HRCAA

Permant Art Pieces

We are proud to have a permanent art collection on display at the recreation centers as well as several permanent sculptures obtained through Art Encounters.

Installation at Northridge

Metamorphosis by James Holmes

We are honored to display an meaningful art display by James Holmes in the lobby at Northridge Recreation Center. The project was initiated by Girl Scout Gold Award recipient Grace Bielefeldt, who was a senior at STEM School Highlands Ranch during the tradgic shooting in 2019. Grace collaborated with Douglas County artist James Holmes and HRCAA to create a permanent art installation for the rec center where families were reunited after the shooting. The intent behind these beautiful canvases (titled Metamorphosis) is to help erase the stigma around mental health and to promote awareness about the issue.

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Permanent Exhibits

Obtained through Art Encounters

Enchantment by Donna Romberger

The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA) purchased the 2008 Art Encounters piece titled "Enchantment." The sculpture is located at the Recreation Center at Northridge. Be sure to notice her next time you visit Northridge!

Baby Bear by Ryszard Wagoner

The Colorado Yule Marble sculpture was exhibited through the 2014-2015 Art Encounters program after which it was donated to the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association by the artist. It currently resides at the Recreation Center at Eastridge.

Tigris by Michael Mladjan

In 2013 the CAA purchased "Tigris" which was displayed during the 2013-2014 Art Encounters program. The rusted and painted steel sculpture is located at the Recreation Center at Eastridge. It can easily been seen as you drive into the entrance to Eastridge.

Molly, Dieter and Susie by Pat Kennedy

In 2015 the CAA purchased "Molly, Dieter and Susie" which was displayed during the 2015-2016 Art Encounters program. The bronze sculpture is located at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, rotunda.

Fiddlesticks by Justin Deister

In 2020 the CAA purchased "Fiddlesticks" which was displayed during the 2020-2021 Art Encounters program.

Butterfly by Mary Angers

Butterfly was displayed at the Recreation Center at Northridge during the 2022-2023 Art Encounters exhibition. The CAA went on to purchase and permanently display it to the west of the drop off area at the Recreation Center at Eastridge.