Exhibit at Boulder Library from June 26 – August 27
Opening Reception
The Boulder Art Association invites you to our Opening Reception Tuesday, July 9th, 5:00 – 6:30 pm for our summer member exhibit celebrating 100 years! A Century of Vision features the work of 72 artists and over 140 pieces of art! Come meet the artists and be inspired!
Artist Awards
Family Art Days
The Boulder Art Association presents two Family Art Days featuring art activities for all ages plus in-person art demos featuring 22 artists – and it’s FREE! In celebration of our 100 years (and counting!), the BAA is excited to offer two days of creativity with hands-on art activities and artist demonstrations from weaving , collage and painting to how to stretch a canvas! (Watch for a schedule in our BAA newsletter and social media coming soon!)
Join us for two ARTful Sundays, July 14th and August 11th, 1:00 – 4:30 pm at the Main Boulder Library Canyon Gallery.
Sunday July 14, 1-4:30 Artist Demos!
| 12:45 – 2:15 | 2-3:30 | 3:15-4:45 |
| Ninel Senatorova -Oil painting | Megan McCarthy – Color mixing | Kathy Bogan – TBA |
| Debra Jason -Painting with alcohol inks | Danitza Hill – TBA | Steve O’Bryan – TBA |
| Jerome Coffey -Stretching & prepping a canvas | Nancy Sullo -Impressionistic Figure Painting in Watercolor. | Jackie Seltzer – SPECIAL ACTIVITYCreating Art With Fruit & More! |
| Rachel Thurber – SPECIAL ACTIVITY Llama Loom | Lisa Seaman – TBA | Barry Gillespie -How to do the initial drawing for a painting directly on the canvas. |
| Kyra Mondragon – Unlocking Your Inner Creative – a Silly InterACTive Workshop! SPECIAL ACTIVITY -Come move and break down barriers by exploring your imagination through a variety of playful and interactive activities. Perfect for all ages and abilities, this workshop promises laughter, growth, and a supportive environment where you can let your creativity run wild! | ||
Sunday August 11, 1-4:30
| 12:45 – 2:15 | 2-3:30 | 3:15-4:45 |
| Annie Thayer – Painting with Watercolors | Steven Homsher – TBA | Xenia Sease -Painting a Verdant Landscape in PastelSPECIAL ACTIVITY – Explore with pastels! |
| Karen Zumbrun – TBA | Gretchen Acharya – DEMO | rodney Swanstrom – TBA |
| Jerome Coffey -Painting on the stretched canvas | Michael Hamers – Airbrush with water-based paint | |
| Astrid Paustian -“Luminous Grays” Blending colors on the canvas. | ELIZABETH SHOEMAN -Tapestry weavingSPECIAL ACTIVITY – Weave with the artist! | |
| Evan Cantor – Live MUSIC! | ||
Artist Notes
Cash awards announced at our June 9th Opening Reception!
Certificates
- Best of show – $200
- 1st Place – $150
- 2nd Place – $100
- 3rd Place – $75
- Two Honorable Mentions – $50 each
Important Dates
Exhibition opens: Wednesday, June 26 (during Library open hours)
Opening Reception/Award Ceremony – Tuesday, July 9, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Demo/Family Art Day 1* – Sunday, July 14, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Demo/Family Art Day 2* – Sunday, August 11, 1:00- 4:30 pm
Exhibit ends – Tuesday, August 27
Pick Up – Wednesday, August 28, 1 – 6:30 pm
Questions? Please email info@boulderartassociation.org