Loveland has been described as “a sweetheart city which has a love affair with the arts”.  The second weekend in August, Loveland transforms the Benson Sculpture Garden, Loveland High School and North Lake Park into three art shows -  Sculpture in the Park, Loveland Sculpture Invitational and Art in the Park.  The shows create one of Loveland's busiest weekends of the year and creates an opportunity for art enthusiasts and individuals to engage with more than 400 artists from around the world.

  27th Anniversary of Sculpture in the Park - August 7 & 8, 2010

This year, the 27^th annual Sculpture in the Park show will feature 171 artists, with a number of sculptors participating for the first time.  Over the years, the Sculpture in the Park show has expanded its diversity of work to include representational, stylized, and abstract sculpture in a variety of mediums including bronze, stone, wood, ceramic, glass, metal, and mixed media. One thousand and ninety-three different artists have participated in Sculpture in the Park.  Sculpture in the Park is now the largest outdoor juried sculpture show in the country with sales over $1 million.

A special exhibit entitled “Take Home A Piece of the Park” will feature macquette sized editions of the sculpture that is on permanent display in Benson Sculpture Garden.  These pieces will be available for sale throughout the show.

For more information, visit Sculpture in the Park or call 970-663-2940. 

 19th Annual Loveland Sculpture Invitational - August 7 & 8, 2010

Enjoy the diversity of our sculpture show as over 250 national and international artists display their sculpture.  From miniatures to monuments, in every conceivable medium; there is something for everyone!

Set at the foot of the spectacular Rocky Mountains, thousands of art lovers & collectors from around the country and beyond come together to enjoy & acquire the work of professional sculptors during this 3 day outdoor sculpture show.  In the center of our show is our large sculpture garden where life size and monument sculptures are on display. 

 This is a show not to be missed.  For more information, visit the Loveland Sculpture Invitational, or call Cindy Kenna at 970-667-7467.

 46th Annual Art in the Park - August 7 & 8, 2010

 “Art in the Park”, Thompson Valley Art Leagues’ Arts and Craft Festival is now in it’s 46^th year.

 Artists from across the country attend the show displaying various forms of artwork. The event has a wide  cross section of mediums for the general public to view and purchase. Estimated attendance is 25 to 30,000 people for the weekend with no gate admission fees.

 Paintings, craft items, clothing, jewelry, pottery, wood furniture, metal art, wall hangings, home décor, outdoor garden art, photography and more is available for the weekend. Wholesale distributors, retailers and gallery owners may find a specific product or artist they wish to represent from the event.

For more information, visit the Thompson Valley Art League or call Jeff Brooks at 970-663-2407.