Art of the Olympicans Announcements
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events:
January 6 - Art Walk: Special Performance by Dance Alliance.
Now Showing:
Legends of 68', featuring artwork from four dynamic USA Olympians from the 1968 Olympic Games.
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Art of the Olympians chosen to design “Look of the Games”
The United States Gymnastics Federation will host its National Championships in Hartford Connecticut from August 11 – 14 2010. Art of the Olympians has been chosen to design the “Look of the Games”.
This special honor will promote sport and the arts among the competitors and the public alike.
Color field paintings created by the late great Olympian Al Oerter will adorn banners, posters, bill boards, T-shirts, and even the accreditations that the athletes wear around their necks. Oerter was a four time Gold medalist and is considered to be the role model for all Olympians around the world.
Oerter was a recognized artist with talent rivaling his famous athletic accomplishments. Visa is the title sponsor for the Championships. Oerter and Visa worked on projects together over the years.
In addition the acclaimed Olympian artist Liston Bochette will create a special commemorative work of art to acknowledge the National Championships. Bochette has done similar works for many international and national federations in the past. He was a gold medal winner at the Barcelona Olympic Games on the cultural side. His work is very sought after in many parts of the world.
AOTO will host a special exhibition of art work created by Olympians during the Championships. This exhibition will highlight works by fifteen different Olympians including Bob Beamon, Florence Griffith Joyner, Cameron Myer and other distinguished names.