Council District 4 Q4 2025 Updates

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

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A tall, colorful sculpture pole standing in a grassy area of Bible Park. The pole is painted in stripes of yellow, orange, red, and purple, and is clustered with an eclectic mix of signs and symbols including a peace sign, a smiley face, a marquee-style arrow, and several small text signs. Trees and an overcast sky are visible in the background. — “Sign of the Times” by Los Gatos Locos

A close-up of the 'Sign of the Times' sculpture showing the layered signs clustered on the pole. Visible text includes 'No Work Ahead,' 'S'kim si, Takav si,' and partial phrases in multiple languages. Other elements include a red marquee arrow with the word 'PARK' in reverse, a peace sign in teal and pink, a yellow smiley face on a black background, and a vertical sign with Cyrillic characters. Trees are visible behind. — “Sign of the Times” by Los Gatos Locos

A SIGN LIKE NO OTHER IN BIBLE PARK

The entrance to the park now features a playful new sculpture, “Sign of the Times,” by artist team Los Gatos Locos. This imaginative piece flips the classic wayfinding sign on its head with whimsical, inclusive wordplay and imagery that celebrates the park’s diversity and character. Seasoned artist Carlos Frésquez partnered with emerging talent Spencer Eudaly to bring this creative concept to life—a true collaboration of experience and fresh perspective!

Early concept visualization renderings for 'The Water Vanes,' a sculpture series proposed for the High Line Canal Trail. The left rendering shows a close-up of a perforated red sculptural form resembling a fish or seed pod nestled among tall green plant-like structures. The right rendering shows the top of a tall pole sculpture with radiating green cutout cattails and aquatic plant forms, with a blue heron perched at the top and a pink wading bird figure in the center. — “The Water Vanes” Rendering by Rachel Slick

SCULPTURES ON THE HIGH LINE CANAL TRAIL

On December 4, the selection panel chose Rachel Slick’s proposal, “The Water Vanes,” for installation along the Eisenhower Park segment of the trail. The design will feature four free-standing sculptures, each inspired by the canal’s ecosystem and rich history.

NEW ART COMING TO ROSS-UNIVERSITY HILLS LIBRARY AND BETHESDA PARK

The call for artists for the Ross-University Hills Library project closed on December 1, and the panel is hard at work reviewing submissions. Finalists will be selected on January 22. Nearly 90 artists applied for the Bethesda Park project, and the selection process is also underway! This exciting commission will bring art to one of Denver’s newest parks, acquired through the Parks Legacy Fund approved by voters in 2018. Final artist selection is expected in early 2026.

A close-up of a circular metal plaque mounted on the steel mesh railing of a pedestrian bridge. The plaque reads: 'Walking isn't a lost art: one must, by some means, get to the garage. – Evan Esar.' A busy highway with moving cars is visible through the mesh below, with Denver city buildings and the Rocky Mountains in the background under a clear blue sky. — “A Mindful Bridge” by Jim Hirshfield

A MINDFUL REFRESH

“A Mindful Bridge” by Jim Hirshfield, located on the pedestrian bridge at I-25 and South Cherry Street, has been cleaned of graffiti, restoring its serene beauty for visitors to enjoy. Help us keep the Public Art Collection looking good; use this form to report graffiti or damage to artworks.

NEW ART COMING TO ROSAMOND PARK

We’re kicking off a brand-new public art project at the park—more details and a call for artists coming in 2026!

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.