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.
The Public Art Commission (PAC) is responsible for Golden’s Art in Public Places Program. Learn more about the PAC on their webpage.
For more information and a map of Golden’s public art locations, download the Public Art Commission Brochure 
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Sometimes great things come in small packages! Visit our Itty Bitty Art page for a map and an overview of some of our newest public art treasures hiding below eye level along Clear Creek and in Downtown Golden.
Adolph Coors
Artist: Sarah Maloney
Location: Northwest corner of 12th St. and Washington Ave.
Shoshone Spirit
Artist: William Gee
Location: South side of Clear Creek near Clear Creek History Park, 11th and Illinois streets
Broncobuster’s Holiday
Artist: Billy Bond
Location: Fossil Trace Clubhouse, 3050 Illinois St.
Brother and Sister at the Rodeo
Artist: Mario Pahua
Location: West side of Washington Ave., south of bridge
Cameron’s Dragon
Artist: Mary Zimmerman
Location: Parfet Park, 10th St. and Washington Ave.
Checkmate
Artist: Herb Minery
Location: 6th. Avenue and 19th Street Lid
Community Garden Murals
Artist: Trenna Daniells
Location: East Façade of Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street
Cowboy’s Day Off
Artist: Michael Hamby
Location: North west corner of 11th St. and Washington Ave.
Day Dreamer
Artist: Dan Ostermiller
Location: Outside Golden Visitor Center, 1010 Washington Ave.
Eddie at Bat
Artist: A. Moreau
Location: On north side of Clear Creek Trail, south of Lion’s Park, 10th and Maple Streets
Golden Touch
Artist: Lincoln Fox
Location: Northeast corner of 13th Street and Washington Avenue. In front of Indulge Bistro.
GURA Community Mural
Artist: Jesse Crock
Location: West façade of CoorsTek, near Washington Ave. and 9th Street
Howdy Folks (Buffalo Bill)
Artist: Jeffrey Burnham Rudolph
Location: In median on Washington Ave. between 10th St. and Clear Creek Bridge
Joy of Music
Artist: George Lundeen
Location: North side of the Golden Hotel, 800 11th St.
Lending a Helping Hand
Artist: Cloyd Barnes
Location: Southwest corner of 13th St. and Washington Ave.
Newsboy
Artist: James Muir
Location: West side of Washington Ave. North of Clear Creek
Nighthorse on the Mesa
Artist: Pat Madison
Location: In roundabout at South Golden Rd. (W. 16th Ave. and Johnson Rd.)
Return of the Cutthroat
Artist: Pat Madison
Location: South side of Clear Creek Trail north of the Golden Hotel (800 11th St.)
Return of the Cutthroat #2
Artist: Pat Madison
Location: Play area on east side of Washington Ave. north of Clear Creek
Rotary Butterflies
Artist: Pat Madison
Location: North side of Clear Creek Trail, south of Visitor’s Center (1010 Washington Ave.)
Secret Garden
Artist: Mark Lundeen
Location: North side of Clear Creek Trail, south of Visitor’s Center (1010 Washington Ave.)
Sons of Liberty
Artist: James Muir
Location: Behind the Golden History Center (923 10th St.)
Strength, Dedication, Discipline, Determination (SD3)
Artist: Jeffrey Burnham Rudolph
Location: on the ‘lid’ at 19th Street and 6th Avenue.
The Cowboy
Artist: Buck McCain
Location: Northeast corner of 13th St. and Miners Alley
The Kayak Racer
Artist: Tyler Richardella
Location: On north side of Clear Creek Trail, west of Lions Ball Field
The Monarch
Artist: Buck McCain
Location: In front of Buffalo Rose (1119 Washington Ave.)
Triceratops Head
Artist: Unknown
Location: Fossil Trace Clubhouse (3050 Illinois St.)
Two Deer
Artist: Steven Bennett
Location: Clear Creek Trail behind Police Department (911 10th St.)
Victorian Dress Up
Artist: Steven Bennett
Location: South side of Clear Creek just south of Billy Drew Bridge
Winter Wind on the Mesa
Artist: Marie Barbera
Location: On Clear Creek Trail, east of Washington Ave., north of the Millstone Condos
