Congratulations to NSG Charter Member Mark Leichliter on his recent installation with the City of Loveland Art in Public Places for the Olde Course of Loveland Clubhouse. “Ace” looks amazing and we’re looking forward to seeing it in person.

Attend the Dedication 4 pm Thursday, September 21st at 2115 W 29th Street, Loveland, CO 80538

“Ace!” consists of the stylized representation of a golf ball rolling into the cup, in a stop-motion style of four frames. The artwork is fabricated from stainless steel sheet metal, with two distinctive surface finishes to add contrast and create a sense of dimension.

These furry friends are eager to see one of their favorite people, the veterinarian! Yes, it can mean a few pokes and prods, but a visit to the clinic brings a lot of treats and ear rubs too. An introductory offer is now available for Craig Campbell's "Vet Visit" in two sizes, 9" or 26" high.

Pictured here in clay, the cat and dog pair will be cast in limited edition museum-quality bronze.

Know a vet that could use this piece?? customize the label on the cushion in gratitude for a favorite animal care-giver or clinic.

Please stop by to see the National Sculptors’ Guild members who are exhibiting in the 39th Annual Sculpture in the Park at Benson Park this Saturday and Sunday.
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If you love sculpture, you’ll want to be in Loveland this weekend. This is one of the largest outdoor fine art sculpture shows in the nation. Check their website for details and get tickets to the Friday night Patron Party www.sculptureinthepark.org/show-information
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You’ll also see many other NSG member’s sculptures in the permanent collection at the Benson Sculpture Garden. We love Loveland’s art appreciation!

On this #NationalNativeAmericanDay we highlight Potawatomi artist, Denny Haskew.

'Strength of the Maker right from its title... to the strength shown even in the toes, is a statement of how I view my very inner belief. Nature and all things natural have always been of the utmost importance to me all my life. Believing in, the Great Spirit, Buddha, Mohammed, the Mysterious One, is important. I feel they all exude the same message; a life of oneness, of love, of honesty and a source of emotional strength. Strength of the Maker is my visual version of how I see my Maker.' -DH

This powerful monumental bronze of a Native American preparing their bow is on permanent display in the Native American Museum of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Other prominent placements of the edition include the Gilcrease Museum, OK; the Barona Band of Mission Indians, CA; Wolf Creek Indian Village and Museum, Bastian, VA; Briscoe Western Art Museum, TX; Flagstaff, AZ; Grand Junction, CO; Cerritos, CA; and Canyon City, CO; and private collections. "Strength of the Maker" has won five best of show / first place prizes in the top art shows in the country.

Only one remains from the limited edition of 21, add it to your collection: click here

NSG Fellow, Jane DeDecker continues to amaze us with her recent monuments to women in Seneca Falls and now Estes Park. She is making history as she honors these historic figures, bringing to light the contributions of phenomenal women, sculpted by a phenomenal woman.

This link has some great pics of the artist and includes some connections to the subjects. https://www.eptrail.com/.../10/01/womens-monument-dedicated/
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By WENDY RIGBY | wrigby@eptrail.com | Estes Park Trail-Gazette
PUBLISHED: October 1, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. | UPDATED: October 4, 2021 at 10:57 a.m.

​On a chilly autumn afternoon, a large crowd gathered to participate in the dedication of the Estes Park Women’s Monument. The statues sit on a piece of land donated by the Town of Estes Park along the river walk. Twelve historical and current female leaders who have impacted the town’s rich heritage are honored in this newest public art installation.

“This was a widespread, grassroots effort,” said Ron Wilcocks, Chairman of the Estes Park Women’s Monument Committee. “Hundreds of people helped make it happen. The community came through in a big way.”

Speaking on behalf of the Estes Park Woman’s Club, Judy Schaffer commented, “These were not just ladies who sat around. They laid trails. They funded libraries. The supported the town as a community. They gave a legacy to the more contemporary women we are honoring.”

Members of the Town Board of Trustees were there, along with Mayor Wendy Koenig who is one of the 12 women honored in bronze sculpture.

​“This is a momentous occasion,” Koenig noted. “This monument makes visible the women who nurtured this community.”

Town Administrator Travis Machalek called the monument “long overdue.”
The centerpiece figure of the picture is Eleanor Hondius, an early female leader in Estes Park. Her son, 97-year-old Pieter Hondius who still lives in Estes Park, was on hand to see his mother honored in this lasting way.

“These were strong-minded, determined and focused women,” she said. “We owe a debt to these pioneers for what Estes Park is today.”

Noting that creating public sculptures is a “team sport,” DeDecker thanked all of the donors who collectively contributed more than $100,000 for the project. She also thanked the town employees who helped prepare the site and will keep it beautiful year round.

We had a wonderful time hosting lunch for the Booth Western Art Museum Collector’s Tour of Colorado.

The group filled two 40-passenger buses with art appreciators from around the nation. We also had several of our artists meet with the collectors in the National Sculptors’ Guild sculpture garden.

The tour included several Loveland artist studios and gardens. We were happy to give them some nourishment before their next artful stop.

As you can see we lucked out with a beautiful Colorado Fall day. Our chimenea warmed us up as the wind picked up, but the rain stayed off.

#BoothMuseum #boothmuseumofwesternart #BoothMuseumCollectorsTour #SteamboatArtMuseum #ArtTour #ArtCollectorsAreOurPeople #ArtfulFallDay #Colorado #Loveland #ILiveLoveland #NationalSculptorsGuild #NSG #SculptureGarden
#ArtandFlowers #MastiffWithCookies #FeedYourCreativeSpirit #BlueSkyDay #ArtCollectors

Lots of new Jane DeDecker sculpture was just added to our online store front. New 2020 pieces, plus more classics. ​

Now is the time to beautify your surroundings with these timeless expressions of the human condition. They both touch on our everyday moments and pay homage to great strives in history. Family connections and individual’s internal journeys. There is something relatable for everyone in these beautiful sculptures.

​Enter code: HappyFriday for a special incentive! You made it another week!!  Celebrate with new art for your collection.

#ArtWorthCollecting #JaneDeDecker #ColumbineGallery #Bronze #Sculpture #Home #Garden #Office #LiveWithArt #FeedYourCreativeSpirit #ContemporaryFigurative #FineArt #DeDeckerSculpture #HappyFriday #SalesCode

NSG Fellow Tim Cherry has just released a new sculpture "Beaver Retriever", click here to order at a special introductory price and be among the first to add this gorgeous statement of grace and beauty of nature to your fine art collection. 

Special introductory price offering through June 30, 2020 - enter code PREDORDER at checkout

Gary Alsum's grandson, Trevor, gave a hands-on critique about filling in the negative spaces of "Tried and True" the Veteran's Memorial commissioned by the University of Central Oklahoma. 

The piece will go through the bronze casting process soon thanks to Trevor's help.

Hopefully he doesn't charge too high. 







#InsideTheStudio #GaryAlsum #WIP  #TriedAndTrue #UCO 

New pieces are underway at NSG Fellow Sandy Scott's studio. She rarely slows down creating new work, and we aren't surprised that the health crisis isn't stopping her. 

The pieces shown here in clay can be pre-ordered from our special section on our online store. These are listed with introductory pricing, with a $400 savings! so, it's truly a great time to add this renowned wildlife artist to your collection, if you are able.

Sandy's foundry in Lander, WY is currently open at a reduced staff, so please expect 8-12 weeks for the bronze casting time from the time of your order. With your Sales Code "PREORDER", shipping is free!

"Dos Amigos", and "Earitated" speak to our little Springtime buddies that I'm sure you're all seeing hopping about yards.
"Dos Amigos"  11 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 12 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase
"Earitated"   9 3/4 W x 6 1/2 D x 6 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase

 "The New Puppy".  The narrative speaks for itself . . . it is an old dog laying next to a new puppy that's asleep.  Trish and I got a new Scottish Terrier puppy 3 weeks ago and we have an old bird dog.  While the breeds are not the same as the sculpture . . . the sentiment is. Maybe many of you have new pups during this Stay-At-Home time and can relate.
"The New Puppy" 13 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 4 3/4 H - size includes oval walnut base. Ed/50. click here to purchase

Thank you for #KeepingOurArtistsCreating #StaySafe #ArtAppreciatorsAreOurFavoritePeople

What has NSG's Stephen Shachtman been up to during Stay-in-Place? Lots of new monolithic sculptures and some help from a couple of the cutest workers around. What can we say? some of our artists are taking a creative approach to home-schooling; we know hands-on learning can leave a life-long impression. Stephen's kids, Dov and Avi, are helping out with moving the artwork and clearing off Spring snows. Looks like they're doing an awesome job.!




Below are a few #WIP pieces he has in the works at his studio, If you see anything that interests you, please contact us for title scale and pricing. Most of Stephen's work is fabricated from Cor-Ten Steel, sometimes including areas of powder-coating for a pop of color. Check out his other available work here too. 

#NewWork has us shuffling pieces to make all the artwork fit. Stop by to see what we have. Or #ShopOnline
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#BuyOriginal #ColumbineGallery #Sculpture #Painting #HomeDecor #FeedYourCreativeSpirit

27th Annual National Sculptors' Guild Show
Garden Party August 9 - 11, 2019, Exhibit continues through August 31st.

Over 40 nationally recognized artists will be on display at Columbine Gallery this August during our 27th Annual National Sculptors' Guild exhibit

NSG’s 23 members will exhibit over 100 garden pieces plus smaller works inside the Gallery, along with 22 painters’ artworks on display.

See new work and speak with your favorite artists throughout the weekend. Find the next piece to add to your collection.

Special Open House Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Friday – Sunday. Artists will be available to meet with the public throughout the weekend and Artist Demonstrations will occur 1-4 pm each afternoon during the show weekend.

You can expect to see demonstrations by the following artists... (confirmed as of today)
Bob Coonts, Jim Biggers, Cathy Goodale, Gary Miller, Dan Augenstein
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located at 2683 N. Taft Ave. Loveland, Colorado (southwest of Benson Sculpture Park). #LivingWithArt #FeedYourCreativeSpirit #AnnualShow#SculptureGarden #BuyOriginal

Check out all our new signage, we are especially fond of the new NSG garden sign by #sculptor Joe Norman.

We hope to see you this weekend for our 27th Annual National Sculptors' Guild Show Garden Party August 9 - 11, 2019, Exhibit continues through August 31st.
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Over 45 nationally recognized artists will be on display at Columbine Gallery this August during our 27th Annual National Sculptors' Guild exhibit
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NSG’s 23 members will exhibit over 100 garden pieces plus smaller works in the Gallery along with 22 painters’ artworks on display.
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See new work and speak with your favorite artists throughout the weekend. Find the next piece to add to your collection.
Special Open House Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Friday – Sunday. Artists will be available to meet with the public throughout the weekend and Artist Demonstrations will occur 1-4 pm each afternoon during the show weekend.
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no admission fees, kid-friendly
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located at 2683 N. Taft Ave. Loveland, Colorado (southwest of Benson Sculpture Park). #LivingWithArt #FeedYourCreativeSpirit #AnnualShow #SculptureGarden #BuyOriginal #Flare #Signage #JoeNorman #CortenSteel #SandwichBoard #Art #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #columbinegallery #featherflag #CantMissUs