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BAA 100th Anniversary – Playing with a Full deck

Hello BAA Artists! Congratulations on picking a playing card! We have an exciting announcement for our Show Details, Key Dates & Deadlines We are thrilled to announce that BAA’s 100th Anniversary Exhibit will be held in OCTOBER at the NoBo Art Center (4929 Broadway unit “E”)! This historic event will align with three art-based non-profits for an unforgettable (and highly trafficked) event. NoBo First Friday: October 4th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM  (Visit this LINK to learn more!) Open Studios Tours: First 3 weekends of October (5th &6th, 12th & 13th, 119th & 20th,, Noon – 5:00 PM) Boulder Art Association… Read More »BAA 100th Anniversary – Playing with a Full deck

September Member Meeting

Tuesday, September 10, 6pm – 8pm, (BAA Community Studio 2810 Wilderness Place, Suite C, Boulder, CO) Gretchen Acharya Demonstrates Portrait of a Tree with Soft PastelsAll are Welcome – FREE! What makes each tree unique? Painting a tree begins with careful observation. Ideally this is done in the field, but for my demo I will work in soft pastel from one of my many tree photos.I will explore the development of a tree portrait beginning with a basic contour drawing to define the shape of the tree and the composition of the painting. Next I do a value study to… Read More »September Member Meeting

August Member Meeting

Tuesday, August 13, 6pm – 8pm, Boulder School of Fine Art (2810 Wilderness Pl suite b · Boulder, CO) Got art – but don’t have a space to show & sell it? Join us Tuesday, August 13th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Kathy Beekman will tell us how!FREE! All are welcome! 8 Ways to Sell Your Art Without a GalleryYes, you can sell your art and make money without a gallery. You know you create good art, but do you know where to sell it? Galleries are no longer the only option for selling artwork. Discover the: who, what, where, when… Read More »August Member Meeting

Boulder Library Canyon Gallery BAA Exhibit: “A Century of Vision”

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… Read More »Boulder Library Canyon Gallery BAA Exhibit: “A Century of Vision”

JUNE MEMBER MEETING

Tuesday, June 11, 6pm – 8pm, Junkyard Social Club (2525 Frontier Ave, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301) The Creative Process: Discovering & Energizing Our Creative Flow with Nancy Kirkendall | Free Event! “Everyone who creates anything knows there is a moment when a third hand is doing it.” –Philip Guston In this 2-hour workshop/presentation, we will recognize and experience the creative force within ourselves and discover ways to create consciously to allow the creative energy or power to flow through us into our work.  Please bring a notebook, journal, and pen to participate in written exercises. 

MAY MEMBER MEETING

Tuesday, March 14, 6pm – 8pm, Open Studios Gallery Downtown & Boulder Wine Bar (2027 Broadway, Boulder) Exploring Neurograhic Art with Rick Dallago | Free Event! | All are welcome to this HANDS-ON mini-workshop event! This meditative art practice transforms stress into works of art using only a piece of paper, a marker & colored pencils or watercolors. It’s an easy technique that can be practiced at home, in the office, in a waiting room – wherever, to help relieve stress, fear and anxiety by linking our conscious with our subconscious. AND the results are breathtaking.  Bring your own supplies… Read More »MAY MEMBER MEETING

Opening Reception of Spring Member Show + Art Deco Revisited BAA Wall

Exhibit at R Gallery from March 27 – April 28 Thursday, April 11, 6:00 – 8:00 pm (Boulder Arts Week) – Opening Reception!  In celebration of our 100 years, guests are encouraged to dress inspired by the 1920s! Let’s embody the Roaring 20s and celebrate! Ribbon winners announced 6:30pm. (George Nelson on Piano starts at 7:00 pm) Open Studios Gallery Downtown & Boulder Wine Bar, 2027 & 2035 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302.  The year was 1923 when Jean Sherwood, patron of the arts, and FBR Hellems, CU Dean of Arts & Sciences, started the Boulder Art Association. It was the early 20s, and Art Deco… Read More »Opening Reception of Spring Member Show + Art Deco Revisited BAA Wall

MARCH MEMBER MEETING

Tuesday, March 12, 6pm – 8pm, R Gallery + Wine Bar (2027 Broadway, Boulder) GETTING READY FOR FAIR & MARKET SEASON Are you ready for craft fair and market season?  Do you want to attend your first market, but don’t know where to start?  Do you want to refresh your approach to markets this year?  No matter your experience level, join as Alex Hamm from Majestik Magnolia and Alex Hamm Art shares guidance, trips, and tricks to help you feel prepared for the season! We’ll cover: ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alex Hamm is a fine artist, digital illustrator, and the owner… Read More »MARCH MEMBER MEETING

Call For Art: BAA ARTIST Wall at Cafe Aion

Sponsored by Boulder Art AssociationHosted & Curated by Jeno Current BAA Members, we are looking for artists to display artwork on our Member Artist Wall at Cafe Aion! We are opening this call with no closing date. This call will be ongoing throughout the year with no deadline. FREE TO ENTER AND HANG!! Eligibility Rules: How to enter: Details:

Spring Member Show + Art Deco Revisited BAA Wall

Exhibit at R Gallery from March 27 – April 28 The year was 1923 when Jean Sherwood, patron of the arts, and FBR Hellems, CU Dean of Arts & Sciences, started the Boulder Art Association. It was the early 20s, and Art Deco was all the rage! In celebration of our 100 years (and counting), our 8×8″ panel theme is “Art Deco Revisited“.  Our Art Deco Revisited & Spring Member Shows invite member artists to submit two works with TWO SEPARATE REGISTRATIONS. 1) Spring Member Exhibit -Open Theme/Artist choice 2) 8×8″ BAA Wall Panel – Inspired by “Art Deco Revisited”… Read More »Spring Member Show + Art Deco Revisited BAA Wall