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Spotlights

Free To Dance

"Free to Dance" has been installed at the corner of Walnut and Linden Streets in Old Town Fort Collins. The two whimsical dancers were created by local artist, Jim Lynxwiler, as a part of the Art in Action Project, a collaborative effort between the Downtown Development Authority and Art in Public Places.

View a slideshow of the creation of the sculptures: PDF or PowerPoint

Transformer Cabinet Switcheroo

Have you noticed that the transformer cabinet mural at the intersection of Oak and Howes Streets has changed? The transformer cabinet that featured a whimsical mural of animal musicians was moved due to a change in electrical service at that site. Fort Collins artist Terry McNerney, the same artist who painted the 2010 mural, was brought back this year to paint the replacement cabinet. You can now find Terry's musical critters on the SW corner of Drake and Lemay. We hope you enjoy Terry's new creation at Oak and Howes Streets.

2010 mural (Drake and Lemay)

2011 mural (Oak and Howes)

Pianos About Town

Every two weeks from May through October, a different artist was painting original artwork on working pianos in Old Town Square. In December, you can find the final 3 piano muralists painting indoors at 262 E. Mountain Ave. and at Foothills Mall. As a collaborative effort between the Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program, Bohemian Foundation, and Downtown Development Authority, this exciting project brings visual art and music together for the public to enjoy. After the pianos are painted, they will be moved to various locations around Fort Collins, awaiting discovery and attention. Get out there, find those pianos, be amazed at the unique artwork, sit down, and tickle those ivories!

Pianos About Town-Seeking Pianos

Become a part of Pianos About Town Project-donate a piano! Do you have a good working piano that needs a new home? The Pianos About Town Project is looking for 9 full-sized pianos to be part of the project. We need sturdy, durable upright pianos that are at least 48" tall and require minimal maintenance to be ready to play. We will coordinate moving your piano if it is one that will work for the project.

Please contact Libby Colbert, Art in Public Places Project Manager, City of Fort Collins via phone at 217-2881 or email at if you would like to donate a piano or have any questions related to the project.

Carole Hossan