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The City of Roanoke

Welcome you to the dedication of

The Ann Davey Masters Memorial Sculpture Garden in

Vic Thomas Park

September 20, 2012 @ 11:00 am

Welcome

Cary Lester, CVC President

 Introductions

Cristina Siegel, CVC Executive Director

Comments

David Bowers, Mayor, City of Roanoke

Project Background & Recognition of Artists

Amy Moorefield, Chair, Roanoke City Arts Commission

Artist/Sculpture

Larry Bechtel/Calling the Powers

Betty Branch/Annie’s Peace

Susan Ostaseski/Vertical Break

Thank Yous

Laura Wasko, ADM Committee Co-Chair

Ribbon Cutting

Led by Mayor Bowers

Project Background

The goal of the Ann Davey Masters Memorial project is to provide public art at Vic Thomas Park that will blend into the park’s design. The Ann D. Masters Memorial will represent Ann's enduring commitment to the arts, both as the former director of the Art Museum and her dedication to the environment with the Clean Valley Council. Vic Thomas Park is the most recently developed City of Roanoke park and is an addition to the Roanoke Valley Greenway system. Located off Memorial Avenue near Memorial Bridge, it connects to Wasena Park via a new Greenway footbridge. The theme and purpose of Vic Thomas Park is to promote our natural environment with design elements that blend into the ecosystems associated with the Roanoke River. The focus of the park is the creation of an informal space consisting of native trees, riparian friendly grasses, picnicking opportunities, trails, nature observation, unstructured play, and wildflower meadows; such a perfect and fitting location to honor Ann.

Artist Bios

Larry Bechtel http://www.bechtelsculpture.com/biography/biography.html

Betty Branch: http://www.bettybranch.com/biography.php

Paul Ostaseski http://www.roanoke.com/extra/arts/wb/304028

 Clean Valley Council Board