Public Art
John Meade Park Art
The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission has chosen acclaimed Colorado artist Joe Norman to design a custom sculpture series to be placed in John Meade Park. The Commission envisioned one of the sculptures being based on the monarch butterfly; the monarch is now endangered, but can be found in Cherry Hills Village in June on its way north and in September on its return migration to the south.
Mr. Norman’s proposal includes a series of three 6’ sculptures to be placed around the park. The pieces appear to be local wildlife (a monarch butterfly, a broad-tailed hummingbird, and a Great Horned Owl) when viewed from one direction and playing children when viewed from a different angle. The artist’s description of the sculpture theme is an inspiring message of resiliency, adaptability, and interdependence. The full proposal is available at the link below, and scale models of each sculpture (pictured above) are available to view at City Hall. A video of Joe Norman describing the sculptures and theme is embedded below. City Council affirmed their support for this project at their meeting on Dec. 14th, 2022. This permanent series is intended to be the only art within John Meade Park.
The Art Commission plans to fund the sculptures primarily through community support, and they are nearly halfway to their goal. The three sculptures will total $120,000 for fabrication and installation. To make a donation, checks made out to the City of Cherry Hills Village can be sent to the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission, 2450 E. Quincy Ave, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113. Donations can also be made by credit card over the phone; donations are tax-deductible. Please call Parks Project & Operations Manager Emily Black at (303) 783-2742 for questions or to make a donation.
Public Art Notifications
Artist: Robert Mangold
- Art Piece: "Windsong III" (sculpture)
- Location: City Hall
- Status: On loan July 2021 - July 2023
- Read about Windsong III
Artist: Gilberto Romero
- Art Piece: "Gusto" (sculpture)
- Location: City Hall
- Status: Purchased in June 2020
- Watch a video with artist Gilberto Romero and the installation of Gusto at City Hall.
- Gilberto Romero works primarily with metal and stone. Through his shape, line, color and use of negative and positive space, viewers can experience freedom, flow and playful wonderment. He is an avid outdoorsman and finds the majority of his inspiration from nature. “I see shapes everywhere”, he stated during his interview with the CHVAC, his patient nature helps him listen as the stones “speak” with the possibility of becoming part of a future piece.
Artist: Susan Cooper
- Art Piece: "The Village: My Home Town" (wall hanging)
- Location: City Hall
- Status: Donated to the City
Artist: Wayne Salge
- Art Piece: "Really" (sculpture)
- Location: Southwest corner of E. Quincy Avenue and Meade Lane
- Dedicated: Summer 2019
- Status: Loan ended Summer 2021
Artist: James Surls
- Art Piece: "Big Bronze Walking Eye Flower" (sculpture)
- Location: Northwest corner of Quincy and University (City Park)
- Dedicated: July 2018
- Status: Loan ended Summer 2020
- Watch an interview with the artist
Artist: Robert Mangold
- Art Piece: Untitled (sculpture)
- Location: Quincy Farm (no public access at this time)
- Dedicated: February 2018
- Status: Donated to the City
Artist: Emmett Culligan
- Art Piece: "Rubric Series Number 6" (sculpture)
- Location: Northeast Corner of Joint Public Safety Facility
2460 E Quincy Avenue
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 - Dedication: October 2016
- Status: Purchased in November 2016