Sherzo by Stephen Johnson of Lawrence, KS
The Marshalltown Auditorium Foundation Partnership Fund and the Marshalltown Community School District/High School, in partnership with the Arts & Culture Alliance, are excited to announce Stephen T. Johnson was chosen as the finalist for his work of art “Scherzo” to be permanently installed at the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center.
The Marshalltown Performing Arts Center is utilized by our students and entire community. Student performances regularly include the Marshalltown High School Show Choir, Orchestra, Chorus, Band, Jazz Band and more. It hosts many of our local dance studios’ annual performances and is a pride point for showcasing and amplifying the arts in Marshalltown. In addition, it is used by several community organizations such as, Live on Stage which hosts world-class performing artists from all over the world. Learn more here on our blog
Stephen's Website & Instagram
Budget: $51,000
Details:
“Scherzo” consists of colorful abstract forms based on musical notations such as the bass clef, the forte f and musical notes, plus three kinetic mouth-shaped forms at the top that celebrate the rhythms, sounds and ideas generated within this outstanding performing arts venue. The title “Scherzo” refers to a short orchestral piece of music, especially in the second or third movement of a symphony or sonata. Scherzos are vigorously composed and are typically light and playful in character with intensely interesting, fresh, and familiar themes. The piece is made out of mild steel sheet metal by Riggs Fabrication.
Project Goals:
Selection Committee:
Installed: June 20th, 2022
Funded by: Marshalltown Auditorium Foundation, including funds from the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation and the Community Foundation of Marshall County.
The Marshalltown Performing Arts Center is utilized by our students and entire community. Student performances regularly include the Marshalltown High School Show Choir, Orchestra, Chorus, Band, Jazz Band and more. It hosts many of our local dance studios’ annual performances and is a pride point for showcasing and amplifying the arts in Marshalltown. In addition, it is used by several community organizations such as, Live on Stage which hosts world-class performing artists from all over the world. Learn more here on our blog
Stephen's Website & Instagram
Budget: $51,000
Details:
“Scherzo” consists of colorful abstract forms based on musical notations such as the bass clef, the forte f and musical notes, plus three kinetic mouth-shaped forms at the top that celebrate the rhythms, sounds and ideas generated within this outstanding performing arts venue. The title “Scherzo” refers to a short orchestral piece of music, especially in the second or third movement of a symphony or sonata. Scherzos are vigorously composed and are typically light and playful in character with intensely interesting, fresh, and familiar themes. The piece is made out of mild steel sheet metal by Riggs Fabrication.
Project Goals:
- Celebrate, ignite and amplify the arts
- Provide a ‘wow factor’ which invites people to enter the facility
- Pay tribute to the long-standing history and talented artists who have performed in the facility
- Balance and exemplify the support for the arts alongside the existing support of athletics on the Marshalltown High School Campus
Selection Committee:
- Performing Arts Center Foundation: Bill Fitzgerald, Kyley Leger, Bonnie Lowry and Amy Ose
- Marshalltown Community School District: Jacque Wyant and Todd Goulding
- MHS Students: Elijah Theissen and Hae Paw
- Community Member: John Hermanson
- Marshalltown Public Art Committee: Conny Shutte, Ben Fletcher, Andrina Helgerson and Amber Danielson
Installed: June 20th, 2022
Funded by: Marshalltown Auditorium Foundation, including funds from the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation and the Community Foundation of Marshall County.
