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It’s #MaintenanceMonday! The pair of Fernando

It’s #MaintenanceMonday!

The pair of Fernando Botero sculptures in the @artscomplexdenver Galleria (“Man, Woman”) got some TLC last week. In addition to a soap-and-water bath, these bronzes received a heated wax treatment to provide a deep clean and create a protective barrier that minimizes environmental effects on the metal.

These two are ready for their close up!

Do you love a sculpture as much as a spreadsheet?

Do you love a sculpture as much as a spreadsheet? Join our team! We’re looking for a #DenverPublicArt Collection Manager to help us with conservation, maintenance, database management and administrative duties.

Sound like a fit? Apply today at the link in our bio 🎨

JUST ANNOUNCED: Get to know your city through the

JUST ANNOUNCED: Get to know your city through the Denver Public Art collection this summer! With 10 different guided tours exploring different neighborhoods and topics, there's something for everyone. Tickets are just $5 for adults (kids under 10 FREE).

Tickets on sale now at link in bio.

Kick off the season with #FREE 30-minute lunchtime tours of Civic Center Park during #CivicCenterEATS this Wed, 5/17 and Thu, 5/18. Link in bio to register!

Come check out the art in #CivicCenterPark with a

Come check out the art in #CivicCenterPark with a FREE lunchtime mini-tour! We’re celebrating summer and the return of #CivicCenterEATS next Wed, 5/17 and Thu, 5/18 with free 30-minute guided explorations of the #DenverPublicArt in the area at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day.

Make sure to leave time to stop in the @mcnicholsbuilding to check out “Eternal Return” (also free!) and grab a bite at #CivicCenterEATS before returning to work.

RSVP at the link in our bio to reserve your spot!

This past Saturday was both #InternationalSculptur

This past Saturday was both #InternationalSculptureDay and #InternationalDanceDay, so we’re celebrating three dance-related sculptures you can find at the @artscomplex!

💃 “Maria Mosina and Igor Vassine” by John DeAndrea
💃 “Three Dancers” by John DeAndrea
💃 “Dancers” by Jonathan Borofsky

There’s more to explore at DenverPublicArt.org.

“A Mindful Bridge” is an experiential sculptur

“A Mindful Bridge” is an experiential sculpture by Jim Hirschfield and Sonya Ishii located on the I-25 pedestrian bridge near South Cherry Street. The work encourages those passing over the busy interstate to take a moment and reflect. The artist team says:

“With two hundred and ninety six (296), eight inch discs, and a little over a quarter of the discs hosting quotes on the experience of walking, the experience of cycling, and the experience of being mindful of ones surroundings, ‘A Mindful Bridge’ celebrates the pedestrian and the cyclist and is meant to send messages of confirmation to those crossing the bridge, turning the crossing of a twelve lane interstate into a more peaceful and meaningful experience.”

Learn more about this piece and find #DenverPublicArt works near you through DenverPublicArt.org.

“Coral Sphere” by @yvonnedomenge presides over

“Coral Sphere” by @yvonnedomenge presides over Sculpture Park at the @artscomplexdenver. The artist was inspired by coral, wanting to share its beauty and structure in sculpture so that it can be appreciated on dry land. She says:

“Ahora estoy realizando una serie de Corales, me puse a estudiarlos. Fui a un arrecife que vi en Yucatán una vez buceando y no lo encontré ya no estaba. Pensé que habíamos lastimado la naturaleza y que ya no existía ese arrecife. Más tarde, me tranquilizo enormemente enterarme de que ese arrecife había migrado poruq el agua donde estaba se calentó tanto, que buscó agua más frescas y compatibles con su naturaleza. Quiero que la gente vea cómo es un coral, su belleza y su estructura, ya que no todo el mundo tiene la oportunidad de bucear o meterse al agua de mar. Así que etoy estudiando los corales y los quiero hacer en escultura para que más personas los puedan apreciar.”

Learn more about the #DenverPublicArt collection at www.DenverPublicArt.org.

Happy #WorldArtDay! We love sharing art with you,

Happy #WorldArtDay! We love sharing art with you, today and every day.

Explore the 400+ works in the #DenverPublicArt collection, including "Infinite Energy" by Victor M. Contreras, through our website (link in bio).

Have you seen this set of steel sculptures? “Unt

Have you seen this set of steel sculptures? “Untitled (Trees I)” and “Untitled (Trees II)” by Robert Mangold can be found about 1/4 mile apart along Colfax Avenue near Civic Center Park and the Colorado Convention Center.

Created in 1975, before the establishment of the #DenverPublicArt program, this series was commissioned by Denver’s “Art in the City Program,” an initiative to have art placed near or in traffic medians. The works were funded by the City, with a matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Learn more about the Denver Public Art program and discover pieces in your neighborhood through our website! Link in bio.

It’s #NationalPetDay! You might recognize “Sun

It’s #NationalPetDay! You might recognize “Sun Spot” by Haddad | Drugan, the 25-foot tall dog sculpture that sits outside of @denveranimalshelter. Its steel skeleton is overlaid with mesh that’s covered with more than 90,000 individual pet tags that flutter in the breeze.

Did you know there are two more parts to this piece? A 6-foot diameter collar hangs inside the shelter lobby, holding up strands of chain where tags hang with the names and adoption dates of pets from the shelter. The last element is a set of pet tags, subtly marking native plants along the South Platte Trail.

Inside #DenverAnimalShelter, your new best friend is waiting! Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and more are all looking for their forever families. Visit DenverAnimalShelter.org to view available animals and learn more about the adoption process 🐾

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