June 25, 2018
For Immediate Release
Salmon Run 2.0 Public Art Collection Underway -- Discover Saint John Announces 2018 Artists
Saint John, NB June 25, 2018: Discover Saint John is thrilled to announce the 10 artists who will be creating the Salmon Run 2.0 public art collection. These artists responded to the organization’s call for submissions to paint or adorn 10 composite salmon sculptures that will be displayed in prominent locations around the city later this summer.
The 2018 participating artists are:
“Our Canada 150 Salmon Run installation was loved by locals and visitors to the city helping to bolster our vibrant uptown core with the unexpected,” says Victoria Clarke, Executive Director of Discover Saint John. “We had a tremendous response to our call for submissions and are delighted to have mix of new and returning artists creating our 2018 collection.”
The casts of Atlantic salmon are being created by New Brunswick artist John Morgan to create an urban kaleidoscope of salmon sculptures standing more than six feet tall when mounted.
Upon completion the salmon sculptures will be installed throughout the city for public viewing and remain the property of Discover Saint John for future installations. Discover Saint John will be creating a walking tour for “Salmon Run 2.0” available on their Saint John Walking Tours app (iOS and Android.)
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Media Inquiries:
Jillian MacKinnon, Director Marketing & Communications – Discover Saint John
506-635-3471
jillian@discoversaintjohn.com