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Frederick, MD – The Frederick Arts Council is proud to announce the installation of metal-stamped Black-Eyed Susans in front of Frederick City Hall (101 N. Court St.) as part of its year long celebration of the organization’s 50th Anniversary. Designed by artist Lusmerlin, the installation honors five decades of artistic excellence while bringing public art into the heart of downtown Frederick.
Earlier this year, the Frederick Arts Council held a public art competition inviting artists to reimagine Maryland’s state flower through a temporary, large-scale installation. Following a competitive selection process, Lusmerlin’s vision was chosen by the FAC.
The project consists of 500 individually crafted metal-stamped Black-Eyed Susans, each contributing to a sweeping landscape that symbolizes growth, resilience, and community. The inaugural installation debuted in front of the YMCA Ausherman Arts Center, followed by additional displays at Winchester Hall and the Visitation Hotel. Now, the installation arrives at Frederick City Hall, where residents and visitors are invited to experience the latest chapter of this community-wide public art initiative.
“Lusmerlin’s Black-Eyed Susan project beautifully reflects both Maryland’s iconic state flower and the creativity that thrives throughout Frederick County. By placing these flowers at prominent community locations, we’re creating opportunities for residents and visitors alike to enjoy and honor five decades of supporting artists, fostering cultural engagement, and enriching our community through the arts” said Louise Kennelly, Executive Director of the Frederick Arts Council.
“We’re proud to welcome this Black-Eyed Susan installation to the front lawn of City Hall. As we celebrate the Frederick Arts Council’s 50 years of enriching our community through the arts, this installation serves as a reminder of the creativity, collaboration, and civic pride that defines Frederick,” said Mayor Michael O’Connor.
Public art enriches communities and transforms shared places into meaningful places that inspire connection. The FAC vision is a Frederick where public art connects residents and visitors, expresses an authentic and unique sense of place, drives economic prosperity through creativity, and advances a culturally inclusive and empowered future.
For more information about our public art master plan visit FAC-Master-Plan-2018-WEB.pdf
About the Frederick Arts Council
The Frederick Arts Council invests in a vibrant and cohesive arts community for the people of Frederick County. The organization fosters an environment where the arts flourish in the community through grants and scholarships, arts advocacy, and links to essential resources. FAC is responsible for large-scale programming such as Sky Stage, Frederick Festival of the Arts, Art in the Park, the Public Art Initiative, and Frederick County’s Arts in Education grants. For more information about the Frederick Arts Council, visit www.frederickartscouncil.org.
After the pop up initiative at the end of the year, the flowers from the installation will be available for purchase at $40 a piece. They are currently available for preorder on GiveButter.com
For more information about Lusmerlin and her other projects please visit LUSMERLIN – Lusmerlin: Performance art and abstraction