Calling Art Lovers With Free Time On Their Hands

PINECREST, FL — Art lovers with a little time on their hands have a chance to work well-known stickwork creator Patrick Dougherty as he brings one of his whimsical creations to life ahead of Art Basel. Dougherty needs 100 volunteers to work with him in Pinecrest Gardens from Nov. 2-20. Volunteers will prepare branches and saplings, weave branches, move scaffolding, keep the work site tidy and explain the project to garden visitors.

The artist has been featured in major galleries and museums around the world, including the Smithsonian and more than 250 other venues. The Miami area piece that Dougherty is creating for Pinecrest Gardens will debut to the public in time for Art Basel and Art Miami.

“Patrick Dougherty’s vision is both playful and stunningly architectural. Every one of his woven works is inspired by its location and his creative process is seemingly improvised," said Pinecrest Gardens Director Alana Perez. "Patrick ingeniously choreographs his team of volunteers to help create these fantastical structures using the tapering forms of the saplings like a brush to canvas."

Dougherty will begin building his environmental sculpture by weaving, twisting and turning tree saplings into large-scale whimsical, whirling shapes, with help from staff and volunteers on Nov. 2. The project is funded in part by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and presenting sponsor TotalBank.

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Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older and must commit to a minimum of four hours, which is equivalent to one shift. Shifts run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information call Pinecrest Gardens at 305.669.699 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email your name, phone number, preferred dates and shift (morning or afternoon) to asperez@pinecrest-fl.gov. Pinecrest Gardens is located at 11000 SW Red Road.

Photo courtesy Pinecrest Gardens