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Artwork Across Longmont

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In 2009, the Art in Public Places Commission celebrated its 50th installation in the twenty years since the community voted and passed the 1% ordinance funding public artwork in the City. The diverse collection of public artwork appears in all areas of town including a variety of media ~ bronze, stone, fabric, glass and photography. The collection continues to grow each year. Maps and brochures regarding the collection are available at the Longmont Museum (400 Quail Road) as well as other City facilities. For more information on the Art in Public Places program, to request to receive a printed map in the mail or to volunteer to serve on a resident selection panel, call (303) 651-8924 or email the AIPP Administrator.

 

List of Artworks in Collection:

 Photo of the Artwork  Artwork Description
an image of a brick sculpture is seen in a park with trees and flowers planted with a blue sky

BRICK SCULPTURE by Ken Williams, 1992. This abstract, biomorphic artwork echoes the buildings of downtown Longmont through its vertical posture and traditional brickwork. Sixth Avenue and Main Street.
a view of the longmont public library entrance is pictured with a sculpture that has numerous historical figures

LONGMONT 1871-1910 by George Greenamyer, 1993. Greenamyer’s library portal of painted steel commemorates the founding people and events of the City of Longmont. Longmont Public Library, Fourth Avenue and Kimbark Street.
an image of a square tile mosaic inside a building shows a pixelated image of 3 children embracing

HOW WE LIVE AND WHAT WE LIVE FOR by Barbara Jo Revelle, 1993. This thirty-five foot tall, computer-generated, ceramic tile mural displays attributes valued by Longmont’s founders. Safety and Justice Center, 225 Kimbark Street.
a bronze sculpture of three boys stacked atop eachother with a concrete pedestal is shown outside with green grass and a blue sky.

FREE-FOR-ALL by Jerry Boyle, 1994. Boyle’s lively bronze sculpture is a creative portrayal of children at play. Boyle’s work embodies AIPP’s commitment to site-appropriate public art. Garden Acres Park, 18th Avenue and Tulip Street.
a sculpture of a carved rock with flower imprints near a concrete sidewalk and green grass is shown

WATERLINE by Robert Tully, 1995. One of three pieces Tully incorporated as part of a series into the landscape of the St. Vrain Greenway. His work focuses on native inhabitants and indigenous materials. Roger’s Grove, just east of Hover Street, south of Third Avenue.
an outdoor art installation featuring a mosaic bird and a swooping concrete walkway amongst trees and green grass

KESTREL’S WAY by Robert Tully, 1995. Second of three in a series incorporated into the landscape of the St. Vrain Greenway. His work focuses on native inhabitants and indigenous materials. Roger’s Grove, east of Hover Street, south of Third Avenue.
a recessed stone area with carvings of plant life are shown with a gravel pit and green grass with a treeline and a blue sky

PRAIRIE UNDERGROUND by Robert Tully, 1995. The final in the series of three works by Tully identifying the native inhabitants of the area utilizing indigenous materials. Roger’s Grove, east of Hover Street, south of Third Avenue.
a large stone with a circular cutout is seen on a hill with green grass and a blue sky

LISTENING STONE by Robert Tully, 1998. Perched on the bank of the St. Vrain River, this piece focuses the viewer’s senses upon the environment. Roger’s Grove Park, northeast corner.
an up close image of a bronze flower on a rock DETAILS OF NATURE by Robert Tully, 1998. Tully continues his series of nature-inspired works east along the St. Vrain Greenway. St. Vrain Greenway, Izaak Walton Park, west of Sunset Street, north of Boston Avenue.

The artwork survived the 2013 flood!
a building is shown with a mural made by children in rainbow colors. a door is seen in the middle of the building wall with the murals flanked on the left and right. The murals have multiple figures doing various activities

DANCE STEPS by Bob Luna and Martha Keating, 1996. Young artists participated in designing and producing a mixed-media mural to enhance the south wall of the Youth Center. The mural depicts dance as a timeless activity that connects the present with the past. 1050 Lashley Street.
an outdoor bronze sculpture with two figures shaking hands on a concrete bench is shown. One figure is an older person and the other is of a young child.

HEART-TO-HAND by A. Joseph Kinkel, 1996. The bronze sculpture depicts the bond that exists between generations and creates a focal point for the Senior Center’s landscape. 910 Longs Peak Avenue.
a photo of a concrete walkway with raised shoe and bear imprints

TRACKS by Gregg LeFevre, 1995. Take a walk down Coffman Street between Fourth and Ninth avenues and discover the lighthearted humor of LeFevre’s imprints in the sidewalks. Reproduced along St. Vrain Greenway in the Lykins Gulch area, as well as the greenway trail parallel to Airport Road between Boston and Ninth Avenue.
a photo of a sidewalk with a recessed bronze map of Longmont is shown.

EARLY LONGMONT by Gregg LeFevre, 1996. This 5′ by 7′ bronze map of Longmont’s original square mile illustrates important events, building and features from the early years of the town’s history. The artwork was commissioned in celebration of Longmont’s 125th anniversary. Old St. Stephen’s Church, 470 Main Street.
an outdoor sculpture with 2 wire woven heron birds are shown with grass in the foreground, a body of water behind them and a burst of sunlight in a blue sky behind them

GREAT BLUE HERONS by Peter Busby, 1997. Three large herons, created using Busby’s unique woven steel technique, loom over a pond on the 18th hole. Ute Creek Golf Course, 12196 Ute Highway.
a mosaic sculpture in a park with houses behind it is pictured. The sculpture features figures and a main person in the middle with houses and other house wares surrounding it. The sculpture is shaped like a rudimentary mountain outline.

THE UNITY PROJECT by Mario Miguel Echevarria and Susan Dailey, 1998. A neighborhood-based artwork, using the faces, hands and ideas of the Kensington Park neighbors to make a statement in concrete. Kensington Park, Kensington Street and Longs Peak Avenue.
a cartoon cut out sculpture of a bright red turkey wearing a bonnet is riding a red tractor with a green seat and black wheels. The sculpture is shown in a park field with a blue sky and some trees in the background.

ALPHABET FARM by Andrew Dufford and Christian Muller, 1999. An interactive alphabet theme incorporating the natural beauty of Longmont with whimsical pieces throughout the park. Willow Creek Park, South Fordham Street.
a bronze sculpture of multiple birds in flight is shown with a pedestal in front of a wall

JOURNEY by Jeff Oens, 1999. A bronze sculpture of geese in flight donated by Mabel Durning in memory of her late husband Charles. Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue.
a sculpture that resembles a fish with red clay and mosaic tiling is emerging from a concrete sidewalk. Grass is seen behind the fish sculpture.

NATURE’S WAY by Tim Watkins, 2000. Colorful and whimsical pieces on the Southmoor Park Greenway include a fish drinking fountain, a “bat bench,” chairs encompassed by an aroma garden, an “eye spy” and kinetic archway. Lefthand Greenway, Missouri Avenue.
an image of a large sculpture on a body of water with a platform on the left with metal railings including a group of people and a dog with their backs to the camera looking at a large metal pole with attachments. the image also has a blue sky, grass at the forefront and a tree line in the distance.. GATHER ENOUGH PEOPLE HERE by Robert Tully, 1999. An interactive mechanical sculpture along the greenway that encourages curious passersby to gather on a platform, which, when enough weight is obtained, will spread the wings of the piece. St. Vrain Greenway at Izaak Walton Pond off of Sunset Street.

 

This artwork will be removed and stored as part of the Resilient St. Vrain Project (RSVP) Fall 2023.
Brick walkway with a dark blue and green roofed archway above. Clear blue sky behind arch.

LOS ARCOS DE LONGMONT by Armando Alvarez, 2001. The six breezeways connect Main Street to the parking lots downtown each has a double facade of colorful steel with designs of Byzantine glass tile inlaid throughout. Main Street and Kimbark Street parking areas between Third and Sixth Avenues.
the boulder county courthouse entrance is shown with a towering metal sculpture of simplified figures holding up triangular mountains shapes and text that read Teach the Children.

LEGACY by Harriet Lee, 2001. A strong message of teaching children a sense of responsibility is sent from the artist to the viewer in this piece which prominently welcomes visitors to the Boulder County Courthouse with a steel and red flagstone archway. Main Street and 10th Avenue
a view of a giraffe-human woman bronze sculpture sitting on a bench with trees and a blue sky behind it. The giraffe-person wears clothing typical of a 1900's woman with frilly skirts and a wide brimmed hat.

MANILDA G. RAFFE by Michele VandenHeuvel, 2001. This fictitious bronze giraffe sits on a bench with her “story” posted nearby, visitors can read her story as they meander the park in search of her various possessions. Roosevelt Park, Eighth Avenue and Coffman Street.
Stairwell with a blue background wall featuring a contemporary painting of repeating blue rectangles reminiscent of a city map. BLUE MILE by Armando Alvarez, 2001. The colorful acrylic enhancing the space inside the Longmont Library was painted and gifted by artist to the City.  As Alvarez researched Longmont, he discovered the original Chicago-Colorado Colony: the square mile of plats that inspired this painting and, subsequently, the theme and design for Los Arcos de Longmont. Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue.
a view of a mobile installation is shown from the ground looking up to the ceiling at the Longmont Recreation center. The mobile consists of colorful swiling shapes as well as black and white striped shapes.

AIRPLAY by George Peters & Melanie Walker, 2002. The colorful mobile and wall mountings create a liveliness in the Recreation Center entryway and down the corridors with its movement and whimsical shapes and placement, creating a cheerful link throughout. Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road.
five silver poles with feather like attachments are shown with a small amount of trees at the bottom and a blue sky behind them.

FEATHER FLIGHT by George Peters & Melanie Walker, 2002. Five identical kinetic sculptures welcome the visitor outside the Recreation Center. Each on a 20′ tall flagpole, the direction of the sun and the wind moves these “feathers” as only Mother Nature can, always creating a different vantage point. Quail Campus, 310 Quail Road.

 

 
a hallway displaying an etched glass forest scene is shown.

HIDDEN PATHS, UNSEEN TRAILS by Kathy Bradford, 2002. Within a 20′ long wall of glass is a group of critters hiding and waiting to be discovered among the aspen trees, all sandblasted to create a natural scene. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road.
a tall tower is shown standing out in a grassy field. The tower has turtle sculptures at its concrete base and swirling pipes surrounding the tower to the top.

LEFTHAND’S COMPASS by Zoe Strecker, 2002. The various components of this ceramic sculpture symbolize the two spatial ideas of the Four directions and the Circle, which encompasses elements of birds, turtles, water and human muscle representation. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road.
a painting of a landscape is pictured but the right half features a different time of year than the left half. Green shrubs, yellow grass, a small body of water and a large cloud is seen. The right half has more vibrant fall colors and a duller sky.

ROY’S WORLD by Angela Beloian, 2001. An acrylic on canvas triptych which depicts Sandstone’s landscape in all seasons. Sandstone Ranch Visitor’s Center, Highway 119 east of East County Line Road.
a black and white photograph with a white mat border is pictured of a landscape featuring a gate and a road and a cloudy sky in the distance with some tree leaves on the left corner of the image. the mat is signed by the artist in pencil at the bottom right of the photo.

LOOKING WEST, ROAD IN SNOW and GATE FACING NORTH by Michael Gray, 2000. Three black and white photographs capturing the isolated quality of the area. Sandstone Ranch Visitor’s Center, Highway 119 east of East County Line Road.
a gouache painting of a small shack in fall with bare trees and yellow orange grass surrounding it on a hill with a crisp blue sky. ICE HOUSE – FALL AFTERNOON by Rick Stoner, 2000. a gouache painting portrayal of portrays Sandstone Ranch. Sandstone Ranch Visitor’s Center, Highway 119 east of East County Line Road.
a photo of a painted goose is shown in the Longmont Civic Center. The goose is painted with Longs peak on its chest and a geisha face on its side. Blue skies and clouds are painted along the neck and face. a skylight with fabric hanging from the ceiling is behind the sculpture.

SISTER CITIES GOOSE by Beau Townsend and Lory Ohs, 2002. One of the Geese from the “Geese Galore!” project joined the AIPP collection. Sister Cities Goose exhibits the relationship between Longmont and Sister Cities, Chino, Japan and Guzman, Mexico. Inside the Civic Center, 350 Kimbark Street. 
an entrance to a park is shown with brick columns and a red metal arch with silhouettes of baseball figures is shown. Behind, a shelter with a red roof can be seen. Blue skies with clouds is above.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE GAME by Tony Ortega, 2003. A sandstone and metal archway welcomes visitors to the ballfields. Sandstone Ranch, Highway 119 and east of East County Line Road.
a close up photograph of a sculpture of two young people holding a book between them.

FIRST TEACHER by Ann La Rose, 2003. A bronze sculpture, donated in memory of Nancy Nixon, a key player in Longmont’s cultural and educational community. Fourth Avenue and Emery Street.
An image of a silver sculpture that looks like a tree with a concrete base with metal leaves embedded into it are shown on a lake with trees flanking it and grass in front and the lake and blue sky behind it.

DAWSON SILVERWOOD by Steve Jensen, 2003. This stainless steel tree has “fallen” leaves permanently affixed to its concrete base. The messages on the leaves are written and designed by the children of Longmont, who worked with the artist to depict their hopes and dreams for the world. Dawson Park, Lakeshore Drive.
a bronze sculpture of the american president Roosevelt is pictured in front of a building bearing his name with concrete sidewalk surrounding him.

ROOSEVELT – THE CONSERVATIONIST by Dan Snarr, 2004. Teddy Roosevelt visited Longmont in 1900 and this life sized bronze is a reminder of this historic event. Longs Peak and Coffman streets.
A photo of two young children are seen on top of a comically large red ant with teeth. Behind them is a sidewalk, trees, and grass.

PICNIC IN LEFTHAND PARK by Robert Ressler, 2005. No picnic is complete without ants, and these two large ants provide for climbing on, some shade and some laughs. Located in Lefthand Creek Park, just South of Pike Road.
a photo of a ceramic face grimacing with open eyes and wrinkles. The background is of grass and the face is held up by a metal stick.  

101 FACES by Jerry Boyle, 2004. Surprise and anticipation awaits the passersby along the Lefthand Greenway as they encounter concrete faces staring out from trees, rocks and even from the water. Lefthand Greenway between Highway 287 (bridges) and Sunset Street. While some of the 101 Faces remain along the greenway, a significant number disappeared and were not recovered following the flood of 2013.
an angular stone and mosaic sculpture is pictured in a park with a sidewalk running through the sculpture. Trees, a street and grass are in the background.

LANDMARKS by Joe McGrane, 2005. Landmarks is an interactive piece which can be interpreted on many levels – from the realistic bronze depiction of the landmark to finding the coordinates of the sites and actually seeing the “real thing.” All ages will enjoy the colored mosaics as well as the seating elements as they work their way toward the culmination at the Explorer’s Plaza in the park. Stephen Day Park, Deerwood Street at Mountain View Avenue.
The entrance to the Longmont Library is pictured with doors in the center of the image. colorful painted u shaped bike racks are on the left side of the image.

BICYCLE RACKS by the Children of Longmont, 2005. The 20 functional bicycle racks sprinkled throughout the downtown area were designed and painted by the children of Longmont to provide artistic and functional bicycle parking for those who choose to use bicycles to get around in the Longmont community. Various locations.

 
an up close image of a bike rack with another similar bike rack is shown inside. The bike rack is blue and looks like round bubbles. The concrete sidewalk is also shown with trees in the background..

BIKE BATH by Don Kennell, 2005. This playful bicycle rack resides between the Roosevelt “kiddie pool” and the seasonal skating rink in Roosevelt Park, allowing the visitors to this park to secure their bikes while recreating! The “scrub brush” of Bike Bath allows for weary legs to rest while admiring the artwork and flowers in this historic park. Pratt Street and 8th Avenue. 
an image of a bike rack that appears as fingers emerging from the concrete sidewalk. The perscpective of the photo shows a sidewalk disappearing into the distance along the right side of the sculpture with blue sky and clouds in the background.

EMERGING HAND by James Mortimer Wills V, 2005. Each of the five fingers at Sandstone Ranch’s Emerging Hand can be used to lock a bicycle while one plays on nearby soccer or baseball fields, or on the nearby playground. 3001 Colorado Highway 119.
a photo of a bike rack that is also shaped like grass blades and a black and yellow dragonfly on a sidewalk with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

ECHO by Don Kennell, 2005. The colorful dragonfly and grass provide a locking mechanism for the bicycle rider who might be at Kanemoto Park or visiting the nearby playground or ballfields. 1151 South Pratt Parkway.
an image of a bike rack outside of the longmont recreation center is shown. The rack is a funky design that resembles a bike with many wheels.

WHEELS AND WHEELS by Phill Evans, 2005. Located just outside of the Longmont Recreation Center (350 Quail Road), this bicycle rack can accommodate many bicycles while it also attracts many for the aesthetics of such a fun and creative design! Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road.
a photo of a bike rack with whimsical faces is shown next to the entrance of a building with blue doors. The shadows of the bike rack show eyes on the concrete.

WATCH YOUR BIKE by Phill Evans, 2005. And just in case you need some extra protection for the bike, these faces will “watch your bike” when you lock it to the artistic sculpture at Centennial Pool. Whether bikes are on them or not, these faces enhance the space and create artistic shadows along the entryway for all to enjoy!

1201 Alpine Street.
an abstract bike rack is shown with multiple legs. the concrete ground beneath has some rain puddles and a children's playground is behind the sculpture.

SPIDER by Kurt David Simmerman, 2005. Whimsical and imaginative, this easy to use “spider” bicycle rack can accommodate up to six bicycles on the “legs.” It resides adjacent to the playground at Carr Park, at 21st Avenue and Gay Street.
a nightime image shows an abstract sculpture lit by lighting from the ground. The sculpture is split into two long triangles with lumpy thick bases. street lamps are visible in the background and smaller vertical rocks are shown surrounding the sculpture in the foreground.

 

FLOR DEL LLANO by Greg Reiche, 2006.

Inspired by the people, the history and the natural environment of the Longmont area, the conceptual basis for Flor del Llano (Flower of the Plain) is the merging of the past, present and future into a welcoming and uplifting city “gateway” sculpture. The sculpture incorporates iconic elements of Longmont’s skyline, such as the sugar mill tower and Longs Peak into its design. The artwork extends into the surrounding park through the 391 limestone posts representing the original shareholders of the Chicago-Colorado Colony. East Ken Pratt Boulevard and East 3rd Avenue.
the side of a small building is shown with a textured façade of a mosaic water wave with a tall windmill in the center. The sky above has many clouds and the background has some trees and other buildings far away.

ALONG THE RIVER by Susan Dailey and Julie Schrader, 2007. This colorful mural adorns the south wall of the restroom/maintenance building at Roger’s Grove, off of Hover Street. The windmill symbolizes farming in early Longmont. The river, located just north of the actual piece, is replicated by flowing mosaic tiles, and the fish and wildlife represent the abundant wildlife in this beautiful area. Hover Street south of Boston Avenue.
a gazebo in a park is shown with a green scaled roof and tree like pillars. Green leafy trees are shown in the background while the base of the structure has a swirling green circle pattern in the concrete.

THOMPSON TEMPIETTO by Mario Miguel Echevarria, 2007. This gazebo, located in Thompson Park, incorporates the history of the “Old Town” neighborhood with memories of Strawberry Festivals, while incorporating some of the local architecture of the nearby houses, and providing a beautiful shaded gathering place and play area for all to enjoy! Pratt Street and 4th Avenue.
a carved wood buffalo head is shown atop a stone pedestal with a brick wall background. FRONT RANGE by Chad Haspels, 2007. The artist has taken an otherwise lifeless tree stump and created a bison, reminiscent of the Front Range when bison may have run wild in Longmont. The detail of the carvings reveal the artist’s skill and experience with a chainsaw as well as the smaller tools that follow in the process of tree carving. This piece is installed in the Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 South Sunset Street.
a detail of abstract silver branches with colored shapes at the end of small wires is shown with a blue sky background.

NUHU by Tim Upham, 2007. “Nuhu” is a gathering of the tribes, and the artist envisions this piece welcoming people from all neighborhoods and cultures to this whimsical piece located in Lanyon Park. The steel sculpture forms an entryway into the park while creating the illusion of continuing under the ground. Collyer Street and 19th Avenue.
a walkway decorated with arrows in black and white is shown

WALK OF LIFE “Winter” by Joshua and Gia Wiener, 2008. These interactive crosswalks found along Eighth Avenue between Coffman and Kimbark streets bring color, style and creativity to the otherwise mundane activity of crossing a street. 8th Avenue and Coffman Street / Kimbark Street.
an image of a metal sculpture is shown with colorful simplified figures branching out at the top. A park is seen in the background with a brown bridge, leafless trees, and a blue sky.

BOUQUET by Donald Mitchell, 2009. This sculpture is a tribute to teachers. A bouquet from people whose lives have been enhanced through the dedication, creativity, patience, helpfulness and inspiration of their teachers. The multi-colors represent the many challenges and diversities teachers deal with daily. The small blue flame in the middle represents the perpetual role teachers have played throughout history. Located in Clark – Centennial Park just north of the Youth Center on Lashley Street.
a silver airplane sculpture comprised of many small airplane objects are pictured with many at the base leading from many to just one airplane figure facing the sky. The airport is seen behind the sculpture as well as a blue sky with clouds and some mountains.

WINGS OF CHANGE by Douwe Blumberg, 2009. This sculpture resides at the entryway to Vance Brand Municipal Airport (Airport Road) and represents the evolution of flight, beginning with birds, progressing to bi-planes, airplanes and ultimately the modern day rocket ship. The twenty-plus birds and ten airplanes are fabricated from cast aluminum alloy. Airport Road north of Rodgers Road.
a photo of of bronze sculpture of a dog running in front of a brick building and a curved abstract metal base on top of a stone pedestal. The sculpture is made of metal and the dog has long fur and it has a very playful pose.

ON THE GO by Daniel Glanz, 2009. This project at the Longmont Humane Society represents the happy and playfulness that one might encounter upon visiting any of the adoptable animals inside this modern state of the art facility. The artist has captured the movement and the playfulness of this pup that greets ALL visitors, two legged and four, to this organization. Fabricated of cast bronze, this is one of a series of five. Nelson Road and Fairground.
an image of a large sculptural installation outside is shown with a central high shine orb with green leaf like protrusions around the orb. The Colorado front range mountains as well as a cloudy sky are seen behind.

SPIRIT OF LONGMONT by Rafe Ropek, 2009. “Spirit” welcomes the visitor to Longmont on the Southwest side of town as one approaches the City along the Diagonal Highway. Reminded of the agricultural roots planted here years ago, the leaves change – green on one side, yellow on the other, often all 48 in unison. The sphere demonstrates the “high tech industry” that has brought so many here, and the appearance of movement, a reminder of our everyday lives and the change within. Leaves are made from aluminum and rest on carbon steel powder coated posts. Hover Street and Highway 119.
an image of a metal cutout mile marker artwork with Longs Peak mountain in the background and a gravel and grass path at the foreground

POINTS OF VIEW by Charlotte Mary Zink, 2011. Charged with establishing “distance markers” around the circumference of McIntosh Lake, Berthoud artist Charlotte Zink fabricated markers that highlight the natural beauty of the environment, while laser cutting into the corten steel images of local wild and ecological life that surrounds this 3.5 mile walk/bicycle ride. Harvard Street and Lakeshore Drive.

 
a metal welded eagle sits on a brick column in a photograph with a sunburst behind it

DEFIANCE by Parker McDonald, 2011. This scouring eagle oversees all activities along the trail/at the trailhead entrance to the Lefthand Greenway on County Line Road. Perched high above, she is fabricated of corten steel, providing height from the handcrafted masonry column. East County Line Road and Quicksilver Road. 
a photo of a bike rack that are made from simple lines resembling swimmers is shown with a few bikes attached. The shadows of the rack is shown on the bottom where the sunlight hits the pavement. BIKE RACK by Rafe Ropek, 2011. This row of swimmers provides lots of places for cyclists to lock up their bikes while swimming in Sunset Pool. 1900 Longs Peak Avenue.
an image of silver tree sculptures with hanging silver discs as leaves in a park with concrete and grass surrounding the bases with a small pond in the background and blue sky above

FLYING TREES by Reven Swanson, 2012. The disk-sized “leaves” that hang from these trees are each custom designed with creatures that might be seen meandering the park. The wind may move the leaves and may resemble the many disks that are seen flying through Loomiller Park. 12th Avenue and Sunset Street.
a picture of a bike rack that also looks like simple green leaves sticking up from the ground. it is in front of a brick building. PETAL POWER by Joe Norman, 2013. The petal leaf shaped bike racks are available for use outside both Memorial Building and Senior Center in Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave.
a colorful busy image of a geometric grid-like pattern with 2 butterflies. LOCUS AMOENUS by Elena Manferdini, 2015.
The beauty of nature meets the elegance of geometric shapes and vibrant colors in this unique site specific installation that adorns the walls of the restrooms at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. 
Concrete wall mural with the word Longmont spelled out in black and white with stylized mountains in blue and red in the text. LONGMONT by Miguel Vasquez, 2016. Located at the bridge over Left Hand Greenway at South Pratt Parkway, Vasquez’s mural displays pride for Longmont and Colorado. The mountains are capped with the colors and symbols of the Colorado state flag. The mural was painted by students enrolled in the mural class at Front Range Community College. South Pratt Parkway and Missouri Avenue.
an image of a steel sculpture with a colorful glass circle in the middle with a rough stone base sits on grass in front of the Longmont Museum Auditorium. NEW DANCING MOON IX by Reven Swanson, 2014. This sculpture was acquisitioned after it was part of the “Art on the Move” program in 2016. The steel sculpture greets visitors at the Longmont Museum and has a fused glass disc that interacts with natural light depending on the time of day. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road.
two stumps decorated with abstract tree canopies and bike chain details at the base are shown in an alley. BIKE TO YOUR ROOTS by Amanda Willshire, 2017. This funky installation uses salvaged tree stumps to incorporate bike parts and steel tree canopies. These sculptures prompt the viewer to engage in sustainable modes of transportation and to enjoy everyday nature. In the west breezeway between 3rd and 4th Avenue on Main Street. 
Pedestrian underpass tunnel face, painted with variegated blues and a rainbow tree trunk and branches. HAPPY TREE (Ode to Bob Ross) by Courtney Saindon, 2017. This work was selected from a competition of Front Range Community College students. The colorful branches of fragmented shapes span across the underpass giving a playful nod to everyone’s favorite TV painter.  Ken Pratt Boulevard and Hover Street.
Blue clear sky with an abstract sculpture at center. Sculpture is fin shaped with white, purple, blue and green colors splashed across it. EMERGE by Latka Studios, 2018. Six wing-like sculptures represent a progression of growth, mirroring the city of Longmont. The abstraction of rough colors and flowing shapes evoke creativity and positive energy. Main Street and the St. Vrain Greenway.
shown in this image is a bronze sculpture of a frog resting on a rectangular stone pedestal, only holding onto the top by its front legs and its back legs are dangling below. the background shows a concrete pad with prairie grass. GOLDEN PONDS GUARDIAN by Steven Carmer, 2018. You may come face-to-face with this giant bronze amphibian while strolling in Golden Ponds Park. The oversized frog hangs off of a sandstone pedestal, casually watching the sublime space. South of Golden Ponds Park, Lykins Gulch.
Painted wall depicting a stylized Longmont. A bicyclist rides on a path past a lake, mountains and a hawk to his left with buildings and pine trees behind him. UNTITLED by Yulia Avgustinovich, 2018. Calling on residents to participate, the artist had community paint days to help her complete this whimsical underpass mural. 20th Avenue and Hover Street.
a sculpture of a bronze hawk on a large stone pedestal is pictured in a park with green grass and trees. the stone base has a superimposed shadow of the bird and its wingspan. the bird itself has geometric designs carved into its body. SUNSET by Adam Schultz, 2019. A geometric styled bronze red-tailed hawk grasps a fish in its talons while soaring over a sandstone base displaying an epic shadow of its outstretched wings.  Sunset Golf Course, 1900 Longs Peak Avenue.
an image of a metal and concrete pillared sculpture is shown up close with a blue sky and white clouds behind it. the shape of the sculpture is curvy. REJUVENATION by Joshua Weiner, 2019. In 2013, Longmont experienced devastation as flood waters raged through the community. This sculpture serves to memorialize that which was lost, while celebrating all that was gained during this event: strength, courage, inspiration, resilience, community and more. Boston Ave between Martin Street and Main Street.
Concrete bike path with two large insect sculptures flanking it, each elevated on a tall wooden post. A ladybug to the left and a blue lacy winged dragonfly to the right. THE LADY AND THE DAMSEL by Amanda Willshire, 2019. Made wholly from recycled parts, these two playful bugs rest on salvaged tree stumps much like Willshire’s other AIPP sculpture “Bike to Your Roots”. St. Vrain Bike Trail.
a photo of an abstract steel sculpture with many loops and circles connected to create a gazebo like structure. a parkcan be seen in the background with trees and the sculpture is sitting on a concrete pad. a shelter with a green roof is in the distance and grey overcast sky with clouds. GAZEBO by DeWitt Godfrey, 2019. Commissioned as the focal point for Collyer Park, the structure explores shapes within natural geometries and systems such as plant spores, seashells, and honey-combs. The artist uses a process of packing and stacking of cylindrical steel forms to give way to extraordinary complexities. Collyer Park, Collyer Street and 6th Avenue.
a deep brown metal sculpture of a bear on its hind legs looking like it is standing appears in front of a brick building with a sidewalk at the left. URSA MAJOR by Parker McDonald, purchased 2019. This cold-welded steel bear stands on hind legs on Main Street. This “Big Bear” was part of Art on the Move in 2017 and was so loved by the community that AIPP decided to add it permanently to the collection. Main Street east breezeway between 3rd and 4th Avenue.
Mural on a brick wall. Mural features people and human skeletons in a cemetery painted mostly in purples and blues. DEBAJO LA MISMA LUNA (Under the Same Moon) by Tony Ortega, 2020. This mural was commissioned as a celebration of 20 years of Día de los Muertos at the Longmont Museum. Drawing from traditional imagery from The Day of the Dead, the artist had help from the community to paint the multi panel painting. In the west breezeway on Main Street between 4th and 5th Avenue.
an image of an artwork that had the text Longmont at the top in a ribbon. the image below shows a snowy mountain with a yellow sunset behind it and yellow prairie grass with every green trees and a pond at the forefront. LONGMONT, COLORADO by Julie Leidel, 2021. To celebrate Longmont’s 150th birthday, the artist was commissioned to make an Arts & Crafts style poster. The delightful gouache painting is displayed at the City Council Chambers. Civic Center, 350 Kimbark Street.
an image of a parking garage building looking up to a mural featuring multiple birds. The sky is blue with some clouds. KEYHOLE by Adden J, 2022. By exploiting the rectangular gaps in the Spoke Building’s walls, the artist cleverly rendered several native Boulder County birds in flight surrounded by a soft gradient and dynamic circular motifs for this bold mural. Main Street west breezeway between 5th and 6th Avenue.
an image of a mural in a concrete space of a fox in profile on the left and three flowers on the right with a yellow circle. BLOSSOM by Adden J, 2023. As an addition to “Keyhole”, the artist wanted to use an interactive feature for a smaller wall that faced pedestrians inside the garage. By downloading the Artivive application on your smartphone, viewers can make the a playful fox and floral designs come to life. Main Street west breezeway between 5th and 6th Avenue.
An aerial image of a basketball court seen from above with colorful characters that represent the boundary lines for the game of basketball. Surrounding the court is green grass. PLAY-BY-PLAY by JC Milner, 2022. Located at Kiteley Park, this vibrant mural was a collaborative community paint project. The fun characters have a second purpose as the court lines and markings for the sport of basketball. Kimbark Street and 11th Avenue.
A bike path leading into a box culvert. A mural on each side of the walls is shown with blue and green and purple mountain triangles. there is some green grass shown, and above the pathway is a car bridge with a blue sky above that. TOGETHER WE ARE LOVE by Pat Milbery, 2023. The community joined together to paint this expansive mural featuring mountains, animals, plants, silhouetted figures and various colorful abstractions. Take a stroll along the immersive experience to brighten your neighborhood walk or bike ride. 9th Avenue and Alpine Street.
a blue gazebo with a shiny orb on the top with sunburst yellow designs on blue is shown in front of a lake and mountains with a cloudy sky. Behind the pavilion are leafy trees and in the foreground is green grass with tall prairie grass behind with a sidewalk in front. EL PABELLÓN DE LAS MARIPOSAS (The Butterfly Pavilion) by Jodie Bliss, 2023. In recognition of 25 years of sister cityhood between Ciudad Guzmán and Longmont, in partnership with Longmont Sister Cities Association, AIPP set out to have an artwork made that functions as not only a beautiful homage to Mexican culture, but also as a space for exchange students to convene while in Colorado. Flanders Park at Lake McIntosh, North Shore Drive.

 

 

 

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