Current Projects 2024
LHPAC Donations 2024
The Visual Arts Commission approved the donation of five sculptures from the Loveland High Plains Arts Council for installation in Benson Sculpture Garden.
Loveland Art in Public Places staff and commissioners express sincere gratitude for the following gifts to Loveland residents (left to right): Majestic by Robert Larum (Bronze, Life-size), Strength of the Maker by Denny Haskew (Bronze, 50” x 45” x 42”), Venus by Bruce Gueswel (Bronze, Stainless-Steel, Corten steel, 72” tall), Ridge Runners (one of three wolves) by Amanda Markel (Bronze, 3.5’ x 13’ x 3’), and Forget Me Not by Georgene McGonagle (Bronze, 60” x 24” x 10”).
Fire Station Call for Entry
Art in Public Places and the Loveland Fire and Rescue staff seek artists to create unique exterior works of public artwork for Fire Station 7 and Fire Station 10, located within the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority boundaries. Each station has its unique characteristics, offering artists innovative and creative opportunities to utilize historical objects to tell the story of rural firefighting, the wildlands and wildlife within its boundaries. Unfortunately, the construction of Fire Station 3 is currently on hold.
Stations 7 & 10: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13230
Art by Bike or Foot
Throughout June, biking and walking tours abound! For art lovers, three bike/walking tours showcasing Loveland’s public art and city infrastructure projects are available through the Chilson Recreation Center. Pre-registration and online liability waiver are required at the time of registration.
More info on all tours: lovgov.org/parksrecreation. All activities are subject to change.
Tues., June 18: Guided Walking Tour: Public Assets by Foot at Mehaffey Park
Thurs., June 20: Guided Walking Tour: Public Art – Inside & Outside Across Loveland: Ages 18+
Sat., June 22: Bicycle Tour: Public Art-Inside and Outside Across Loveland. Ages 18+
AIPP Mural Grant Supports the Thompson Valley Art League
In January, 13 jurors reviewed 204 applications submitted for the Thompson Valley Art League mural. Muralists Ernesto Maranje, Project Street Gold and Erik Burke will present their design concepts at the May 2Visual Arts Commission meeting at 5 pm in the Museum’s Foote Gallery. This project is a collaboration between Art in Public Places and the Thompson Valley Art League.
Continuum
Congratulations to Missouri-based abstract sculpture artist Nathan Pierce. The jury selected his stainless steel sculpture titled Continuum.
Loveland Creative District’s Windows Come Alive!
"I've always been fascinated by dinosaurs and love to paint them whenever I get the chance. I thought it would be a cute idea to have them dressed in winter clothes, and of course, the brontosaurus would need a few scarves to cover up its long neck!" - Julie Kitzes
Funded through a $5,000 AIPP’s Community Art Grant, Winter Dinosaurs is the second of 12 temporary mural that will decorate storefront windows within the downtown creative district. Each original design will be on display for between one and three months depending on the availability of the windows.
The Art Advocacy Project (TAAP)
2024-2025 TAAP 2D (Two-Dimensional Media)
Collaboration with the Loveland Poet Laureate Committee and Loveland Public Library
Loveland Art in Public Places has announced the eight artist selections for The Art Advocacy project, commonly known as TAAP 2D. The selected artwork is showcased in the Loveland Public Library’s Central Galleria and will be on display through February 2025. Congratulations to the following selected artworks: Blissful by Alicia Thompson, RMNP Nymph Lake by David Simms, Smile! by Desiree Luca, Spring Branch and Shadows by Kate Geman, Sunset Solitude by Julie Adams, Sweet Oasis by Tiffany Miller Russell, The Sky is Crying by Jessica Marshall, and Tuesday (Because... by Becky Hawley.
The City has partnered with the Loveland Poet Laureate Program to create an interactive poetry element for the annual display. Eight local poets will write and display poems inspired by the eight works of art on exhibit.
Organizers believe the addition of poetry to this artwork display adds a wonderful component to this annual exhibit. Images and words combine, each enhancing the other. The featured poets are: Kathryn Winograd, Erin Robertson, Lynne McNamara, Belle Schmidt, Lorrie Wolfe, Valerie Szarek, Marj Hahne, and Lisa Zimmerman.
The Art Advocacy Project is a one-year on-loan program designed to promote regional artists through the public display of their artworks as well as provide a means for artwork sales.
2022-2024 TAAP 3D (Sculptures)
Project Overview
The Art Advocacy Project 3D showcases the work of sculptors along Fourth Street in downtown Loveland. The art selections for TAAP 3D rotate in June of each year. Local, regional and nationally renowned sculptors have been featured in this outdoor display. This on-loan sculpture program was developed in 2009 to provide an additional venue for outdoor sculpture display, to beautify our downtown planting beds, and to provide support for artists. The Art Advocacy Project 3D showcases sculpture along Fourth Street in downtown Loveland.
All sculpture will be installed during the month of June and will remain on display until June 2024.
Campana
Joe Allred
Human Nature Fig No 4
Art Garcia
Spirit Set Free
Jodie Bliss
Sun to Moon Rotation
Mary Angers
Crumple and Flow
Jacob Burmood
The Guide
Zeke Derderian
Pufferphish
Alex Bond
Chrystalis
Harold Linke
(No longer on display on 4th Street. Removed for maintenance.)
Dialogue
Steve Shachtman
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