The Art Advocacy Project 2D (TAAP 2D)

The City of Loveland Art in Public Places program seeks artists for The Art Advocacy Project 2D (commonly known as TAAP 2D) in the Loveland Public Library’s Central Galleria. This popular public art exhibit is a one-year on-loan program designed to promote regional artists through the public display of their artworks. This project is open to all Colorado artists of two-dimensional media. Artists will be compensated with an honorarium of $350.00. Colorado artists working in two-dimensional media are encouraged to apply to this annual exhibition. This project is open to artists (18 years or older) at any stage of their career. 

The City of Loveland Art in Public Places program seeks artists for The Art Advocacy Project 2D exhibit in the Loveland Public Library’s Central Galleria. This popular public art exhibit is a one-year on-loan program designed to promote regional artists. This project is open to all Colorado artists of two-dimensional media. TAAP 2D offers artists an opportunity to bring their work into a vibrant public setting and connect with community members and visitors. Selected artwork will be on display from late March 2027 through late February 2028. 

Colorado artists working in two-dimensional media are encouraged to apply to this annual exhibition. This project is open to artists (18 years or older) at any stage of their career. TAAP 2D welcomes a wide variety of media, including fiber, charcoal, and mixed media, in addition to traditional painting. Applications will be evaluated by a jury panel comprised of representatives from Art in Public Places (AIPP) and citizen volunteers.

Through this program, the City of Loveland celebrates and supports Colorado artists while making original artwork accessible to the public. Artists may choose to offer their work for sale; however, this is not required. Selected artists will be paid an honorarium of $350. 

Since 2022, AIPP teamed up with the Loveland Poet Laureate committee to showcase poetry inspired by the artwork on display. We find that the pairing of artists with poets provides nuance and synergy to the artwork display. Depending on the poet’s creative process, selected artists may need to spend some time discussing their artwork with the poet. If selected for this exhibit, selected artists should plan to attend the Artist Talk and Poetry Reading Reception on Saturday, March 27, 2027.

Project Timeline

Deadline for submitting: Monday, Jan 11, 2027 (MST) at 11:59 p.m.
Selected artists must enter into a City contract by Friday, March 5, 2027
Selected artists must deliver artwork to the Loveland Public Library on March 18, 2027

• Artists may submit one entry for the TAAP 2D project. All applications must be submitted through the CaFE website.
• Please do not submit artwork that will not be available for the entire year.
• Artwork must be durable for public display in a high-traffic corridor. Artwork that is fragile or unprotected will likely not be selected.
• All artwork must be professionally fabricated and framed with protective glass (when applicable).
• Artwork submitted for the exhibit must be valued at $2,500 or less. Pieces valued at over $2,500 will not be considered.
• Artwork must be considered “ready to hang” to an art railing with D-ring hardware. D-ring hardware must be installed before delivery.
• Selected artwork must remain on display for the duration of the program. Exceptions will be made for photographs that are part of a limited edition. Such photo prints may be sold and replaced for display within the first six months of hanging.
• Due to space limitations, artwork larger than 3' x 3' (36” x 36”) will not be considered. Incorrect dimensions on artists’ applications could prevent artwork from being exhibited.
• Artists may submit one image of the artwork in their application. Please label your submission clearly and include the dimensions for each piece (including the frame) in your artist statement.
• Artwork submitted must be created by the artist who created the work and must be original. (Exceptions are photographic editions.)
• Artists must own all rights to display the artwork.
• Artwork must be suitable for viewers of all ages.

This project is open to all Colorado artists of two-dimensional media.