Combining excellence in art with the “positive impact of guided philanthropy,” the Governor’s Art Show & Salepreps for the 34th edition. Held at the Loveland Museum in Loveland, Colorado, the event upholds its tradition of supporting community causes through the Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary clubs, endorsed by the Governor of Colorado, and features works of art by Colorado’s finest artists.
Anna Rose Bain, Ruth’s Peonies, oil, 8 x 16"
“The show’s mission is ‘Art with Heart,’” says show director Ruth Scott, “[and] features a juried collection of outstanding works by over 60 masterful Colorado artists, [four pieces of work per artist], in a wide variety of mediums, artistic techniques and styles.”
In addition to the juried artists, the event features one artist as its Legacy Artist—“an artist who has participated in past shows and has been a strong advocate for the arts,” says Scott. This year’s Legacy Artist is Rosetta, known for her bronze animal sculptures. Also, returning to the show, will be the 2024 Best of Show recipient, Diego Glazer.
Jen Starling, Imperfect Angel, oil, 24 x 24"
Collector’s will find strong artwork examples like the floral piece by Anna Rose Bain titled Ruth’s Peonies—titled after the show director, Ruth Scott. “She arranged for several of us artists to have a paint-out in the museum gallery while the show was going on last year, and she set up this gorgeous bouquet with peonies from her own garden,” says Bain. “While we also had a model to paint from, I was so drawn to the peonies that I started a second painting that day. Painting these flowers proved to be challenging, as the gallery had multiple light sources and backgrounds, depending on where you were standing in front of the setup. Months later, I worked on completing the painting in my studio and continued adjusting and arranging the elements to make the painting feel both graphic and poetic overall.”
Rosetta, Running Cheetah, bronze, 3 x 13"
Besides florals, Bain is also known for her depictions of her children, friends, places she visits and environments where she feels most at home. “Movement and color are what excite me the most in a painting, and if there’s a strong emotional pull, even better,” the artist explains. “It’s also important to me that my work reflects my values and worldview, while staying relevant to whatever stage I’m at in my life.”
Artists and collectors converse at the 2024 Meet and Greet.
Additional highlights at the show include the work of figurative and portrait artist, Jen Starling. For her show piece Imperfect Angel, she shares, “[This painting] is the second in a series. The ‘dark angel’ idea began with a different painting and has held my interest. The original painting was almost finished when I had a flash vision of the subject with dark wings. It is hard to say what subconscious imagery contributes to such a vision, but it’s likely that it had to do with my boyfriend’s (artist Daniel Sprick) large taxidermy raven. I love the ethereal quality of angel imagery, but the more traditional use of white wings does not match my aesthetic preferences. I’m drawn to imagery with a slightly haunting quality. Therefore, the raven wings were a perfect fit.”
The event kicks off on May 2 with the ticketed Opening Night Gala from 5 to 8 p.m. During the run of the show, from May 3 through June 14, there will be an artist meet and greet from 2 to 4 p.m. each Saturday. The public is encouraged to see the artworks in person at the Loveland Museum or view them online at www.governorsartshow.org. —
Governor’s Art Show & Sale
May 3-June 14, 2025
Loveland Museum
503 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 670-0035, www.governorsartshow.org
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