Public Art

The City of Steamboat Springs recognizes the important role of public art in the economic and community vitality of Steamboat Springs. In 2005 and 2006 City Council approved expenditure of $15,000 city funds and $10,000 matching funds for the purchase of public art capital projects.

The City recently received a gift of artwork by a local group - The Artists for Public Art. The group commissioned a sculpture by local artist Christopher Oar, whose artwork has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. The sculpture will be installed in June at the City's Howelsen Ice Arena on Howelsen Place. See a photo of the artwork "Red Fern" on this page.

Public Art Board

In 2006, City Council established the Steamboat Springs Public Art Board to develop a plan and process for allocation of the City's capital projects funds. The Mission of the Public Art Board of the City of Steamboat Springs is to advise City Council on the expenditure of capital project funds; develop a plan and public process for allocation of those funds including advice on selection, location, acquisition, ownership, maintenance, education and creating public awareness of Public Art for the City and community of Steamboat Springs.

The Public Art Board consists of seven members with one member appointed by the Steamboat Springs Arts Council Board of Directors, and six positions appointed by City Council. Meetings are open to the public.

Public Art Board Members 2006/2007

Robert Dieckhoff, Chair
Bert Kempers, Co-Chair
Linda Laughlin, SSAC Representative
Gina Norton
Susan Schiesser
Keri Searls
William van Straaten