Public art has the potential to transform our lives and our community for generations to come.  Public art in Highlands Ranch ignites conversation and sparks new ideas, enhances our public places, enriches our quality of life, and shapes our community into a geat place in which to live, work, and play.

The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association is proud to be a part of Art Encounters, a year-long outdoor sculpture exhibit that showcases a number of sculptures in various media and styles and is displayed in highly visible areas in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker, and Castle Rock.  This Douglas County project is designed to promote public interests in art, develop community pride, and draw visitors to the retail or civic areas where they are displayed.

The sculptures will be on display from June 2011 through June 2012.  All sculptures are available for purchase.  Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit each area and then vote on their favorite piece.  Voting can be done on the Douglas County web site.  In September the winning artist will be presented an award at a reception.
 

2010-2011 Art Encounters featured in Highlands Ranch 

Permanent exhibit at the Recreation Center at Northridge
Enchantment by Donna Romberger

The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association purchased the 2008 Art Encounters piece "Enchantment" by Donna Romberger. The sculpture is located at the Recreation Center at Northridge. Be sure to notice her next time you visit Northridge!
 

Douglas County Art Encounters