Newest Piece of Public Art to be Unveiled at “Friday After Five”

Gahanna Lincoln High School student pairing up with local artist to design piece

Student artist Staci Alatis and Artist Steve Bush
present her sculpture concept to the committee

The first piece of public art in Gahanna, Three Creeks, commissioned by the Gahanna Parks and Recreation Foundation (GPRF), is going to have a second piece joining it in Creekside Park.

The Foundation’s Public Art Steering Committee is once again working with Steve Bush, owner of SmART Works and the creator of Three Creeks, in order to build this year’s piece.  For 2012 the committee decided to take a new and innovative approach by partnering with Gahanna Lincoln High School student to design the piece.  Bush will then construct the winning piece based off the winning high school student’s designs.

Student artist Staci Alatsis was one of two students to present a proposal to the Committee and Blacklick artist Steve Bush in May. 

Assistant City Administrator and committee member
Brandi Braun stands with Director of  Parks &
Recreation Tony Collins to recognize Alatsis during
a City Council meeting. 

“I wanted something that everyone could enjoy, whether they’re a child or adult,” Alatsis said.

Alatsis’ piece, which features three fish, was chosen as the winning art piece and was recognized at a City Council meeting in early June.

This newest public art piece will debut at the 2012 Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation “Friday After Five” fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 21 in Creekside Park.