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Physical Address: 417 W. Magnolia, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (970)221-6735

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Printable Maps!

The APP Collection, Pedestrian Paver, and Transformer Cabinet Mural maps are now available for printing! (Please note that the documents will change as new projects are completed.) Download the PDFs:

Are You An Artist?

Are you an artist and would like to receive email notifications of our project RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) as they are released? Click here for a PDF with instructions on how to register with the City's Purchasing Department. Registration will put your name and email address into the system so you will be notified whenever we are seeking artists for Fort Collins APP projects.

2010 Art in Action

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The Downtown Development Authority, in cooperation with the City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program, is pleased to announce that Fort Collins artist Jim Lynxwiler has begun his “Art in Action Project” in Old Town Square. Throughout the summer, the artist will be demonstrating most of the steps of sculpting a life-sized bronze sculpture using the lost wax casting process. The carving and casting process will be done in Old Town Square where passersby can see it first hand. The artwork that he creates this summer will then be placed in Old Town.

This unique opportunity for visitors to Old Town Square will allow them to interact with the artist and watch his creation grow and change throughout the summer. You will truly be able to see “Art in Action”. You can view his schedule on the APP website at www.fcgov.com/artspublic.

Jim Lynxwiler is a Fort Collins resident with over 10 years experience in creating public art. His artistic experience includes sculpture, painting, photography, printmaking, and mosaic tile. The City of Fort Collins owns multiple public art pieces created by Mr. Lynxwiler, including work at Stewart Case Park and Harmony Park.

To download a PDF of Jim's schedule of days he will be on Old Town Square working on his sculpture, click here

For questions regarding the Art in Public Places Program, please contact Ellen Martin at (970)416-2789. Fort questions regarding the Downtown Development Authority, please contact Anne Aspen at (970)419-4383.

 

Meet our 2010 Transformer Cabinet Mural Artists:

In 2006 the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Utilities Light & Power Department partnered with the cities Art in Public Places Program to come up with a plan to help mitigate the graffiti, reduce maintenance costs and add art to the Fort Collins community. This program works with local artists to paint colorful murals on the city's transformer cabinets.

This year we have 17 local artists and one non-profit group painting a total of 30 cabinets in and around downtown. The artists will be painting at various sites throughout the summer. Get out, explore, and meet the artists as they add color and excitement to our city.

The 2010 Transformer Cabinet artists are:

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