Midtown Crossing will mark its fifth anniversary with a community celebration and the launch of Spreading Our Roots: A Community Art Celebration featuring the Trees of Midtown that promises to transform Turner Park tree by tree.
About Spreading Our Roots
A first for Omaha, Spreading Our Roots will set 20 local artists loose in Turner Park, starting in early May. Each artist will bring his or her creative touch to one tree through a variety of artistic techniques, ranging from yarn bombing to blown glass ornaments and paintings on fabric to a found objects project. The only stipulations: the design has to be removable at the end of May and cannot harm the tree in any way.
“Spreading Our Roots speaks to two things we’re extremely proud of – how Midtown Crossing has anchored itself in the community over the last five years and how we’re looking forward now to building on our momentum,” said Molly Skold, Midtown Crossing’s vice president of marketing and communications.
Midtown Crossing has invited not only professional artists to participate, but emerging artists and student artists as well. Each tree will be marked with the artist’s name and a brief description of their art. The trees will be on display throughout the month of May. Local artist Elizabeth Noble is consulting with Midtown Crossing on the project. She said the significance of public art is simple; it engages everyone.
“There is no need to go out of your way to see it, no need to buy tickets or remove yourself from your daily environment to examine a piece of public art. For this 5th year celebration, Midtown Crossing is encouraging creativity to come out of the woodwork.”
She continued, “The most fundamental element of our neighborhood is its residents. By hosting the ideas and expressions of our neighbors in the public arena, we pay homage to creativity and ignite a community conversation. This project is designed to highlight the vibrancy already present in Midtown Omaha.”
About the Community Celebration
On Saturday, May 9, Midtown Crossing will be throwing a fifth anniversary community celebration, a chance to:
- See the artists at work on their trees
- Listen to acoustic musicians
- Enjoy specials at retailers and restaurants, including a sidewalk sale along Farnam Street
- Tour apartment and condominium homes, as part of the Urban Living Tour
Midtown Crossing is also offering a free shuttle to the CenturyLink Center on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 for the convenience of Garth Brooks concert-goers.
Midtown Crossing marked its grand opening on May 18, 2010, exactly five years after Mutual of Omaha announced the feasibility study that ultimately led to the award-winning neighborhood.
For a complete list of participating artists or more information about the project, please contact Molly Skold at (402) 598-9676 or Molly.Skold@MutualOfOmaha.com.
Midtown Crossing. Five years young. Just getting started. This is what a strong urban core looks like – a diverse neighborhood where restaurants and retail, community events and individual experiences come to life. An energetic embrace when you want to live loudly, a quiet escape when you don’t. We’re dinner conversation with friends and shopping you won’t find anywhere else. 16 acres of life’s little extras: activity, serenity, community. Perfectly centered. East of expected.
For more information about Midtown Crossing, including the latest on residential and retail offerings, events and development amenities, please visit MidtownCrossing.com or contact Molly Skold at (402) 598-9676 or Molly.Skold@MutualOfOmaha.com.
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>p>Midtown Crossing will mark its fifth anniversary with a community celebration and the launch of Spreading Our Roots: A Community Art Celebration featuring the Trees of Midtown that promises to transform Turner Park tree by tree.>/p>
>p>>strong>About Spreading Our Roots>/strong>>br />A first for Omaha, Spreading Our Roots will set 20 local artists loose in Turner Park, starting in early May. Each artist will bring his or her creative touch to one tree through a variety of artistic techniques, ranging from yarn bombing to blown glass ornaments and paintings on fabric to a found objects project. The only stipulations: the design has to be removable at the end of May and cannot harm the tree in any way.>br />>br />“Spreading Our Roots speaks to two things we’re extremely proud of – how Midtown Crossing has anchored itself in the community over the last five years and how we’re looking forward now to building on our momentum,” said Molly Skold, Midtown Crossing’s vice president of marketing and communications.>br />Midtown Crossing has invited not only professional artists to participate, but emerging artists and student artists as well. Each tree will be marked with the artist’s name and a brief description of their art. The trees will be on display throughout the month of May. Local artist Elizabeth Noble is consulting with Midtown Crossing on the project. She said the significance of public art is simple; it engages everyone.>br />>br />“There is no need to go out of your way to see it, no need to buy tickets or remove yourself from your daily environment to examine a piece of public art. For this 5th year celebration, Midtown Crossing is encouraging creativity to come out of the woodwork.”>br />>br />She continued, “The most fundamental element of our neighborhood is its residents. By hosting the ideas and expressions of our neighbors in the public arena, we pay homage to creativity and ignite a community conversation. This project is designed to highlight the vibrancy already present in Midtown Omaha.”>/p>
>p>>strong>About the Community Celebration>/strong>>br />On Saturday, May 9, Midtown Crossing will be throwing a fifth anniversary community celebration, a chance to:>/p>
>ul>
>li>See the artists at work on their trees>/li>
>li>Listen to acoustic musicians>/li>
>li>Enjoy specials at retailers and restaurants, including a sidewalk sale along Farnam Street>/li>
>li>Tour apartment and condominium homes, as part of the Urban Living Tour>/li>
>/ul>
>p>Midtown Crossing is also offering a free shuttle to the CenturyLink Center on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 for the convenience of Garth Brooks concert-goers.>br />Midtown Crossing marked its grand opening on May 18, 2010, exactly five years after Mutual of Omaha announced the feasibility study that ultimately led to the award-winning neighborhood.>/p>
>p>For a complete list of participating artists or more information about the project, please contact Molly Skold at (402) 598-9676 or Molly.Skold@MutualOfOmaha.com.>/p>
>p>Midtown Crossing. Five years young. Just getting started. This is what a strong urban core looks like – a diverse neighborhood where restaurants and retail, community events and individual experiences come to life. An energetic embrace when you want to live loudly, a quiet escape when you don’t. We’re dinner conversation with friends and shopping you won’t find anywhere else. 16 acres of life’s little extras: activity, serenity, community. Perfectly centered. East of expected.>br />>br />For more information about Midtown Crossing, including the latest on residential and retail offerings, events and development amenities, please visit MidtownCrossing.com or contact Molly Skold at (402) 598-9676 or Molly.Skold@MutualOfOmaha.com.>/p>