City of Aurora Art in Public Places program presents 12th biennial Art 2C On Havana Street exhibit, announce winners
The Havana Business Improvement District and the city of Aurora’s Art in Public Places program are proud to partner to bring the 12th Biennial Art 2C On Havana Street exhibit, which will run through the fall of 2026.
This sculpture exhibition presents new artworks every two years at 12 locations along the Havana Corridor, from Concorde Healthcare Training at 111 Havana St. on the north to Dartmouth Avenue on the south, providing professional opportunities for artists, cultivating an environment where creative individuals thrive and contribute to economic development.
The Art 2C on Havana exhibition is also an awards competition. Among the 12 artworks selected by an art selection panel, the top three are recognized and receive cash awards. First place: “Colorado,” by Vanny Channal; second place: “Side by Each” by Charlotte Zink; third place: “Parent and Child” by Albert Rhea.
All exhibiting artists are paid a $2,500 stipend for the transportation, installation and de-installation of their artwork. The Havana Business Improvement District provided funds for the cash prizes, $1,250 for first place, $750 for second place and $500 for third place.
The art selection panel was composed by city council members, Havana Business Improvement District executive director and stakeholders, artists and Art in Public Places commissioners.
The Art 2C on Havana exhibit offers residents and visitors a unique way to experience the Havana Business Improvement District while connecting regional artists to local communities. This year, the Aurora community can see the works of four artists new to this program: Adden Joule, Penny and Joseph McClarin, Nathan Johansen and Albert Rhea, along with new work by previously participating artists Charlotte Zink, James Haire, Sandy Friedman, Vanny Channal, Christopher Thomson and Pavia Justinian.
Learn more about the Art 2C on Havana exhibition and the Art in Public Places Program at AuroraGov.org/PublicArt.
About the Art in Public Places Program
The city of Aurora Art in Public Places Program was created 30 years ago with the passage of Ordinance 93-63 in September of 1993 and is part of the Library and Cultural Services Department. The Art in Public Places Program has made it possible for locally and nationally renowned artists to enhance the city’s public spaces with works of art ranging from indoor wall hangings to monumental outdoor sculptures, and architecturally integrated works. The collection includes over 300 pieces valued at approximately $4 million, creating cultural landmarks that serve as a cornerstone of the city’s identity. To learn more, visit AuroraGov.org/PublicArt.