The City of Vandalia + 5 Sculpture Artists + 10 Tons of Indiana Limestone = Vandalia "CHISELED" Stone Sculpture Symposium • Vandalia, Ohio  September 4 thru 18, 2010

Watch the chips fly as block of Indiana Limestone come to life at the hands of five nationally-recognized sculpture artists, crafting permanent pieces of art as part of the City of Vandalia, Ohio's Public Art in Vandalia (PAIV) Program. Vandalia "Chiseled"—the 2010 Vandalia Stone Sculpture Symposium will be the first endeavor by PAIV Program established in 2008.  The limestone sculptures produced by this symposium will provide the first of what is planned to be an outdoor gallery of artwork for permanent placement throughout the City of Vandalia.  These pieces of art will provide enjoyment to our community's citizens, businesses and visitors for many years to come. The two-week Symposium will take place in an outdoor setting at the Vandalia Sports Complex, September 4-18, 2010.  The entire region—schools, organizations, communities and businesses—will be invited to engage the artists in discussion and observe their work through a variety of educational and social events to include demonstrations, informal lectures, tours and receptions. Primary funding for Vandalia "Chiseled" will come from the PAIV Program and the Vandalia Cultural Arts Endowment Fund through the Vandalia-Butler Foundation, a fund of the Dayton Foundation. Financial and in-kind sponsors will enjoy a variety of local and regional exposure.  To become involved or for more information, contact Candice Farst (937) 890-4646 or cfarst@vandaliaohio.org Vandalia "Chiseled"   will be held as part of the City of Vandalia's 50th Anniversary. If you have additional questions after downloading the call, please e-mail:  cfarst@vandaliaohio.org or call Candice Farst (937) 266-9066. Artists - TBA  April 30, 2010 Events - 09/03/10         Artists Arrive                 09/04/10         Symposium begins with press conference and welcome reception                 09/18/10         Closing reception – presentation of sculptures                 09/19/10         Artists depart                 TBA                  Community Events throughout the symposium  Sponsors (as of 11/10/09)             City of Vandalia Public Art in Vandalia Program (PAIV)             City of Vandalia – Vandalia Cultural Arts Endowment Fund Program             Dayton Power & Light Foundation             Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District             Vectren Foundation, Inc.             Vandalia-Butler Foundation             Drury Inn Accommodations Artists will be housed at Drury Inn, 6616 Miller Lane, Dayton, OH 45414.Artists will have use of the Vandalia Recreation Center before or after symposium hours and events.

Public Art in Vandalia Program (PAIVP)             Mission Statement – The Public Art in Vandalia Program (PAIVP) was established in 2008 to enhance neighborhoods and urban environments in the City of Vandalia through the installation and maintenance of permanent works of art.             The Public Art in Vandalia Committee works in an advisory capacity for the planning, site and artist selection, fabrication and implementation of the PAIV Program. The Committee also serves within the community as advocates for public art and the City of Vandalia PAIV Program.              Members:  Heather Combs, Candice Farst, Cory Follick, Denise Gerhard, Arlene Setzer, and Connie Woods.  Vandalia Cultural Arts Endowment Fund             Mission Statement – This fund was established in 2001 to exclusively benefit the City of Vandalia and its residents by providing revenue to support artistic and cultural activities, programs, performances, and organizations, or for other purposes as determined by the Vandalia City Council and this Fund's Advisory Committee.             The Cultural Arts Endowment Fund Advisory Committee is appointed by the Vandalia City Council to make recommendations to the Vandalia-Butler Foundation regarding the disbursement of funds to support artistic and cultural activities, programs, performances and organization, or other purposes as determined by the Council of the City of Vandalia.              Members:  Joanne Adair, Betty Cochran, Candice Farst, Jenny Jackson, Karen Weatherly, Connie Woods. Evaluation Form:  To Follow Contact:            For sponsorship, volunteer or general information, contact Candice Farst (937) 890-4646 or (937) 266-9066 or cfarst@vandaliaohio.org.