City of Loveland Art in Public Places

City of Loveland Art in Public Places 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.

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.

🔍 Find your favorite sculptures downtown!🗿After a safe stay in storage during the HIP Streets construction, the sculptur...
09/15/2026

🔍 Find your favorite sculptures downtown!
🗿After a safe stay in storage during the HIP Streets construction, the sculptures are being cleaned and reinstalled—with a twist.
đź§­Many are in new locations.
🥾Come explore and enjoy all the art our city has to offer.

Apply today for the City of Loveland Art in Public Places Transformations Project! Learn more at: LovelandPublicArt.org/...
09/12/2026

Apply today for the City of Loveland Art in Public Places Transformations Project! Learn more at: LovelandPublicArt.org/Calls-for-Entry

Some more stunning fall colors in our Sculpture Parks as we countdown to this season!
09/08/2026

Some more stunning fall colors in our Sculpture Parks as we countdown to this season!

New Call Alert! City of Loveland Art in Public Places Transformations Project2026 Request for Proposals All application ...
09/03/2026

New Call Alert! City of Loveland Art in Public Places Transformations Project

2026 Request for Proposals All application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026

The City of Loveland Visual Arts Commission invites Northern Colorado artists to submit proposals for the 2026 Transformations Project.

This initiative transforms functional electrical cabinets along 4th Street in downtown Loveland into one-of-a-kind artworks that enhance the streetscape and create a strong sense of place within the community.

The theme for 2026 is A Vibrant Downtown. Artists are encouraged to create designs that reflect Loveland’s downtown: the people, shops, restaurants, historic buildings, public artwork, galleries, and annual celebrations that make Loveland a dynamic place to live, work, and play.

Depictions of downtown special events, holiday celebrations, local businesses, Colorado seasons, and public spaces that make Loveland special are highly encouraged.

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.

The fall season countdown is on and we can't wait until our sculpture parks are full of color!
09/01/2026

The fall season countdown is on and we can't wait until our sculpture parks are full of color!

Bow Stringer by sculptor Jerry McKellar was dedicated on Saturday, June 27 at the Wild Natural Area at 5600 Eisenhower B...
08/24/2026

Bow Stringer by sculptor Jerry McKellar was dedicated on Saturday, June 27 at the Wild Natural Area at 5600 Eisenhower Blvd. Donated to the City of Loveland by the Janet & Russell Stacey Family, this generous donation was accepted by the Visual Arts Commission in fall 2025. The public reception included dozens of visitors, VAC members, the Stacey Family and the Iron Family Singers and Dancers.

Visitors to City Hall to pay their utility bill will get a view of our newest mural, Amelia Furman’s Labor of Love. Inte...
08/19/2026

Visitors to City Hall to pay their utility bill will get a view of our newest mural, Amelia Furman’s Labor of Love. Intended to reflect Loveland’s identity as a creative and welcoming community, the mural celebrates the city’s past while envisioning its future. Amelia’s three collage panels layer maps, historical photographs, and more recent images of life in Loveland. Tying them together—literally—is the nylon cord the artist used to outline several anonymous figures representing City staff.

Amelia says these figures represent “everyday workers who quietly tend our city—fixing infrastructure, maintaining safety, cleaning public spaces, and supporting community life. Like gardeners, city employees work without seeking recognition. Their reward is the beauty, safety, and stability they create for everyone who calls Loveland home. This mural is for them.”

Before the start of back to school, make sure to enjoy the last of the summer season at Benson Sculpture Garden!
08/05/2026

Before the start of back to school, make sure to enjoy the last of the summer season at Benson Sculpture Garden!

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