After 28 years as an independent all-volunteer non-profit organization, Sculpture Evergreen (SE) merged with Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) in Evergreen, Colorado, in 2023. CAE has been proud to continue Sculpture Evergreen’s mission to collect, display, and maintain sculptural art in predominantly outdoor locations that are freely accessible to the public every day of the week. The sculptures can be viewed and experienced by walking or driving through the Evergreen area.
Questions about current sculptures, the 2025-26 Sculpture Showcase, or any other sculpture-related inquiries? Please contact Chris Stevens at Chris@evergreenarts.org.
A Historical Perspective: Permanent Sculptures and the Sculpture Walk
Sculpture Evergreen was originally incorporated in November 1994 as Art for the Mountain Community, with the purpose of placing high-quality enduring sculpture in public places in the mountain area of Jefferson County. SE’s first project was to commission a large, original piece of sculpture to be placed outside the Evergreen Lake House. Spirits of the Land by Madeline Wiener was selected and installed in 1996. In 1997, two limestone benches with bronze plaques acknowledging major donors, including the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), were installed. In subsequent years, SE added more than 40 sculptures to the permanent collection.
In 1999 SE began a new venture, the annual Sculpture Walk, now known as the Sculpture Showcase. This yearly competition brings a lively diversity of high-quality sculpture to the mountain area. Artwork is selected from many submissions and then loaned to CAE for a year. Each of the artists whose work is selected is paid an honorarium, and an annual award is given to one selected by a juror. CAE is thrilled to have taken on the legacy and responsibility of SE and the Sculpture Showcase in our mountain town.
Purchase Sculptures
Did you know that all of our Sculpture Showcase art is for sale? Artists loan us their work for a year in the hopes that you will not only enjoy it but also be inspired to buy! Artists receive a stipend to exhibit their work, and Center for the Arts Evergreen receives a percentage of the sales price if it sells. Over the years, many of the Showcase pieces have been purchased by enthusiastic collectors as well as the community. All Sculpture Showcase pieces are indicated with a gold star and can be purchased through CAE. Please call us at 303-674-0056 for more information about how to make one of these sculptures a permanent part of your location or community.
Sculpture Walk Sponsors
The Adopt-a-Sculpture program is a generous one-year (on longer) sponsorship that helps cover the maintenance and upkeep of Evergreen’s beloved sculptures. We honor these individuals and companies who help with this program. To adopt a sculpture for the year, please contact sara@evergreenarts.org.
ADOPT-A-SCULPTURE SPONSORS 2025-26
Hope Sings | Sponsored by Karen Lindsay
Pillars | Sponsored by Joanne & John Kirby
Fly | Sponsored by Colette Thoreau & William Lambert
Ann Louise | Sponsored by Peggy & Peter Eggers
Equal to the Pain | Sponsored by Terry Galpin-Plattner
Danger | In memory of David R. Bright from his loving family (Lifetime Sponsor)
ADOPT-A-SCULPTURE SPONSORS 2024-25
Omni | Sponsored by Michele Vanags, State Farm Insurance
Bear Chair | In honor of Sam Smith, President – 2013 Sculpture Evergreen, 2015 Evergreen Rotary
Oliver | Sponsored by Carolyn & Dave Nelson
Ann Louise | Sponsored by Peter & Peggy Eggers
Oh God | Sponsored by Carol & Greg Dobbs
Danger | In Memory of David R. Bright from his loving family (Lifetime Sponsor)
Spirit of Evergreen | Wooden Hawk Foundation