RICHMOND -
Ever since the Diamond opened in 1985 he's peered out over Boulevard from his perch outside Richmond's baseball stadium.
For years the sculpture of a Native American named "Connecticut" acted as an unofficial mascot for the Richmond Braves.
Now that the Richmond Braves are gone and the Richmond Flying Squirrels are in town, "Connecticut" needs a new home.
The Richmond Metropolitan Authority is issuing a Request For Proposals this week in an effort to find a new home for the sculpture.
In a conversation with CBS 6 artist Paul DiPasquale said he hopes "Connecticut" finds a home somewhere in Richmond's River District. He says Native Americans settled in Richmond because of the river.
An advisory group, including members of the art community, has been formed to assist the RMA with the decision on the future home of Connecticut.
A number of criteria will be involved in the process including, the proposer's ability to maintain and care for the artwork, its ability to pay for the sculpture's relocation costs, the future location and the public access to the sculpture.
The committee will also take into account the proposer's commitment to the sculpture's long-term sustainability.
Proposals are due by Friday, Jan. 29. A final decision is scheduled by the RMA Board of Directors prior to the 2010 baseball season.
The following information comes from artists Paul DiPasquale's Web site:
"Connecticut" a 25 foot wide fiberglass portrait bust of a Native American completed in 1983 and unveiled in Washington D.C. It was financed, conceived and designed by the sculptor to honor Native Americans. It was initially leased for rooftop presentation by Best Products Corporation in Washington. It was then loaned to the newly completed Diamond Ball Park in 1985, and finally purchased by Signet Bank from the Sculptor for the Richmond Metropolitan Authority in 1987.
For years the sculpture of a Native American named "Connecticut" acted as an unofficial mascot for the Richmond Braves.
Now that the Richmond Braves are gone and the Richmond Flying Squirrels are in town, "Connecticut" needs a new home.
The Richmond Metropolitan Authority is issuing a Request For Proposals this week in an effort to find a new home for the sculpture.
In a conversation with CBS 6 artist Paul DiPasquale said he hopes "Connecticut" finds a home somewhere in Richmond's River District. He says Native Americans settled in Richmond because of the river.
An advisory group, including members of the art community, has been formed to assist the RMA with the decision on the future home of Connecticut.
A number of criteria will be involved in the process including, the proposer's ability to maintain and care for the artwork, its ability to pay for the sculpture's relocation costs, the future location and the public access to the sculpture.
The committee will also take into account the proposer's commitment to the sculpture's long-term sustainability.
Proposals are due by Friday, Jan. 29. A final decision is scheduled by the RMA Board of Directors prior to the 2010 baseball season.
The following information comes from artists Paul DiPasquale's Web site:
"Connecticut" a 25 foot wide fiberglass portrait bust of a Native American completed in 1983 and unveiled in Washington D.C. It was financed, conceived and designed by the sculptor to honor Native Americans. It was initially leased for rooftop presentation by Best Products Corporation in Washington. It was then loaned to the newly completed Diamond Ball Park in 1985, and finally purchased by Signet Bank from the Sculptor for the Richmond Metropolitan Authority in 1987.
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