COLUMBUS - Pizzuti Solutions last night unveiled two works of art donated during an Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission meeting at the Bob Crane Community Center. Pizzuti Solutions worked as an Owner’s Representative on the community center, where the pieces will be permanently displayed.  

Pizzuti Solutions LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Pizzuti Companies and combines public sector expertise with private sector experience to guide the success of public projects. Serving predominantly as project manager or Owner’s Representative, Pizzuti Solutions facilitates strategic and tactical efforts of public projects large and small to help leaders move their communities forward. 

The inclusion of public art by Pizzuti Solutions creates an enhanced experience for clients, delivering on The Pizzuti Companies’ commitment to living with art and the sense of community it fosters. As public art is an often-overlooked aspect of many public / private partnerships, the Pizzuti family’s connection to the art community has made artwork more accessible, so as not to be restricted to the traditional museum or gallery. 

Pieces donated include Wild and Flowers by Sarah Fairchild, and Inside Out by Odili Donald Odita; both artists are internationally recognized Ohio natives. 

Fairchild’s collection of pieces complements the project objectives of community and sustainability. The selection of Odita’s work reflects hometown pride and diversity, as his family immigrated to Upper Arlington from Nigeria one year after his birth. 

“The incorporation of art is a key component in Pizzuti Solutions’ approach as an Owner’s Representative,” said Joel S. Pizzuti, President and CEO of The Pizzuti Companies. “We are thrilled to include two established artists with ties to Central Ohio as part of our work on the Bob Crane Community Center. We want to foster an appreciate for public art amongst all visitors for many years to come.” 

The Bob Crane Community Center is Upper Arlington’s all-in-one community hub. Designed to support personal well-being, recreation, and connection, the facility is a state-of-the-art home for fitness and sports, versatile gathering spaces, special programming, and more.  

Additional details about Pizzuti Solutions, the artists, and the artwork, including images, can be found by clicking here. Pizzuti Solutions’ art unveiling continued this week’s celebrations leading up to the community center’s April 6 grand opening. To learn more, visit uacommunitycenter.com.