Welcome to Denver Public Art’s quarterly update—a roundup of new installations, works in progress and artist news happening across our city.

Each post in this series is organized by city council district. Not sure which district your neighborhood is in? Use the City of Denver’s interactive map to find out.

TWISTY ADDITION TO BEAR VALLEY PARK

Next time you’re in Bear Valley Park, look for something new and eye-catching at the corner of S. Reed Street and W. Dartmouth Avenue—”All Twisty” by David Farquharson. This vibrant new addition to the collection (Farquharson’s first with Denver Public Art!) was celebrated with a dedication event in August.

 

ARTISTS FOR THE LORETTO HEIGHTS THEATRE PROJECT

The call for artists for this project closed on December 9, and the response was incredible—177 applicants! The selection panel is now reviewing submissions to choose finalists who will bring bold ideas to this historic space. Through the Vibrant Bond package, DAV will also build a parking structure to serve future theatregoers, adding another public art piece!

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A FRESH LOOK FOR A FAVORITE PIECE

“Personal Icons” by Barry Rose at the Ross-Phyllis Bigpond Branch Library has been given some TLC! It’s now reinstalled on a new wall, freshly cleaned and waxed, and will soon feature a new plaque.

Public Art Fun Fact: As part of West Pines Hospital’s A Celebration of Cultural Diversity and Unity program, Rose led community workshops at the then–Ross Barnum Library to create a 3×3 bronze mural, which was installed on the building in 1989, with duplicate tiles also included in a larger collaborative mural at the City Park pavilion.

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SOMETHING NEW FOR STANFORD & BALSAM

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re kicking off a brand-new public art project for the Stanford & Balsam Playground. This new art will be a fun and inspiring addition for families and neighbors. If you are interested in being a panelist for this or other artwork projects, please share your information here! ​

 

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MORE ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES TO COME IN 2026

In 2026, the Public Art Program will significantly scale up its work—initiating a record number of new projects citywide to stay on track with bond commitments. To that end, keep an eye out for many new RFQ announcements throughout the year. All calls are listed at www.denverpublicart.org/for-artists. Follow us on social media and subscribe to our quarterly Public Art newsletter for updates.