Obviously, this blog isn't being used as I originally intended. I went over to Pinterest and made art boards there for the purpose I intended here. So, I'm thinking I'll turn this blog into a place for my own artwork (my inspirations, WIPs, and art process). Eventually.
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April 22, 2018
July 30, 2008
Loveland Sculpture Show
I've been looking forward to it for months now. The annual Loveland International Sculpture Show will be gracing Loveland, Colorado in a couple weeks. It is comprised of two shows, actually. Most return visitors call them the "upper" and "lower" shows. The "upper show," Loveland Sculpture Invitational, is on the hill, overlooking the stream and lake. The "lower show," Sculpture in the Park, is down the hill and by the stream. This is the 25th Anniversary for the lower show. Both take place in the Benson Park area.
Both are "must attend" events for those who love sculpture. Big, open-sided tents with grassy aisles among talented, friendly sculptors from around the world. Wood, glass, stone, bronze, aluminum, steel, fired clay, found objects; you name the medium, it is there. You'll find both monumental and palm-sized pieces. Both shows have silent auctions on selected works, or you can purchase what you want directly from the artist. But, you don't have to purchase anything. It isn't a "high-pressure sales" situation. There's a small fee per person to attend, and you can simply wander and enjoy the art on display.
Another nice feature about how the shows are set up is that there's an arts and crafts fair set up every year at the same time in the same park. So, if you are with someone who isn't into sculpture so much, they can walk across the street or down the hill and browse through the paintings, pottery, wood carvings, and other works by talented crafts folk. Usually, there's a band playing at one end of the fair that can also be enjoyed while you're going through the sculpture shows.
If you plan to visit the shows some year, get lodging early. Lodging right in Loveland fills up quickly. Usually, you can still find a room in nearby Fort Collins, Boulder, Longmont, Estes Park, or a few of the smaller communities around. Or, Denver and Greeley aren't far away either. Make it a long weekend and go up into the mountains, too. It is definitely worth it. I especially love the drive from Loveland to Estes Park and then on south toward I70. Or, go north through Fort Collins and then on up Poudre River Canyon, where the scenery and fishing are equally excellent. I'm sounding like a travel brochure now, huh? Tee hee. Well, I love the region, and we plan our year around attending the shows.
I have a lot of favorite sculptors who show up to the shows. I'll likely feature them on this blog in the future.
Both are "must attend" events for those who love sculpture. Big, open-sided tents with grassy aisles among talented, friendly sculptors from around the world. Wood, glass, stone, bronze, aluminum, steel, fired clay, found objects; you name the medium, it is there. You'll find both monumental and palm-sized pieces. Both shows have silent auctions on selected works, or you can purchase what you want directly from the artist. But, you don't have to purchase anything. It isn't a "high-pressure sales" situation. There's a small fee per person to attend, and you can simply wander and enjoy the art on display.
Another nice feature about how the shows are set up is that there's an arts and crafts fair set up every year at the same time in the same park. So, if you are with someone who isn't into sculpture so much, they can walk across the street or down the hill and browse through the paintings, pottery, wood carvings, and other works by talented crafts folk. Usually, there's a band playing at one end of the fair that can also be enjoyed while you're going through the sculpture shows.
If you plan to visit the shows some year, get lodging early. Lodging right in Loveland fills up quickly. Usually, you can still find a room in nearby Fort Collins, Boulder, Longmont, Estes Park, or a few of the smaller communities around. Or, Denver and Greeley aren't far away either. Make it a long weekend and go up into the mountains, too. It is definitely worth it. I especially love the drive from Loveland to Estes Park and then on south toward I70. Or, go north through Fort Collins and then on up Poudre River Canyon, where the scenery and fishing are equally excellent. I'm sounding like a travel brochure now, huh? Tee hee. Well, I love the region, and we plan our year around attending the shows.
I have a lot of favorite sculptors who show up to the shows. I'll likely feature them on this blog in the future.
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