The Leadership Folsom Class of 2022-23 is a program of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and Choose Folsom and is calling for artists and sponsors for a new public art exhibit, “Heartbeat of Folsom” scheduled to unveil this June.
“Our vision is a city-wide public art exhibit displaying beautifully designed and painted heart sculptures, each featuring different themes celebrating everything we love about our great city, while promoting art in public places, and raising funds to improve the lives of the underserved in our community,” says class representative Heather Hoffman, with Elliott Homes.
Themes for the “Heartbeat of Folsom” include innovation, history, technology, community, and natural beauty, among others, according to a press release from Choose Folsom.
Sponsors: Local organizations can “sponsor a heart” for $2500, which includes the cost of the sculpture, a $1000 stipend for the artist, and a $250 contribution to assist the underserved in our community. To date, seven sculptures have been sponsored, and the class is working to increase that number to at least 10 before March 2. Interested sponsors can learn more by visiting the project website at https://www.heartbeatfolsom.com/
Artists: Sponsors can select their own artist, or the leadership class is cultivating a pool of available talent through its “Call for Artists,” also on the project website.
“We welcome and encourage any local artist to check out our guidelines, the sculpture template, and apply” Hoffman says. “Artists from high school age on up are welcome to participate.”
The finished, painted sculptures will be unveiled on June 2 at Folsom’s Palladio, and collectively on display for 10 days. Afterward, sponsors will install the sculptures for individual display in public-facing areas throughout the city, with “heart maps” available on the Heartbeat of Folsom website.