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Article: CITY'S FIRST TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART EXHIBIT TO MAKE ITS DEBUT IN OCTOBER

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August 4, 2008
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The city of Roanoke issued the following press release:

The City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Arts Commission announce that the city's first temporary public art installation, titled "AIR: Art in Roanoke," will open in October. Eight pieces will be displayed around the city for an 18-month period.

According to Arts Commission Chair Doug Jackson, "'AIR' will further the goals of bringing visibility to the City of Roanoke's Public Art Program and raising appreciation of public art in the community."

A selection panel of citizens and city representatives reviewed 117 entries from 56 artists to narrow the show down to eight pieces. Sites and works in "AIR" will include:

* Jackson Library - ...

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