Untitled - people at a craft fair

Untitled painting, by Ken Valastro, 2002; rectangular painting on board (possibly masonite); image of people strolling through a craft fair, with many tents; framed in a green-toned wooden frame with gold edging; frame liner covered with linen. Painting is hanging in City Manager's Office.

Untitled - craft fair scene
Ken Valastro
2002
Oil on board
Purchased by the Business/Industry Affairs Department, transferred to the Fine Arts Committee

Denver artist Ken Valastro (1954-2014) was commissioned by the City of Littleton Business & Industry Affairs office (now Economic Development) to create a painting for use in the production of a publication, Littleton - An American Hometown. Known for his landscapes, cityscapes, and figurative work, Valastro painted in an impressionistic style. He attended the Art Students League of Denver, where he was later an instructor.

See related items: 2002.19.1-.2 (corresponding booklet & original painting, used in booklet). Booklet produced by Littleton's Office of Business/Industry Affairs. 2002.19.2 is original painting by Kim Mackey, pictured on front cover of booklet. 2002.19.3 is original painting by Ken Valastro, pictured on page 3 of the booklet.

The Fine Arts Collection consists of artwork acquired for the City of Littleton's public art collection, or art portfolio. The collection includes permanent installations in City-owned public parks and buildings, as well as a large collection of rotating artworks which are only available for exhibition in City-owned buildings, such as the Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Court House, and the Littleton Museum. Artworks in the Rotating Collection are exhibited for short terms in order to avoid light damage, pest infestation, vandalism, etc., as well as to freshen up public spaces on occasion. When on display, the Rotating Collection artworks are located indoors and may not be accessible during evening or weekend hours.

Owner: City of Littleton
Maintenance Authority: City of Littleton - Fine Arts Board/Littleton Museum