Denver Colorado is a great destination for public art. There are so many things to do and see in Denver and Burns Park is a must. After doing a Public Art Checkup service on the sculptures, I did some research to find out more information and see if there are plans to restore the art.
Here is a master plan document from 2015:
Another informative resource:
The 2015 Master Plan calls for a "transformation" claiming the "thirteen acre park will act as an urban oasis and outlet for recreation by the surrounding neighborhoods". I found myself feeling the romanticism of that "oasis" even without the park being transformed. The park, sculptures and the public would benefit greatly if the sculptures were cared for more frequently.
Public art and maintenance go hand in hand. The world and environments are unpredictable and when it comes to public art we really do care. We care about their longevity and the connectivity the public and program have with their art. Public Art Checkups allow programs to be aware of their collection's health, it provides presence in areas of concern, it may help in maintenance prioritization and planning while also getting an understanding for the environmental impacts they're experiencing on a daily basis.
Take time to visit Denver's very own "Oasis".
Restorative suggestions:
For the metal sculptures consider Electrostatic Painting. This can be done with the sculptures in place. Powder Coating will involve uninstalling the artwork. Both options add longevity along with durability.
For the wood and fiberglass sculpture you can contact Pacific Coast Conservation, they are working on plans to fully restore "Ghost Trolley" by Lawrence Argent, a fiberglass sculpture in Aurora's AIPP collection.
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