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SUMMARY:Continuum: Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nThe Dairy Arts Center is proud to present a special event as part of the Continuum exhibition programming\, in partnership with Boulder Death Cafe. \nAt Death Cafe\, we gather to eat cake\, drink tea\, and talk openly about death. This compassionate\, group-directed discussion is guided by Callie and Kristina\, mindfulness-based therapists with backgrounds in elder care who are passionate about embracing the beauty of our mortality. The aim is to increase awareness of death in order to help us make the most of our finite lives. \nThis is not a grief support or counseling session\, but an open\, agenda-free conversation space where participants are invited to share\, listen\, and reflect together. The event will take place in the McMahon Gallery\, surrounded by the artwork of Continuum — offering an inspiring and soothing environment for this reflective dialogue. Tea and biscuits will be provided. \nEvent is free; RSVP required as capacity is limited. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/continuum-death-cafe/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Polyglot Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Polyglot Exhibition opening reception. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments available for purchase. \nPolyglot brings together artists from around the world working across textile\, ceramic\, and painting. Each artist works within a distinct material practice\, shaped by where they live\, how they work\, and what they choose to focus on. \nWhen you travel\, visiting a museum often becomes a way of understanding a place. Art captures atmosphere\, history\, and everyday life in a way words often cannot. Polyglot is rooted in that experience\, aiming to bring those moments of discovery closer to home. \nPresented as a focused group exhibition\, Polyglot brings together different materials\, cultures\, and approaches to making. Each practice is presented on its own terms\, creating a dialogue between artists who may never share the same language\, but whose work communicates through material and form. \nCurated by Verbunt Galerie.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/polyglot-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Whispers of the Soul: Documentary Screening with Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nWhispers of the Soul: Documentary Screening with Artist Talk (Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart) \nLocation: Boedecker Cinema at the Dairy Arts Center \nWhispers of the Soul: The Legacy of Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart is a featured episode from the documentary series Art Titans: Masters of the New Era\, a visionary project directed by acclaimed art world figures Alan Grimandi and Viviana Puello. The series chronicles the journeys of ten master artists whose practices are shaping the contemporary art landscape\, offering intimate portraits that explore creative process\, cultural impact\, and the evolving role of artists in society. \nKicking off Black History Month at the Dairy Arts Center\, this special event also serves as a precursor to the upcoming exhibition Black Futures in Art (opening February 20)\, in which Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart III will be one of the exhibiting artists. \nThe screening centers on Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart III\, a celebrated realist painter whose work captures the essence of his subjects with precision\, grace\, and emotional depth. Moving beyond representation\, Lockhart’s practice engages in powerful social commentary\, exploring themes of history\, identity\, and collective consciousness. His work invites viewers to question\, confront\, and reconsider both personal and societal narratives. \nFollowing the screening\, guests are invited to stay for an artist talk and Q&A with Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart III\, offering deeper insight into his creative practice\, influences\, and artistic vision. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/whispers-of-the-soul-documentary-screening-with-dr-thomas-e-lockhart/
LOCATION:Boedecker Theater\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cinema,Cinema Special Events,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Black Futures in Art Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:On View Feb 19 – March 29 | Opening Reception: Feb 20\, 5 – 8 PMFourth Annual Exhibition at the Dairy Arts Center | Curated by Adderly Grant-Lord \nNow in its fourth year at the Dairy Arts Center\, Black Futures in Art is a sweeping\, annual exhibition presented in celebration of Black History Month and in ongoing recognition of Black artistry and excellence year-round. Curated by Adderly Grant-Lord\, the exhibition brings together Black artists from Colorado and across the United States\, highlighting a broad range of practices\, voices\, and visions shaping contemporary art today. \nThis year’s exhibition is grounded in the theme “The excellence beneath our feet lives in our bones\,” a poetic meditation on legacy\, inheritance\, and resilience. The exhibition looks to what has been buried\, erased\, or overlooked in both past and present\, while honoring the enduring knowledge\, creativity\, and excellence that persist across generations. Through visual art\, the exhibition considers how memory\, land\, body\, and ancestry carry stories forward\, and how art becomes a conduit for community\, reflection\, and dialogue around the past\, present\, and future. \nBlack Futures in Art creates space for both celebration and critical engagement\, inviting audiences to witness how artists navigate history\, imagine possibility\, and cultivate collective understanding. The exhibition is accompanied by a robust slate of public programming\, including film screenings\, artist talks\, a lecture series\, hands-on workshops — and a special live musical performance at the Opening Reception. \n\n Opening Reception Musicians\nThe evening will feature a dynamic ensemble of Colorado-based musicians whose practices bridge classical training\, jazz lineage\, and contemporary experimentation: \nJoe Tabano (Trumpet) – A Denver-born and raised trumpet player\, Joe’s roots in jazz are shaped by mentorship connected to the lineage of Ron Miles. Having toured throughout the United States and Europe\, his sound blends traditional jazz sensibility with expansive improvisation and expressive depth. \nLiv Stephfano (Cello) – A Horizon High School student and accomplished young cellist\, Liv was selected for the district-wide Honors Concert and earned 2nd Chair among 15 top performers — a testament to her dedication and musical excellence. \nJosias Gilmore (Electric Guitar) – An accomplished guitarist with several years of performance experience\, Josias has played iconic stages including Red Rocks Amphitheatre\, Fillmore Auditorium\, and Paramount Theatre\, bringing versatility and stage presence to every performance. \nPhillip Cutler (Violin) – A Fort Collins–based violinist with over 13 years of training\, Phillip bridges classical discipline with contemporary exploration. Having participated in Colorado All-State Orchestras and studied under Mark Woods of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra\, his work blends orchestral precision with modern energy\, drawing from classical\, fiddle\, jazz\, and electronic influences. \nTogether\, these musicians create a layered sonic environment that echoes the exhibition’s themes of inheritance\, evolution\, and living legacy.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/black-futures-in-art-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Black Futures in Art: Guided Tour & Talk With Curator
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin us for an evening of reflection\, dialogue\, and shared imagination as part of Black Futures in Art 2026\, marking the fifth year of the exhibition. The event begins with a guided tour of the exhibition led by curator Adderly Grant-Lord\, starting in the McMahon Gallery and moving throughout the exhibition spaces. The tour will be followed by a seated conversation in the Boedecker Theatre with Dr. Danielle Hodge and Adderly Grant-Lord\, exploring the exhibition’s themes\, its wider cultural impact\, and the evolving legacy of Black Futures in Art over the past five years. The evening will conclude with audience Q&A. \nTickets are free but reservation is required due to limited capacity. Event duration is approximately two hours\, tour will start precisely at 5PM!  \nAbout the Speakers: \nDr. Danielle Hodge is an Assistant Professor of Communication\, a 2024-2025 Andrew W. Mellon Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholar\, and the 2024-2025 Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) Faculty Fellow at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research employs a critical race theoretical approach to identity\, culture\, and language\, and bridges Communication and African American Studies to examine how systems of oppression are discursively reproduced\, maintained\, and resisted. Her work can be found in the Journal of Multicultural Discourses\, Critical Discourse Studies\, Communication Teacher\, Communication and Democracy\, and the Journal of Applied Communication Research. \nAdderly Grant-Lord is a visual artist and curator whose work centers joy\, lineage\, and the lived experiences of Black communities. A recipient of the Boulder Chamber’s 2024 Women Who Light the Community honor and the 2023 Best of the West Readers’ Choice Art Award\, she is the founder and curator of Black Futures in Art\, now in its fifth year. Grant-Lord has exhibited widely across Colorado\, serves on the NoBo Art District board\, and is currently an Afrofuturist curator and featured artist with the Museum of Boulder. \nParticipating Artists: Adderly Grant-Lord\, Adri Norris\, Clifton Henri\, Gedion Nyanhongo\, James Dixon\, Lydia Carlis\, Louise Cutler\, SaToro Tafura\, Sir James McArthur Cole\, Thomas Lockhart\, and Zin Maisiri.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/black-futures-in-art-guided-tour-curator-conversation/
LOCATION:Boedecker Theater\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Hands Up" Film Screening and Director Q&A
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin us at the Dairy Arts Center for a powerful evening of cinema and conversation with a screening of Hands Up\, followed by a live Q&A with director Chuck Whitman. \nSet against the backdrop of Chicago amid the rise of Black Lives Matter protests\, Hands Up is a gripping and urgent coming-of-age drama that confronts systemic violence\, grief\, and the fight for survival in one of America’s most notorious murder capitals. \nFilm Synopsis \nAfter his cousin is shot and killed by a white police officer\, a Black inner-city teenager struggles to find a way out of Chicago as protests erupt across the city. Caught between trauma\, anger\, and limited options\, he must navigate a world shaped by loss\, injustice\, and resilience. \nPost-Screening Conversation \nFollowing the screening\, director Chuck Whitman will join us for a live Q&A\, discussing the making of the film\, its social and political context\, and his approach to telling stories rooted in lived experience. The evening will also include a short trailer preview of Whitman’s upcoming film project. \nTickets: Free\, registration required (capacity is limited) \nThis event is presented in partnership with Louise Cutler Studio. \nFilm Credits \nDirector: Chuck Whitman (Charles “Chuke” Whitman) \nWriters: Robert Kreiling\, Chuck Whitman \nStarring: Jermaine Johnson\, Jamal Woolard\, LaRoyce Hawkins
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/hands-up-film-screening-and-director-qa/
LOCATION:Boedecker Theater\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cinema,Cinema Special Events,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Black Futures in Art: Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin curator Adderly Grant-Lord and exhibiting artists for a powerful evening of conversation celebrating the fifth year of Black Futures in Art. This gathering invites audiences into the living continuum of the exhibition—exploring how memory\, lineage\, joy\, and imagination shape Black creative futures. \nThrough a 45-minute moderated conversation\, artists will reflect on their practices\, shared histories\, and the creative inheritance that informs their work\, followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A. This talk is a celebration of presence\, process\, and community\, and an invitation to listen\, reflect\, and engage with the brilliance in motion that defines Black Futures in Art. \nTickets are free but required\, as capacity is limited. All are welcome.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/black-futures-in-art-artist-talk/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:BVSD Annual High School Art Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:On View April 2 – May 3 | Opening Reception: April 2 \, 5 – 7 PM \nFor the BVSD Annual High School Art Exhibition\, this year’s theme is “The Third Eye\,” in line with this year’s PEEK fundraiser theme. The prompt was shared with BVSD educators in September\, giving teachers and students an entire academic year to explore the idea in the classroom. The theme has served as a launching point for sustained educational inquiry. The exhibition opens with a public reception and\, in partnership with Boulder Arts Week\, will feature a student-led artist talk for the first time. \nThe Third Eye invites student artists to explore the connections between art\, spirituality\, and the unseen. Centered on the idea that art can be more than representation\, the theme positions creative practice as a portal into liminal spaces\, forgotten rituals\, and deeper ways of knowing. \nAcross art history\, artists have turned to spiritual and mystical traditions as sources of transformation—from Hildegard of Bingen’s illuminated visions and Georgiana Houghton’s trance drawings to the abstract languages of Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky. In this lineage\, students ask: How does art help us access the unknown? How can ritual\, myth\, or meditation be part of creative practice? What does it mean to “see” beyond the visible?
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/bvsd-annual-high-school-art-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:BVSD Student Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin us for a special evening conversation with a selection of student artists featured in the Boulder Valley School District High School Art Exhibition\, on view at the Dairy Arts Center from April 2 – May 3\, 2026. This event is presented in partnership with Boulder Arts Week\, celebrating the vibrant arts community across Boulder. \nThis artist talk offers visitors the opportunity to hear directly from Boulder Valley School District high school art students about the ideas\, processes\, and inspirations behind their work. Students will share insights into their creative practices and reflect on the role of art in their education and communities. \nThe annual BVSD exhibition celebrates the creativity and dedication of high school students and faculty from across the district. Featuring works in painting\, drawing\, mixed media\, digital art\, animation\, photography\, ceramics\, and sculpture\, the exhibition highlights the breadth of artistic exploration taking place within Boulder Valley School District schools. \nParticipating schools include Apex\, Arapahoe Ridge High School\, Boulder High School\, Broomfield High School\, Centaurus High School\, Fairview High School\, Monarch High School\, Nederland Middle-Senior High School\, New Vista High School\, and Peak to Peak Charter School. \nThis event offers a unique chance to meet the next generation of artists and hear firsthand how young creatives are engaging with contemporary ideas\, materials\, and storytelling through art. \nAbout Boulder Arts Week\nBoulder’s creative heartbeat takes center stage April 3–12\, 2026 during Boulder Arts Week. For ten days\, the city fills with exhibitions\, performances\, workshops\, pop-ups\, and unexpected art moments in every corner of Boulder.\n\nStart planning your week: boulderartsweek.org \nBoulder Arts Week is Boulder’s only large‑scale\, inclusive celebration of the city’s vibrant arts and cultural community. Each spring\, hundreds of diverse\, fun\, and world‑class creative experiences take place across Boulder—in galleries\, studios\, businesses\, public spaces\, and unexpected locations. \nStudents\, seniors\, families\, and first‑time arts attendees are encouraged to participate through low‑cost and free events including exhibitions\, performances\, demonstrations\, workshops\, lectures\, readings\, and public art experiences. \nBoulder is home to thousands of artists and more than 140 arts organizations\, ranking among the top U.S. cities for concentration of artists and creative workers. Boulder Arts Week exists to amplify that creative energy and connect people with art in their everyday lives.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/bvsd-student-artist-talk/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Lisa Berley Art Reception at Embassy Suites
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin us for an evening reception with Boulder-based visual artist and poet Lisa Berley\, celebrating a new body of work. \nThis exhibition showcases recent artworks from her series Neshama and her poetry manuscript finding Nefesh\, where painting\, collage\, and erasure text intersect. Rooted in processes of redaction and reconstruction\, Berley’s work reflects on grief\, memory\, and the possibility of connection beyond loss. \nDrawing on personal experience and spiritual symbolism—including references to Japanese komainu guardian figures—these works explore duality\, continuity\, and transformation through a quiet\, contemplative visual language. \nGuests are invited to view the exhibition\, meet the artist\, and enjoy drinks available from the Embassy Suites bar.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/lisa-berley-art-reception-at-embassy-suites/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 2601 Canyon Blvd\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Set The Table Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: May 15\, 5 – 8 PM | On View May 15 – Aug 2 \nCelebrate the opening of Set the Table: The Art of Nourishment at the Dairy Arts Center with an evening of art\, food\, and community. Spanning all gallery spaces\, the exhibition explores the table as a powerful site of connection—where food\, culture\, and environment intersect\, and where relationships to land\, labor\, and one another take shape. \nGrounded in Colorado’s agricultural landscape and shaped by global perspectives\, Set the Table considers nourishment as more than sustenance—revealing it as a force of memory\, ritual\, creativity\, and care. \nEnjoy food\, music\, and the opportunity to connect with exhibiting artists throughout the evening. In collaboration with MAD Agriculture\, the event will also feature information and materials highlighting their work in regenerative agriculture\, inviting deeper engagement with the ideas at the heart of the exhibition. \nJoin us in gathering around the table—where art\, food\, and community meet.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/set-the-table-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Boulder Eats At The Dairy
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nBoulder Eats at the Dairy: Panel Discussion & Communal Supper \nPresented in connection with the Set the Table exhibit at the Dairy Arts Center\, Boulder Eats at the Dairy is a special evening that brings the exhibition’s themes to life—exploring how food\, culture\, and community converge at the table. \nIn collaboration with the Museum of Boulder’s exhibition Boulder Eats and Community Table Kitchen—the social enterprise of Boulder Bridge House—the event highlights Boulder’s rich food heritage and the cultural and ecological systems shaping how we share and experience food today. \nThe evening begins with a panel discussion moderated by acclaimed food writer and radio host John Lehndorff\, featuring local restaurateurs and culinary professionals. Together\, they will reflect on Boulder’s evolving food landscape and the ways food is a site for rich artistry and creativity on and off the table. \nFollowing the conversation\, guests will gather for a communal dining experience featuring three chef-curated tasting stations by Boulder Bridge House. Each station—Comfort\, Migration\, and Celebration—offers a lens into how food across Boulder and the Front Range connects us to memory\, movement\, and belonging. \nMore than a meal\, the evening uplifts the work of Boulder Bridge House\, whose culinary training program provides vital job skills\, daily meals\, and pathways out of homelessness. The chefs and servers participating in the event are part of this initiative\, grounding the experience in both exceptional food and meaningful social impact. \nAbout Community Table Kitchen:\nCommunity Table Kitchen (CTK) is a Boulder-based social enterprise catering and food production program of Bridge House. We provide high-quality\, seasonal food for events while offering paid job training and employment for individuals working to rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness. Through our catering\, café\, and food production programs\, we combine thoughtful\, from-scratch cooking with meaningful workforce development\, using food as a tool to build community and create pathways to long-term stability. \nAbout Boulder Eats! exhibit at Museum of Boulder:\nBoulder Eats! is an exhibition at the Museum of Boulder focusing on food traditions along the Front Range\, with a special emphasis on our community’s restaurants\, farms\, and kitchens. Over 300 objects from the Museum’s historic collection featuring kitchens\, health food businesses\, orchards\, schools and restaurants will be on view. Programs including cooking classes\, demonstrations\, nutrition workshops and more will also be available to our visitors making this a can’t miss experience. \nUsing objects from the Museum’s permanent collection\, the exhibit tells Boulder’s story through the foods we eat. Exploring our farms and gardens\, the evolving technology in our kitchens\, the impact Boulder’s natural food businesses have had on our own and our nation’s health\, as well as the cultural stories reflected at our dinner tables both at home and in local restaurants come together to tell and even shape our community’s history. Boulder Eats! Food Traditions along the Front Range explores Boulder and how the food we consume energizes\, celebrates\, and reflects our traditions\, who we have become\, and what we value today. \nAbout John Lehndorff:\nJohn Lehndorff is the Food Editor of the Boulder Reporting Lab and Exhibit Historian for the Boulder Eats exhibit at the Museum of Boulder. He has written about food and culture in Boulder for nearly five decades including as the Food Editor of the Daily Camera\, and Dining Critic for the Rocky Mountain News. A former restaurant cook\, caterer and cooking teacher\, Lehndorff hosts Radio Nibbles and Kitchen Table Talk on KGNU. He is the former Executive Director of the American Pie Council and Chief Judge at the National Pie Championships.
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LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Set the Table: Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin us for an evening of conversation inside Set the Table: The Art of Nourishment\, a multi-gallery exhibition exploring the table as a site of connection\, culture\, and exchange. \nThis artist talk brings together participating artists for an intimate discussion on the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their work. From food as memory and ritual to questions of ecology\, labor\, and community\, the conversation unpacks how each artist approaches nourishment in its many forms—cultural\, emotional\, ecological\, and creative. \nSet within the exhibition itself\, the talk invites audiences to engage directly with the artworks and the artists who made them\, offering deeper insight into the stories\, research\, and lived experiences that shape the work on view. \nFollowing the discussion\, guests are encouraged to stay\, explore the galleries\, and continue the conversation. \nAbout the Exhibition\nSet the Table: The Art of Nourishment spans all of the Dairy Arts Center’s gallery spaces\, examining the table as both a physical and symbolic space—where food\, art\, and community intersect. Through installation\, photography\, sculpture\, and interdisciplinary practices\, the exhibition considers how shared meals carry histories\, shape identities\, and reflect our relationships to land\, labor\, and one another.
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LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Set the Table: Immersive Dinner & Art Retreat
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nThe Set the Table exhibition brings together food\, art\, home\, and community\, exploring how the table serves as a universal locus for culture\, environment\, and the many ways we come together over food. \nThe Dairy Arts Center brings this exhibition to life with a very special event: Set the Table: Immersive Dinner and Art Retreat. On July 22\, guests are invited to an intimate farm-to-table dinner surrounded by the artworks of Set the Table\, where dining becomes a creative\, multi-sensory experience. \nThe evening will feature a beautifully crafted five-course meal by Forage Sisters\, a local\, women-owned farm-to-table catering company. Their menu offers a culinary journey through Colorado’s diverse peoples\, places\, and histories\, with each dish rooted in seasonal ingredients\, sustainable practices\, and the rich narratives embedded in the region’s foodways. \nThroughout the evening\, Boulder-based artist and founder of Schoolhouse Studios\, Kristen Abbott will guide guests through a mini artist retreat. Through a series of hands-on\, creative activities woven into the rhythm of the meal\, participants are invited to reflect\, play\, and embrace Abbott’s philosophy of “joyful experimentation.” \nThe tablescape itself is part of the experience—a feast for the senses that blurs the boundaries between installation\, performance\, and communal dining. An evening where the act of gathering becomes an artwork in itself. \nIncludes a five-course dinner\, one drink\, and all artist-led activities and materials. Bar will be available. \nMenu to be announced soon. Capacity is limited to 40 guests—reserve your spot for this special one-night experience. \nAbout Set the Table Exhibition:\nThe Set the Table exhibition\, at the Dairy Arts Center from the 15th of May to the 2nd of August\, explores the table as a site of connection—where food\, art\, and community intersect. Bringing together artists working across disciplines\, the exhibition considers how the table is a locus point of culture\, and how shared meals carry histories\, shape identities\, and reflect our relationships to the environment\, heritage\, and one another. \nAbout Forage Sisters:\nForage Sisters is a full service event and farm-to-table catering company\, born between two best friends whose passion lies in bringing people together through intentional food and thoughtful events. \nAbout Kristen Abbott:\nKristen Abbott is a mixed media painter and textile artist based in Boulder\, Colorado. Her practice moves between abstract painting and cyanotype textiles\, shaped through an experimental\, process-driven approach. \nIn her cyanotype work\, sunlight acts as both collaborator and catalyst\, imprinting organic forms onto hand-coated fabrics such as linen\, cotton\, and silk. Abbott often reworks these surfaces with additional materials\, building layered compositions that shift with the viewer’s perspective and gradually reveal new details over time. \nGuided by a philosophy of “joyful experimentation\,” her work embraces unpredictability and reflects an intuitive dialogue with place\, light\, and material—inviting viewers into quiet moments of reflection and discovery.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/set-the-table-immersive-dinner-art-retreat/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Off the Page Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:On View Aug 14 – Nov 1 | Opening Reception: Aug 14\, 5 – 8 \nThis group exhibition explores how contemporary artists engage with the written word\, literature\, media\, and storytelling\, examining language as both subject and material. Through practices spanning photography\, sculpture\, installation\, and mixed media\, the exhibition asks: What does the word mean today\, and how are artists using language as a creative tool\, a source of inspiration\, or a physical presence within their work? \nThe exhibition considers the power of words to shape identity\, transmit knowledge\, and build community\, while also reflecting on the evolving role of language in a media-saturated world. It highlights the importance of literature\, freedom of expression\, and storytelling as vital forces that connect people across generations\, cultures\, and backgrounds. \nAccompanying the exhibition is a rich slate of educational and public programming\, developed in partnership with local libraries\, the school district\, and the University of Colorado. Programming will include author talks\, workshops\, and collaborative initiatives with nonprofit organizations focused on literacy and reading\, creating multiple entry points for audiences of all ages to engage with language\, ideas\, and creative expression. \nParticipating artists: Mariel Reed\, Nathan Storey Freeman\, Bug\, Josh Hughes\, Dagny Chika\, Dawn Siebel\, Leona Lazar\, Sarah Tenney\, Samuel Austin\, Lisa Berley\, Jacqueline Moulton\, Austin Baskett\, and Russell Schnell.
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LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:The Human Animal Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Nov 13 – Jan 31 | Opening Reception: Nov 13\, 5 – 8 \nThis exhibition explores how conceptual artists use imagery of animals\, creatures\, and “the other” to reflect on human nature and the breadth of human experience. Through large-scale installations and sweeping conceptual works\, the exhibition examines the symbolic power of the nonhuman as a mirror through which social\, political\, and psychological realities are revealed. \nFocusing on the figure of the animal—and the idea of the “human as other”—the exhibition interrogates themes of aggression\, dominance\, fear\, and control\, questioning the often false or ironic divide drawn between humanity and the natural world. What we project onto animals and imagined creatures frequently exposes our own instincts\, anxieties\, and contradictions\, revealing how closely intertwined human behavior is with the forces we claim to stand apart from. \nServing as a launching point for dialogue around American legacy\, the exhibition opens space for conversation on politics\, history\, and contemporary cultural and social issues. By situating animal imagery within broader conceptual frameworks\, the works challenge viewers to reconsider narratives of power\, violence\, and belonging\, and to reflect on what it means to be human in relation to the world we inhabit. \nParticipating artists: Jessica Teckermeyer\, Michael Brohman\, Tricia Waddel\, Xan McKenna\, Bailey Anderson\, Creative Nations
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/the-human-animal-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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