The Tony Smith Sculpture Project -

The Tony Smith Sculpture Project -.
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we felt because it's important to get the truth out,
a limited site was better then no site.
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News Media Reports

The New York Times, Nov 3, 2002
“South Orange Seeking To Honor a Native Son”

The Star-Ledger Jan 9, 2003
“In sculpture, South Orange sees honor; Foundation will obtain replica of Smith design to fete native son”

The Gaslight– October 2003:
“Tony Smith: A South Orange Native Son’s Artistic Journey," will be presented Nov. 13 by the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School. Smith, who lived from 1912 to 1980,was a world-renowned sculptor, architect and painter. At his Stanley Road home in South Orange, he hosted famous visitors such as Jackson Pollock, Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko and Tennessee Williams. Architect David Rifkind and Tony Smith Sculpture Project Director Cheryl Arnedt will examine Smith’s artistic journey. The $10 lecture runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at South Orange Middle School. For information, call (973) 378-7620.

Gaslight – April 2004:
The Tony Smith Sculpture Project aims to obtain a permanent, outdoor Smith sculpture for downtown South Orange.

Gaslight September 2005:
An eight-year resident of South Orange, the artist hopes one day that his location will become part of an “artists’way.” In fact, his gallery offers a terrace view of the spot where a sculpture by famed South Orange artist Tony Smith is planned for permanent placement.

Star Ledger August 31, 2005
“S. Orange plans for artwork by native son”
article states “A $250,000 community development grant will pay part of the costs.”

Star Ledger March 15, 2006:
“S. Orange trustees wrong on art project”

UNTIL THE MARCH 15, 2006 STAR LEDGER ARTICLE, THERE WAS NO NEWS ARTICLE WHICH COMMUNICATED THE TAXPAYER COSTS FOR THIS PROJECT!