Reception: Sculpture on Campus - Steve Grater

Pima Community College invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of Steve Grater’s new sculpture, “Arpeggio,” as part of the Sculpture-On-Campus (SOC) program. This public art exhibition transforms the East Campus into a vibrant extension of the artist’s studio, showcasing contemporary sculptural works that inspire academic and creative conversation.

“Arpeggio” is a striking piece crafted from rust-patinated steel and stainless steel. The sculpture honors the instinctive harmony of odd numbers, reflecting Grater’s cathartic artistic process, which involves an exuberant physical engagement with unyielding materials. Through heat and pressure, he shapes rigid steel into organic forms, transcending the sometimes dissonant notes of his internal life into a fluidity that embodies aesthetic delight. “Arpeggio” resonates as visual music, its wide bands curved to evoke the pleasing reverberation of five joyful chordal notes plucked in succession.

The Sculpture-On-Campus program, established in 2004, aims to elevate the profile of three-dimensional art in Southern Arizona, providing a meaningful platform for local and regional artists. Each selected sculpture enriches the cultural landscape of the College, fostering an environment where art and education intersect.

Join us at the reception to experience the creativity and vision behind “Arpeggio” and engage with the artist and fellow art enthusiasts. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the Sculpture-On-Campus program, please visit pima.edu/community/the-arts/sculpture-on-campus or contact the program via email, pcc-sculptureoncampus@pima.edu.