For Immediate Release:
March 12, 2004
Art Treasures of the Oklahoma State
Capitol
Book on Capitol Art Nominated for Awards
Art Treasures of the Oklahoma State Capitol
has been nominated for two 2004 Oklahoma Book Awards. State
Senator Charles
Ford headed the project to document the original paintings
and sculptures of the State Capitol. Senator Ford is president
of the State Senate Historical Preservation Fund, Inc.,
which published the book. It was designed by Carol Haralson,
and co-authored by Bob Burke, Betty Crow and Sandy Meyers.
“This book was a major undertaking, but in the end,
the result was well worth it. It is filled with beautiful
photographs depicting the art gracing the interior and exterior
of the State Capitol. This art represents key aspects of
our state’s history, our present and our future. Documenting
these works makes it even easier for people to understand
and enjoy,” said Senator Ford.
The book features color photographs of more than 100 works
of art at the State Capitol, as well as anecdotes about
the history of the works and the artists who created it.
“The State Senate Preservation Fund, Inc. commissioned
more than 50 of the works represented in our book, so I
am especially pleased to see this project get this recognition.
But more than that, I think it is helping people to realize
how much wonderful art there is to be found at the State
Capitol,” said Senator Ford.
Art Treasures of the Oklahoma State Capitol was among six
books nominated in the category of Design/Illustration and
one of eleven nominated in the Non-Fiction category. The
winners will be announced during the Oklahoma Book Award
ceremony on Saturday, March 13th at the Petroleum Club in
Oklahoma City.
For more information about the book, to: http://www.oksenate.gov/senate_artwork/art_treasures.html.
All proceeds from the book will be used for the conservation,
maintenance and commission of works for the State Capitol.
For
more information contact:
Senate
Communications Division - (405) 521-5774
