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Pasadena CA - Discover Art in Some Unexpected Places

By Michael Jacobs

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August 28, 2012 08:28 AM

Pasadena CA - Discover Art in Some Unexpected Places

Pasadena has access to some of the finest art in the country and the world but there is now an opportunity to discover art is some unexpected places. The Rotating Art Public Art Exhibition Program is a chance to see art at nine spots throughout the city. Six of the pieces are on loan and three were designed specifically for the city of Pasadena. Each of the sites is a bit unexpected --- for example, one is in the median across the street from Honda of Pasadena on Walnut Street in an industrial zone(by the way -- not far from In-N-Out Burger -- yum). Some are located on previously unnoticed slivers of land that have been transformed into something very special.

The rotating program is 18 months in length and you can find additional information at: http://cityofpasadena.net/arts/Rotating_Public_Art_Program/ Information is available in English, Spanish, Armenian and in large print. Have fun -- it’s free and a great way to discover Pasadena.

If Pasadena real estate is of interest to you -- contact me: my name is Michael Jacobs and I can be reached at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com

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Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Very cool pieces of art Michael, I like the idea of The Rotating Art Exhibit.

Aug 27, 2012 06:50 PM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Michael-Very interesting and beauty works of art. My fav is the flowers. Stunning. It looks to be made of glass.

Aug 27, 2012 09:25 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Jim - things very much for stopping by and commenting. It is greatly appreciated. Have a great day.

Roger - nice to see art pop in some unexpected places.

Sharon - I didn't touch the panels of the piece you mention but they certainly had the apperance of glass. Glad you liked it. That particular installation is located on a median across the street from the Honda car dealer and opposite a body shop --- unusual spot to find art -- makes this program very interesting.

Aug 27, 2012 10:52 PM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

Michael...what a great idea Pasadena has...I love to view art...and when I am not looking for it I think I appreciate it even more.

Aug 28, 2012 12:00 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Michael - Public art is a great infrastructure investment for any city. Breaking up the urban landscape with the unexpected helps give a community character, a sense of place and a unique feel, and public art is a good way to accomplish that.

Aug 28, 2012 12:36 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Jeffrey -- I agree it's always nice to see and especially nice when you just happen to "find" it.

Dick - exactly. Well-said - thank you.

Aug 28, 2012 12:46 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Michael, the Rotating Art Public Art Exhibition Program is great! We certainly enjoy Art placed around Albuquerque. That's one program we don't have a problem with tax dollars being used for :)

Aug 28, 2012 01:09 AM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Michael, What a great idea. This is such a good way to turn a non-descript piece of land into something wonderful.

Aug 28, 2012 02:00 AM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Great localism post Michael! Thanks for sharing this excellent artistic content

Aug 28, 2012 05:32 AM

Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com

Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA

Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Michael - Great Localism post. Loved all of the photographs of the different art exhibits! There's so much to see and do in Pasadena!

Aug 28, 2012 06:47 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

How fun! I was a bit perplexed by the second one, but I am sure that "in person", there is much to see there. All of them are fabulous...and I am a bit jealous.

Aug 28, 2012 07:47 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

John - I wasn't able to find the source of funding for this particular program but I do believe the city of Pasadena, its residents and visitors benefit from the various art installations in every district of the city.

Belinda - I agree.

Will - and thank you for stopping by and commenting.

Laura - ths list of things to do in Pasadena is endless(hyperpole intended).

Suzanne - maybe my angle for the second photograph wasn't ideal - it looks pretty cool in person and it's right around the corner from a house I sold last year so my client gets to see it everyday.

Jeolous, not sure I understand why you are jealous -- there can't be snow on the ground yet in Minnesota...

Aug 28, 2012 08:44 AM

Hella Mitschke Rothwell

(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI

Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Michael: I am a big fan of Old Town Pasadena and will make sure to come down and see these pieces of art next time I come through there. Thank you for the information. This sounds like a coup for your city.

Aug 28, 2012 10:24 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael, I loved the Flowers that looked like Stained Glass. Is that a permanent to Pasadena or one of the rotating ones?

Aug 28, 2012 10:30 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hella - I think the addition of these art installations throughout the city enhances the many museums that exist in the city. Pasadena has so much to enjoy and explore.

Endre - I couldn't find information but will research and post later.

Aug 28, 2012 10:42 AM

Morgan Evans

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

I always appreciate these types of art installations that are put in unusual places.

Aug 28, 2012 11:14 AM

Charles Stallions Property Manager

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL

Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

What is Art is in the eyes of the beholder and wow what art you have there. We see a lot of different styles here.

Aug 28, 2012 11:21 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Morgan - I agree.

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - you can see even more diversity in the art work displayed around the city. Thanks for stopping by and commenting - it is much appreciated.

Aug 28, 2012 01:13 PM

Larry Lawfer

YourStories Realty Group - Newton, MA

"I listen for a living." It's all about you.

What an awesome local blog about the Arts. This will be so helpful to people living and visiting your great town. My wife is a college tenured art professor and I can never get enough of this. Thanks for your work

Aug 28, 2012 11:02 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Larry -- thank you very much for your kind comments.

Aug 28, 2012 11:22 PM