Six visiting artists from throughout the
state will create giant snow sculptures on the south side of Chicago at
Olive Harvey College campus next week. Previews of the work in progress
will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 2 p.m. The official opening
of the completed exhibit will be Sunday, January 7 at 2 p.m. Snow sculpture
viewing hours will be 11:00 a.m. -- 7 p.m., through January 21 (weather
permitting). Olive-Harvey College is located at 10001 S. Weldon Avenue,
just off the Bishop Ford Expressway 103rd Street exits.
'This interactive exhibit brings winter
fun to the neighborhood,' said Dr. Lawrence Cox, President of Olive-Harvey
College. 'As a community college, Olive-Harvey appreciates its neighbors
with services and programs that enhance the quality of life as well as
Chicago's economy, through workforce training opportunities. Spring registration
is currently underway with free sitter service available. We invite the
entire community to come out and bring the kids,' said Cox.
There will be eight-foot tall snow sculptures
of the most popular cartoon characters. Families can drive over and take
pictures or park the car, see the remarkable statues up close and come
inside for warm treats.
Children can add their own creative touch
to smaller unfinished statues or play a cartoon trivia game throughout
the exhibit.
Area art students will be extended special
invitations for viewing and demonstration of this arm form that is centuries
old. Local daycare families and senior citizen groups will also be invited
Olive Harvey College is one of the largest
community college districts in Illinois serving 165,000 citizens in the
Chicago area.