Library and Cultural Services 14949 E. Alameda Parkway – Aurora, CO 80012 303-739-6747 – 303-739-6586 (Fax) - dsmiller@auroragov.org

Aurora's public art program mission is to create a legacy of quality public art by building and maintaining a collection that enriches and engages the community of Aurora. What is Public Art? Why Does the City Have a Public Art Program? Who is the Art in Public Places Commission? How is the Art Selected? How is the Public Art Funded? What is in the Art in Public Places Inventory? Metropolitan District Public Art Plan Art in Public Places Master Plan 2004-2008 Art in Public Places Master Plan 2009-2013 (29.1 MB) Art in Public Places Commission Policies & Procedures AIPP Ordinance View It! – Video on Aurora’s Public Art

All digital photographs displayed in the Art in Public Places Collection are copyright protected and cannot be used without the permission of the artist or the City of Aurora. Images of the Art in Public Places Collection Map of Public Art Art in Public Places Collection Guide 2009 AIPP Projects

Recent Public Art Installations Aurora’s public art collection expands with gift of culturally significant sculpture Sculpture on the ‘FAX - 2009-2010 The 2008-2009 Sculpture on the ‘FAX People’s Choice Award Winner was “Twin Totems” by Mary Williams. Monumental Sculptures Installations

SCFD Bronze Sculpture Workshop SCFD Metal Sculpture Workshop

Call for Fine Art Exhibit Proposals 2010

2006 Chamber Award 2006 Westword Award 2006 Business Arts Award 2007 National League of Cities 2007 Westward Award 2008 Westword Award 2009 Westword Award 2009 Aurora Sentinel Award

Winning a Public Art Project Marketing for Public Art

The  Cultural Services Division is the largest single provider of arts and culture in the City of Aurora offering programs in performing arts, fine arts, history, public art, and special events and festivals.