Public Art
The Golden Public Art Partnership (GPAP) was established in July of 1999 with the mission of ensuring the distribution, in public areas, of visible outdoor art that historically celebrates our community’s heritage and environment. The GPAP is a branch of the Golden Civic Foundation, but also receives funding from the City of Golden, as well as private contributions.
Near Clear Creek
Little Boy FishingLocated along Clear Creek Trail behind the Visitor’s Center Artist: Steven Bennett Placed on December 3, 2004 |
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Son of LibertyLocated along Clear Creek Trail behind the Golden History Center Artist: James Muir Placed on June 25, 2004 |
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Rotary ButterfliesLocated along Clear Creek by the Rotary Club Amphiteater Artist: Pat Madison Placed in 2005 |
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Two DeerLocated along Clear Creek behind the Golden Police Department Artist: Steven Bennett Placed on December 3, 2004 |
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Victorian Dress UpLocated by the Friendship Garden on the south side of the Billy Drew Bridge Artist: Steven Bennett Placed on December 3, 2004 |
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Bear and Two CubsLocated along Clear Creek just north of the Clear Creek History Park Artist: Steven Bennett Placed on December 3, 2004 |
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The Kayak RacerLocated along Clear Creek by the Kayak course behind Lions Park Artist: Tyler Richardella Placed on October 15, 2005 |
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Brother and Sister at the RodeoLocated on the southwest side of the Washington Avenue Bridge Artist: Mario Pahua Placed on May 17, 2005 |
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MusiciansLocated along Clear Creek by the Golden Hotel Artist: George Lundeen Placed on December 3, 2004 |
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Secret GardenLocated along Clear Creek behind the Library Artist: Mark Lundeen Placed on December 3, 2004 |
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Return of the CutthroatLocated at 11th & Washington Ave Artist: Pat Madison Placed on August 22, 2002 |
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Winter Wind on the MesaLocated on Washington Ave., east of bridge on the trail behind Clear Creek Commons Artist: Marie Barbera Placed on July 10, 2003 |
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Eddie at BatLocated along Clear Creek Trail behind Lions Park Ball Fields Artist: A. Moreau Placed on June 24, 2004 |
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Return of the Cutthroat #2Located along Clear Creek Trail in play area under Washington St. Bridge Artist: Pat Madison Placed on June 25, 2004 |
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Kids SleddingLocated on the hill on the north side of Clear Creek at the Billy Drew Bridge Artist: Jim Davidson Placed on December 3, 2004 |
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Along Washington Avenue
Cowboy’s Day OffLocated at 11th & Washington Artist: Michael Hamby Placed on May 24, 2001 |
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Adolph CoorsLocated at 12th & Washington Artist: Sarah Maloney Placed on May 24, 2001 |
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Lending a Helping HandLocated at 13th & Washington Artist: Cloyd Barnes Placed on May 24, 2001 |
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NewsboyLocated on the northwest corner of Washington Ave Bridge Artist: James Muir Placed on December 5, 2003 |
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Howdy FolksLocated at 10th & Washington Artist: Jeff Rudolph Placed on July 13, 2000 |
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The MonarchLocated at Washington Ave. north of 12th Street in front of the Buffalo Rose Artist: Buck McCain Placed on June 29, 2005 |
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Cameron’s DragonLocated in Parfet Park Artist: Mary Zimmerman Placed in September, 1993 |
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The CowboyLocated at 13th and Miner’s Alley Artist: Buck McCain Placed on July 10, 2003 |
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Golden TouchLocated at 13th & Washington Artist: Lincoln Fox Placed on May 17, 2005 |
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Sleeping BearLocated at Golden Visitor’s Center at 10th & Washington Artist: Dan Ostermiller Placed in May 1996 |
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Outlying Areas
CheckmateLocated at North Entrance to Golden on Hwy 93 Artist: Herb Mignery Placed in August 2006 |
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Triceratops HeadLocated at Fossil Trace Clubhouse Artist: Fossil Replica Placed on July 3, 2003 |
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Nighthorse on the MesaLocated at Johnson Rd & South Golden Rd Artist: Jeff Rudolph Placed on December 13, 2003 |
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Broncobuster’s HolidayLocated at the Fossil Trace Clubhouse Artist: Bill Bond Placed in August 2004 |
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