Rae Mahaffey
Category: Artist/Individual
Discipline: Public Art
Program Affiliations: Artist Roster | Open Studio Tours Artist | Open Studios Tour 2023
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Raised in Colorado, I studied art at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and the University of Washington in Seattle. I have exhibited primarily on the West Coast in galleries and public institutions such as the Portland Art Museum and the Boise Art Museum.
For nearly 30 years I have sustained an active studio practice, and regularly exhibited work. I have completed public art projects in Colorado, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Museums, universities, corporations and private collectors throughout the country have my work in their collections.
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Suspended, fused glass installation in the El Paso International Airport. There are 45 panels that average in size approximately 20 x 24 inches, hung along a main concourse in the airport.
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Suspended, fused glass installation in a fire station that also functions as a community center. Panels are approximately 24 x 16 inches and there are 30 of them. Their designs were inspired by traditional crafts from various backgrounds representing the diverse community the fire station serves.
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Public Art Mediums
Public Art Commission Ranges
- $30,000-$40,000
- $40,000-$50,000