Aspen a Summer Extravaganza
So I have never been over Independence pass and it was a stupendous drive. Lots of traffic and in some places extremely narrow road. It was a great drive.
Aspen is absolutely gorgeous in the summer. There were lots of people and the weather was perfect. Leaving Pueblo it was going to be 105 degrees, Aspen 75 degrees. My wife Penny and I were looking forward to an exceptional couple of days and we were not disappointed.
We got into town and found parking, not as easy as you would think, then headed for galleries. There were lots of them. All were different and Penny and I enjoyed each and every one.
Vaughn Platt
The artwork and sculptures all over town were eclectic and beautiful. As you look at the gallery of pictures below be sure and click on them to see them larger. There were bands and orchestras playing all over town, there were street performers, great chow and beer. Wow, what a day we had exploring all aspects of Aspen. Later that evening we took a Ghost Tour performed by Dean’s Aspen Walking Tours. That was 2 hours of great historical fun learning about Aspens past, the good the bad and the ugly.
So we had a great afternoon working up an appetite for tomorrows art Festival which I will post next.
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- Vaughn Platt
Getting to know Art in Pueblo.
The Creative Arts Info Fair was an ingenious idea created 
by the Pueblo Performing Arts Guild. It was held at the Rawlings Public Library. There were many participants in all fields of the creative arts. We had a great time interacting with all the goers and other participants. In my opinion it was a great way to show all of the awesome things that the creative arts people. There were singers, photographers, magicians and more. It was great and we really hope they do it again. Here are all participants and what they do for those of you who didn’t come out.
The 2009-2010 Season marks the 14th year for the Pueblo Children’s Chorale. The group was founded by Christina Anderson, Barbara Beck, Christine Reed, Elizabeth & Naomi Vigil in January of 1996. In September 1997, Kenneth Butcher came along as Music Director to an established group that held an annual three concert series and was with the Chorale until May 2001. From November 2001 until November 2003, the Concert Choir was under the direction of Denise Hood. From November 2004 to December 2006 the Concert Choir was under the direction of Todd Albrecht. In January 2007, Jennifer Shadle-Peters took over direction of the Concert Choir as conductor. The Children’s Chorale expanded its vocal mission with the establishment of the Apprentice Choir in 2002 and was directed by Betsy Barto until December 2008. The Apprentice and Concert Choirs are now combined under the direction of Jennifer Shadle-Peters.
The Party People, Mr. E Magic and Kyle Groves Magic
The Party People is Pueblo, Colorado’s newest and most affordable party spot. Featuring themed parties and the magic of “Mr. E” and Kyle Groves. Call today to get more information about several party packages they have to offer. 719-544-5607
The Impossible Players is a community theatre group in the truest sense of the word, we are made up of people from every profession and stage of life, and the only requirement is a love of theatre! Some of our members have stayed for only a show or a season, while some are representing a third generation of involvement . Every one is an “Imp” for life!
Our productions reflect the situations and emotions that exist in our community, sometimes evoking laughter, sometimes tears, but hopefully we will always entertain you. The community that is live theatre is completed by our audience! You give us the reason and the resources to exist!It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the 1960′s. A group of Puebloans were bitten by the acting bug and sought healing through performance. They started out modestly, getting together to read plays, but soon realized that they wanted more – a stage and an audience. Everyone said that their dream was “impossible” but by 1966 they had space above a store on South Main Street (just a fire escape and alley away from the Irish Pub – which is another story entirely) and started it all with a production of “My Three Angels”. In the past 44 years The Impossible Players have performed on many stages; starting at our first Main Street theatre, then Dolph and Ottie Otterstein gave us a home at the Otterstein Showroom on Oneida until the Spring of 1990. We spent a delightful season at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center until our move in the fall of 1991 to Hoag Theatre at Pueblo Community College and at last, a final move in the summer of 2003 to our home at 1201 North Main Street-The Impossible Playhouse!
Upon a Star is a group of talented your musicians who share a love of performing. They offer Christmas carolers, singing telegrams, birthdays parties and entertainment for all occasions.
When you are feeling creative, Colorado Fiber Arts is the place to go. The specialize in just that, Fiber Arts. They have supplies for knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, felters, and gourd artists. They also have many different types of project books. A great place to unleash you creativity!
Sarah is a very gifted singer and song writer, she performed several numbers. I could have spent the day listening to her sing. I see great things ahead for her.
Bel Canto was born in 2005 by Christine Reed, the founder and artistic director. She is a retired D – 70 elementary music instructor, loving 28 years of teaching in the public schools. In retirement, she really missed working with children, and decided to form a choir, her favorite activity in music. Taking the best parts of her experiences and knowledge, the choir strives to be a joyful, meaningful, important part of the singer’s life, as well as their family’s. Bel Canto’s structure is intended to produce high quality results, with a lot of knowledge learned quickly, and retained and applied to the next performance and semester. Creatively! Happily!
Dream Dancers Dance Arts Academy
This Arts Academy produces dancers from toddlers to adults. It is located at 2334 N. Grand Ave, Pueblo CO.
Dream Dancers Dance Arts Academy offers their students the opportunity to become a member of one of our community-oriented dance teams. Currently, we have 6 teams that range in age from 5-24. These teams, called corps (pronounced “cores”) are noncompetitive and offer dancers of varying abilities the opportunity to perform on a monthly basis at local venues and events as well as be the featured performers at our yearly student production. This program has been proven to not only improve a dancer’s skills but to also give them an increased sense of accomplishment and self-worth. If your child loves to perform and desires more from their dance experience, Dream Dancers Performance Corp might just be a perfect match!
Little Dreamers Performance Corps – Ages 5-7
Sapphire Performance Corps Ages 7-9
Ruby Performance Corps Ages 9-11
Emerald Performance Corps Ages 10-14
Diamond Performance Corps Ages 13-18
Steel City Steam Dancers Ages 18-24 (Official Dance Team for the Pueblo Steel)
was on hand to promote all the great things that are happening in Pueblo. The Pueblo Downtown Association was founded in the early 1950’s by department store managers in the bustling retail center of Southern Colorado, the Pueblo Downtown Association brought shoppers to local stores and restaurants with community events such as Krazy Days and Moonlight Madness. Many Pueblans remember stopping to enjoy a sandwich or salad and an ice cream soda at Woolworth’s, J. J. Newberry’s or Kress while shopping for everything from baby clothes to automobiles after cashing their paychecks at one of the palatial banks that graced Downtown Pueblo. The advent of shopping malls and big box stores changed the face of downtowns everywhere. Pueblo was no exception. Pueblo Downtown Association membership dwindled as department store anchors Joslin’s, J. C. Penney and Montgomery Ward left for the trendy new Pueblo Mall. Tough times followed as several area industries closed their doors or cut back. The stampede toward malls and then big box stores led a number of building owners to board up their facades or worse yet, to demolish historic buildings. Downtown Pueblo is becoming a vibrant place with lots of things to do. Little theater groups and galleries have joined the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and El Pueblo History Museum and Rosemount Museum and our own Art & Soul of Pueblo Street Gallery in reviving cultural activities. The riverwalk, kayak course and ice arena offer fun and exercise. The Pueblo Convention Center hosts trade shows, glitzy social events and even boxing matches and yoga classes.
One of their feature projects is Art and Soul the Pueblo Street Gallery. This is a non-profit outdoor sculpture project that promotes art as an important element in arts education, cultural pride and community redevelopment. If you are in the Pueblo downtown area, it is well worth your time to look into seeing this outdoor gallery.
See yourself as you want to be seen. It is our goal to always create meaningful and beautiful images so that you receive an excellent value for your investment. Be sure and click the link above to see all of their services and galleries.
April Styles Photography & Design
Hi! my name is April Emilio, but most people know me as ““April Styles””. With the support of my husband, I gave my dream a chance and put my faith into the Lord and opened up my first photography studio 5 years ago. My newest studio is located in Pueblo West, Colorado.
Believe it or not, I actually been called the “very best children’s photographer in the world” by my four-year old daughter. I absolutely love working with babies and children. I have been peed on, pooped on, cried on and I would do it all over again to get those amazing photos. I have a BIG heart! I love to smile, so I do it a LOT! I believe that a smile can be contagious and I love making other people happy! I LOVE taking portraits and everything that goes with it. I am a self-declared ”propoholic” but my husband calls me a “shopaholic”. It is my hope that after you hire me to photograph your wedding, you will come back to me when you have your first baby and then for your family portraits too. I want to be YOUR photographer! I invite you now to look into my world and see the world as I see it. Smile!
Hometown Circus Clowns
Hometown Circus Clowns is a circus performing arts company ready to perform at your special event, birthday party, fair, or festival.
Silly Lilly and RJ the Clown are sure to brighten your day with their out of the box approach to clowning that will have you shaking your head and laughing hysterically.
Giclee Print Net, Inc.
Sarah and I were there manning a booth. It really was a good little show, we met lots of new people and several new artists who said they would come into the shop and get some prints made. There was a lot of buzz about the the Discovering the Art of Colorado blog since we just recently pressed the Pueblo First Friday Art Walk.
There were a lot of people coming to the library to partake of the information fair and performances. We got to meet and get connected with the creative arts groups of Pueblo. It was a fun and informative afternoon.
We encourage everyone who participated in this fair to please post a comment about how you think it went and your experience participating in the fair!
Thank You PPAG for hosting this fair.
Vaughn and Sarah
What is Happening Next?
Creative Art Info Fair “What is Really Going on in Pueblo, CO” This will be posted on Monday.
Aspen “A Summer Extravaganza”
I know many of you who I talked to in Aspen have been waiting for this post. It has taken longer than I anticipated. I took about 600 pictures and saw so many great galleries and artists it is taking longer than I thought. I promise it will be done by the end of next week.
Then – 10th Annual Breckingridge Main Street Art Festival. Called “High in the Mountains – High on Art”
This will be published the week of 15 – Great Show
A Glimpse Into Tom’s World – A feature interview with Tom Lockhart of Canon City
Special Interview with Charles Frizzell ” How the Heck Does He Do That?!?”
STAY TUNED
Blue Grass in Colorado
This weekend I get to branch out a little bit into other art mediums. One of my favorites is music. I went to two Bluegrass Festivals this summer. One was the Bluegrass on the River Festival in Pueblo, CO and the other called High Mountain Hay Fever in Westcliffe, CO. Be sure and read what I discovered at the bottom of this Post.
Blue Grass on the River was hosted by the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo who has been hosting this festival for 22 years. They have many events going on all the time so if you’re traveling through Pueblo, please make it a place to stop on your route.
About the Nature and Raptor Center. In 1976 the Belgrade Charter was adopted by the United Nations to provide a widely accepted goal statement for environmental education. “The goal of environmental education is to develop a world population that is aware of, and concerned about, the environment and its associated problems, and which has the knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivations, and commitment to work individually and collectively toward the solutions of current problems and the prevention of new ones.” The Audubon River Trails Nature Center was founded in 1979 by the Arkansas Valley Audubon Society to preserve an area where the community could observe, explore, and enjoy nature. In 1981 we added wildlife rehabilitation to our mission with the founding of the raptor center. In 1983 The Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo was incorporated in the state of Colorado as a Nonprofit Corporation and received 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS. In 2008 we again changed our name to the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo to better reflect our current mission. Pueblo is very proud of our early recognition of the importance of environmental education for our families.
The host band was Fireweed, a local blue grass band.
In the late 1980s, Southern Colorado was a great place to live, except for one thing. There was little or no live bluegrass music. On one New Years Eve, Tom Thornburg and Rodney Furuto decided to do something about it. They formed a bluegrass band. At the time, Tom played hammered dulcimer and Rodney played bass, so they needed a few more instruments. Damian Rotolo, their coworker at the Colorado Lottery, knew three chords on the guitar, so they signed him up, and Fireweed was born. The band got together occasionally to practice, and try to learn the fine art of bluegrass music. One of the first things they needed to do was to learn how to play their instruments and sing at the same time. It wasn’t long before they began to give an occasional performance. Through the years the band has had several different configurations of members. Tom began playing the banjo, and not long after that they took on the multi-talented Dave Foncannon as mandolin player. When Rodney had to leave the band, Damian decided to give the bass a try, and the band started looking for a guitar player. They had heard that the incredibly accomplished and good-looking guitar player Joel Thompson had recently moved to Rye, so they called him up, and soon Joel was on board. By the next year, they also had a fiddle player, Jimmy Schaefer. The members have remained the same since 1996. Tom and Damian are also responsible for starting the renowned Bluegrass on the River Festival in Pueblo. It is a bluegrass festival that takes place at the Greenway and Nature Center every summer, always the weekend after Memorial Day. The festival is patterned after the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas where the National Flatpicking Championships are held each year. Bluegrass on the River has two stages, on-site camping, crafts, food, and most especially, plenty of bluegrass jamming in the campgrounds. It has become one of the favorite Colorado festivals, both for musicians and audiences alike. Now, because of the efforts of Tom, Damian, and Rodney, Southern Colorado is closer than ever to being the perfect place to live. With a premier bluegrass festival, weekly bluegrass jams, and over eight bluegrass bands in the greater Pueblo area, a music-lovers plate is full.
I had the privilege of being at the Blue Grass on the River for two days of the three-day event and I got to see almost all of the bands. Here was the line up:
Fulton County Bluegrass, Stray Grass, Blue Pepper Trio, Long Road Home, Bluegrass Patriots, Sons and Brothers, Palmer Divide, Blue Canyon Boys, Ashleigh Caudill & Narrow Gauge, Mountain Holler, High Plains Tradition, Ryan Shupe & the Rubber Band, Grass Hat Gals, Silver Mtn Fiddlers, Out of Nowhere, Fireweed, The Achermans, Fulton County Bluegrass, WMD Blue Grass Band, The Rifters, Lonesome Traveler Band and Haunted Windchimes.
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Thank you to Fireweed for putting on another stellar Blue Grass Festival.
High Mountain Hay Fever Blue Grass Festival
Another great Blue Grass Festival in Westcliffe Colorado. If you get a chance to go there don’t miss it.
I had gone to this festival some 10 years ago and there were at least 10 or 15 artists displaying their art so I thought I would see a bunch there again. However there weren’t any artists this year. That did not detract from the art of great music, food and beer but I was a little disappointed. Here is a list of bands that performed for the weekend.
The Roan Mountain Hilltoppers, Alecia Nugent Band, The Charles Sizemore Band, The Moron Brothers, Burnett Family Bluegrass, The Wronglers with Special Guest Jimmie Dale Gilmore, The Achermans, Red Molly, Dry Branch Firesquad, Lary Wilder, Sons and Brothers, Heidi Clare & Lonesome Cowboy Hobo Wyoming Slim, Bradley Walker and Alecia Nugent..
Please go the Artists Bio Link to find out more about all the different bands.
What did I discover?
As I have traveled Colorado and met and talked with so many artists who are creating such great things, I uncovered that artists must express themselves in someway. This need to express oneself is like a freight train rumbling down a track, fierce and unstoppable. Some artist find their talent and just know that this is the medium that they will pursue the rest of their life. Most however find that they are talented at some point in their lives, then pursue what that talent is. Artists dabble in many mediums before they land on one that they choose to spend their time. I know musicians who paint, painters that play music, etc. It is a wonder to explore all the different things that an artist has done in their life to fulfill the NEED TO EXPRESS what is in their heart and mind. I get to go beyond just looking and appreciating to finding out all the areas where an artist has accomplished great things in the world of expression.
My own drive for expression is music even though I have dabbled in art and photography. I have been singing and playing music since I was about 6 years old thanks to my Dad who got me started. Right now I am playing and singing in a contemporary worship band called The Praise, and once in a while I get to sit in with a Fiddle Band called Nimble Fingers. I get to stay busy doing what I love to do. Below is my personal rack: Not shown is the Peavey Bass I’ve been playing since Christmas.
Cherry Creek Arts Festival Denver, CO
Hi everyone, this is Sarah. I had the distinct pleasure of going to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. What I discovered is that I had a preconceived notion of what I would find at the festival and I didn’t even know it. I have lived in Denver and even worked in Cherry Creek and my perception was that anything that had to do with Cherry Creek was out of reach or unattainable for me. I think for many of us the preconceived notion is that Cherry Creek only has luxury stores, shops, and expensive real estate. To my great surprise the Festival and area had something for everyone. There was a lot of expensive and brilliant art that not everyone can buy, but there was also a lot (and I mean a lot) of art that would be affordable and were amazing pieces. Even if you don’t go to this festival to buy art, but maybe just to enjoy it, it will be worth your while completely. I say this because if you chose not to go because you too may have a similar circumstance like this, please plan on going next year it was Fantastic. I saw so many amazing sculptures, art works, photographs and more with many different mediums. They host so many amazing artists and galleries in this area. There were Artists with tons and tons of different ideas represented within their pieces it was a remarkable experience.
This is a photo gallery of not all but most of the booths at this festival. Please take a look! I have put signs on all of the pictures I could with the artist’s name etc. If you see anything you like in these pictures feel free to contact us to help you find the artist. Enjoy =)
Thanks for reading! Cheers!
Sarah
Pueblo, CO Artwalk
Hello my name is Sarah and I am helping Vaughn on the Discovering the Art of Colorado while he is out of the state for the 4th of July. I am presently participating in the Pueblo Art Walk and then will be going to the Cherry Creek Art Festival Saturday July 2nd.
The Pueblo Art walk was an interesting experience. I enjoyed all of the art. There was a great deal of sculpture work, ceramic work, glass work, and even jewelry. I believe this is a worthwhile event to participate in. I felt very welcomed and informed in a lot of the galleries. I will talk about the art in all of the galleries that I saw and point out a few that went above and beyond my expectations and truly made my art walk experience wonderful.
The 5th & Main Espresso Bar
The First gallery I went to, that is also number one on the Art Walk Guide, was the 5th & Main Espresso Bar. Now you may call me bias but these guys are fantastic! We (Giclee Print Net) are actually in the same building as these folks so we have a lot of interaction with them. This gallery/espresso bar was one of my favorite stops during the art walk. It is cozy and comfortable as well as friendly. 
I have never walked in without seeing a smile on their faces and a warm welcoming hello. They have awesome coffee and food. And what better goes with great coffee and food than awesome art! During this art walk they were featuring two photographers. April Styles; has very fun and beautiful photography, I cant help but smile when I look at her work. Raymond Mendoza; his photography is the kind you would see hanging in many places and always wonder who took the picture, great work as well! Awesome place to start out the Art Walk experience.
The Sangre De Cristo Arts Center
The Sangre De Cristo Arts Center was my second stop. This is a great place to see art and one of my favorites as well. They had 3 different floors with galleries on each and art on your way to each. There theme that I had the
pleasure of viewing was Cuban Artists. It is hard to express how amazing this exhibit was because the words don’t do it justice. 
The one thing I found sad about here was that it was, in my opinion, one of the best stops and I was the only one touring it. This is a must see and soon because I believe this exhibit is only there until September 2011. I must point out the woman I met on the 3rd floor gallery who was very 
welcoming and very pleasant to talk to. She told me all about the different artist and their pieces, mediums, and meanings. It was like a personal art tour! This was one of my favorites because of her enthusiasm to talk to me. I spent a lot of time in here really enjoying the art and appreciating it because of the plesant conversation I had with her. Thank you so much for my wonderful experience here.
The Downtown Bar
Number 3 on the Art Walk Guide was The Downtown Bar. This spot was really enjoyable. As I walked in it was a bit dark but after being in there for a moment it was a great relaxed atmosphere. The art was Urban and New school. I really liked it all and wished I could see more. They also were going to have live music later on. Great stop!
High Vista Fine Art Gallery
High Vista Gallery was my next stop. I saw a lot of great pieces in this gallery. The art was a mix of styles and there were many different artists. The gallery had a very calm and quiet feel. I enjoyed this one as well.
Wireworks Coffeehouse
No. 5 Wireworks Coffeehouse. 
This particular spot I think would have been worth spending a lot more time in. They had a duet singing and playing guitar amongst an atmosphere that was indie and relaxed. There was photography and art with some mixed styles all very unique and great. I think that everyone would be able to find a least one piece in here they would like. Plus they have really good coffee and food! =)
The Party People and The Candy Co.
The childhood dream; The Party People and Candy Co. Tons and tons of awesome candy as well as magic shows. This would be a fun stop for the family and candy lovers and a wonderful place to throw a party. These Party People know how to throw a party. Very fun stop and I bought a pound of cherry sours.
B.Vant.Garde Studio
The next stop for the Art Walk was B.Vant.Garde Studio. These guys are a whole new take on art.
They are very appealing to younger crowds as well as unique and new to the older. They are very contemporary and can turn anything into art. All of these artists have a lot of talent and are changing the standard for the art scene. To add to an awesome environment they were having a string quartet as well. Keep up the great work guys.
Prairie Rose
The old-time photo experts. They have many different outfit choices and some great studio spots including an old-time bar/saloon and an old-time parlor. They give other old-time photo places a run for their money, truly. Very cool place.
Daily Grind
The Daily Grind is a very artistic place to say the least. They always have great art hung up. It is one of those places that you have to go in just to see what is new. The art was great and is definitely worth a stop in. Great coffee and food to top it all off!
Last Leaf Printing
Some people may not consider screen printing art, but once you see the type of screen printing Last Leaf does you will quickly change your mind. Last Leaf has truly made screen printing a new art form. He always has amazing designs. There really is a lot of talent here. You must go here, stop here, and buy something here! Worth it.
Steel City Artworks
Steel City is a Co-op gallery with many artists. They have a lot of everything. Sculptures, jewelry, art,
photography, glass work and ceramics. Very diverse and a great place to see many different forms of art.
Turf Exchange Visual Art Center
Number 12 on the Art Walk Guide is the Turf Exchange Visual Art Center. This was one of the busiest galleries. There was a lot of the artists actually here which is great because you can talk to them. This gallery has a lot of different types of styles. It is a very good stop for this walk.
John Deaux Art Gallery
John Deaux is actually above the turf exchange which was a bit confusing at first. The gallery itself had a lot of different artists and styles aswell. I came to learn that they are both owned by the same people. Again, both galleries are great stops because of the many styles to see.
Oliver Design
Oliver Design was my next stop. They were a quaint little place. They had wine, cheese and crackers set out for their visitors. All of the art was wonderful and framed with rustic, charismatic frames that accentuated the art perfectly. Good place to stop in!
Not a great picture… Sorry =/
Cup & Bowl Studios
This stop was one of my favorites as well. It is a bit off of union so I would say drive or enjoy the walk. 
It is completely worth seeing! This studio is in a historic looking house and was very welcoming. As I walked through I saw many hand-made beautiful and creative ceramic cups, bowls, plates and more. 
As I continued through the house to the back yard they had an out-door fire kiln, music, and many people hanging out and enjoying the experience. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. They also had a man painting some pots. I was very happy here because the people were so nice, 
I felt like an old friend. They even offer ceramic classes and welcomed me back for one. My experience here was wonderful and I truly think everyone should take a trip to see them!
Lanes House of Glass
I wish I had something to write about this stop but they were closed.
Tea Tree Cafe
The Tea Tree Cafe was a great place. This is the type of place I would make into my regular spot. 
They have some fantastic coffee and food along with awesome art. It was very contemporary and unique. It fit the place perfectly. The atmosphere was modern, artistic and comfortable. The woman working was also very friendly and made my stop in very pleasant. They had a man playing guitar and singing as well.
Colorado Fiber Arts
This is the last stop on for the Art Walk. This was a very interesting place. They had tons of yarn and D.I.Y. project books to learn how to make some amazing things. They were featuring an artist who had made thin, wicker like material, looking baskets of all sizes. Very creative and a place for everyone to unleash this inner creativity.
Over all the Pueblo Art Walk was a great experience. I met some very nice people. I enjoyed walking around to see all of these interesting places with wonderful art. This is an event for anyone and everyone. You never know what you may discover. A lot of these galleries do different themes or artists every month, so every time you go it will be a new experience.
Here are some helpful tips when attending the art walk.
1. I would suggest to drive the first few galleries and the last couple. The galleries in between are very easy to commute to on foot, as the are all on Union Avenue.
2. Bring a camera! You may not be able to take pictures of the art but, you can take some fun pictures during your journey to each spot.
3. Bring some friends or family with you. It is a fun experience and even better when you have great company with you to talk about what you see and what you like and more.
4. While you’re in one of the cafe’s get a coffee or something to eat or even both and truly enjoy your time in there.
5. If you are wanting to see all of the spots on the guide, manage your time wisely but don’t rush yourself in each place. Be timely as you take your time.
Thank you.
Sarah
Ok Everyone, Tips for Going Big and Calendar
So now that this blog is going, as they say, viral. Lets make it a world wide event.
I want everyone on the Planet to know about the greatness of Colorado.
How do we do that?
First: Share Share Share.
Second: Polling likes or dislikes.
Third: Start Commenting and starting conversations.
Fourth: I am inviting anyone to be interviewed for the Blog. If you contact me via email, I can do an interview and put you in the blog under the city we either went to or are going to.
Fifth: SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG. If you subscribe then you will get a notification by email when we post a new blog.
Sixth: The calendar. The season of art lasts until September.
Here is my agenda if this blog is effective. If this blog does not produce the desired results then the agenda may be shortened.
Tomorrow the 9 of July – Blue Grass and Arts Festival in Westcliff, CO
Next week: The Pueblo Art Walk, then interviews with Galleries and Artists.
The week of the 18th of July I will be seeing all the galleries in Colorado Springs and surrounding Areas.
The week of the 25th I will be spending some time in Denver.
There is the Summerfest Arts Festival in Evergreen on July 17, will try to get to that.
Then on July 23rd there is the Aspen Art Festival.
So this is just a preview of Art to Come. Please email me so we can set up appointments and interviews in these areas.
Thanks for all you bloggers so far and I look forward to communicating with lots more.
Vaughn
Larkspur, CO The Colorado Renaissance Festival
Well what can you say about the Renaissance Festival, it is a portal into the past with great art and entertainment for the whole family.
There are art mediums of every sort, paintings, caricatures, pottery, sculpting, wood carving, glass blowing, clothing, fiber, footwear, furniture, head ornaments, herbal, indulgences, jewelry, leather, metal, musical, toys and much more.
There are great shows like Puke and Snot, the Washing Well Wenches, Magic Shows, The Endangered Cat Show and much more.
The people themselves were works of art dressed in the finery of the time.
The King and his court for jousting and merriment.
The Colorado Renaissance Festival runs from June 11 through July 31st 2011, if you have never been then you should plan a trip to go. If you have been several times like me, then it is a yearly pilgrimage to go and see what is new and unique.
Boulder Art Festival
So it is on to the Boulder Art Festival sporting 200 art dealers and vendors. Then after that I went down to Pearl St to see all the galleries located down town. Let the pictures below show you all the great art I saw. Click on the Photos below to see in large format.
The downtown area was packed with people. 
I got to see some great sidewalk shows and many fine galleries.
The Art Mart on Pearl St in downtown Boulder was wonderful.
It was packed full of beautiful art and unique gifts made by local artists and even some international artists. The staff was very friendly and the selection was enormous. It was a great stop! I probably could have spent all day in there.
The Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery is one of the oldest Art Cooperatives in the United States. It has
new galleries of artists periodically and is worth checking the calendar of upcoming art displays. It is filled with many art mediums from local boulder artists as well as regional artists. There was so much to see in so little time. I plan on making another trip here to have a chance to enjoy it all.
The SmithKlein Art Gallery was my next experience. The SmithKlein Art Gallery has been in downtown Boulder for 26 years. They bring fine art from around the world for all to see here in Colorado. It was amazing to have the chance to enjoy the art from artists across the world. They also have monthly shows from local artists that start on Fridays and go for 30 days so please go and check out their calender if you are visiting Boulder.
The Vail Arts Festival
I got into Vail about 6 p.m. and started looking around. This is not the first time I had been to Vail but that was a long time ago and things have really changed. The Festival was at the Lionshead Mall area so I scoped out how to get there for tomorrow. I have been puzzling over how to tell you about the truly great art show. So I decided just to show the pictures then list the artists that were at the show. Click on the Photos below and see them large.
Wonderful, everyone was gracious and friendly and I had a great time chatting with all of them.
ARTISTS AT THE VAIL ARTS FESTIVAL
Acrylics Michael Swearngin
Bronze Sculpture Felicia
Bronze Sculpture Carl Wagner
Ceramics Marvin Blackmore
Ceramics Lane Dukart
Ceramics Casey Hankin
Ceramics Theo Helmstadter
Ceramics Kim Peterson
Clay Colleen Everett
Clay David Nelson
Drawing Greg Barnes
Drawing Richard Mitchell
Fiber Anita Baptiste
Fiber Art Paulette Ohnstad
Fiber (Wearable) Barbara Holloway
Fiber (Wearable) Autumn Warner
Glass Bryon Sutherland
Glass Scott Hartley
Glass Lance Heddan and Suzanne Chustz
Glass Kimberly Reed
Jewelry Karen Anderson
Jewelry Katherine Goulandris and Michael Burris
Jewelry Michelle Henzel
Jewelry Suzanne Miranda
Jewelry Kevin O’Grady
Jewelry Amy Rickard
Jewelry Brittain Roberts
Jewelry Melissa Shipley
Jewelry William Skiles and Lisa Stotska
Jewelry Sarah Tams
Metal Keith Chew
Metal John and Missy Dorsey
Metal Lenna Kay and George Gountanis
Metal M J Krob
Metal (Copper) Sam Mayhob
Mixed Media Armando Adrian-Lopez
Mixed Media Bob & Jan Snyder
Mixed Media Dave Reiter
Mixed Three Dimensional Media Doug Fountain
Mixed Two Dimensional Meida Kym Allison
Mixed Two Dimensional Media Mary Staby
Oil on Canvas Adam Freed
Oil Painting Susan Westwood
Oil Painting M. Shawn Cornell
Oil Painting Sarah Phippen
Painting Armando Adrian-Lopez
Painting Joyce Billings
Painting Pamela Lee
Painting/Sculpture Guilloume
Photography Dan Caldemeyer
Photography Dick Cunningham
Photography Jason Pavalonis
Photography Randall Roberts
Photography Randall K. Roberts
Photography Michael Stipek
Photography Tim Zandee
Sculpture Kenin Fenster
Watercolor Angela Marie Poches
Wood Tanya Gerard & Rob Thomas
Wood David and Carolyn Levy
Wood Souphom Manikhong
Wood Blase Mathern Jr.
Wood Christine and Ron Sisco
