Colette Hosmer's Wellspring at Hancher Auditorium
Hancher Auditorium (the crown jewel of The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa) has unveiled a monumental, outdoor, sculpture installation by Santa Fe, New Mexico artist, Colette Hosmer.
Hosmer's concept, Wellspring, represents the abundant source of creative energy flowing from Hancher Auditorium and into the community. Widely recognized for commissioning new works of dance, music and theater, Hancher reaches audiences well beyond the The University of Iowa. This site-specific sculpture, comprised of thirty granite forms, representing the native fish of the Iowa River, welcomes visitors to enter the breathtaking architecture of Hancher Auditorium, which was dreamed into reality by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects.
WORLDCANVASS - WELLSPRING: THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS
Hancher Auditorium, the performing arts jewel at the University of Iowa, will host WorldCanvass on September 10 for an outdoor celebration of community. Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague will join Chuck Swanson of Hancher, Russell Ganim of International Programs, and a host of performers and artists including Brian Williams of Step Afrika! and sculptor Colette Hosmer in an exploration of the power of partnerships to enrich and enliven community life.
Wellspring: The Power of Partnerships begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. As the program will be held outside, attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and refreshments. Masks are encouraged. Free parking will be available in the Hancher parking lot. Attend in person, join by Zoom, or watch on Facebook Live.
The event will officially introduce the 30 granite fish that have been installed in the grassy expanse near the entrance to Hancher. The fish are the central element of Hancher’s Wellspring project. Colette Hosmer conceived the concept in America before traveling to China to produce the work in granite, the fish now live near the banks of the Iowa River and speak to the connective power of art. We’ll talk with sculptor Colette Hosmer and "Fishtastic!" author Tess Weaver (Terri Gullickson) and hear how area school children became involved in making the fish feel at home. The fish installation will be celebrated in performances by Chinese dance and choral groups as well as the UI School of Music’s drum ensemble.
Hancher’s long dedication to partnerships that build community continues with Step Afrika! The driving rhythms and brilliant artistry of the dancers in Step Afrika! thrilled Iowa audiences during their recent appearance, so much so that Hancher invited Step Afrika! to participate in a week-long residency prior to this year’s Hancher performance on September 11. Hear a conversation between Brian Williams of Step Afrika!, Mayor Teague, and Hancher director Swanson before a special performance by Step Afrika! and the Oak Hill Elementary School Marimba Players from Clear Creek Amana.
JOIN US: September 10, 2021
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Outside Hancher Auditorium 141 Park Road, Iowa City
Free and open to the public
Can't attend in person? Register here to watch it through Zoom.
The University of Iowa encourages the use of face masks and social distancing while on campus.
Immense Gratitude to:
David and Noreen Revier Charles C. Swanson, Executive Director of Hancher Auditorium David C. Brown, Manager of Landscape Services
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