Public Art in Commerce City 

Public art in Commerce City is administered by the Commerce City Cultural Council. 

City art reflects community values and is for community members and visitors to enjoy. The art serves as a source of celebration and prompts new ways of inspiring conversations and reflection amongst the community. 

The goal of public art is to generate community pride and contribute to the vitality of the community by enhancing the quality of life.

New Cultural Council public art being installed along roadways

The Commerce City Cultural Council is excited to announce the installation of new artwork from ten different artists whose designs are being used to wrap ten traffic control cabinets across the city. Look out for these joyful and inspiring designs on your commute along Quebec Parkway, Highway 2 and Tower Rd as they wrap up (pun intended) installation in the next week if weather allows. Additional details and photos will be released to the community once the installation of all ten boxes is complete.

Public art for the newly renovated Monaco Park was also approved by City Council on Nov. 4 and is being installed in the form of a mural on the back of the new fitness court.

Celebrate Public Art Event - Monaco Park

Join us for the big reveal of Monaco Park’s stunning new mural and the beautifully decorated traffic boxes around the city. Meet the artists, hear from the Cultural Council, and enjoy refreshments as we honor these vibrant additions to our neighborhood. Don’t miss this celebration of art, culture, and community spirit!
 
Saturday, Nov. 23
1 - 2 p.m.
Monaco Park
6500 E 58th Ave

Art on Water

The Commerce City Cultural Council partnered with the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District to create a new public art effort. “Art on Water” sponsored 11 different artists to professionally paint 12 fire hydrants around the city.

Be a Part of the Action

Celebrate and protect our remarkable public art and cultural assets by reporting decay or vandalism. Report concerns about public artwork marked City of Commerce City. Contact Jennifer Penoncello using the contact information below.

See map that shows all public art in Commerce City.

Learn more reading the Cultural Council’s Public Art Master Plan.

Art Exhibition Program  

The city hosts temporary rotating art exhibitions at its two recreation centers. Public art exhibits celebrate the work of artists (emerging and established) who live and/or work in Commerce City and wish for more exposure and audiences. 

Learn more about the Art Exhibition Program

Funding

On January 5, 2015, city council passed Ordinance 2037. The ordinance requires every capital improvement project to set aside 1% of funds for the creation of public art to be placed at the project site or at any site that qualifies for a display of public art.

Contact 

Questions? Contact Melissa Sumner at msumner@c3gov.com.