Good Things that Have Happened
Silverthorne Dedicates Ener-Joy
The community-driven Silverthorne Arts & Culture Strategic Plan was developed in 2016 and set the stage for building a sense of community, strengthening Silverthorne’s artful identity, and ultimately, leading to economic growth by investing in the arts.
Since 2018, the EnerJoy Monumental Trio — an art installation by sculptor Harold Linke — has welcomed visitors of the Silverthorne’s Performing Arts Center. Now, the town has purchased as the first major installation in their public art program. The dedication was held June 3, 2022.
Since 2018, the EnerJoy Monumental Trio — an art installation by sculptor Harold Linke — has welcomed visitors of the Silverthorne’s Performing Arts Center. Now, the town has purchased as the first major installation in their public art program. The dedication was held June 3, 2022.
SheridanWyoming Purchases Girly Curl
The City of Sheridan Wyoming purchased a heroic sized Girl Curl as part of their permanent public art collection. We are awaiting news on the placement of her and a photo! More to come!
Twice Alive and Still Point Created and Installed at Edmond Tennis Center
In August 2019, we were in our booth at Loveland's Sculpture in the Park when two representatives from Edmond, Oklahoma, stopped by and asked about my creative process, materials, and sculptures of dancers and athletes. We had a wonderful conversation and they came back for another look or two. A few months later, I got a call for a commission of two tennis players for Edmond Center Court, their new tennis center. Come to find out, this is no run-of-a-mill tennis center. Edmond Center Court is considered as one of the top public facilities in the world. Center Court has 24 outdoor courts including two stadium courts with seating, 6 indoor courts, as well as a state of the art 31,000 square foot club house. Edmond Center Court has become the pride of the local tennis community through the facility construction by the City of Edmond, Edmond Public Schools and the ongoing support of the community.
Twice Alive and Still Point, my heroic pair of tennis players welcome players and visitors at the entrance to Center Court. I am honored to be a part of the Edmond community at this outstanding facility.
Twice Alive and Still Point, my heroic pair of tennis players welcome players and visitors at the entrance to Center Court. I am honored to be a part of the Edmond community at this outstanding facility.
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Sculpture Evergreen Dedicates Tribute to Olympic Gold Medalist
Olympic gold medal figure skater Peggy Fleming poses with the Peggy Fleming Tribute sculpture at Evergreen Lake on Sept. 17, 2020.
By Deb Hurley Brobst to the Canyon Courier
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 4:38 pm (Updated: September 23, 11:10 am) more
The artistry and grace of Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming has been immortalized in a bronze sculpture on the grounds at Evergreen Lake.
The 8-foot-tall sculpture of a figure skater stands on a granite pedestal to the right of the Lake House entrance in a spot where children skating on the lake will be able to see it. Fleming, who attended the outdoor dedication Thursday with her husband of 50 years Greg Jenkins, said she loved its location.
“This is a day I will never forget,” Fleming told about 80 people from Sculpture Evergreen, the Evergreen Park & Recreation District and the City of Denver, which owns the lake property. The sculpture is now part of Sculpture Evergreen’s permanent collection that can be seen throughout Evergreen.
Tricia Rosenthal, president of Sculpture Evergreen, told the audience that the organization, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, was thrilled to be part of bringing the Peggy Fleming Tribute sculpture to Evergreen Lake.
Before the ceremony, Fleming told well-wishers that she had no idea that her success would inspire generations to come.
Fleming was the only American athlete to win a gold medal in the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. She also has five U.S. titles and three world titles, and she spent more than 20 years as a TV commentator. Her legacy also is detailed at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. Rosenthal asked the audience how many remembered Fleming on the ice in her chartreuse outfit in 1968 for the performance that earned her the gold medal. Nearly all hands went up. The sculpture depicts a young woman joyously skating, and Fleming said she was pleased with the details such as the arms and legs in the perfect position.
Sculptor Harold Linke called Thursday the culmination of hard work to bring the sculpture to fruition. “Sculptors live for these moments,” Linke said. “We spend all this time imagining what it will look like. Then you see it with people around. … Being here today is more than my heart can hold.” The sculpture is a replica of one Linke made in 2018 in honor of the 50th anniversary of Fleming’s gold. His stylized sculpture of a figure skater was used for the trophy for a new skating competition that Fleming created that takes into account the artistry of the skating more than the athleticism. Fleming is revered for her artistic skating.
The Peggy Fleming Trophy was awarded for the third time in July during a virtual competition.
The Evergreen project began when Linke told fellow Sculpture Evergreen members about the trophy and Fleming, and one thing led to another, and the notion of a permanent sculpture was born. Rosenthal called the new permanent sculpture the “crown jewel” of Sculpture Evergreen’s collection, “not only for its beauty but for what it represents: a community that values art. It’s a culmination of building strong bonds.” Allegra “Happy” Haynes, executive director of the Denver Department of Parks & Recreation, lauded Sculpture Evergreen for its efforts to bring more public art to the area.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 4:38 pm (Updated: September 23, 11:10 am) more
The artistry and grace of Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming has been immortalized in a bronze sculpture on the grounds at Evergreen Lake.
The 8-foot-tall sculpture of a figure skater stands on a granite pedestal to the right of the Lake House entrance in a spot where children skating on the lake will be able to see it. Fleming, who attended the outdoor dedication Thursday with her husband of 50 years Greg Jenkins, said she loved its location.
“This is a day I will never forget,” Fleming told about 80 people from Sculpture Evergreen, the Evergreen Park & Recreation District and the City of Denver, which owns the lake property. The sculpture is now part of Sculpture Evergreen’s permanent collection that can be seen throughout Evergreen.
Tricia Rosenthal, president of Sculpture Evergreen, told the audience that the organization, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, was thrilled to be part of bringing the Peggy Fleming Tribute sculpture to Evergreen Lake.
Before the ceremony, Fleming told well-wishers that she had no idea that her success would inspire generations to come.
Fleming was the only American athlete to win a gold medal in the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. She also has five U.S. titles and three world titles, and she spent more than 20 years as a TV commentator. Her legacy also is detailed at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. Rosenthal asked the audience how many remembered Fleming on the ice in her chartreuse outfit in 1968 for the performance that earned her the gold medal. Nearly all hands went up. The sculpture depicts a young woman joyously skating, and Fleming said she was pleased with the details such as the arms and legs in the perfect position.
Sculptor Harold Linke called Thursday the culmination of hard work to bring the sculpture to fruition. “Sculptors live for these moments,” Linke said. “We spend all this time imagining what it will look like. Then you see it with people around. … Being here today is more than my heart can hold.” The sculpture is a replica of one Linke made in 2018 in honor of the 50th anniversary of Fleming’s gold. His stylized sculpture of a figure skater was used for the trophy for a new skating competition that Fleming created that takes into account the artistry of the skating more than the athleticism. Fleming is revered for her artistic skating.
The Peggy Fleming Trophy was awarded for the third time in July during a virtual competition.
The Evergreen project began when Linke told fellow Sculpture Evergreen members about the trophy and Fleming, and one thing led to another, and the notion of a permanent sculpture was born. Rosenthal called the new permanent sculpture the “crown jewel” of Sculpture Evergreen’s collection, “not only for its beauty but for what it represents: a community that values art. It’s a culmination of building strong bonds.” Allegra “Happy” Haynes, executive director of the Denver Department of Parks & Recreation, lauded Sculpture Evergreen for its efforts to bring more public art to the area.
Espiritu Libre Dancing in St. Joseph
Espiritu Libre has become a resident of St. Joseph MO. She's dancing her free spirited dance in front of their wonderful Missouri Theater. So very proud to be part of their community.
Mountain Spell Dedicated in Lone Tree & Honored by Best of 2020 Lone Tree
Just received notification that for 2020 Mountain Spell was recognized as the Best Public Art Display as Part of the Lone Tree Arts Center.
On October 28, 2019, it was my privilege to celebrate the dedication of Mountain Spell in Lone Tree CO. The Lone Tree Arts Commission, with a generous gift by Donors Harold and Ada Anderson, has purchased a heroic size Mountain Spell to reside in front of their beautiful new Performing Arts Center. The setting for her dance is stunning and the kind words about the community's response to my sculpture made my heart glow. Thank you.
On October 28, 2019, it was my privilege to celebrate the dedication of Mountain Spell in Lone Tree CO. The Lone Tree Arts Commission, with a generous gift by Donors Harold and Ada Anderson, has purchased a heroic size Mountain Spell to reside in front of their beautiful new Performing Arts Center. The setting for her dance is stunning and the kind words about the community's response to my sculpture made my heart glow. Thank you.
White Step Wins People's Choice Award at the University of South Dakota
I am thrilled that the sculpture walk at the University of South Dakota at Vermillion has honored my White Step with their People's Choice Award for 2019. She is in such good company since the quality of sculpture in this walk is outstanding....I truly am humbled by this honor.
Compass Pointe Makes a Permanent Move to Sheridan Wyoming
I was honored when the Sheridan Public Arts Committee purchased Compass Pointe in April 2019. She graces the city's Performing Arts Center. Compass Pointe joins 100 other sculptures that have been purchased and are located throughout the downtown area.
Davis White Trophy Presented in Detroit
I created and presented the inaugural Davis White Award for Global Excellence for Ice Dancing during the National Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, Michigan in February 2019. The sculpture honors Meryl Davis and Charlie White, the first U.S. ice dance team to win an Olympic gold medals. They won the gold medal at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The original bronze sculpture, portrays the starting pose of their winning free dance. The award will reside at the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs. The inaugural award was made in Detroit to Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue, who were also the 2019 national champions in ice dancing.
Dancing for Joy Installed in Silverthorne
Just finished installing a trio of my dancers--Dancing for Joy--in front of the new Silverthorne Performing Arts Center. They are stunning in front of the black glass of the building. What a thrill to see them in such a perfect setting.
Peggy Fleming Trophy Completed
Evergreen sculptor Harold Linke was selected by Peggy Fleming Jenkins to create the new Peggy Fleming Trophy for the Broadmoor Skating Club. The award was created by the 1968 Olympic gold medalist to recognize a skater who, like Fleming-Jenkins, excels in artistic expression and presents a performance that is a complete composition.
The inaugural award of the trophy was made in Colorado Springs at the Broadmoor World Arena on Friday June 22, 2018, and was awarded to Timothy Dolensky of Atlanta.
Harold Linke is known for his simple, elegant, lyrical sculptures that capture the essence of the movement and the emotion of the moment. This trophy is in harmony with those themes and is meant to capture the evocative beauty inherent in truly artistic figure skating. Harold said, “Working with Peggy on this project has been such a joy. She has such artistry in her skating that made my sculpture a natural fit for this trophy. I am honored to have been selected to create it, see it presented by Peggy and to meet its first recipient.”
He has placed well over 1000 sculptures in permanent public and private collections throughout the United States and the world.
San Luis Valley Medical Center Purchases Running Girl
The San Lus Valley Regional Medical Center has purchased and installed Running Girl in front of the entrance to the medical center.
Seton her own plaza, surrounded by stone seating, she provides a welcoming sight to visitors and staff as she runs freely in the sunlight.
Running Girl Wins Award
Alamosa Interviews Harold
Awards
People's Choice Award - University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota 2019
Best of Show Award -Sculpture Walk Sioux Falls, South Dakota 2019
People's Choice Award - Greeley Arts Commission, Greeley Colorado 2017
Selected Distinguished Sculptor and Juror - Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood, Colorado - 2014
Juror’s Award - Evergreen Center for the Arts Evergreen Colorado – 2014
Best Sculpture - City Arts, Dallas, Texas - 2012
Juror’s Award - Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood Colorado - 2010
Best Sculpture - Keystone Art Festival, Keystone Colorado - 1999
Artist in Residence, Wilmot Elementary, Jefferson County, Colorado 2002