Events
Visceral Alchemy celebrates transformation in its most personal and enduring form. This exhibition explores the powerful act of creating—or receiving—artwork that lasts a lifetime. Tattooers are constantly creating, regularly translating deeply personal ideas into original works of art, blending in their own style and aesthetic. Their process is both collaborative and expressive.
The opening reception is Friday, May 29 from 5-7pm with curator and artist introductions at 5:30pm.
Join the artists for a day of tattooing at The Launchpad! Saturday, May 30 from 11am-6pm (first-come first-served, 18+)
As part of the Visceral Alchemy: Fine Art + Tattoo exhibition in the Carbondale Arts gallery, several of the featured artists will be tattooing out of The Launchpad Saturday, May 30 11am-6pm. Open to the public.
Several artists will have pre-drawn designs available for clients to choose from as well as others will be inviting clients with ongoing work. Whether you're interested in getting a tattoo, or to witness live-tattooing in tandem to the exhibition, come check it out.
Walk-ups welcome, first-come, first-served. 18+
There are several events and activities happening in the heart of the Carbondale Creative District for June’s First Friday, including the annual Pride celebration. Enjoy Carbondale’s new and incoming public art. Dance to live music, and more!
Click HERE for details.
Join Carbondale and the Roaring Fork Valley community in celebrating the best event of the summer, Mountain Fair, going 55 years strong! The heart+soul of the fair is all the love, history and humanity that have built community through art in Carbondale.
Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and loads of unique artisans; non-stop entertainment all weekend long.
Summer Camps
Songwriting Camp is a fun, creative space for kids to explore how songs are made, from first ideas to finished tunes. Campers will experiment with words, sounds, and musical ideas while learning how to turn inspiration into songs of their own.
Ages: 10-12
Jam Camp is all about making music together in a fun, hands-on way! Whether you’re brand new to your instrument or already love to play, this camp is a place to explore, experiment, and grow as a musician, no pressure, just lots of music.
Ages: 10-12
During this camp participants will get a chance to explore different art making techniques used in murals art and collaborate on a small mural in Carbondale.
Ages: 12-16
Campers will create an original short play, based on the children’s book “Breathe, Bison,” that they will perform during Mountain Fair weekend. The live audience will be invited to participate in breathing exercises and learn the theme song, "Breathe with Oniya". The young performers will amaze the audience with how they share the story of Oniya’s journey, especially with regard to mindfulness, self-love and regenerative agriculture.
Ages: 5-10
Campers will read the story of the bison Oniya from the children’s book “Breathe, Bison,” practice mindful breathing, and spend the day immersed in art projects based on the journey of Oniya. Campers will also create a complete bison diorama, which will be displayed in an exhibition on the last day of camp.
Ages: 5-10