Enjoy free admission to the Museum during business hours.
Workshop with Veronica Patterson and Nancy Jakobsson
Thursday, August 20, 5:30 – 7 pm
Join us for a transformative workshop on navigating grief through writing, set in the Dunning Gallery amidst reflections on the tragic 1976 Big Thompson flood. This gathering invites anyone who experienced the flood, lost loved ones, or felt its impact, whether locally or from afar. As we mark the fiftieth anniversary, this is an opportunity to revisit those memories and share your reflections.
The workshop will be led by Loveland’s first Poet Laureate, Veronica Patterson, alongside Nancy Jakobsson, a retired grief counselor and former Director of Pathways Hospice Counseling Center. Together, they have guided countless individuals in processing grief through the written word.
We kindly suggest a $10 donation to support the Loveland Poet Laureate program, payable at the door. Your participation can help foster a sense of community healing.
Registration Required(opens in new tab)Presented by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research and Colorado Bureau of Reclamation
Saturday, August 29, 1-2:30 pm
The Big Thompson Canyon experienced two separate “100-year floods” only 37 years apart-in 1976 and again in 2013-highlighting the need to improve the forecasting of these events. How can we better understand changes in intensity and frequency of floods over the next several decades? And what information do water system managers need for better operations in the face of uncertainty?
NSF NCAR scientist Kyle Nardi will discuss his research using global computer simulations of the Earth system to identify changes in future weather conditions that could affect flooding events. Claudia León-Salazar of the Bureau of Reclamation will also share information about the current operation of the Big Thompson water system and the tools that can help manage it into the future.
Arrive early for this presentation and explore the Colorado Big Thompson 3-dimensional relief map, as well as Connected by the Canyon: 50 years since the Big Thompson Flood exhibit, to prepare for this presentation.
Friday, September 11, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, FREE Admission
Members of the Rocky Mountain Marquetry Guild will be demonstrating marquetry techniques and answering questions about the work on display at the Loveland Museum.
Friday, October 9, 5-8 pm
Enjoy the work of artists featured in the annual Loveland Art Studio Tour and celebrate the vitality of the arts in Loveland.
The Loveland Art Studio Tour provides a meaningful annual opportunity for people of all ages to explore the rich artistic culture thriving in Loveland’s neighborhoods. For many-especially students with limited exposure to the arts-this event can be a life-changing experience.
Join us for refreshments, meet the 2026 Studio Tour Artists, and sneak a peek at this year’s represented artists.
Saturdays, October 3 and 10, 10 am – 1 pm
$100 non-member/$80 Museum member
Explore the expressive possibilities of collagraph printmaking in this hands-on, two-day workshop. On the first day, students will develop an image and build their plate. During the second session, they’ll explore spot-color inking (a la poupée) and stencils to add color. Returning students are encouraged to bring plates from the previous spring’s session or create a new one. No prior experience needed-just curiosity and a willingness to experiment!
Register Here(opens in new tab)Poetry Response to Creative Confluence Exhibit; Presented by Loveland Poet Laureate Program
Friday, November 13, 5:30 pm
Abstract art is a form of creative expression that emphasizes emotion, movement, color, shape, and ideas rather than depicting recognizable people, landscapes, or objects. Emerging in Europe in the early 20th century, abstract art gained prominence in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s, as artists responded to a rapidly changing postwar world by exploring new ways of seeing and expressing experience.
A common response to abstract art is, “I don’t understand it.” Yet abstract works are not necessarily meant to be solved or decoded. Instead, they invite personal reflection. As you look, consider questions such as: Where does your eye go first? What emotions does the work evoke? Does it remind you of a place, memory, or experience? Does it feel orderly or chaotic, energetic or serene?
Inspired by these questions, the Loveland Poet Laureate group will present original poetry in response to the exhibition Confluence: Colorado Abstract Artists from the 1960s-1980s. Join them in the gallery for a poetry reading that explores the emotions and ideas inspired by the artwork, and discover how their interpretations may resonate with-or differ from-your own.
With Lynn Kincanon and Beth Lechleitner
Thursday, December 3, 5:30 – 7 pm
Free to Register
Discover the creative possibilities that emerge when visual abstract art and writing meet. In this interactive workshop, writers of all experience levels will explore ekphrasis-the practice of responding to works of art through creative writing.
No prior experience with ekphrastic writing is required-just curiosity and a willingness to see art in new ways and discover the stories it inspires.
Register Here(opens in new tab)Saturday, December 5, 10 am – 4 pm
$100 non-member/$80 Museum member
Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on printmaking class! Create your own set of beautiful, handmade holiday cards using simple printmaking techniques. You’ll learn the basics of designing, carving, inking, and printing your own festive images. No previous printmaking experience is needed-just bring your creativity! You’ll leave with a collection of unique, handmade cards ready to send to friends and family or keep as special holiday keepsakes.
Register Here(opens in new tab)Presented by Shelley Aschenbrenner, Sean Hawkins, and Historic Preservation Commission
Friday, January 8, 5:30-7:00 pm
The Heart Improvement Plan (HIP Streets) is a long‑term City of Loveland and Loveland Downtown District initiative focused on revitalizing the historic core of downtown. Originally developed in 2009 and modernized in 2017, the current phase centers on improvements to the five blocks of 4th Street within the historic downtown core. Construction began in February 2025 and is anticipated to conclude by the end of 2026.
This phase of the project integrates comprehensive streetscape upgrades, from pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and landscaping to efficient drainage and replacement of aging underground utilities. Together, these improvements aim to create a more attractive, functional, and resilient downtown environment while reducing the likelihood of future disruptions.
During construction, crews uncovered a variety of small everyday objects and engineering artifacts preserved beneath 4th Street. These finds offer a glimpse into past eras of downtown life and reveal how even ordinary items can carry meaningful stories.
Join City of Loveland engineer and project manager Shelley Aschenbrenner, Loveland Downtown District executive director Sean Hawkins, and members of the Historic Preservation Commission as they explore the project’s origins, its progress to date, and the renewed vitality taking shape along this historic corridor. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about the items unearthed during construction and the stories they help illuminate.
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