Public art is meant to be encountered as we carry on our daily lives; and is found in many unexpected It has truly been a grassroots effort.
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Loveland made an early commitment to the arts
by becoming the first City in Colorado to adopt an Art In Public Places Ordinance in 1985. Numerous community volunteers have participated in events that have supported the arts for the past 30 years.
Operating as usual
Happy ! Check out the post on Visit Loveland Colorado's page!
Happy Sculpture Sunday in collaboration with City of Loveland Art in Public Places!
Do you know where to find these serene sunbathers? Comment if you know!
Last week's answer: "Caress" by Yenny Cocq, located at Benson Sculpture Garden.
Art Feature of the Week, The American Visionary Art Museum's perfectly on-brand Kinetic Sculpture Race on May 6th!
The people-powered race consists of large and elaborate art sculptures.
Do you or someone you know want to be a part of an artwork selection panel for Loveland Art in Public Places? Click the link to learn more and apply to volunteer today!
Volunteer Cover Photo: High Plains Dreamer, James K Johnson Volunteer to be on an Artwork Selection Panel! We welcome your active public participation in this process! The City of Loveland Art in Public Places program seeks Loveland residents to serve on artwork selection panels for several public a...
There are so many fun holidays to celebrate in May with arts and crafts! Here are a few ideas - https://kinderart.com/art-lessons/seasons/may/
May Seasonal Arts and Crafts Activities, Lessons, Coloring Pages, Ideas, Recipes, Treats, Special Days and so Much More.
Happy ! This piece is Star Gazer by Ray Kobald - Bronze, 2000 located at Benson Sculpture Garden!
In case you missed it on Visit Loveland Colorado's channel yesterday!
Happy Sculpture Sunday in collaboration with City of Loveland Art in Public Places!
Do you know where to find this reflective couple chilling in the Land of Love? Comment if you know!
Last week's answer: "Acumen" by Mark Aeling, located at the Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center, Boyd Lake Ave.
Kathleen AMoney was correct!
Happy ! Loveland is home to so many fantastic sculptures, make sure you visit one of the 4 sculpture parks in town to celebrate.
Pieces include:
ISD - Legacy by Mark Leichliter, Stainless Steel and Mixed Media, 2019, 4th Street (downtown), constructed from steel poles that supported Loveland's first electric system in the 1920s / They Are Waiting by Nnamdi Okonkwo, Bronze, 2003, BSG / Why Oh Why by Jade Windell, Yule Marble, 2019, BSG / Zinger by Tim Prentice, Civic Center, Top Floor, Mixed Media, 2000 / Overdue by Jane DeDecker, Bronze, Civic Center, Foote Lagoon, Near Library, 1991
Saddle up your horse and ride on into Benson Sculpture Garden! is tomorrow!
D.R.'s Saddle by George Wallbye, Bronze, 1997
Sculpture Thursday! We are just two days away from ! This piece is titled Akacita by Dan Garret, Bronze, 1989, located at Benson Sculpture Garden!
Have you been out to the Loveland Visitor's Center? What a great resource for information as well as a great place to see ! This piece is Grandmother's Joy by Fritz White, Bronze, McWhinney-Hahn Sculpture Garden at the Visitors Center, 2004.
Sculpture Alert! While spring is in the air, so are the birds! This piece is Big Bird II by Parker McDonald located at Benson Sculpture Garden!
2008, Great Blue Heron, Steel & Stainless Steel
City of Loveland, Colorado - Government Visit Loveland Colorado
Next up: Frozen Moment by Denis Leine
Happy Sculpture Sunday in collaboration with City of Loveland Art in Public Places ! Do you know where to find this insightful sculpture in the Sweetheart City? Comment if you know!
Last week's answer: "Generation" by Sam Spiczka, located at Benson Sculpture Garden.
National Sculptors' Guild was correct!
April 29th is ! We are counting down the days with sculpture features! First up - Water Carriers by Herb Mignery
Happy ! Art feature - Three Trees by a River by Artist Lyse Dzija.
from around the world!
This story is a curated list of artwork from around the globe, highlighting both their artistic and cultural significance. Included works were selected for their particularly rich history or association with their country of origin.
Join art teacher Mary Giacomini for a Plein Air art class at Benson Sculpture Garden on May 31st! Learn some basic ways to draw/paint the sculptures in pen, ink and watercolor. Register at: https://thelovelandmuseum.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F3s00000BP3HMEA1
We hosted public art tours for In the Game this week! This event is Colorado’s vibrant downtown event for downtowns, town centers, and commercial districts. Showing them how vibrant Loveland's public art scene is!
City of Loveland, Colorado - Government Downtown Loveland
Look who's on the cover of the new City of Loveland - Parks & Recreation activity guide?!
"Abracadabra" by Craig Campbell located at Benson Sculpture Garden. Stop by and see the sculpture and while you are at it, sign-up for some activities through parks and recreation! https://bit.ly/3XEdUZk
These dresses truly are works of art! Art feature of the week:
Sylvie Facon is a French designer who creates dresses, with each one telling a story through a combination of textile patterns, draped effects, embroidery stitches, touches of paint, and shards of pearls.
Spring is here and it is time to explore some public art with this free tour! Learn more at: https://www.lovelandpublicart.org/otocast-public-art-tour/
You are invited to an reception at the Loveland Library to celebrate the art and poetry of TAAP 2D! Loveland Public Library
Sculptures from all around the world!
From Marseille, France, to Melbourne, Australia, to Vancouver to New York City, AD surveys the world’s most powerful public sculptures
Photos from Downtown Loveland's post
Join art teacher Mary Giacomini for a Plein Air art class at Benson Sculpture Garden on May 31st! Learn some basic ways to draw/paint the sculptures in pen, ink and watercolor. Register at: thelovelandmuseum.my.salesforcesites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F3s00000BP3HMEA1
Happy Sculpture Sunday in collaboration with City of Loveland Art in Public Places ! Do you know where to find this casual sculpture in Loveland? Comment if you know!
Last week's answer: "Entranced by the Mbira" by Gift Munchenje, located at the Loveland Municipal Building (3rd & Washington)
It is featuring The Jester by Victor Issa!
The City of Loveland Art in Public Places seeks mural artists for two Art in Public Places projects that will take place in the fall of 2023, specifically the Sunnyside Park Maintenance facility and the Loveland Library Children’s Storytime Room. Click the link below to learn more and apply today!
The City will often post open competitions on the CAFÉ website (www.callforentry.org). Please visit that website regularly to view hundreds of nationwide calls for artists. This online application service is free to artists.
Art feature of the week on !
If you're tired of the same mass-produced furniture or interior pieces that the stores are full of and are looking for something unique to decorate your home with, look no further!
There are quite a few calls for entry live on our site both for Loveland and the regional area! Explore them at lovelandpublicart.org/calls-for-entry/
The City will often post open competitions on the CAFÉ website (www.callforentry.org). Please visit that website regularly to view hundreds of nationwide calls for artists. This online application service is free to artists.
Some more public art in Downtown Loveland that you can't miss!
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Photos from Downtown Loveland's post
It's ! To celebrate, we are featuring Breathing Easy by Lawrence Braun!
Happy 1st Day of Spring!
Here are two sculptures to get you in the mood! Flora by Jo Hess and Spring Fever by Shirley Thompson Smith!
We have a new call for entry open for the Loveland Mural Project 2023! The City of Loveland Art in Public Places seeks mural artists for two Art in Public Places projects that will take place in the fall of 2023, specifically the Sunnyside Park Maintenance facility and the Loveland Library Children’s Storytime Room. Learn more and apply at: www.lovelandpublicart.org/calls-for-entry
Mural: Madre Natura by Don Rimx - Beet Education Center
Loveland Public Library
Happy ! This sculpture: Best Friends by Linda Prokop, reminded us of good friends having a laugh at a local pub, the perfect way to celebrate this holiday!
There are three Denver Public Art Requests for Applications that have been shared with us for upcoming projects! Click the link to learn more.
The City will often post open competitions on the CAFÉ website (www.callforentry.org). Please visit that website regularly to view hundreds of nationwide calls for artists. This online application service is free to artists.
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We had a blast today learning from and working with artist Don Rimx. Check out the mural on the corner of 5th and Cleveland at The Beet Education Center. A huge thank you to the participants for all their hard work!
Next we have Dialogue by Steve Shachtman! #lovelandpublicart
#TBT to Sculpture Quest and the Bell Keeper Challenge at Benson Sculpture Garden! #lovelandpublicart
NEW TAAP 3D Sculptures going in on 4th Street in Downtown Loveland! This piece is titled Campagna by artist Joe Allred. #lovelandpublicart
Loveland Art in Public Places and the Loveland High Plains Arts Council celebrated the 30+ years of service of Mac and Polly Juneau on May 22 in Benson Sculpture Garden. The Juneaus played a key role in the growth of the Benson Sculpture Gardens while serving on the LHPAC Board of Directors. We appreciate their dedication to supporting the arts and our community.
TAAP 3D is getting removed today on 4th Street in Downtown Loveland! Keep an eye on our social media channels for the new installations coming soon! #lovelandpublicart
We just can't get enough of these dancing videos! #tbt #lovelandpublicart
#TBT to the Loveland Sculpture Quest and all of the fantastic dance moves! #lovelandpublicart
Another one of our favorite parts of the Loveland Sculpture Quest was hearing what certain pieces mean to you! #lovelandpublicart
Congratulations to our Video Winner this month who participated in the Loveland Sculpture Quest! If you haven't had a chance to sign-up, there is one more month left to participate! #lovelandpublicart http://sculpturequest.visitloveland.com
Congratulations to our video winner this month for the Loveland Sculpture Quest!! If you haven't signed up for the quest yet, now is your chance!: http://sculpturequest.visitloveland.com/ #lovelandpublicart
We said goodbye to Mural "Elemental Discovery" by artist Sheldon James located at 5th & Cleveland Avenue in Downtown Loveland yesterday. The piece has been officially deaccessioned. #lovelandpublicart
A big shout out to Joe Norman for his LOVE LAND bike rack installed at the entrance to The Foundry Parking Garage. We don't know about you, but we think it is super clever! This much-needed bike rack was a collaboration between Loveland Art in Public Places and the Facilities Department.
Jennie Milner was also interviewed Tuesday about her upcoming project, "Beettown." This whimsical, three-panel mural reflects life in Loveland. We look forward to Beettown transforming this “open” canvas and enlivening the alleyway between the Museum and The BEET Education Center. Painting is expected to begin next week. (Downtown Loveland)
Photos and video of the 2019 TAAP 3D sculpture deinstallation in downtown Loveland. Five of the seven artists' work shown.
DeWitt Godfrey began installing "Memoria" at the scenic outlook in Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park. This immersive, site-specific CorTen sculpture will serve as a contemplative location honoring the park's history and those affected by the devastating floods of the past.
Time lapse video of the installation of High Plains Dreamer by sculptor James Johnson; constructed by Tyler Johnson. November 30, 2018. Special thanks to Jo Cochrane for creating this video!
James Johnson's 20' h x 15' w x 5'd sculpture was installed in the Mtn. Lion Avenue Roundabout today!! It was a chilly installation but a fantastic new addition to the AIPP collection.
Crews from Hoff Construction and Loveland Ready Mix Concrete started prepping the Mountain Lion Avenue Roundabout Sculpture site today - any guesses on how many cubic yards of concrete were used?
