Deck the Walls Holiday Market
Nov
14
to Dec 24

Deck the Walls Holiday Market

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Every holiday season, Carbondale Arts transforms its gallery space into a shop filled with artisan goods created by local and regional artists. Goods typically include handmade candles and cards, jewelry and chocolates, ceramics and soaps and more!

Carbondale Arts members preview November 14, 5-7pm

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First Friday | Light Up Carbondale
Dec
5

First Friday | Light Up Carbondale

Join Santa at Weant Blvd & Main Street at 5:30pm to Light Up the Forest Service tree and Main Street tree lights. Free hot cocoa and sugar cookies while supplies last. Free sleigh rides with Santa 5:45pm - 7:45pm (line up at 4th & Main street). Deck the Walls holiday market in the Carbondale Arts Gallery will be open until 7pm with live performances by Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra.

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Pop-Up Holiday Farmers Market
Dec
20
to Dec 21

Pop-Up Holiday Farmers Market

Load up on (local) holiday goodies! Jams, breads, winter veggies & meats, cookies and more! The market will be open both Saturday (10-4) and Sunday (11-4) inside The Launchpad, alongside Deck the Walls.

December 20-21
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 11am-4pm

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47th Annual Valley Visual Art Show
Jan
23
to Feb 26

47th Annual Valley Visual Art Show

Each year the Valley Visual Art Show (VVAS) opens the exhibition calendar year with a very special show. VVAS is one of the longest-standing community art shows committed to showing the work of local artists.

Join us for the opening reception Friday, January 23, 5-7pm. View 60+ artworks in a variety of media and aesthetic, and be sure to vote for People’s Choice. On display through February 26. The gallery is open weekdays 10am to 5pm.

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May First Friday | Family Block Party
May
1

May First Friday | Family Block Party

The Carbondale Family Block Party is an annual family-friendly event to celebrate spring and welcome summer. In addition to great local food, music produced by valley youth, and activities for kids of all ages.

*PRIDE will be moving to June First Friday (details coming soon)

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June First Friday | Local Pride
Jun
5

June First Friday | Local Pride

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!

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July First Friday | Sopris Music Fest
Jul
3

July First Friday | Sopris Music Fest

Enjoy the long holiday weekend in the heart of the Creative Disrtict. Sopris Music Fest features a live music lineup, curated by Steve’s Guitars at Chacos Park. KDNK hosts a Freedom Skate on Main Street, performances on the VOICES Artery Stage, and busking by Olivia Pevec and Rachel Leigh Cohen.

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August First Friday | Recess
Aug
7

August First Friday | Recess

Join us for August’s First Friday, with a theme of Recess - think yard games! Stroll the pedestrian-friendly Main Street corridor and enjoy live music by Vallee Musico Quartet, and DJ sets by KDNK.

Carbondale Arts and Carbondale Clay Center are hosting wonderful exhibitions, choose your own First Friday adventure!

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September First Friday
Sep
4

September First Friday

Join us every month in the heart of Carbondale’s Creative District for the first ever Bonedale Flea, featuring a variety of local makers, vintage goods, and culinary delights. Local and regional makers and vintage enthusiasts are invited to apply to display and sell their wares in an informal market atmosphere.

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Día de los Muertos Puppet Workshop
Oct
5

Día de los Muertos Puppet Workshop

Únete a una de nuestras artistas docentes favoritas, Livier Cruz Guerrero, en un taller GRATUITO de títeres de esqueletos para la celebración del Día de los Muertos durante el Primer Viernes de noviembre. // Join one of our favorite teaching artists, Livier Cruz Guerrero for a FREE skeleton puppet workshop for the Día de los Muertos Celebration for November's First Friday.

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"In the Gallery: Recording Time (with Scraps and Words), Fluid Landsacpes, and Intimate. Immensity"
Oct
3
to Oct 30

"In the Gallery: Recording Time (with Scraps and Words), Fluid Landsacpes, and Intimate. Immensity"

  • Carbondale Arts Gallery inside The Launchpad (map)
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Recording Time (with Scraps and Words) by mixed media artist Courtney Kenny incorporates poetry as a form of sketching to record observations, emotions, frustrations, and revelations.

Intimate. Immensity. Laura Dortmans’ ceramic sculptures perform as a surrogate for the physicality of her body.

Fluid Landscapes by Michael Kinsley features newer landscape paintings, notable for their intriguing amplification of nature’s sensual forms.

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ARTway Stewardship Days
Oct
1
to Oct 15

ARTway Stewardship Days

The Rio Grande ARTway is a particularly special section of the trail. Along this one-mile segment you'll find 3 parks and several art installations. These are shared public spaces, and we could use some help keeping them up. Could you, would you join Carbondale Arts and Colorado Edible Forest in stewardship?

Any or all of these 3 Wednesdays (Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct.15) from 5:00-6:00pm.

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“That Which Remains” by Agustina Mistretta & “Empyreal Odyssey” by Benjamin Eric
Aug
22
to Sep 25

“That Which Remains” by Agustina Mistretta & “Empyreal Odyssey” by Benjamin Eric

That Which Remains by Agustina Mistretta, a poetic interpretation of the language of the mountains, and Empyreal Odyssey by mixed media artist Benjamin Eric which explores the intersection of mythology and cosmology drawing inspiration from the human desire to connect with the divine.

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Breathe with Oniya: Learning About the Bison | Aprendiendo sobre el Bisonte
Aug
11
to Aug 15

Breathe with Oniya: Learning About the Bison | Aprendiendo sobre el Bisonte

Based on the book, “Breathe, Bison”, children will meet Oniya, a young bison who loses its way, and eventually transforms sadness into hope and grace. Campers will read the story, practice mindful breathing, and spend the day immersed in art projects based on the journey of Oniya.

Ages: 4-10

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54th Annual Mountain Fair
Jul
25
to Jul 27

54th Annual Mountain Fair

Join Carbondale and the Roaring Fork Valley community in celebrating the best event of the summer, Mountain Fair, going 54 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.

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Breathe Bison Theater | Respira Teatro Bisonte
Jul
21
to Jul 25

Breathe Bison Theater | Respira Teatro Bisonte

Based on the book, “Breathe, Bison”, children will meet Oniya, a young bison who loses its way, and eventually transforms sadness into hope and grace. Campers will read the story, practice mindful breathing, and spend the day immersed in art projects based on the journey of Oniya.

Ages: 4-10

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Puppet Parade | Desfile de Marionetas
Jul
7
to Jul 11

Puppet Parade | Desfile de Marionetas

This summer, come join us for a fun-filled workshop where creativity knows no bounds! We'll be crafting cool puppets and making awesome creations with our own hands. Ages: 8-12

¡Acompañanos este  verano en un taller lleno de diversión donde la creatividad no tiene límites! Vamos a  crear tìteres y manualidades con nuestras propias manos. Edades: 8-12

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Songwriting Camp | Campamento de Composición
Jun
23
to Jun 27

Songwriting Camp | Campamento de Composición

Join us as we explore the creative side of music making. We will spend the week learning about the basic building blocks of songwriting. To participate in this camp/workshop, you only need a desire to learn, no instrument necessary; however if you do play an instrument, please bring it along.

Ages: 10-12

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Ready, Aim, Create | Listo Apuntar Crear
Jun
17
to Jun 19

Ready, Aim, Create | Listo Apuntar Crear

Young children learn by doing and their bodies are tools for exploration and understanding. These workshops give them the opportunity to use their big movements, small moments and curiosity to create art that represents their raw and ingenious identities. 

Ages: 3-5

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Breathe with Oniya: Arts & Crafts | Respira con Oniya: Artes y Manualidades
Jun
9
to Jun 13

Breathe with Oniya: Arts & Crafts | Respira con Oniya: Artes y Manualidades

Based on the book, “Breathe, Bison”, children will meet Oniya, a young bison who loses its way, and eventually transforms sadness into hope and grace. Campers will read the story, practice mindful breathing, and spend the day immersed in art projects based on the journey of Oniya.

Ages: 4-10

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Street Art | Arte Callejero
Jun
9
to Jun 13

Street Art | Arte Callejero

During this camp participants will get a chance to explore different art making techniques used in street art and collaborate on a small mural in Carbondale. 

Ages: 10-14

*Camp full, complete registration to join waitlist

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First Friday Craftivations and Scavenger Hunt
May
2

First Friday Craftivations and Scavenger Hunt

Carbondale Arts’ exhibition, subject/matr/mother, will be open for viewing this group exhibition that centers around the complexity of the maternal experience. In celebration of mothers, the community is invited to participate in a special craftivation and scavenger hunt.

Help create A Mama's Garden, an interactive floral installation celebrating Mother's Day during Carbondale's May First Friday! This is free and open to the public.

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Subject/Matr/Mother
Apr
11
to May 15

Subject/Matr/Mother

Subject/Matr/Mother is a group exhibition featuring Mya Cluff, Courtney Dudley, Darla Jackson,  Shawna Miller (curator) + LUCIA, Erin Morrison, and Maria Teicher.

Join us for the opening reception, Friday, April 11, from 5:00-7:00pm with an artist talk beginning at 5:30pm.

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Carbondale Arts Fashion Show: Camera Obscura
Mar
6
to Mar 8

Carbondale Arts Fashion Show: Camera Obscura

SOLD OUT! Join us for the best fashion extravaganza of the spring! This year’s theme is Camera Obscura, inspired by film noir styling and storytelling. It touches on voyeurism, secrets, dreams, and ultimately the mystery of life.  This alluring event sells out annually, it’s not to be missed.

Doors are at 7:00pm
Show begins at 8:00pm

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"Cosmic Compost" by Rachel Becker  |  "Where the Wild Things Live" by Kirstie Steiner
Feb
28
to Apr 4

"Cosmic Compost" by Rachel Becker | "Where the Wild Things Live" by Kirstie Steiner

Coming soon to the Carbondale Arts Gallery: Two solo exhibitions by local artists Kirstie Steiner and Rachel Becker, featuring mixed media and installation works. Cosmic Compost honors decomposition as an essential process in the continuation of life. Where the Wild Things Live is a commentary on manmade commodities intertwining with nature.

The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm

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We Heart Art
Feb
7

We Heart Art

For February’s First Friday, from 5 to 7pm, Carbondale Arts hosts WE HEART ART, a Valentine’s-themed pop-up featuring originals, prints, stickers and more handmade items created by a selection of artists featured in the 46th Annual Valley Visual Art Show.

In addition, the Carbondale Arts Gallery & ARTique gift shop will be open, with live cello music by Lautaro Madewell.

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Printmaking Workshop with Katie & Bailey
Oct
23

Printmaking Workshop with Katie & Bailey

Join your printmaking hostesses with the mostesses, Katie Browne & Bailey Haines on Weds, Oct 23, from 6-8pm at The Launchpad (76 S 4th Street in Carbondale). This is a FREE event but you need to register in advance. (Registration is currently full, but sign up to be on the waitlist).
Pre-registered participants may drop in any time during the two hours and learn about and experiment with different styles of printmaking (block printing with hand carved stamps, mono printing with plants, printing with beets and potatoes, styrofoam plate etching, to name a few). Katie & Bailey will also host some demonstrations and have a few stations set up for people to try out different techniques.

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Día del Arte
Oct
19

Día del Arte

¡Únete al proceso creativo del Día de los Muertos! El 19 de octubre, Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance (SANA), La Clínica del Pueblo y Carbondale Arts estarán organizando un taller de arte. // Join in the creative process of Día de los Muertos! On October 19th, Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance (SANA), La Clínica del Pueblo, and Carbondale Arts will be hosting an art workshop at the Third Street Center from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

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State of the Arts Symposium
Oct
10

State of the Arts Symposium

Join us for a symposium covering the role and impact of the arts in our region. This gathering will feature workshops, networking and discussion about opportunities and challenges facing us all locally, and statewide. 

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Women (Im)Print | Community Service Print Project
Sep
27
to Nov 1

Women (Im)Print | Community Service Print Project

Women (Im)Print showcases hand-printed works by two local women who are both friends and collaborators; Katie Browne (curation) and Bailey Haines.

Community Service Print Projects is a group exhibition of work by student-artists and The Project Shop, a local nonprofit arts organization.

Both exhibitions open September 27th and will be on display through Novemvber 1st, with an opening reception on October’s First Friday from 5-7:00pm with an artist talk at 5:30pm.

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On display: "Patterns of Consumption" & "A Love Letter to Indian Creek"
Aug
16
to Sep 19

On display: "Patterns of Consumption" & "A Love Letter to Indian Creek"

A Love Letter to Indian Creek is by local painter and SAW artist Clarissa Fortier, paying homage to a place that inspires her to paint and rock climb.

Patterns of Consumption is by Denver-based artist Kalliopi Monoyios, working with repurposed materials.

The opening reception is Friday, August 16 from 5:00pm-7:00pm with an artist talk at 5:30pm. The gallery is open weekdays 10:00am-5:00pm

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Gateway Artist Meet-and-Greet
May
29

Gateway Artist Meet-and-Greet

Join us and the artists of the Gateway Public Art Project for a meet-and-greet at Mountain Heart Brewing, the first 50 folks will get a free beer, yay! Also, thanks to our friends at Land + Shelter there will be some light refreshments.

5:30-7pm
1841 Dolores Way

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Dandelion Day
May
11

Dandelion Day

Join us for a celebration of spring, sustainability, community and our town flower, the dandelion! The Parade of Species starts at 10am, at 2nd & Main Streets in front of KDNK, continuing down Main to Sopris Park. There you will find over 50 vendors, artists, crafters, makers, farmers, ranchers, growers, non profits, and local businesses.

Live music at the stage will play all day, with games in between sets.

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