Public Art Comes to St. Clair County in Rain Barrels from Studio 1219
Posted March 23, 2010
The Conservation And Restoration Network (C.A.R.N.) has partnered with Studio 1219 to bring beauty to a water conservation project in St. Clair County using rain barrels to capture storm water. According to Janice Littlefield, Program Manager of C.A.R.N., “The purpose of our project is to encourage fresh water conservation and raise awareness that storm water is the most common pollutant to our fresh water resources. We are using the Arts to encourage a public dialogue and bring people in the region together to celebrate the Arts and our incredible fresh water resources!”
“By having the painted rain barrels displayed on Mainstreet from May 1 – June 30th, I’m sure they’ll start plenty of conversations about the function of art in our lives, the importance of our Downtown as a public space, and how the entire region is participating in this project focused on conserving fresh water resources.” Littlefield said. Cities and villages from Lexington to Ira Township have been notified as well artists and residents on the Canadian side of the St. Clair River.
To order a rain barrel, or to sign up for a class, interested individuals, organizations and businesses may email , or call the Studio at (810) 984-2787. Click here for details.
A limited supply of barrels is available at the workshop price—as are spaces in the workshops—so people are encouraged to order their barrels and make their reservation soon. Sample barrels can be seen in the old Brown’s Clothing Store window at 315 Huron, in Downtown Port Huron.
