Roaring Lions of University City

Here is an interesting event in the community that Genevieve Esson shared with us. She was one of 9 artists chosen for the 100 year anniversary of the Liongate and The Historical Society Of University City intends to host a Community Art Project called the "Roaring Lions of University City" from June 12 to September 12, 2009, for the purpose of promoting tourism and civic pride, increasing visibility of the arts community and the community at large, and raising money for non-profit and civic ventures..

On Saturday morning, June 13th at 9 am they will host a scavenger hunt with clues as to the location of the lions. Banners in the Loop and PR materials will be sent the week the lions come home. On Saturday, September 12, the lions will be relocated to Heman Park near the pool for a silent auction. They will be on display all day. Unsold lions will be placed in U City Parks or destroyed unless you as an artist would like it returned to you. A T-shirt will be made of the nine lions and sold throughout the summer, commemorating this project. Rack marketing cards will be distributed to all tourist locations and venues. Your lion’s location, your name and the sponsor of the lion will be on the marketing card.We are all very excited about the Roaring Lions of University City.

The name of Genevieve's lion is: Camolion, it is short for camoflouge. The lion camoflouges with his surroundings wherever he goes. He becomes invisible with the landscape. Like an animated cartoon, constantly moving and blending in with the background. He reflects his environment. He is supposed to send a message of love and beauty, for people to take better care of each other and the planet. If we treat each other better, maybe the planet will not suffer as much. The Scavenger Hunt starts at 9am on Saturday, June 13th. I cannot make it to the Scavenger Hunt, Genevieve wii also have an art booth at the Pagan Picnic that very same day from 10-6pm.