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Art Program to Take Art onto Field

April 28, 2008 - American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release


SIOUX FALLS, SD (April 28, 2008) - The Sioux Falls Canaries are pleased to announce a partnership with Lithia Dodge of Sioux Falls and Chevrolet of Sioux Falls that will benefit Sioux Empire Arts Council (SEAC). This season, the Canaries will showcase the talents of one young artist at each home game by featuring their artwork on second base. Lithia Dodge of Sioux Falls and Chevrolet of Sioux Falls will make contributions to SEAC for each time a Canaries batter ends up on the painted base with a double.

"We wanted to find a unique way to show off the artwork and we figured, why not make the artwork part of the playing field," said Canaries President John Kuhn. "Seemingly art is one of the first, if not the first, programs cut in school. Hopefully by having second base become the actual piece of art, we will bring attention to the world of art and make art cool again."

The SEAC will select young artists to paint second base with their own design for each of the Canaries 48 home games this summer. Each night, prior to the game, the young artist and his or her family will be recognized on the field, and then have their artwork placed on the field of play. In addition, the Canaries will create a Youth Arts Corner, located on their concourse, to display photos of all the second base masterpieces.

"By showcasing art in such a unique manner, we can get people interested in what we are doing and bring some much needed attention to everything that is great about art," said SEAC Executive Director Deb Klebanoff. "The Canaries and SEAC will be giving other supporters of art a chance to get involved with the art program by donating dollars per Canaries double to the Sioux Empire Arts Council."

The Canaries commitment to helping the arts comes from Canaries owner Mike Veeck. Mike's sister Marya has been a career artist for over 20 years, and her artwork can be seen throughout the city of Chicago, where she has done work for the City of Chicago Public Library, the Chicago Bar Association, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. The creativity and imagination that Marya brings to her art is the same that Mike brings to his baseball teams.

Young artists that would like their opportunity to paint second base for a Canaries home game should contact Deb Klebanoff at the SEAC. Art supporters that would like to get involved can contact John Kuhn at the Sioux Falls Canaries.

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