GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Art Center of Western Colorado is excited to open four new art exhibitions for the public. TAC will open the four new exciting exhibitions at The Art Center of Western Colorado on March 1 at the First Friday Celebration, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The new exhibitions include: Below are […]
Artwork is under construction for the two roundabouts near the entrance of Fruita off Interstate 70, highlighting the past and present culture of the area. In addition, fundraising is underway to complete four additional sculptures.
The artwork, which is being created by Jeff Bates, is part of an effort by the city of Fruita and its Arts and Culture Board to spruce up those roundabouts with new landscaping and sculptures. The city will break ground on the landscaping and pedestals for the artwork in mid-February. The first two sculptures are set to be installed in early April.
âThe roundabouts have been in place for 10 or 12 years,â Fruita Parks and Recreation Director Ture Nycum said. âItâs been one of those constant pieces of feedback that we get from our community â do something about the roundabouts. What the Arts and Culture Board has been able to do to get this going is just tremendous. They deserve a ton of credit for all they have done.â