Woven Evidence: Badges of Endurance by Allyson McDuffie runs through Feb. 28 at Kin Studio & Gallery. Courtesy: Allyson McDuffie
Community Roots Arts Festival takes over VisionQuest Brewing in Boulder, Sept. 19–20. Credit: Idi
The Peak to Peak Studio Tour returns Sept. 19–20. Credit: Laurence Delaunay
KissFist Mural Fest celebrates artists from the deaf community, Sept. 18–20 in NoBo. Courtesy: KissFist Mural Fest
Art at the Center highlights local creatives during its annual fall show and reception opening Oct. 1 in Nederland. Credit: Claudia Sheehan
There’s plenty to catch your eye here on the Front Range — just take a step outside and look around. But you’ll find a lot more than natural beauty inside the galleries, studios and museums peppering our little slice of paradise. That’s why we put together this handy list of all the visual art happenings coming this fall to a space near you.
Rhizome: Origins. Sept. 4–Dec. 31, CU Boulder Art Museum, 1085 18th St. Free
Kristen Abbott: Opening Reception. 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder. Free
The Gravity of Light. Sept. 24–Jan. 3, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA), 1750 13th St. Pay what you can.
Women Artists: Four Centuries of Creativity. Oct. 17 through Jan. 24, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd. $8
Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Portrait. Oct. 17 through Jan. 31, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd. $8
Ruins III: Performing Queer History. Through Oct. 21, East Window, 4550 Broadway, Suite C-3B2, Boulder. Free
Off the Page: Language as Material. Through Nov. 1, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Free
The Human Animal: Opening Reception. 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Free
Shangri-la: Melody Melamed. Through Dec. 23, East Window, 4550 Broadway, Suite C-3B2, Boulder. Free
Edges of the Ephemeral: Anna Tsouhlarakis. Through Dec. 23, East Window, 4550 Broadway, Suite C-3B2, Boulder. Free
Woven Evidence: Badges of Endurance. Through Feb. 28, Kin Studio & Gallery, 4725 16th St., Boulder. Free
Downtown First Friday. 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Pearl St., Boulder. Free
Cocktails & Crochet. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, The Old Gallery, Allenspark. Free
Cultural Organizations Summit: Environmental Sustainability. 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave., Boulder. Free
KissFist Mural Fest. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18-20, NoBo Arts District, 4895 Broadway, Boulder. Free
Community Roots Arts Festival. 12-6 p.m. Sept. 19-20, VisionQuest Brewery, 2510 47th St., Suite A2, Boulder. Free
Peak to Peak Studio Tour. Sept. 19–20, Various locations in Nederland and the Peak to Peak region. Free
Downtown Boulder Mural Walking Tours. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3., 800 Pearl St, Boulder. $25 (adults) / $10 (kids)
Sundays on West Pearl. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sundays through September, The New Local, 741 Pearl St., Boulder. Free
Fall AATC Show: Reception. 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Art at the Center, 750 Highway 72 North, Nederland. Free
Superior Mural Festival. 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Downtown Superior, 2250 Main St. Free
Studio Mews Art Social. First Fridays through October, 16th and Zamia streets, Boulder. Free
Longmont Museum: Grand Reopening Celebration. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Free
NoBo First Friday. 6-9 p.m. Fridays through December, various North Boulder locations. Free
Borosilicate Glass Blowing Class: Intro to Flame Working. Times and dates vary, Spinning Silica, 55 E. 1st St., Nederland. $15
Mend and Sew. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Third Sundays through Dec. 20, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont. Free ($5 machine rental)
Lifedrawing. 6-8 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 7, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont. $15
Introduction to Sashiko Japanese Embroidery. 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave. $95
Wall Pocket Workshop. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave. $68
Stone Wrapping. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave., Unit 201. $75
String Painting. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave., Unit 201. $60
Pine Needle Basket or Wall Hanging. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave., Unit 201. $60
Paint Yourself Free with Joan Fullerton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Origin Hotel Red Rocks, 18485 W. Colfax Ave., Golden. $215
Menorahs, Candelabras & Candle Holders. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave. $68
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KissFist Mural Fest
Deaf culture takes center stage at KissFist Mural Fest. But this second annual NoBo arts bash is about more than celebrating the community — organizers say it’s also about paying mural artists a fair wage for their work while creating a third space that is “fun, family friendly, and accessible to people with disabilities.”
This volunteer-run blowout funded in part by a grant from the Boulder Arts Commission takes place Sept. 18–20 at the NoBo Bus Stop Gallery, featuring ASL interpreters onsite for a weekend of live art demos, makers’ markets and a whole lot more. The best part? Admission is free to the public, with the majority of every donation supporting artists from the deaf community. See listing for details.
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Peak to Peak Studio Tour
Looking for a taste of local art at altitude? The Peak to Peak Studio Tour is where it’s at. Launched by our sister outlet The Mountain-Ear in 2023, this annual fall tradition offers the chance to see the creative process up close and personal, as local artists open their studio doors to the public all across Nederland and the Peak to Peak region — from Allenspark to Central City, to all the communities and canyons in between.
This year’s event features more than 20 galleries and local artists, from the stained glass works of Sally Van Der Kamp to the vivid wildlife paintings of Laurence Delaunay. Whether you’re in the market to buy or just want to build a deeper connection to the creative community around you, the Peak to Peak Studio Tour has got you covered. Check out the map at bit.ly/StudioTourTME. See listing for details.
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Community Roots Arts Festival (CRAFt)
What started as "an intimate house warming idea" to showcase a friend's acrylic paintings has blossomed into the vibrant culture extravaganza known as Community Roots Arts Festival (CRAFt). This annual celebration of creativity and inclusion uplifts artists of color with an open-air market, live performances and more than 50 art and food vendors at Boulder’s VisionQuest Brewery, Sept. 19–20.
Waiving fees for participating artists and vendors, CRAFt keeps the focus on equity by paying performers, sharing profits and providing free professional headshots, business cards and other promotional materials for artists. Entry to the festival is free, but tiered suggested donation levels get you perks like a CRAFt-designed tote bag and raffle tickets for a chance to win original art and experiences. See listing for details.
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Art at the Center: Fall Show & Reception
Since 2009, Art at the Center (AATC) has served as a visual arts hub for Ned heads. Tucked inside the Nederland Community Center, this local gallery space has served its mission to "highlight and support Nederland's image as an emerging artisan center."
You’ll see plenty of creativity on display during AATC’s annual fall exhibition and reception on Oct. 1. Featured artists will be onsite to talk about their work, soundtracked by live music and featuring food and drink options from local vendors. Deadline for submitting digital entries is Sept. 14. See listing for details.
