This August, Sculpture in the Park, the largest outdoor juried sculpture show in the United States, will be celebrating its 34th anniversary in Loveland.  This week Rotarians hear from Kristi Elyce, Show Business Manager for the Loveland High Plains Arts Council, the host organization for Sculpture in the Park.  Kristi will highlight this year’s show and the role of the Loveland High Plains Arts Council, as well as The Benson Sculpture Garden, the park in Loveland that benefits from the show sales and that maintains a permanent sculpture display valued at over 4 million dollars.  Elyce will be introduced by Dr. Bob Meroney.  
 
According to their website, “The Loveland High Plains Arts Council (LHPAC), a private non-profit organization, was established in 1984 for the purpose of promoting sculptural arts for the cultural and economic benefit of the entire community. The organization is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is supported by hundreds of extraordinary community volunteers. The main focus of LHPAC continues to be the organization and sponsorship of the annual Sculpture in the Park show and sale.”
 
Kristi Elyce has volunteered with Sculpture in the Park for many years.  She lives in Estes Park and served as the President of the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club in 2014-2015.  Kristi has an undergraduate and graduate degree from Colorado State University in Business/Human Resources, and has worked as a Human Resources Director for Penton Media (previously Duke Communications) in Loveland, New Hope Natural Media in Boulder, and Harmony Foundation in Estes Park.  She is a proud Colorado native and loves to hike, bicycle, travel and contribute to her Rotary club in Estes.