SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Carbondale public art funding in question"

For as many years as it has been displayed, the public art displayed in Glenwood Springs has been an eyesore complained about by many and twisted into a 'debate' by few.  Now, keep in mind, we are not talking about the murals and painted displays under the bridge and on pathways.

We are talking about 'art' in the form of metal work and statues.

Another heated debate has been the high dollar cost to not only bring in and display the 'art' but to also maintain the 'art'.

In Carbondale, their public art is gorgeous.  Same thing in downtown Grand Junction, Edwards, Avon and Vail.  True tourism draws that the folks are proud of.

With that said, there also comes a time when the wish list has to be cut back in favor of true needs and priorities.

For the folks in Carbondale, the time has come to be content with what they currently have and patiently wait until economic times are better.

For the folks in Glenwood Springs......maybe we could sell the stuff and put the few bucks generated into our human service needs.  Such as Feed My Sheep and Salvation Army.

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