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11/30/2014

 
Last updated 2021. Still have a question we haven't covered? Please call or email.

Investment Opportunity

Our focus is shifting toward the National Sculptors' Guild, so there is opportunity for you to purchase Columbine Gallery and continue its 30 years of connecting people with art!

Buy the Gallery and Garden. Keep it as an art gallery, or expand your own business in this beautiful Northern Colorado space. Columbine has 29 years of history in the art market. Gain clientele, contracted artists fine furnishings and a gorgeous backdrop for paintings and sculpture in a growing art-centric city. Our Loveland location of Columbine Art Gallery is the largest original fine art​ in Northern Colorado, showcasing hundreds of artworks by 40 renowned artists.

Columbine is named after the Colorado State flower which is a symbol for Spirit. #FeedYourCreativeSpirit 

Hours and Location

2683 North Taft Avenue, Loveland, Colorado 80538    970.667.2015
October - May: Wednesday thru Saturday 11-4 or by appointment
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Commission Something Unique

If you need time to build funds for that perfect artwork, we allow up to 6 months of interest-free payments. With your deposit of at least 1/3, you ensure the piece is yours until you've paid in full. All artworks are retained until fully paid. Please call us to order in this method as it is not currently available online.
Many of our artists will paint or sculpt to your specified needs. This may include portraits, certain size, etc. Depending on the commission, we may provide multiple proposals for you to choose from. The initial design is complimentary. If the design phase is extensive a design fee will be incurred. Please let us know your wishes and we will connect you with the artist(s) that meet your request. ​

Maintaining Your Art Collection

Need a Bronze Cleaning Kit? click here Need Professional Help? click here
For all other materials, please contact us. We can help establish best practices that you can implement to clean your artwork yourself, or connect you with trained professionals and conservators that can work on-site to help maintain your collection on a regular basis, or help with highly distressed pieces that need major work. 

Pricing and Discounts

The pricing is set by the artist based on their costs and career level. We are an artist-driven organization and take a smaller commission than most galleries. We do not adjust the retail pricing, nor do we bargain as this will only result in devaluing the artist's entire body of work. Valuations are based primarily on the last sold price of a piece. It behooves you as a patron to not buy art that has been severely discounted. Instead support artists you admire and watch your art investment continue to appreciate as your favorite artists climb in acclaim.

Past patrons of Columbine Gallery receive 5% off or free shipping to show our gratitude while maintaining the value of the artwork. This discount does not apply with any other offers, nor for custom commissions. If you have purchased from us in the past, please make us aware of this at the time of your purchase if we haven't already acknowledged this. Should you purchase online, we'll check our database and refund the discount to existing patrons prior to shipping.

On occasion we use coupon codes in advertisements or newsletters for free shipping or a % off. Keep your eyes open! Look for #CouponCode

Reselling Your Artwork

Sorry, we don't purchase artwork. All the artwork on display at Columbine Gallery is consigned by the artists we represent. You may find your collection has out grown your space. We unfortunately cannot consign aftermarket work at this time. We recommend you attempt selling the artwork on your own. Be sure to have your artwork appraised by a certified appraiser. Here are a few resources to consider: Sell Your Art. Chairish, Live Auctioneers, Sotheby's, Art Appraisal, Colorado Appraiser. Once you make room for more art - please check our online store.

Submit Your Work

We are currently at capacity of represented artists. You may send us your qualifications for future consideration by emailing your website or qualifications. Do not bring artwork to the gallery for review.

What's with all the Angles on this Building?

Columbine Gallery was opened in 1992; the 4,500 square foot building housing the gallery was designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wrights’ last students.  Click here to find out more about the Gallery's architecture.

Why Loveland? 

Why is the National Sculptors' Guild headquartered in Loveland, Colorado? 
Loveland is home to over 300 artists; and over 8% of the total labor force are employed in the arts and design related/cultural occupations. There are workers in fine art, literary art, including publishing, design, art related retail heritage (museum) and the performing arts. This makes for a Art-centric city and has become a destination for art appreciators from all over the world.

What Else Should I See/ Do in Loveland? 

We've put together a brief listing of our favorite Loveland, CO spots. We hope you enjoy them all! click here
Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ, Columbine Gallery, JK Designs, is headquartered at Columbine Gallery in Loveland, Colorado. Over the last 25 years, Loveland has become a mecca for the creation of sculpture. The community is home to over three hundred artists, many of whom work in sculpture related support industries. As of August of 2009, 2,766 workers in Loveland, out of a total workforce of 33,401, are employed in the arts and design related/cultural occupations. This is over 8% of the total labor force in Loveland. There are workers in fine art, literary art, including publishing, design, art related retail heritage (museum) and the performing arts. Shortly after JK Designs, Principal John Kinkade established the National Sculptors' Guild, it was determined that visitors wanted to see examples of the members’ artwork. As a result, Columbine Gallery was opened. The 4,500 square foot building housing the gallery was designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wrights’ last students. The sculpture on display is by NSG members only; accompanied by renowned painters selected by Kinkade. Owned and operated by the father/daughter team of John Kinkade & Alyson Kinkade, the gallery artfully displays over 800 NSG sculptures plus many paintings by 50 local and national artists. Columbine Gallery provides a tranquil atmosphere for art appreciators wishing to reduce the external details of the world and indulge in the true essence of art ~ a world of visual play and internal moods. Perched above a pond with a view of the Rockies, the National Sculptors’ Guild Sculpture Garden is an acre filled with unusual botanical specimens and over 80 sculptures. The garden is divided into a number of outdoor ‘rooms’ to exhibit how the sculptures function in outdoor settings. All of the artwork in the garden is for sale and as a result, the look of the garden is constantly changing. The attached Sculpture Garden has become a destination for avid art collectors, tourists, city officials and organizations from around the world
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    JK DESIGNS and the NATIONAL SCULPTORS' GUILD We can help create a cohesive collection that tells your story. Tie into existing works or add a whole new vision. One on one services that enable you to set a budget for a one-time purchase or a series over time so that your collection comes together with ease.  JK Designs can assist with any residential or corporate placement. Selecting fine art for your home and garden should be a fun and fulfilling experience.   ​SCOPE OF SERVICES --Collaborate with clients to establish preferences and objectives for their unique art program, including Master Plans. --Define and design creative solutions to fulfill site needs. --Establish timeline and budget to execute solutions. --Define sites and integrate art with other elements to maximize the impact of art. --Coordinate our extensive network of professionals* to create the ideal design team. --Incorporate existing artwork from the collection. --Commission site-specific artwork. --Design lighting, landscaping, and siting of artwork. --Provide comprehensive insurance for each project. --Coordinate transport of artwork. --Installation and handling of artwork. --Create identification plaques for public placements. --Establish maintenance plans, and/or execution of plan. --Provide continued support and enhancement of the collection,  *Utilizing our core group of artists plus our extensive network of nationally recognized industry experts including structural engineers, architects, lighting designers, landscape architects and other subcontractors
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Owned and operated by the father/daughter team of John Kinkade & Alyson Kinkade, JK Designs, Inc., represents the National Sculptors' Guild members plus several renowned painters.  We are a Colorado corporation, established in 1992 with the sole purpose of finding thoughtful public applications for our artist's work throughout the nation.  For each project, our design team selects a lead artist whose aesthetics best match the needs of the site and community. When appropriate, multiple artists can be utilized to create a cohesive collection that also has a breadth of style, subject, material and technique.
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