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"I think it has kind of a whimsical feel to it and this particular artist was thinking about how deer used to be in this area and I think that this would be appropriate to be placed in that area," Councilwoman Priscilla R. Tyson said of the deer statues in 2013. A buck sculpture by Terry Allen overlooks the Scioto River and Columbus Skyline on the Rich Street Bridge on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (Emma Howells / Dispatch)
"I think it has kind of a whimsical feel to it and this particular artist was thinking about how deer used to be in this area and I think that this would be appropriate to be placed in that area," Councilwoman Priscilla R. Tyson said of the deer statues in 2013. A buck sculpture by Terry Allen overlooks the Scioto River and Columbus Skyline on the Rich Street Bridge on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (Emma Howells / Dispatch)
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The human-like bronze deer sculptures, like the one seen here, are located on the Scioto riverbank behind COSI Columbus. The city hoped that public art initiatives like this one would boost Columbus tourism. Previously, much of the city's public art was privately funded. The city hadn't sought artwork in so long that no one could remember the last project, the Dispatch reported in 2013. The Columbus Art Commission existed without purpose for decades before finally convening in 2007, beginning with a focus on Downtown and the Scioto River area. (Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)
The human-like bronze deer sculptures, like the one seen here, are located on the Scioto riverbank behind COSI Columbus. The city hoped that public art initiatives like this one would boost Columbus tourism. Previously, much of the city's public art was privately funded. The city hadn't sought artwork in so long that no one could remember the last project, the Dispatch reported in 2013. The Columbus Art Commission existed without purpose for decades before finally convening in 2007, beginning with a focus on Downtown and the Scioto River area. (Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)
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"They are supposed to be something that engages people that are riding by on bikes or walking near the river," artist Terry Allen said in 2013 of his bronze deer sculptures by the Scioto River. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
"They are supposed to be something that engages people that are riding by on bikes or walking near the river," artist Terry Allen said in 2013 of his bronze deer sculptures by the Scioto River. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
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In one of Allen's early proposals, seen here, a buck sitting on a bench. City officials said the sculptures were intended to enhance the Scioto Mile. From 2003 to 2013, the city dedicated nearly $50 million to the redevelopment of the area. "We want to have art in as many places in the best places as possible," Lori Baudro, a project coordinator with the city's planning division, told the Dispatch in 2013. (Rendering and proposal by Terry Allen)
In one of Allen's early proposals, seen here, a buck sitting on a bench. City officials said the sculptures were intended to enhance the Scioto Mile. From 2003 to 2013, the city dedicated nearly $50 million to the redevelopment of the area. "We want to have art in as many places in the best places as possible," Lori Baudro, a project coordinator with the city's planning division, told the Dispatch in 2013. (Rendering and proposal by Terry Allen)
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Tom Katzenmeyer, executive director of the Columbus Arts Council, on the Rich St. bridge in Columbus September 5, 2017. He is next to one of the three deer sculptures in the area by visual artist Terry Allen. Allen has designed sculptures for other U.S. cities. He's also a country-music singer, with an album entitled Smokin' the Dummy. (Eric Albrecht / Dispatch)
Tom Katzenmeyer, executive director of the Columbus Arts Council, on the Rich St. bridge in Columbus September 5, 2017. He is next to one of the three deer sculptures in the area by visual artist Terry Allen. Allen has designed sculptures for other U.S. cities. He's also a country-music singer, with an album entitled Smokin' the Dummy. (Eric Albrecht / Dispatch)
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Artist and country singer Terry Allen of Sante Fe, N.M., came up with an idea for sculptures to enhance the Scioto Mile: bronze, "humanized" deer, like this 2013 artist sketches. The inspiration? The name "Scioto" comes from the Shawnee American Indian word for "hairy water," because the Shawnee Indians found deer hair floating in the river after migrating from the Carolinas. (Rendering and proposal by Terry Allen)
Artist and country singer Terry Allen of Sante Fe, N.M., came up with an idea for sculptures to enhance the Scioto Mile: bronze, "humanized" deer, like this 2013 artist sketches. The inspiration? The name "Scioto" comes from the Shawnee American Indian word for "hairy water," because the Shawnee Indians found deer hair floating in the river after migrating from the Carolinas. (Rendering and proposal by Terry Allen)
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Allen's human-like deer sculptures, entitled "Scioto Lounge," were funded by the Miranova Tax Increment Finance agreement, which devotes tax revenue from properties by the Scioto Mile to redeveloping the area. The Columbus City Council approved the $281,000 art contract in June 2013. (Rendering and proposal by Terry Allen)
Allen's human-like deer sculptures, entitled "Scioto Lounge," were funded by the Miranova Tax Increment Finance agreement, which devotes tax revenue from properties by the Scioto Mile to redeveloping the area. The Columbus City Council approved the $281,000 art contract in June 2013. (Rendering and proposal by Terry Allen)
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In 2014, OSU Urban Arts Space exhibited works by Terry Allen, the artist behind the art piece "Scioto Lounge" featuring bronze deer statues like this one. Photographed at COSI September 29, 2014. (Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)
In 2014, OSU Urban Arts Space exhibited works by Terry Allen, the artist behind the art piece "Scioto Lounge" featuring bronze deer statues like this one. Photographed at COSI September 29, 2014. (Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)
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The city takes on a foggy look as seen through the deer sculptures antler on the W. Rich. St. January 8, 2015. (Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)
The city takes on a foggy look as seen through the deer sculptures antler on the W. Rich. St. January 8, 2015. (Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)
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In 2014, then-Mayor Michael B. Coleman issued an executive order to earmark money for public art and create a citywide public-art master plan. But even some people in Mayor Coleman's office were put off by the provocative poses. At least two city council members thought that they were a little much, but no one wanted to speak about the matter publicly. (Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)
In 2014, then-Mayor Michael B. Coleman issued an executive order to earmark money for public art and create a citywide public-art master plan. But even some people in Mayor Coleman's office were put off by the provocative poses. At least two city council members thought that they were a little much, but no one wanted to speak about the matter publicly. (Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)
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