptures, each uniquely designed and painted by a local professional artist, school art program or nonprofit arts organization, will be installed throughout Rosemont. Together, the larger-than-life sculptures will transform the Village into an open-air gallery, creating a colorful “seek-and-find” experience that encourages residents and visitors to explore Rosemont while discovering each one-of-a-kind work of art.
The sculptures will be installed at highly visible locations throughout the community, including parks, entertainment venues and public spaces. Featured installation sites include:
Additional sculptures will be installed at other to-be-determined locations throughout the Village, giving visitors even more opportunities to discover the collection and experience the diverse artistic interpretations of the rose sculptures.
“Rosemont has spent 70 years creating a community where people want to gather and
connect,” said Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens. “Rosemont in Bloom continues that tradition, using art to create another shared experience for our residents and the millions of people who visit Rosemont each year.”
The 20 participating artists and organizations bring a diverse range of styles and creative perspectives to the project. They included
Schools + Nonprofit Organizations
A full map of Rosemont in Bloom installation locations will be available at www.RosemontinBloom.com, allowing visitors to plan their own self-guided exploration of the collection throughout the Village.
For more information on Rosemont in Bloom, participating artists, installation locations and donation opportunities, visit www.RosemontinBloom.com and follow the Village of Rosemont on Instagram at @villageofrosemont.
