Celebrate Public Art at Nov. 15 Reception

The Initiative for Public Art—Reston (IPAR) will celebrate another year of making art and culture a vibrant part of everyday part of life at its IPAR Annual Reception, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 at

The public is invited to join the party, which honors the people, businesses and organizations that have contributed to the achievements and growth of IPAR and make public art a reality in Reston.

This year’s honorees will be announced at the reception. IPAR officers will also discuss plans for new projects.

A live auction, conducted by Del. Ken Plum, includes: a chef’s table for eight at Mon Ami Gabi restaurant in Reston Town Center; a one-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Reston and a gift certificate for dinner at Morton’s; an original necklace by artist Pam Tobey; two tickets to any show of choice at Reston Community Center’s CenterStage; two tickets to Greater Reston Arts Center’s annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival pre-party, and more. 

Catering is by Chef Cynthia Stowers and  culinary arts students from South Lakes High School.  Music will be provided by the South Lakes High School String Quartet .

Join in the celebration! Single $50 tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit the IPAR website at, www.publicartreston.com

To read about The Reston Museum's exhibit on public art in Reston, click here.