OVERVIEWThe Art in Public Places Program (AiPP) was established by the Colorado Legislature in 1977 to create enjoyment and pride for citizens of the state by placing artwork in publicly accessible locations in state buildings. Colorado’s public art statute requires an allocation of one-percent (1%) of capital construction funds for new or renovated state buildings to be set aside for the acquisition of works of art, the process of which is administered by Colorado Creative Industries (CCI). The program also oversees the Creative Capitol program, which showcases artwork by Colorado artists in the State Capitol Complex, and highlights Colorado relevant themes.

PERCENT FOR ARTThese “percent for art” acquisitions form the state art collection. The works selected through this program represent great diversity in style, imagery, materials and techniques. By uniting artists, architecture and host institutions, the AiPP program integrates the art experience into the built environment and civic spaces. Works of art purchased through this program are located in publicly accessible spaces inside and outside of state buildings, such as armories, state patrol offices, state office buildings and university campuses. AiPP has successfully commissioned or purchased almost 500 works of art for the enhancement of state buildings and the enjoyment of Coloradans.

CREATIVE CAPITOLColorado Creative Industries’ program of art exhibitions at the Colorado State Capitol brings rotating art exhibitions to the State Capitol and the Legislative Services Building to celebrate Colorado’s creative economy and share it with Coloradans and visitors. Exhibitions tie in with events happening throughout the arts community and showcase artists and cultural organizations from throughout the state.

COLORADO ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

Learn more at www.coloradocreativeindustries.org

Photo credit: Brian Brush, LuminArc, Northeastern Junior College Ball-Nogues Studio, Suspension #13, Colorado State University-Pueblo

Colorado Creative Industriesa division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development1625 Broadway, Suite 2700 | Denver, Colorado 80202 303.892.3802 | www.coloradocreativeindustries.org

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STATE-WIDE PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS Throughout the state of Colorado, many communities also have programs that support public art. Many cities/municipalities have their own ordinances requiring public art to be included with any major capital construction project, including buildings and infrastructure projects. Art exhibits with two- and three-dimensional artwork are another form of public art embraced by communities. Sculpture-on-Loan programs have grown over the years, and many communities have both an ordinance and a rotating collection in downtown areas and city parks. Rotating exhibitions of art in public spaces allows communities to utilize available sites, as well as to support artists, often from the local community.

REASONS FOR PUBLIC ART• Provides access to art for all people

• Creative placemaking – activates public and underutilized spaces in unique ways

• Civic pride and connection to community

• Support of artists, including local artists

• Adds human-scale to larger spaces

• Invites pedestrian experiences and interactivity

• Illustrate or reflect a story or history of the space

• Wayfinding

PUBLIC ART BY THE NUMBERS

State collection includes artworks by

approximately 300 ARTISTS

40 YEARS since program’s inception in 1977

Over $10 MILLION used to support artists and put artworks in community spaces

Approximately 500 ARTWORKS have been purchased or commissioned for the state’s public art collection

Photo credit: Ball-Nogues Studio, Suspension #13, Colorado State University-PuebloNancy Lovendahl, The Power of Limits, Western State Colorado University