Sherzo by Stephen Johnson of Lawrence, KS
The Marshalltown Performing Arts Center Foundation 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 later this fall.
The “Scherzo” sculpture will consist 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 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:
Project Goals:
Selection Committee:
Installed: TBD, planned for December 2021
Funded by: Marshalltown Auditorium Foundation
The “Scherzo” sculpture will consist 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 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:
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: TBD, planned for December 2021
Funded by: Marshalltown Auditorium Foundation
