The Collection
Cover Photo: Acumen, Mark Aeling
Through vision, hard work and collaboration, Loveland has created a large, diverse public art collection that creates a sense of place and purpose. Here you will find sculpture on the way to the grocery store, in residential neighborhoods, in front of banks and offices, and in parks and playgrounds. Artistic expression abounds, creating the rich tapestry that makes Loveland unique among Colorado communities.
Per the City’s public art ordinance, artwork is placed within the City’s right-of-way, parks, infrastructure projects and City buildings where it can be enjoyed by the public. Loveland’s public art collection is unique as 69% of the value of the collection has been donated to the City by individual artists, community organizations and private donors. This distinction makes Loveland very unique when compared to other municipalities.
The Loveland High Plains Arts Council remains the City’s largest donor, having gifted the City with the sculptures on display in Benson Sculpture Garden and the recent expansion into Benson Sculpture Garden at North Lake Park. Over the years, proceeds from the annual Sculpture in the Park have funded multiple capital projects within the two parks, as well as the fine art collection. Loveland’s public art collection is on display throughout the community.
The Collection may be explored below as well as through the Loveland Public Art Archive:
Previous Additions to the AIPP Collection
2023 Purchases and Donations:
2023
Visual Arts Commission Purchases: TBA
2023 Donations:
Amazing Grace by Shari Vines (Bronze – 46.5” x 44” x 36”),
Four Generations by Felicia (Bronze - 67” x 35” x 20”),
Roundbottomus Hippopotamus by Tim Cherry (Bronze –12” x 82” x 35”)
Morning Flight by Adam Schultz, Bronze and Stone, 144” x 36” x 24” and
Entry gates to the park; Sanctuary by Black Birch Studio.
2022 Purchases and Donations:
2022 Donations:
Power of Thought, Victor Issa, Donated by Loveland High Plains Art Council
Abracadabra, Craig Campbell, Donated by Loveland High Plains Art Council
Monarch Girl, Joe Norman, Donated by Loveland High Plains Art Council
Open Window,Ted Schaal, Donated by Loveland High Plains Art Council
On a Roll, Jack Hill, Donated by Loveland High Plains Art Council
Hangin’ Around, Mark Hopkins, Donated by Loveland High Plains Art Council
2022 Visual Arts Commission Purchases:
Campana, Joe Allred
Fervent Reclamation, Jen Starling
Jubilee, Gregory Block
Standing Strong, Douglas Wodark
Angel Wing, Dylan Goode, Mountain View High School
2021 Purchases and Donations:
2021
Visual Arts Commission Purchases:
Sanctuary, Tiimo Mang, Steel Rods and Stainless Steel.
The Story of Our Rialto, Amelia Furman, Mural.
The Whole of Nature, Metal by Parker McDonald.
Bubble Bench, Metal by Matt Burney.
2021 Donations:
Chief of the Chief, Lynn Minor Memorial, Ann LaRose. Bronze Sculpture located in the Development Center/Fire Admin Building. Donated to Art in Public Places by the Richard Minor Family.
2020 Purchases and Donations:
2020 Visual Arts Commission Purchases:
Acumen, Mark Aeling. Stainless Steel Sculpture, located in the Police Regional Training Institute. Purchased by the Visual Arts Commission and the City of Fort Collins Art Board.
Beettown, Jennie “JC” Milner, Acrylic Mural Painting located at The BEET-Museum Expansion Site.
Girl Hawk, Joe Norman. Powdercoated Steel Sculpture, located at Mehaffey Park.
Birds in Flight, Kevin Robb. Aluminum and Steel Sculpture, located at the 37th Street Roundabout at Monroe.
Safe Routes to School, Sandi Nelsen. Concrete Benches and Mosaic Tile. Located at Bill Reed Middle School.
Safe Routes to School, Sandi Nelsen and modified by Public Works. Crosswalk identifiers made of Reflective Plastic, located at Bill Reed Middle School.
Autumn by the River, Lyse Dzija. Oil Painting.
2020 Donations:
Mountain Royalty, John Marsico. Bronze Sculpture located at Benson Sculpture Park. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Sharing Strength, Jason Millward. Bronze Sculpture located at Benson Sculpture Park. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Two Minds Meeting, Melanie Yazzie. Aluminum Sculpture located at the South Shore Scenic Parkway. Donated by Sandra Harris Woods.
Devil’s Backbone, Gordon Middleton. Photography.
Hope in Hydrangeas, Antiquia, Columbia, Andria Hautamaki. Photography.
Heart of the World, Sharon Anhorn. Stained Glass and Metal Repousse.
My Secret Place, Rod Forsland. Acrylic Paint/Mixed Media Painting.
Pretty as a Picture, Amelia Furman. Collage paper and oil painting.
Celebrate, Carol Schinkel. Oil Painting.
Silver Aspen, Richard Schilling. Watercolor painting.
Head On, Linda Renaud. Watercolor/Tape Batik Painting.
Viral, Heather Fortin Rubald. Crocheted VHS Tape.
Wrath, Mikaylis Martin. Ink on paper.
Self Reflection, Olivia Sinnett. Graphite and Charcoal Drawing.
Snowfields, Jody Ahrens. Oil painting.
Above the Rio Grande, Rick Young. Oil painting.
2020 Purchases and Donations:
2020 Visual Arts Commission Purchases:
Acumen, Mark Aeling. Stainless Steel Sculpture, located in the Police Regional Training Institute. Purchased by the Visual Arts Commission and the City of Fort Collins Art Board.
Beettown, Jennie “JC” Milner, Acrylic Mural Painting located at The BEET-Museum Expansion Site.
Girl Hawk, Joe Norman. Powdercoated Steel Sculpture, located at Mehaffey Park.
Birds in Flight, Kevin Robb. Aluminum and Steel Sculpture, located at the 37th Street Roundabout at Monroe.
Safe Routes to School, Sandi Nelsen. Concrete Benches and Mosaic Tile. Located at Bill Reed Middle School.
Safe Routes to School, Sandi Nelsen and modified by Public Works. Crosswalk identifiers made of Reflective Plastic, located at Bill Reed Middle School.
Autumn by the River, Lyse Dzija. Oil Painting.
2020 Donations:
Mountain Royalty, John Marsico. Bronze Sculpture located at Benson Sculpture Park. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Sharing Strength, Jason Millward. Bronze Sculpture located at Benson Sculpture Park. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Two Minds Meeting, Melanie Yazzie. Aluminum Sculpture located at the South Shore Scenic Parkway. Donated by Sandra Harris Woods.
Devil’s Backbone, Gordon Middleton. Photography.
Hope in Hydrangeas, Antiquia, Columbia, Andria Hautamaki. Photography.
Heart of the World, Sharon Anhorn. Stained Glass and Metal Repousse.
My Secret Place, Rod Forsland. Acrylic Paint/Mixed Media Painting.
Pretty as a Picture, Amelia Furman. Collage paper and oil painting.
Celebrate, Carol Schinkel. Oil Painting.
Silver Aspen, Richard Schilling. Watercolor painting.
Head On, Linda Renaud. Watercolor/Tape Batik Painting.
Viral, Heather Fortin Rubald. Crocheted VHS Tape.
Wrath, Mikaylis Martin. Ink on paper.
Self Reflection, Olivia Sinnett. Graphite and Charcoal Drawing.
Snowfields, Jody Ahrens. Oil painting.
Above the Rio Grande, Rick Young. Oil painting.
2020 Purchases and Donations:
2020 Visual Arts Commission Purchases:
Acumen, Mark Aeling. Stainless Steel Sculpture, located in the Police Regional Training Institute. Purchased by the Visual Arts Commission and the City of Fort Collins Art Board.
Beettown, Jennie “JC” Milner, Acrylic Mural Painting located at The BEET-Museum Expansion Site.
Girl Hawk, Joe Norman. Powdercoated Steel Sculpture, located at Mehaffey Park.
Birds in Flight, Kevin Robb. Aluminum and Steel Sculpture, located at the 37th Street Roundabout at Monroe.
Safe Routes to School, Sandi Nelsen. Concrete Benches and Mosaic Tile. Located at Bill Reed Middle School.
Safe Routes to School, Sandi Nelsen and modified by Public Works. Crosswalk identifiers made of Reflective Plastic, located at Bill Reed Middle School.
Autumn by the River, Lyse Dzija. Oil Painting.
2020 Donations:
Mountain Royalty, John Marsico. Bronze Sculpture located at Benson Sculpture Park. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Sharing Strength, Jason Millward. Bronze Sculpture located at Benson Sculpture Park. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Two Minds Meeting, Melanie Yazzie. Aluminum Sculpture located at the South Shore Scenic Parkway. Donated by Sandra Harris Woods.
Devil’s Backbone, Gordon Middleton. Photography.
Hope in Hydrangeas, Antiquia, Columbia, Andria Hautamaki. Photography.
Heart of the World, Sharon Anhorn. Stained Glass and Metal Repousse.
My Secret Place, Rod Forsland. Acrylic Paint/Mixed Media Painting.
Pretty as a Picture, Amelia Furman. Collage paper and oil painting.
Celebrate, Carol Schinkel. Oil Painting.
Silver Aspen, Richard Schilling. Watercolor painting.
Head On, Linda Renaud. Watercolor/Tape Batik Painting.
Viral, Heather Fortin Rubald. Crocheted VHS Tape.
Wrath, Mikaylis Martin. Ink on paper.
Self Reflection, Olivia Sinnett. Graphite and Charcoal Drawing.
Snowfields, Jody Ahrens. Oil painting.
Above the Rio Grande, Rick Young. Oil painting.
2019 Purchases and Donations:
2019 Visual Arts Commission Purchases:
2019 Donations:
My Favorite Things, by DAAS. Acrylic Mural Painting located on The Foundry Parking Garage.
Memoria, DeWitt Godfrey. CorTen Steel Sculpture located at Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park.
Fearless Girl, Kristen Visbal. Bronze Sculpture located at the Loveland Museum.
Triflora Whimsy, Lisa DuBois. Acrylic Painting located at 29th Street – east of Lincoln.
Slumber Party, Anne Thouthip. Acrylic Painting located at ECR 30 and 71st Street, near the Larimer County Human Society.
Small Hand Can Do Big Things, Amelia Furman. 2019 Transformer Cabinet, Acrylic Painting located at 6th & Cleveland in front of Redemption Church.
Ichthiology, Charlotte Zink. 2019 Transformer Cabinet, Acrylic Painting located on 3rd Street, Across from Artspace.
Biomorph, Chelsea Gilmore. 2019 Transformer Cabinet, Acrylic Painting located at Namaqua and 1st Street.
Legacy, Mark Leichliter. Stainless Steel Sculpture located at Fourth Street and Railroad Ave.
Escape, Curtis Zabel. Bronze Sculpture located at Marianna Butte – 512 Deer Meadow Drive. Donated by Chris and John Harris.
Why Oh Why, Jade Windell. Yule Marble Sculpture located at the Benson Sculpture Garden. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Inverted, Gilberto Romero. Bronze Sculpture located at the Benson Sculpture Garden. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Over-worked & Under-paid, Diane Mason. Bronze Sculpture located at the Benson Sculpture Garden. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Slow Journey, John Maisano. Bronze Sculpture located at Benson Sculpture Garden. Donated by Marilyn Davis, in honor of her husband Darrell through the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Caress, Yenny Cocq. Bronze Sculpture located in the Benson Sculpture Garden. Donated by Mac and Polly Juneau through the Loveland High Plains Art Council.
Confluence, Joshua Goss. CorTen Steel Sculpture located at Benson Sculpture Garden. Donated by the Loveland High Plains Art Council.