Public Art Committee - South Suburban
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South Suburban Public Art Committee

The South Suburban Public Art Committee is an appointed volunteer body that offers an informed opinion to the elected South Suburban Park and Recreation District (SSPRD) Board of Directors regarding art in public places. The PAC consists of 7-9 at-large members plus one representative from each municipality within the boundaries of SSPRD. At-large members are selected through an application process. The SSPRD Board of Directors must act on the appointment of all PAC members.

 

Interactive Art Map
The District has had a robust public art program for more than three decades. Currently, South Suburban Parks and Recreation is responsible for over 60 permanent public art displays. The Interactive Art map features SSPRD owned art, as well as select art from our local government partners.

Temporary Art Exhibition
The PAC also makes recommendations regarding temporary art exhibits at the District’s recreation centers. Artists interested in displaying their work in one of our facilities must apply through the Temporary Art Exhibit Form. For additional details, please contact David Bridges, dbridges@ssprd.org.

Annual Art on Loan Program
Annually, the PAC selects sculptures from Colorado artists for display at Goodson Recreation Center and the Hudson Gardens and Event Center. The selected pieces are on loan from the artists for one year and are for sale to the public. Purchasers may take possession after the one-year exhibition period. Selected artists receive an honorarium and must sign an agreement with SSPRD and provide their current W9. For more information, please contact Arts and Enrichment Manager Grace Peterson at gpeterson@ssprd.org.

For more information, please contact Grace Peterson at gpeterson@ssprd.org.

Calls for Art

  • 2025 Art on Loan Program at Goodson Recreation Center & Hudson Gardens - $1,000 Honorarium – Applications Now Closed
  • 2024 Call for Permanent Art at Puma Park in Centennial, CO – $25,000 Budget – Applications Now Closed
  • 2025 Call for Permanent Art – Coming Soon

2026 Art on Loan Program

Attention artists! Show off your work and bring art to community spaces with South Suburban’s Art on Loan program. Local artists are invited to apply for the 2026 program by Jan. 6, 2026.

Selected sculptures will be displayed at Goodson Recreation Center or Hudson Gardens for a year, and artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium for their display. The sculptures are selected by the South Suburban Public Art Committee through a competitive process and approved by the South Suburban Board of Directors.

Applications for 2026 are now closed.

Artist in Residence

The Hudson Gardens Artist in Residence program supports creative exploration while fostering meaningful connections with the public in the beautiful, serene setting of Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Colorado. Open to artists working in all mediums, the residency takes place in a light-filled Pavilion and balances independent studio practice with public engagement. The space is ideal for many visual arts practices but is not suited for large-scale or specialized equipment; ceramic artists may create small-scale, hand-built work with firing completed off-site. The selected artist will receive a $1,100 stipend (no lodging or transportation provided), with support from a residency coordinator for setup, logistics, and public programming, and will work approximately 7 hours per day, Tuesday through Saturday. If you’re excited to share your process in a welcoming, community-centered environment, we encourage you to apply. For questions, please contact Grace Peterson at gpeterson@ssprd.org.

 

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Apply to Join the Public Art Committee

The South Suburban Public Art Committee invites interested community members to apply to serve as at-large members. Public Art Committee members must live within the District, and be able to serve a minimum three-year term. Members must commit to participating in monthly meetings from 8:30-10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Learn more and apply here.