Art in Vail

The Art in Public Places (AIPP) program is one of many culturally oriented programs in the Vail Valley. The intention of the program is to assemble a collection of works of art in public places which is educational, attractive to residents and guests, and of an overall aesthetic quality equal to the excellent international reputation the town enjoys as a resort. The Town’s public art collection includes over 45 works ranging from painting, sculptures, murals, playground components, to site-integrated art. A full color printed map of Vail’s public art collection is available at the Vail Village and Lionshead Welcome Centers and the Vail Public Library. There is also an interactive map at www.artinvail.com.


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Rising from Memory - Vicki and Kent Logan Collection
This bronze and stainless steel sculpture was created by Squire Broel between 2023 and 2024. It's patina is the result of an atomized enamel treatment. The sculpture is approximately 120" tall and is located near the entrance of Vail Public Library on West Meadow Drive. This is one of seven works of art donated by Vicki and Kent Logan to the public art collection of the Town of Vail.
Rocky Mountain Majesty
Located in Lionshead Village
Seat Rock
Located in Ford Park
Spirit of the Skier
Located in Vail Village at Golden Peak
Sunbird Park
Designed as a playground and neighborhood park in partnership with the Town of Vail design team and tres birds workshop - an architecture and general contracting firm based in Denver. From tres birds's website: Connecting architecture to place as well as nurturing the connection between humans and the natural environment, tres birds workshop drew inspiration from surrounding bird habitats to form the main concept of the park- three large nest structures. The nests were created using a variety of wood species that make up the rib components and mimic original ski design. Each rib was treated using a mixture of oil, wax and tree resin. Using non-toxic materials was a top priority in building the park. In addition to the wood material and process selected, a stainless steel mesh fabric was used to close off areas in between the ribs. Connecting the nests, are rope and bridge features, as well as a climbing wall that challenge kids during play. Various heights, uses and ages were accounted for in the park design and hideaway pockets within the nest structures provide ample fodder for kids’ imaginations. The park was also designed for access, where children with disabilities and adaptive skills can enjoy the playground features as well. At night, LED light beams shine from the center steel posts of each nest and make the park not just a kids destination, but an art installation for all ages to enjoy. Officially called 'Sun Bird', the name reflects both the assets of the park as well as an ode to vintage ski culture.
Tenth Mountain Division Memorial
Located in Vail Village at Slifer Square.
Terre Haute
Located in Mayor's Park
The Blooms
Designed as a playground in Bighorn Park in partnership with the Town of Vail design team.
The Need to Know
Located at the Vail Public Library. Image is on the masthead of the library's website. The artist said, "The sculpture "The Need to Know" is a sculpture born of this childhood reminiscence. It was a time when a boy and his dog could relax under a shade tree and still travel to all the remote corners of the world by means of fiction, fact and fantasy. This sculpture celebrates reading as a doorway to creativity and imagination." This sculpture was originally commissioned for the Vail Public Library, Vail, Colorado. Other outdoor installations include: the Loveland Public Library (Loveland, CO); the Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital (Tulsa, OK); the Bayer Learning Center, Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania); the Bedford Public Library (Bedford, TX); and the Southeastern Regional Public Library (Gilbert, AZ). Source: Sculptureworks
Time Trial Wheel 001
Located in Vail Village
To the Extent of How Deep the Valley is at Some Given Time - Vicki and Kent Logan Collection
Created in 2018 by Lawrence Weiner, the narrative phrase "To the Extent of How Deep the Valley Is at Some Given Time" is found on the Vail Village Parking Structure western exterior facade. This area is an informal measuring space for snow depth. The metal lettering has a blue pantone 299 finish. This is one of the seven works of art donated by Vicki and Kent Logan to the public art collection of the Town of Vail.
Two Vessels (Unpacked) - Vicki and Kent Logan Collection
The bronze sculpture, Two Vessels (Unpacked), was created by Nathan Mabry in 2013. Located near the Vail Village Parking Structure West Entrance, the 84" x 48" x 48" Logan group sculpture is held in the Art in Public Places collection of the Town of Vail. This is one of the seven works of art that Vicki and Kent Logan donated to the Town of Vail public art. collection.

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