A nonprofit arts & culture organization  •  Nederland, CO  •  303.258.3457

Adopt a Piece of the Carousel

Adopting a piece of the carousel is a fun way to keep the Carousel of Happiness turning for future generations! You can adopt the animals and the rounding boards for one or more years, or consider a permanent adoption of an Angel Memorial Mirror. Our adoption program is explained below.

> First, check the availability here of animals, rounding boards and angel mirrors.

> When you are ready to adopt, make your payment here. Leave a comment about what you would like to adopt and we will confirm its availability.

 

> Contact the Carousel with any questions: Call (303) 258-3457 or email [email protected].

ALL CAROUSEL ANIMALS ARE CURRENTLY ADOPTED!
Please consider adopting a Rounding Board painting

The Carousel Riding Animals

  • $750 for the first year, $500 to renew each year. 
  • We will make a plaque inscribed with your text, which is placed next to your animal.
  • We will celebrate your adoption on our Facebook page.

These painted, basswood animals were carved by Scott Harrison from 1986 to 2006.

The Outer Rounding Board Paintings

  • $250 for the first year, $200 to renew each year.
  • We will make a plaque inscribed with your text, which is placed next to your painting.
  • We will celebrate your adoption on our Facebook page.

Painted in 1910 by German immigrant, August Wolfinger, for the Silver Beach Amusement Park, St. Joseph, Missouri.

The Inside Rounding Board Paintings

  • $250 for the first year, $200 to renew each year.
  • We will make a plaque inscribed with your text, which is placed next to your painting.
  • We will celebrate your adoption on our Facebook page.

These paintings of endangered animals were created by Russian immigrant, Vladimir V. ca. 1990s.

The above choices are renewable each year for the listed contribution. If the piece is not renewed, it goes back up for adoption by others and the original plaque is permanently placed on the wall inside the carousel building.

The Ornamental Animals

  • A permanent adoption is available for a minimum of $1,000
  • We will make a plaque for you inscribed with your text, placed next to your animal
  • We will celebrate your adoption on our Facebook page

These painted basswood animals were carved by Scott Harrison.

WAITLISTED!
Please consider adopting a Rounding Board painting, or email us at [email protected] to get on the Angel Memorial waitlist.

The Angel Memorials

  • A permanent adoption is available for a minimum of $1,000
  • We will make a plaque for you inscribed with your text, which is placed next to your cherub
  • We will celebrate your adoption on our Facebook page
  • We will carve a likeness on the cherub of the person you are honoring

* NOTE * The first 13 Angel Memorials are carved on carousel mirrors.  The person who carved these mirrors, is unknown, and Scott Harrison finished and painted them.

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HOURS

Monday:

11am to 5pm

Tuesday:

CLOSED

Wednesday:

CLOSED

Thursday:

11am to 5pm

Friday:

10am to 5pm

Saturday:

10am to 5pm

Sunday:

10am to 5pm

Last ride of the day at 4:45pm

Call (303) 258-3457 for more information

Join us for our Annual Gala

ANIMALS AFTER DARK

Film Showing of “Carving Joy”

Film Q&A with Filmmaker Shane Matthews and Carousel Founder Scott Harrison

Dinner, Drinks & Dessert

Silent Auction – Live Auction – Happiness!

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We are a 501c3 Arts and Culture organization on a mission to promote happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.  Your donation today will keep us spinning for another year!