HomeMy WebLinkAboutPS1 Letter of SupportPUBLIC SPACE ONE
229 N.Gilbert St.
Iowa City,IA 52245
publicspaceone.com
March 15,2024
Rachel Kilburg Varley
Public Art Coordinator
410 E Washington St
Iowa City,IA 52240
Dear Rachel and the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee,
As an arts ally in the community,Public Space One is pleased to provide this letter of support for
FilmScene’s request to the City of Iowa City Public Art Matching Grant for a video installation
project at the 2024 Refocus Film Festival.
FilmScene’s annual Refocus Film Festival is an thoughtful and community-focused event in an
area steeped in the arts,and includes participation by filmmakers and audiences,but also other
visual and performing artists.
The public art piece that is being proposed by FilmScene for Refocus Film Festival is an exciting
immersive and participatory art project,free and open to all,which aligns with PS1’s own
mission.
As an organization that is particularly interested in growing and enriching local artist
opportunities,we’re excited that this project will provide a rare commissioning opportunity for
local video artists.We look forward to the chance to circulate FilmScene’s request for proposals
to our network of video artists and filmmakers to ensure they are aware and enthusiastic about
the opportunity.
Thank you for considering FilmScene’s request for the Public Art Matching Grant program.
Sincerely,
Kalmia Strong
Program Director
Public Space One
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