Temporary Public Art Celebrates Beverly Hills with Renditions of the Palm Tree

Originally posted at 5:08 p.m. April 15, 2014. Edited to correct spelling 

The Beverly Hills’ year-long centennial celebration continues with Arts of Palm, a temporary public art exhibition in locations throughout the city! Please join us for a celebration with the six renowned artists on April 27.  

Arts of Palm Celebration

April 27, 2014, 1-3 p.m.

Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive

1-3 p.m. – Reception, City Hall Crescent Drive Entrance

1:30 p.m. – ARTISTS’ TALK, introduction by Mayor Lili Bosse, Municipal Gallery

Six renowned artists have created a wonderfully varied collection that includes sculptures, a mosaic and book art. The art pieces are loose interpretations of palm trees or incorporate an element of a palm tree. 

Everyone is invited to the Arts of Palm Celebration on April 27 from 1-3 p.m. at Beverly Hills City Hall to meet the six artists and hear more about their work. 

An ARTISTS’ TALK will be held at 1:30 p.m. with an introduction by Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse. Light refreshments will be served. A workshop for children will be held immediately prior to the reception at the Library from noon to 1 p.m. with artist Mike Stilkey. 

Arts of Palm, curated by Kate Stern, is a chance for visitors to engage in a shared community experience within the city’s various public spaces. The artwork, on display through January 2015, can be found at the following locations: 

• “Reckon,” “Compared to What,” “Pulpo en el Coche” and “Not Socrates, the Other Guy,” four large-scale stainless steel sculptures by Brad Howe – City Hall lawn, corner of N. Santa Monica Boulevard and Crescent Drive. 
• “Time Tower,” a bronze sculpture by Michael C. McMillen – Civic Center Palm Court. 
• “Brody Beach,” a glass mosaic by Kenton Nelson – Exterior wall of Civic Center Palm Court.
• “Ascension,” a polished stainless steel sculpture by Ryan T. Schmidt – Beverly Canon Gardens.
• "Party Animals,” a book sculpture, by Mike Stilkey – Inside the Beverly Hills Public Library. 
• "Blood and Sand", a stainless steel sculpture, by Peter Shire – Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau, 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd. 

For more information about Arts of Palm public art or general inquiries, please email artsofpalm@beverlyhills.org or visit the City of Beverly Hills’ website at: www.beverlyhills.org/artsofpalm.