heARTS of LYONS Outdoor Arts Collection

  1. 1 Emma with Bill Bunting
  2. 2 Calla, by Barbara Baer
  3. 3 SoaringBirdInstalled
  4. 4 Helix Harmony, by Sean Yarbrough
  5. 5 Serpent Waiver by Merelee Whitcomb
  6. 6 ByeByeButterflyBohn
  7. 7 Dvorah Dnali 2
  8. 8 FlameDanceinLJP
  9. 9 Arabesco by Reno Carollo
  10. 10 Vansanzio New Location BetterPic
  11. 11 3MRX 4EK by Joshua Ware
  12. 12 Butterfly
  13. 13 by Sally King
  14. 14 Helix Harmony
  15. 15 Bill Vielehr - 3-D Glyph Series II_web
  16. 16 Jawbone Norman
  17. 17 Sue Quinlan - Cultural Pedestrians_WEB
  18. 18 new location for She Holds up the Sky
  19. 19 Growing Goddess, by Charlotte Zink
  20. 20 Lollipop, by John King
  21. 21 Steve Budou - Vasanzio IV_WEB
  22. 22 Bill Vielehr_web
  23. 23 YinYang by Sean Yarbrough
  24. 24 Days Catch
  25. 25 The Ambiguous Family By Joe Norman
  26. 26 Rusty the Moose by Bill Foy
  27. 27 Guardian, by Eileen Coughlin Turnbull
  28. 28 PinkWomanMelsGarden
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The Town of Lyons and the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) invite artists to submit high-quality, original art and sculpture for its newly expanded heARTS of LYONS Outdoor Arts Collection--all over town.  
 
The heARTS of LYONS Outdoor Arts Collection is a perennial celebration of art and sculpture displayed outdoors throughout the quaint mountain town of Lyons, Colorado. Small but mighty Lyons (population 2,000) is an arts-rooted destination, noted for its music, artists, and beautiful setting in the Rocky Mountains’ foothills. Each year, the rare, franchise-free charm of Lyons lures thousands of visitors from all over the world to stop and linger on their way to and from Rocky Mountain National Park. 

Take a walking tour of all of the public art and sculptures in Lyons.

Learn more about the current heARTS of LYONS Outdoor Arts Collection >> or take a self-guided walking tour!

Public Art Walking Tour

Applications are accepted through Cafe (now Creative West) call for artists . Selected art will be on display for a period of two years. 

For more information on this cultural enhancement program, please contact Kristen Bruckner, arts and cultural services coordinator for the Town of Lyons.

Kbruckner@townoflyons.com

LAHC Outdoor Public Art Display Contract 2025 >>

Legacy Donation

Artists may permanently donate art to the Town of Lyons, as part of the heARTS of LYONS' Legacy Designation program. All Legacy pieces will receive a special Legacy Designation plaque as well as the standard “loan” honorarium.

Application Process 

Artists and/or lenders may submit up to three art pieces for consideration per application.  Upon receipt of the application, your application will be reviewed by the commission and a member of the LAHC will be in contact. Upon approval, LAHC will work with artists and/or lenders directly, regarding the Public Display of Outdoor Art Agreement, installation, payment, upkeep, removal, and other aspects.

heARTS of Lyons 2026 Application Form >>

Support

The LAHC is grateful to be supported by the Lyons Community Foundation, the Town of Lyons, contributing artists, and generous donors.
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