We already knew how amazing our artist Joe Norman is, but now the world is getting a bigger glimpse of his generous spirit. He has been creating 3D printed ppe and ventilator parts to maximize the use of a ventilator for multiple patients at hospitals with limited equipment and resources.

"Several weeks ago, I was working on four large public art placements in three different states in the western US. Since then, I and the various public art agencies have decided to put those projects on hold so they could focus (rightly) on the health of their communities. And, to be honest, there are more important things in my life right now than making sculpture. 
Specifically, there are thousands upon thousands of people dying scared and alone, isolated from their loved ones in hospitals across the country. I simply can't justify working on my own art when I have the ability to do something about that. Anyone interested in helping can visit make4covid.co and makersunite.co for more information." - Joe Norman

#DoingYourPart #Covid19 #VentilatorManifolds #MakersUnite #Make4Covid #JoeNorman 

To all our Healthcare Professionals, THANK YOU for taking great care of us. We are forever grateful for all you do.

NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker has a number of sculptures that depict our compassionate healers, this post shows just a few. The meaning of these pieces grows deeper lately as we rely on the brave men and women who are truly giving their all.

#ThankYouHealthcareWorkers #JaneDeDecker #HealingTouch #PatientConcerns #DocElliot #CanYouFixThis #Bronze #Sculpture #ArtCares #StayHome #SaveLives #MedicalProfessionTribute #Doctors #Nurses #Housekeeping #ElderCare #KeepingUsSafe #DoYourPart

We have a dozen paintings by the late Lu Haskew never before shown at Columbine Gallery on display, this week only. We hope you'll come by Saturday for our annual Legacy For Lu event 11-4.

Purchasing artwork this week gives back to the community with proceeds going to the Thompson Education Foundation's Lu Haskew Endowment for the Arts Fund, infusing art classrooms with additional resources. 

Can't make it? You can donate to the endowment online... click here

#LegacyForLu #ArtWithACause #ArtWorthCollecting #TEF #GiveBack#CircleOfGiving #BuyOriginal

It's a peek at our Future,... and the Future is Bright!

We are pleased to host the finalist interviews for the Rotary Art Scholarship again tonight. Each year we grow more, and more impressed with the confident students who are showcasing their talents as they prepare to stretch their wings.
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The winners will be displayed at the Colorado Governor's Art Show & Sale. Just one more reason to go to the show this May.

Columbine Gallery was pleased to help this year's Colorado Governor's Art Show with a mini Art Tour so that Loveland's downtown eateries can promote the art community and the show's activities this May. 

Thanks to those who could join us. click here to purchase tickets for the April 28 Governor's Art Show Gala
Art purchases go toward the show's fundraising efforts benefiting the Thompson Education Foundation's Homeless Assistance Fund helping the district's homeless students..

Dan Ostermiller's #bronze #rabbit R.B. Monument has always gained a lot of attention at the entry of Columbine Gallery, however, this is a new one for us. We were unaware of the great work being done on behalf of cottontails in Colorado. We hope you'll learn more about Colorado House Rabbit Society, what they do, and give a donation to #bunnies in need.
pictured with the 5ft bronze is Heath -the 20 lb. bunny and Ms. Konnie Olson, one of the #BunnyBrigade leaders.
learn more and donate: coloradohrs.org  
​or buy R.B. Monument for your entry

Introducing Colorado to its Artistic Talent" - April 24 - May 29, 2016 at the Loveland Museum/Gallery. 
Opening Night Gala: April 23.
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Over the past 6 months JK Designs' Principal, John Kinkade, has been pouring much of his knowledge, time and energy into the upcoming 25th Annual Governor's Art Show Happily we are seeing great acknowledgements as the events are beginning to unfold including the opening of Re-Fine-d Gallery this Friday. We believe the art community (artists and collectors alike) will love the show and all the extras that the Board Members have planned.... Beyond the Calendar of Events there will also be artists demonstrations at varied locations each weekend for the duration of the show. Columbine's Alyson Kinkade will be painting April 30th 2-4pm at Studio Vino, Carolyn Barlock at re-Fine-d Gallery May 7th 9-5 and Guest demonstrators Sabrina Stiles and Rodgers Naylor will be at Columbine Gallery May 14th 2-4pm.

“This event is not only an opportunity for Colorado artists to show their work,” says board member John Kinkade, “but also to introduce Coloradans to the amazing portfolios of many artistic talents we have in our state.” Indeed, this year’s show features works in a variety of media by 55 artists exploring myriad themes. More than 300 artists submitted work to the juried show, and while there are many returning and established exhibitors, nearly 25 percent of the participants are new to the event. 
--- To mark the silver anniversary, the show includes an exhibit honoring its “legacy” artists. “This show has been instrumental in introducing new Colorado talent early in their careers,” Kinkade says. “We’re bringing these artists back to the show through the legacy program.” Works owned by the City of Loveland from each of this year’s legacy artists—Fritz White, Kim English, and Quang Ho—are on display in the museum’s Green Room. English and Ho also bring new works available for purchase. 
---Proceeds from the show benefit a number of causes and groups supported by two local Rotary clubs. They also have helped to establish art scholarships for area students.
click below to read the full Southwest Art article,