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Marco Island Foundation for the Arts and its sponsors announced the artists and unveiled the sculptures chosen for ArtQuest 2008 at Thursday’s unveiling ceremonies.

Since the success of Marco Island Foundation for the Arts first ArtQuest in 2006, the bi-annual celebration has captured the world’s attention by bringing a collection of outdoor art to the community.

This season’s unveilings attracted even more fanfare from near and far thanks to the Marco Island Foundation for the Arts, and its dedicated supporters. Its quest has continued to be realized: Marco Island has been molded into even more of a global destination thanks to its cultural diversity through a continually growing collection of outdoor sculptures.

The foundation and its supporters have not only brought more culture and notoriety to Marco Island, ArtQuest allows the community to continue to be defined as many of its inhabitants and visitors have already defined the Island: a paradise.

After securing its ArtQuest 2008 artists and sculptures and keeping them secret for some time, Marco Island Foundation for the Arts and its sponsors unveiled all of the sculptural gems with parties and panache Thursday at its sponsors chosen locations. ArtQuest 2008 continues with various celebrations throughout the season: Guided tours of the sculptures are scheduled to be held Jan. 22 and Feb. 26. The ArtQuest 2008 Scavenger Hunt is scheduled to be held March 29.

ArtQuest 2008 pamphlets, which can be found at the sponsors’ locations, or at the Marco Island Foundation for the Arts’ office at The Esplanade, features a map and ballot for the People’s Choice award and other information. Voters are also eligible for a $300 savings bond, courtesy of Orion Bank, the People’s Choice sponsor.

The Marco Island Foundation for the Arts’ success of its bi-annual ArtQuest celebration and its new office space has ensured the foundation’s ability to grow. But its potential can’t be accomplished without the continued support of its accomplished volunteers.

For more, or to help, visit www.marcoarts.org, e-mail info@marcoarts.org, mail PO BOX 1091, Marco Island, FL, 34146, or visit the Marco Island Foundation for the Arts’ office at The Esplanade, Suite 102.

MIFA thanks all of the sculptures’ sponsors, its members, its board of directors, the Community Foundation of Collier County, Advanced Insurance, America Travel, Aquarius Homes, Simon Caviezel, The Esplanade, Claire and Jack Keery, Tom Mahoney, Juan Munera and 951 Storage for making this event possible.