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Art Galleries, Boulder County, Colorado See also Boulder Art Fairs and Arts & Events: Museums
Vibrant and contemporary gallery shows national and international artists working in paint, sculpture, ceramics, art glass, wood and jewelry. Opening receptions the first Friday of each month, 6-9pm. ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK Nonprofit facility promotes local and regional artists. Proceeds benefit the artists and contribute to the center’s educational and community-outreach programs. ART MART More than 6,500 square feet of jewelry, art and home-decorating items made by local, national and international vendors. A great place for gift shopping.
Antique and rare maps, globes, classic posters and prints including botanicals and vintage Colorado photographs. Art Students League of Denver ASLD hosts a variety of exhibitions each year in the historic Sherman School in Denver. It also has classes, workshops and children’s events. Visit the website for hours and exhibit details. 303-778-6990. ART WORK SPACE More than three dozen artists, working in many media, share this cooperative workspace. Visitors are welcome by appointment. THE ARTISTS' NICHE This always-changing co-op gallery shows fine art and crafts by mountain artists working in media from digital painting to chainsaw art, jewelry to custom hats. Open Thurs-Sun noon-6pm. Final Friday open reception on the last Friday of every month, from 4-8pm, features guest artists, special demonstrations, beverages and food from local restaurants. ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES The center’s two galleries feature rotating exhibits by national and Colorado artists, and a permanent local-history exhibit that contains a log cabin from 1864. The “Music with a View” series features monthly concerts in the Main Gallery. BEAD LOUNGE Staffed by experts, with workshops, classes and more than 2,000 square feet of beads. BOULDER ARTS & CRAFTS GALLERY Artist-owned cooperative is a direct venue for viewing pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, glass and other work by more than 200 artists from Boulder and beyond. First Friday receptions are 6-8pm. Aug. 21: Kid's Craft Event, 1-3pm BOULDER COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE For more than 30 years, BCAA has supported artists and arts organizations through grants, workshops and exhibit opportunities. “Art on the Walls” features rotating exhibits of members’ work at EuroBath & Tile, 2460 Canyon Blvd., and at the Boulder Public Library. Applications for July through December 2010 exhibitions are due March 15; see website for details. BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY The Canyon Gallery and Corridors show national touring exhibits and changing works by Colorado artists. Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, hosts local artists, and Carnegie Branch Library for Local History, 1125 Pine St., features historic Boulder photographs. BOULDER STAINED GLASS STUDIOS Primarily a commission studio. Gallery features leaded glass, vases, perfume bottles, eggs, ornaments and clocks. BROOMFIELD AUDITORIUM GALLERY The gallery complements the auditorium’s varied events with work by local artists. Open Fridays 2-6pm and during Audi events. Buell Theatre at DCPA The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs hosts an ongoing series of special art exhibitions at the Buell Theatre, featuring work by metro Denver artists. The artwork can be viewed by ticketed patrons of events at the Buell or by calling DOCA to schedule a visit. BUFFALO INDIAN ROOM Native American jewelry, original oil paintings, bronze statues, kachina dolls, pottery, warriors’ shields, beads, beading and silversmithing supplies, native herbal teas. CHRISTINE MARGUERITE DESIGNS Fine art gallery plus custom jewelry and apparel. Through the end of December, see “Pears and Angels,” paintings by Judith Babcock. The city of Lakewood has several gallery spaces that feature rotating exhibits of local and national artists, plus informative historic exhibits. The Radius Gallery is at the Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow. The North/Mezzanine Galleries are at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway; the South Gallery is nearby at 480 S. Allison Parkway, in the Lakewood Civic Center South Building. CRYSTAL GALLERIES Museum-quality fossils and shells, rare mineral specimens, and exquisite glasswork by René Lalique. CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ESTES PARK Information source on Estes Park galleries and studios. Fine-art gallery features work by nationally recognized artists as well as exhibits on loan from museums and private collections. THE DAIRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Dairy’s three galleries are devoted to photography, Colorado artists and shows offered through the Community Curator program. Decorasian Furniture, art, decorative accessories, textiles and rugs created in or inspired by Asia. The Denver location at 1787 S. Broadway, on “Antique Row,” includes six galleries and halls, including Hall of the Great Wall and Hall of the Rising Sun. EAGLE PLUME'S 1917 trading post specializes in Native American arts and crafts.
Art gallery featuring a wide selection of original fine art, limited-edition photography, art glass, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking and more by award-winning Colorado and national artists. Featured artists often host meet-and-greets, and First Friday openings for exhibits are 6-9pm. FASTFRAME OF BOULDER Local framing store houses Art Den Gallery, featuring month-long exhibits. Receptions are first Tuesdays of the month from 5-7pm. 15TH STREET STUDIO Specialty framing studio also features gallery exhibits of contemporary works. FOOTHILLS ART CENTER Forty-year-old arts resource housed in historic buildings features a sculpture garden, exhibitions, programs and art classes. Exhibits mingle Colorado artists with their regional and national peers. THE GREAT FRAME UP Artists’ Gallery hosts monthly receptions and rotating exhibits of new Colorado artists. INDOCHINE HOME AND GARDEN Large-scale importer of Asian antiques and artifacts sells furniture, textiles, baskets, architectural pieces, Oriental rugs and garden items. LAFAYETTE ART CENTER Located in the Lafayette Public Library, LAC features local artists selling their work and promoting the arts in the Lafayette area. Demonstrations, receptions and other community events are scheduled periodically. LOUISVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS Renovated, circa-1904 brick schoolhouse displays works by local artists, offers art classes for all ages and hosts Coal Creek Community Theater. At “ART OUT Third Saturdays,” the third Saturday of each month from 9am-noon, you can work in any medium, listen to demonstrations, and get a free group critique at the end of the session. MACKY GALLERY Housed in historic Macky Auditorium, this gallery exhibits six shows during the academic year. The gallery is open to the public on Wednesdays from 9am-4pm and to ticketed patrons during performances at the auditorium. MARISOL IMPORTS Features handcrafted furniture, folk-art pieces, hand-loomed Indian rugs and home accessories. Check the website for updates on evening art events. MARY WILLIAMS FINE ARTS Specializing in antique prints and maps that focus on the American West and Native Americans, as well as botanicals, animals and other topics. Gallery provides custom framing and houses a superior collection of Russell Chatham original lithographs. Contemporary artists are also represented. MERCURY FRAMING Framing shop also hosts gallery exhibits and opening receptions. Visit the website for current schedule. MUSE GALLERY Cooperative gallery features shows by Longmont Council for the Arts, plus works by member artists: oil and watercolor painting, photography, pastels, wood and metal sculpture, fiber, jewelry, mosaics and clay. NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH Community Art Program in NCAR’s Mesa Laboratory has two galleries with rotating exhibits open to the public 8am-5pm weekdays, and 9am-4pm weekends and holidays. Schedules and event information can be found at the website. Nature’s Own One of four locations in the state, this rock shop and gallery is crammed with fossils, geodes, all kinds of stones, curios, household items made of stone, and old-fashioned toys. Open daily. NICHOLAS ANGELO FINE ART Paintings, American prints, African art and rare books. NOMAD DESIGN Unusual beads, gold and silver jewelry, and folk art from Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Old Firehouse offers art classes, lectures and workshops for aspiring artists and art appreciators of all ages; Saturday Art Experience for children 5-12 every second and fourth Saturday. Exhibits feature local, regional and national artists. OLD TIBET Spiritual items from Nepal, India and Tibet: thangkas, singing bowls, prayer beads, and Hindu and Buddhist statuary. Osmosis Gallery Unique gallery housed in a charming Niwot landmark features an eclectic collection of Colorado contemporary fine art, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gifts, plus an outdoor sculpture garden. First Friday receptions are 5-8pm. The Palette Gallery Features art and artists from the Indian Peaks region and offers workshops for all ages. Open Thursday-Sunday, 11am-5pm. pARTiculars pARTiculars: The Lafayette Art Market is an artist-owned gallery and teaching studio in the heart of Old Town Lafayette. Classes for adults and children include painting, photography, crafts, bookbinding and jewelry. RABBIT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE FURNISHINGS Features handcrafted and refinished furniture and unique home accessories. RED CANYON ART CO. features fine art, jewelry, stained and blown glass, pottery, weaving, and home accessories by more than 125 Colorado artists. REMBRANDT YARD Gallery and working studio houses the work of resident studio artists and Open Studios artists. Workshops and classes are also offered. St. John’s Boulder Art Gallery This nonprofit organization established by St. John’s Episcopal Church serves as a venue for local and regional artists. Juried shows are developed around themes, and receptions coincide with First Friday art walks. SMITHKLEIN GALLERY Gallery of traditional and contemporary paintings, sculpture, hand-blown art glass, jewelry, and a collection of old and new fetishes. Gallery hosts monthly First Friday receptions, 6-9pm, for featured artists.
Paintings, sculpture and pastels. Open for NoBo Night, every first Friday of the month, 6-9pm. TIBET GALLERY Specializes in Tibetan items including rugs, arts, crafts, literature, music, jewelry, statues, pashmina items, thangkas, clothing and spiritual gifts. UMC ART GALLERY Variety of visual offerings ranging from student works to presentations by internationally recognized artists. WILLOW ARTISANS MARKET This whimsical boutique showcases unique handcrafted items from more than 150 artists, mostly local.
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