Did you know that Loveland was the first Colorado municipality to adopt an Art in Public Places ordinance? Loveland has a long-standing connection to the arts. Named the second-Best Small Art Town in America by author John Villani and home to Sculpture in the Park, the nation’s largest juried outdoor sculpture show, the city continues to integrate art into public spaces.
Today, Loveland is home to a vast collection of public artworks displayed across the city. As of 2025, the City’s public art collection includes 581 works, valued at approximately $12.9 million. Seventy percent of the collection comes from contributions by local artists, residents and arts organizations, while the rest is funded by allocating 1% of the budget from eligible City capital construction projects of $50,000 or more.
This blend of community support and public investment makes Loveland’s public art program unique and reflects the city’s collaborative approach to celebrating and integrating art throughout the community.
Upcoming public art projects
- Stormwater Inlet Murals: Two new murals will be added downtown this summer as part of a pilot highlighting stormwater drains through public art.
- Willow Bend Park: An artist was selected by the Visual Arts Commission; installation will be spring 2026.
- Airport Terminal Art: Four digital murals and a suspended sculpture will be installed at the new Northern Colorado Regional Airport terminal later this year.
- TAAP 2D Exhibit: Eight juried works and paired poetry are on view in the Library’s Main Galleria through February 2026.
- Artist Call: A new opportunity for public art along 4th Street opens later this spring.
Visit the Art in Public Places Loveland Arts & Culture website to learn more of get involved.
