
Recent Additions
New Additions to the Collections
Two Minds Meeting by Melanie Yazzie
The Visual Arts Commission approved the proposed sculpture donation presented by Sandra Harris Woods, Two Minds Meeting by Melanie Yazzie. This sculpture was along the South Shore Scenic Parkway. (Donation)
Girl Hawk by Joe Norman, VAC Purchase
Joe Norman’s site recently purchased painted sculpture, Girl Hawk, will be installed along the recreation trail at Mehaffey Park in fall 2020. (Donation)
LHPAC Donations
Royal Majesty and Shared Strength should also be listed. See LHACP Donations folder if needed.
Benson Sculpture Garden 2018
The Visual Arts Commission gratefully accepted the donation of six bronze sculptures from the Loveland High Plains Arts Council for installation at Benson Sculpture Garden in July 2018.
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The Screaming Dreams of Flowers by Jan R. Carson – September 2018Purchased from the Artworks Loveland summer exhibition, “Everything But Now,” The Screaming Dreams of Flowers by Jan R. Carson is a large silk artwork inspired by her concern over nature’s loss of bees and other pollinators in the recent decades. Carson’s intricate silk work is mounted on five 4’x4′ light boxes and illuminated with LED lights which add a unique and beautiful vibrancy to Carson’s thoughtful (and stunning) workmanship. A suitable location is currently being finalized. |
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![]() Braids at Hanging Lake by Joe Norman – June 2018Braids at Hanging Lake by Martin Lambuth: The Visual Arts Commission purchased a 30 ½” x 42 ½” oil painting, titled, Braids at Hanging Lake by Colorado artist Martin Lambuth during the Governor’s Art Show at the Loveland Museum. This painting is the first artwork created by the artist to be included in the City’s collection. The oil painting was installed in the Loveland Public Library’s Fireplace Room. |
![]() Chilson People at Play and Children Navigating the Waters of Life by Mark Guglielmo – May 2018Photo-mosaic artist Mark Guglielmo was commissioned to create two 4’x8′ photo mosaics featuring Chilson Center patrons. The finished work, fabricated from thousands of individual photographs, was installed in the main hallway of the recreation facility at the end of May, 2018. |
2017
Art Tools by J.C. Milner was awarded a matching grant through the Visual Arts Commission’s Mural Program. Assisted by Monarch High School students and private donors, Milner’s whimsical design came to life at 310 North Railroad Avenue during the Loveland Artist Studio Tours. The process of painting Art Tools was intended to be a valuable experience for youth, as well as create a strong sense of place and interest for local residents and visitors. |
Splash of Red by Euleta Palser, October 2017Splash of Red, a large colorful mosaic located at the Loveland Library at 300 North Adams Avenue, was dedicated on October 5, 2017. Created by Euleta Palser for her sister, Patty Goodwine, who drowned in the 2013 Big Thompson flood. Armed with a sense of fun and a keen wit, when asked her favorite color Patty, always replied, “black and white with a splash of red.” New and recycled dishes from family, friends, neighbors and co-workers were used to create the mosaic to remember a dear friend and 34-year Library employee. |
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![]() Solveig Lark, Loveland’s Cheerleader for the Arts by Victor Issa – May 2017
Loveland’s first gallery owner and longtime arts advocate Solveig Lark was honored with a bronze memorial plaque titled, Solveig Lark: Loveland’s Cheerleader for the Arts created and donated by local sculptor Victor Issa. Several local businesses (Bronze Patination & Conservation, the Base Shop, SAV Molds and Art Castings) also donated their services during fabrication and the work was installed in the Loveland Museum lobby. |