Sculpture on Loan Program

In 1995, the Commission initiated the Sculpture on Loan Program with the placement of three pieces of art in the downtown area. Currently, over a dozen pieces are being displayed each year.

At the end of each year the Art Commission solicits art pieces to be on display for the following year in our public areas and community parks. Artists lend their work to the City for one year for a $500 honorarium and in return the City agrees to publicize their work.

Each year, with citizen input the City purchase one or more sculptures to be added to the permanent art collection. Greeley now has 25 sculptures in Greeley’s public places. They have either been purchased by the City, over half as “People’s Choice” purchases from the annual Sculpture on Loan program, or donated by Greeley citizens.

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2009 Brochure

2010 Application

Art Location

2009 SCULPTURES NOW ON DISPLAY

Moses at Mount Nebo Jan Alan Moore $7500 Moses is depicted at Mount Nebo with stone slabs in hand, and his hair and beard blowing in the wind. The winding, rusted metal gives him a presence of strength and age.		Two Coups Jan Alan Moore $6000 Counting coup (Ku) is a term used by the Plains Indians of North America, referring to winning prestige during battle. Any blow struck against the enemy counted as a coup, but the most prestigious acts included touching an enemy warrior, with the hand or with a coup stick, then escaping unharmed. An eagle feather was earned for each coup.
Dancing Moon: Roller Reven Marie Swanson $8000 The moon is full and ready to roll! And the colors are vibrant enough to energize the entire park! Through the “Dancing Moon” series, Swanson wishes to share and understand the rapidly evolving relationship of women to their everyday life in our modern society.		Blue Gigantus Michael Mladjan $2800 After studying botany for 37 years, the artist was naturally pulled towards depicting what he knows best. His metal sculptures, big and sometimes huge, are a fun and lively addition to the landscape.
Bear & Honey Tree Colette Pitcher $27,500 This long time Greeley resident and business owner shows her fondness for animals with her art. But this one might be a little too playful…let’s hope that bee hive stays out of reach!		Pathways Pete Neihoff $4000 The artist favors steel in his artwork due to the illusion it gives of being a non-malleable linear force when in actuality it can be as plastic to work with as clay. He is enthralled by “elegance, industry, modern, mechanical, simple and clean” elements in his artwork.
Blue Heron Through the Ages James G Moore $17,500 A small rural community on the eastern plains and the Colorado outdoors provide plenty of inspiration for this work. It blends a love of nature, people and cultures around the world.		Silver Disc Michael Mladjan $3500 This abstract, found object sculpture is created with old boiler plates. The artist had no specific intention when he began welding, but knew he liked interesting forms, shapes and textures. Can you see where he got his title?

For information on purchasing Sculpture on Loan Program artwork, or to donate art to the City of Greeley, contact Kim Snyder at 350-9450 or kim.snyder@greeleygov.com .