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Kim Kaminski, a Littleton artist, touches the top of her sculpture, “The Gift,” July 8 in front of Goodson Recreation Center. The bronze work represents the “human journey of being full, open and giving,” according to its description on South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s website. ELLIS ARNOLD
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Art program a ‘win-win’ South Suburban-featured artists talk benefits of Goodson display BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Over the years, Kim Kaminski raised her kids in South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s programs — swim lessons, archery, tennis activities — at places like Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial.
Now, she proudly looks upon her art in front of that building as part of South Suburban’s Art-on-Loan program, which features sculptures in a one-year temporary display at Goodson. And although 70-year-old Wayne Bachus lives in Denver, he called it a “tremendous honor” to have his art featured. “The beauty of the lending program is it gives the community the ability to see art without having to pay for it,” Bachus said. “We get exposure. It’s a win-win for everybody.” The sculptures are for sale, and South Suburban receives a 20% com-
mission when they are purchased. But beyond the financial benefits, the partnership gives artists like Kaminski the chance to deepen their roots in the community. The Littleton resident, who would bike down the High Line Canal Trail near Goodson in Centennial with her children, has had a one-woman show at the Littleton Museum and was commissioned by that city to create bike racks on Main Street that reflect Littleton’s past and future, she said.
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