Art in the Pages Mini-Statuettes

Art in the Pages is a first-time public art sculpture initiative taking place throughout Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax. The project consists of large scale open book statues that have been transformed into vibrant works of art by local artists. These individually decorated sculptures are on display at every public library branch throughout Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax, plus other selected public locations and businesses in the community.

This unique public art initiative endeavors to increase the awareness of the joy of public art, spotlights the delights of literature and reading, showcases the creativity, originality and wit of local artists, and builds community fellowship through shared enjoyment of public art sculptures that transcend age, education, and ethnicity.

Art in the Pages is a collaboration of the Fairfax Library Foundation, the Fairfax County Public Library, and many sponsors, including Signature Sponsor Verizon.

Displayed on this web page are rare Art in the Pages mini-statuettes. These colorful (fondly referred to as) ‘minis’ were designed by local artists. On September 20, 2008, at a reception hosted by Gannett, attendees had the opportunity to view and bid on these artistically decorated 5” high miniature statuettes at a silent auction. The silent auction proceeds benefited Fairfax County Public Library programs and services, such as live online Homework Help, the popular Summer Reading Program, the Friends Scholarship Fund and more funded by the Fairfax Library Foundation.

For more information on Art in the Pages and the Fairfax Library Foundation, please visit www.FairfaxLibraryFoundation.org.

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items are from between 18 Sep 2008 & 19 Sep 2008.