View full size"Roots" by Ryan Beard is displayed at the edge of Redmond's Centennial Park.Redmond celebrates its
with another unveiling on Saturday, Sept. 29, during
.
The central Oregon city reveals its
during the daylong celebration, which runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ribbon cutting for the newest piece, "Thoughts of Flight," will be 10 a.m.
Redmond has been revitalizing its downtown in the three years since the completion of the north bypass of the central core by U.S. 97.
The non-stop parade of heavy trucks has been deflected east, leaving downtown much more friendly for shoppers and walkers.
Much of the art is displayed near Centennial Park, a graceful urban park one block west of Sixth Avenue downtown. The park opened in 2010 (the city's centennial).
The park features a fountain with water jets aiming up from the pavement. Children enjoy splashing in the water of hot days.
Saturday's event will feature local art vendors, as well as the opportunity to meet the artists who have produced the work displayed in public.
A "passport" will be sold for $25 at Redmond City Hall (716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.), with proceeds going toward purchase on the city's next public art sculpture. Those who collect stamps in the passport by visiting the 14 sculptures on display around town can redeem it for a limited edition ceramic coaster.
Travelers driving by Redmond on U.S. 97 should take time to get off the highway and see the city's rejuvenated downtown.