City Uses Private Funds to Purchase SculptureCity Uses Private Funds to Purchase Sculpture

2/23/13 - The City of Brighton has added another piece of outdoor art to its permanent collection. The sculpture “Spiral” by West Bloomfield artist Maureen Voorheis and fabricator Jim Ignash of Howell was approved for purchase with private donations at Thursday’s Brighton City Council meeting. The piece, which becomes the 16th in the city’s collection, was originally installed for a two-year display in the Brighton Outdoor Sculpture exhibit in July 2009 on W. Grand River in front of Tim Horton’s. After the Brighton Arts and Culture Commission identified “Spiral” as one of the sculptures they wanted to purchase for permanent display, they received donations from Lawrence Auto Body, Tim Horton’s store owner Maureen Stewart, Corrigan Oil Company and City Manager Dana Foster. City council member Claudia Roblee, Chairperson of the Brighton Arts and Culture Commission, says she’s excited they were able to add another piece to the permanent collection, saying that, “Art adds to the quality of life we enjoy in this city.”(JK)