A documentary produced and aired by WXXI Public Broadcasting has received a nomination for a New York State Emmy Award.
“Benches on Parade” documented the community art project in and around Rochester that featured large fiberglass benches transformed into works of art and placed around the region.
The project was coordinated in 2009 by public relations and advertising firm Dixon Schwabl and sponsored by Nazareth College in Pittsford.
The documentary premiered on WXXI-TV on September 8, 2010. The New York State Emmy Award winners will be announced at the annual gala on April 1 in New York City.