Author: Larry Borowsky

Every August, some 20,000 people flock to Loveland for Sculpture in the Park, the largest outdoor juried exhibition of three-dimensional artwork in the nation, featuring 2,000 pieces of sculpture from 160 artists from all over the world. Neighboring towns such as Greeley, Fort Collins, Berthoud, Longmont and not-so-far beyond have their share of sculpture as well. Hop in the car and go explore!   1. Art Castings 511 8th St. SE, Loveland You might want to start your sculpture road trip with a visit to a working bronze foundry to see and learn about the entire process. Guided tours to the public are given at this world-renowned foundry on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Each tour holds up to eight people. Tickets are $5 adults, $4 seniors; children under 12 are free, but children under 10 are not allowed without direct adult supervision. To hear a detailed recording about tours, call 970.667.1114, ext. 15. 2. Benson Sculpture Gardens 1125 W. 29th St., Loveland Benson Sculpture Gardens opened in Loveland in 1985, and is home to more than 130 permanent outdoor sculpture pieces along with landscaped gardens and ponds. You can enjoy the park at any time of year – indeed, the sculptures are quite hauntingly beautiful when dusted with snow. Summer draws the largest crowds, especially during the Sculpture in the Park show every August. This year’s...