City of Littleton Public Art
Littleton, Colorado
Art in public places in Littleton's city limits, acquired by the Arts & Culture Commission, Littleton Fine Arts Board, South Suburban. or other organizations.
MessageCollection: Littleton Fine Arts Collection
In 1964, the Littleton City Council established the Littleton Fine Arts Board to advise the city in developing a fine arts collection, and to assist the city in the selection and purchase of public arts for installation in public buildings, parks, and open spaces. It also arranges periodic art shows, selects art and sculpture for the Littleton Center and reviews all art donations to the city.
The first logical step for the newly-formed committee was to contact the internationally-famous sculptor Edgar Britton, whose studio was located right on Main Street. Mr. Britton’s proposal was accepted, and the Fine Arts Board had its first piece of artwork for its collection, titled "Solar III". The sculpture is located in Gallup Gardens. In the years since this first acquisition was installed, the Fine Arts Board has collected over 200 works.
The Fine Arts Collection consists of artwork acquired for the City of Littleton's public art collection, or art portfolio. Acquisition can include transfers from other City of Littleton departments, purchases, and gifts to the Fine Arts Board. The collection includes permanent installations in City-owned public parks and buildings, as well as a large collection of rotating artworks which are only available for exhibition in City-owned buildings, such as the Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Court House, and the Littleton Museum. Artworks in the Rotating Collection are exhibited for short terms in order to avoid light damage, pest infestation, vandalism, etc., as well as to freshen up public spaces on occasion. When on display, the Rotating Collection artworks are located indoors and may not be accessible during evening or weekend hours. For more information about the Fine Arts Board collection of public art, acquisition, or maintenance, call 303-795-3954, or email [email protected], or visit the "About" section of this site.
For more information about the City of Littleton's Fine Arts Board, Arts and Culture Commission, or conservation or acquisition of public art, contact [email protected] or call 303-795-3954.
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