Hokie Birds - Gobble de Art
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Title
Hokie Birds - Gobble de Art
Subject
Blacksburg (Va.)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Description
The Gobble de Art project was sponsored by The Blacksburg Partnership. The purpose of the project was to increase awareness and interest in Blacksburg and also to bring attention to the visual arts. The funds raised from the project will go towards enhancements to Blacksburg that improve the quality of life and add to the current attractiveness of Blacksburg and the surrounding communities as a tourism and retirement destination. This public art project placed seventy-five decorated Hokie Bird statues all around Blacksburg during the Summer and Fall of 2006. The creator of the collection is Carolyn Kletnieks, the artists are listed individually with each item.
Creator
Carolyn Kletnieks
Date
2006
Rights
The items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use these Items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/
Format
image/jpg
Language
No script-based materials
Identifier
HokieBirds
Bibliographic Citation
[identification of item], HokieBirds, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va
Rights Holder
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Collection Items
Word Bird
Photographs taken of the "Word Bird" statue. Located near Squires Student Center and Newman Library and sponsored by The Roanoke Times.
What is a Hokie?
Photographs taken of the "What is a Hokie?" statue. Sponsored by Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
Van Gogh Gobbler
Photographs taken of the "Van Gogh Gobbler" statue. Originally located at the Park by Police St. and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
Van Gogh Hokie Bird
Photographs taken of the "Van Gogh Hokie Bird" statue. Originally located at 200 Washington St, Draper, and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
Traditional Hokie
Photographs taken of the "Traditional Hokie" statue. Located at the University Blvd Mall and sponsored by Bill Ellenbogen LLC.
Tessellatons
Photographs taken of the "Tessellations" statue. Originally located at Town Park and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
Strut Standing Still
Photograph taken of the "Strut Standing Still" statue. Designed by Chris Stoeckle and sponsored by SAS Construction, Inc.
Strollin Around Hokie Town
Photographs taken of the "Strollin around Hokie Town" statue. Located at Clay & S Main and sponsored by Hill Companies.
The Spirit of Tech
Photographs taken of the "The Spirit of Tech" statue. Sponsored by Sherwood Payne Quillen '71 - To VT Cheerleaders and Hokie Birds.
Uncle Sam
Photographs taken of the "Uncle Sam" statue. Located at 800 Hethwood Blvd and sponsored by HHHunt.
Everything is Coming Up Roses
Photographs taken of the "Everything is Coming Up Roses" statue. Originally located at Recreation Center and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
In Search of the Red Baron
Photographs taken of the "In Search of the Red Baron" statue. Located at the Montgomery VT Airport lobby and sponsored by Montgomery VT Airport.
Hokie Pokie Dot
Photographs taken of the "Hokie Pokie Dot" statue. Orginally located at Clay & S Main, later located at Holiday Inn/Collegiate Inn, Prices Fork Rd. Sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
The Orange and Maroon You See
Photographs taken of the "Orange and Maroon You See" statue. Sponsored by Blue Ridge Bank.
The Old and The New
Photographs taken of the "The Old and The New" statue. Originally at the Municipal Building, North side, and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
Ninja Turkey
Photographs taken of the "Ninja Turkey" statue. Originally located at Town Park and sponsored by Blackburg Partnership.
Motion Technology for Sea, Air, Land and Space
Photographs taken of the "Motion Technology for Sea, Air, Land and Space" statue. Located at 1213 N. Main, was vandalized and may have been removed. Sponsored by Moog Components Group.
Mondrian Hokie Bird
Photographs taken of the "Mondrian Hokie Bird" statue. Sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
Im Likin' the Lichen
Photographs taken of the "I'm Likin' the Lichen" statue. Originally located at Graves and South Main and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
Lego Hokie
Photographs taken of the "Lego Hokie" statue. Located in University Mall, Blacksburg, Virginia. Sponsored by University Mall LLC.
Jokie Bird
Photographs taken of the "Jokie Bird" statue. Originally located in Kent Square Atrium, later located at 2206 S. Main. Sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
That I May Serve - Nick Brantley Memorial
Photographs taken of the "That I May Serve" statue. Originally located outside Schultz, relocated inside Schultz at Virginia Tech, and sponsored by VTCC Alumni H Co.
Hokie Stone
Photographs taken of the "Hokie Stone" statue. Originally located at Park by Police St. and sponsored by Bill Ellenbogen LLC.
Hokie Skies
Photographs taken of the "Hokie Skies" statue. Originally at Prices Fork Rd and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership Fire Dept.
Hokie Scientist
Photographs taken of the "Hokie Scientist" statue. Located at Tech Center Drive and sponsored by VT Corporate Research Center.
Hokie Proud!
Photographs taken of the "Hokie Proud" statue. Located at 506 S. Main and sponsored by Reynolds Architects, Inc.
Hokie Nation
Photographs taken of the "Hokie Nation" statue. Located inside Volume II and sponsored by VT Services, Inc.
Ho-Key Play
Photographs taken of the "Ho-Key Play" statue. originally located at Roanoke & Draper and sponsored by Carriage Square LTD.
Hokie Hiker
Photographs taken of the "Hokie Hiker" statue. Originally located on Huckleberry Trail then relocated to Blacksburg Branch Library and has since been sold. Sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
Highlander Hokie
Photographs taken of the "Highlander Hokie" statue. Orginally located at 2206 S. Main and sponsored by Draper Aden Associates.
High Tech Hokie
Photographs taken of the "High Tech Hokie" statue. Sponsored by John Newcomb Enterprises.
Hall of Fame Hokie Bird
Photographs taken of the "Hall of Fame Hokie Bird" statue. Originally located at Montgomery Regional Hospital and sponsored by Montgomery Regional Hospital.
Grant Wood and Blacksburg
Photographs taken of the "Grant Wood and Blacksburg" statue. Sponsored by Wade LLC.
Go Rider
Photographs taken of the "Go Rider" statue. Located at University Mall Bus Stop and sponsored by Blacksburg Transit.
The Great Global Gobbler of the Galaxy
Photographs taken of the "The Great Global Gobbler of the Galaxy" statue. Originally located at College and Main inside and sponsored by the Lester Group.
Gentleman's Manor
Photographs taken of the "Gentleman's Manor" statue. Located at the corner of Washingrtoon and Draper Road but later moved to the German Club Manor. Sponsored by the German Club.
Freedom Hokie
Photographs taken of the "Freedom Hokie" statue. Sponsored by A Cleaner World located at 103 King Street.
Flying From a Firm Foundation
Photographs taken of the "Flying From a Firm Foundation" statue. Sponsored by Michael Cooke CPA and originally located at Gables, Krogers owned by Bill ellenbogen located at University Mall.
Forever Hokies
Photographs taken of the "Forever Hokies" statue. Originally located at Merryman, Virginia Tech, and sponsored by F & P Development LLC.
First Art
Photographs taken of the "First Art" statue. Originally located at N. Main, Sharkeys, and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
Firefighter Hokie
Photographs taken of the "Firefighter Hokie" statue. Located at the Firestation on Prices Forks Rd and sponsored by Singer Associates, Inc.
Farmer Blacksburg
Photographs taken of the "Farmer Blacksburg" statue. Sponsored by Blacksburg partnership.
Farmer Hokie
Photographs taken of the "Farmer Hokie" statue. Originally located at Draper & Wall St and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
eLearning Gobbler
Photographs taken of the "eLearning Gobbler" statue. Originally located at Alley and Draper Rd, Farmer's Market, and sponsored by Blacksburg Partnership.
Dapper Duffer
Photographs taken of the "Dapper Duffer" statue. Originally located in Mish Mish and sponsored by Bill Ellenbogen LLC.
Collection Tree
- University History and Archives
- Hokie Birds - Gobble de Art