Framed by holiday lights, Judith Cassel-Mamet's "License Plate" sits inside the central tree in Parfet Park
Framed by holiday lights, Judith Cassel-Mamet's "License Plate" sits inside the central tree in Parfet Park on Nov. 17. The piece is part of Golden's 2023 Itty Bitty Art Tour. Credit: Corinne Westeman

Golden’s Parfet Park and Washington Avenue Bridge are home to 14 new, but tiny works of art.

The Itty Bitty Art Tour has returned for its second year, courtesy of the Golden Public Art Commission and local artists, with everything from a decorated bike rack and water fountain to a tiny license plate in a tree and a golden crack in the pavement.

Adam Pollack's "Supa Dupa Snake Slide" adorns the Parfet Park slide
Adam Pollack’s “Supa Dupa Snake Slide” adorns the Parfet Park slide from the sidewalk down to the creek trail landing. This piece is one of the larger ones in this year’s Itty Bitty Art Tour. Credit: Corinne Westeman

“Itty Bitty Art is intended to be a fun and serendipitous experience for locals and visitors alike,” PAC member Kristie Brice stated in a press release. “It’s been such a joy to observe so many people of all ages, slow down, look around and happily discover tiny treasures throughout the town.”

While last year’s art tour installed pieces along the north side of Clear Creek and in the 1100 block of Washington Avenue, this year’s pieces are more concentrated. Most are in Parfet Park, and the remaining ones are on the Washington Avenue Bridge.

A few are quite small and out-of-the-way, so finding them requires some sleuthing.

Visit Golden and the PAC hosted tours of the pieces earlier this month.

As with last year, all the artwork is meant to be fun but temporary. How long they’ll last depends on the elements, with a few already showing some wear and tear.

Robin Flesichmann of Visit Golden said finding all 14 pieces could be a fun activity for families, couples or groups of friends as they visit downtown for holiday shopping and upcoming events.

For more information, including an overview of and the locations of all 14 pieces, visit cityofgolden.net/IttyBittyArt.

Click through additional photos of the Itty Bitty Art pieces here:

  • a bus stop sign and a bike rack that's decorated to look like a giraffe wearing a bicycle helmet
    Christine FitzGerald’s “Twiga” sits along Washington Avenue on Nov. 17. The piece is comprised of a bus stop sign and a bike rack that’s decorated to look like a giraffe wearing a bicycle helmet. Credit: Corinne Westeman
  • a bus stop sign and a bike rack that's decorated to look like a giraffe wearing a bicycle helmet
    Christine FitzGerald’s “Twiga” sits along Washington Avenue on Nov. 17. The piece is comprised of a bus stop sign and a bike rack that’s decorated to look like a giraffe wearing a bicycle helmet. Credit: Corinne Westeman
  • Michelle Wolin's "Blast Off" adorns a spot on the northeast side of the Washington Avenue Bridge
    Michelle Wolin’s “Blast Off” adorns a spot on the northeast side of the Washington Avenue Bridge. There are two other pieces on the southeast and west sides of the bridge. Credit: Corinne Westeman
  • Judith Cassel-Mamet's "Golden Cauldron" adorns a light along Washington Avenue near 10th Street
    Judith Cassel-Mamet’s “Golden Cauldron” adorns a light along Washington Avenue near 10th Street. In the background, Michelle Wolin’s “Firefly Lantern” is visible on another light. Credit: Corinne Westeman

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