For the annual Sculpture in the Park Show & Sale, hosted by the Loveland High Plains Arts Council, collectors come from far and wide to enjoy a plethora of sculptural wonders. Recognized as the largest outdoor juried sculpture show in the United States, the 2026 event will feature more than 2,000 pieces—in all price ranges—by 170 prominent artists.
The event is staged at the lovely Benson Sculptural Garden in Loveland, Colorado, as it has been for years. There, amidst the grounds' permanent collection, guests will find new Western and wildlife, abstract and contemporary pieces, in mediums that include bronze, stone, wood, ceramics, metal, mixed media and glass.
Pamela Ambrosio, Black Rabbit, steel, 48 x 36 x 12 in.; Felicia, Windy, bronze, ed. of 18, 18½ x 8 x 5½ in.; Felicia, The Model, bronze, ed. of 18, 20½ x 6 x 6 in.“We like to think the overall theme of our event is the beauty of sculpture, all the different genres, the different materials and a true chance to talk and connect to the sculptor,” say Jade Windell and Lisa Downer, the 2026 executive directors. “This show has connected our community every year for the last 41 years. Our community embraces this show once a year with over 400 volunteers throughout the weekend. We also get excited to see big sculpture coming in. This year, Trace O’Connor is bringing a 15-foot-tall stainless-steel piece that shows two people embracing. It’s beautiful!”
Pamela Ambrosio, Rivulet, stainless steel, 96 x 42 x 12 in.
Other impressive works to watch for include Pamela Ambrosio’s steel pieces Rivulet and Black Rabbit. “As an artist working with metal, it is my hope to bring a warmth, texture and softness to my work not always seen in this medium,” the artist notes. “I’ve chosen to use stainless steel and other alloy metals because of their ability to withstand the elements in the public and private sectors. It is my hope that the joy of designing and fabricating each piece is apparent to the viewer.”
Artist Felicia has always been inspired by the female form, and it has always been at the center of her work, as is the case of her show pieces Windy and The Model. She aims to distill gesture through balance, curve and form. “I search for something beyond anatomy—I look for design, emotional presence, simplistic forms, along with elegance,” she shares. Felicia’s work becomes a conversation between material and spirit, where stillness carries emotion.
Jess Davila, Great Spirit, Santo Domingo Onyx on marble base and Orizaba Marble horns, 10 3⁄8 x 22 x 13½ in.
Jess Davila brings stone to life in his Sculpture in the Park pieces Sky Monarch and Great Spirit. “My inspiration to create often stems from the beauty of nature and the unique characteristics of the materials I work with,” says Davila. “Each stone tells its own story through its shape, color and texture, inspiring me to bring that narrative to life through sculpture. I find motivation in the challenge of transforming raw stone into something that captures its essence while adding my own artistic vision. Ultimately, my goal is to create pieces that resonate with others and invite them to appreciate the natural beauty found in the world around us.”
Louise Cutler’s bronze relief work, like Solitude and The Waterer, is inspired by God, nature and the quiet peace we find when reconnecting with the earth. “Through painting and bronze sculpture, I use simplified human forms and flowing garments to explore stillness, presence and human connection,” says Cutler. “Rather than focusing on identity, the work creates space for reflection, calm and a deeper connection to the world around us.”
Jess Davila, Sky Monarch, Italian Agatha Champagne Alabaster on Grand Canyon Onyx base, 19¼ x 163⁄8 x 10½ in.; Louise Cutler, Solitude, bronze relief, 26½ x 11in.; Louise Cutler, The Waterer, bronze relief, 21¾ x 13 in.
Inspiration for Moana Ponder’s work is drawn from nature and the environment, or from an inner world of personal growth and spirituality. “I like to personify elements of nature, such as the sea or butterflies, as a female figure,” she explains of show pieces like Broken Wing. The gesture will often tell the story, and I enjoy using subtle symbolism in my work.”
The whole process of using direct metal sculpting techniques while working with steel and stainless steel is incredibly rewarding for Steve Grater. “I feel satisfaction being in a kinesthetic flow that is necessary to complete a sculpture using an unyielding material,” he says. “There is an excitement watching the sculpture emerge from my mind and the material.” We see this come to fruition in works like Virtuoso and Episode. Grater continues, “It is truly rewarding when a client decides that the work inspires them enough to take it home.”
Moana Ponder, Broken Wing, bronze, 35½ x 10 x 8 in.; Steve Grater, Virtuoso, stainless steel, 73 x 39 x 30 in.
Tiffany Miller Russell, Survivor, cut paper sculpture, 15 x 15 x 3 in.
Tiffany Miller Russell explores the rich emotional lives of animals existing on their own terms, as seen in sculptures like Survivor. “I love complexity and depth, and delight in encountering the unexpected and sharing that feeling with others through my work,” she says. “Currently my work focuses in two areas: cut paper sculptures that reimagine the colors and textures of fine art papers, to create painting-like effects; and layered mixed-media drawings that capture movement and personality of animals through a spontaneous dialog between artist, subject and art media.”
Reflecting on more than 40 years of sculpting and creating over 300 individual works, Victor Issa is deeply satisfied that the sculptures he envisioned, and the ones he sees today, are in harmony. “Rather than pursuing novelty, I chose to devote my art to beauty, contemplation, peace, excellence and authenticity—qualities I believe are most powerfully expressed through the human form,” he says. “Pursuing truth in its depiction offers endless challenges and countless opportunities.” Issa’s pieces Joy of Dance, Voices in the Forest and Moses, A Life of Miracles, will be present at this year’s Sculpture in the Park.
Steve Grater, Episode, stainless steel, 74 x 22 x 20 in.; Victor Issa, Voice in the Forest, bronze, 28 in.
Opening the weekend-long event and sale, is the ticketed Patron Party on Friday, August 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. “This is for collectors who wish to meet the artists and purchase sculptures in a relaxed environment,” say the executive directors. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served.
Also featured is a silent auction, offering a unique collection of sculptures by talented artists, running from August 7 to 9, with bidding ending at 3 p.m. on the final day. In addition, there will be a “piece of the park” tent for those who wish to purchase maquette-sized examples of several permanent Benson Sculpture Garden sculptures.
Victor Issa, Joy of Dance, bronze, 28 in.; Victor Issa, Moses, A Life of Miracles, bronze, 55 in.
The 42nd Annual Sculpture in the Park Show & Sale is open to the public August 8 and 9. Tickets are available online or at the entrance gate. —
Sculpture in the Park Show & Sale
When: August 7-9, 2026
Where: Benson Sculpture Garden, 2908 Aspen Drive, Loveland, CO 80538
Information: (970) 663-2940, www.sculptureinthepark.org
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