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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:Science on Screen®: Like Water for Chocolate Food\, Emotion\, and the Science of Nourishment
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\n  \nBefore the screening of Like Water for Chocolate\, Carmen Pacheco will explore how food carries emotion\, memory\, culture\, and identity while also serving as a fascinating lens into science and engineering. Through stories and examples from Mexican cuisine\, chocolate making\, flavor development\, heat transfer\, emulsions\, and sensory science\, the talk will examine how nourishment extends far beyond nutrition and connects deeply to human experience. \n\nThe film shows us that cooking is not only chemistry and heat transfer. Food also carries memory\, culture\, identity\, resistance\, and emotion. Mole\, chocolate\, and salsa become both scientific and human transformations. \nAdditional Details\n\n\nJoin us at 5:30 PM to enjoy the Dairy’s current exhibition\, Set the Table: The Art of Nourishment (open daily from 12 PM) with a limited tasting of fresh salsa and Oaxacan mole provided by Carmen Pacheco.\n6:00 PM Lecture; 7 PM Film Screening.\nFree for Dairy Arts Center Members!\n\n About the Speaker\nCarmen Pacheco is Associate Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Food Engineering Graduate Certificate at the University of Colorado Boulder. Originally from Sonora\, Mexico\, she combines engineering\, food science\, sustainability\, culture\, and sensory experience through innovative courses such as Design of Coffee and Design of Chocolate. Her work explores how food connects people\, history\, science\, and identity.\nAbout the Film\nWhen tradition prevents her from marrying the man she loves\, a young woman discovers she has a unique talent for cooking.\n(Alfonso Arau\, Mexico\, 1992\, 1:45\, R)
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/science-on-screen-like-water-for-chocolate-food-emotion-and-the-science-of-nourishment/
LOCATION:Boedecker Theater\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cinema,Science on Screen,Subtitled,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Boulder Eats At The Dairy - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. Previously purchased tickets to Boulder Eats at The Dairy are being refunded as soon as possible. We encourage you to join us for Set the Table: Immersive Dinner & Art Retreat on July 22. Click here for full details>> \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.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/boulder-eats-at-the-dairy/
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.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/set-the-table-artist-talk/
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:Freshmode Fest 5 | Aug. 8 & 9
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nFRESHMODE FEST 5 is a multi-generational\, multicultural arts and wellness festival celebrating the rich expressive art forms of Hip Hop and how that intersects naturally with health\, wellness\, and the mindful stewardship of nature. \nBlending live music\, intergenerational dance battles\, dance workshops\, mural art\, healing arts\, local food\, film screenings\, panel discussions and community vendors\, culminating in creative expression while advancing community resilience and ecological stewardship through wellness\, education\, and regenerative design. \nHosted by Mikewird\, a staple in the Colorado creative community\, who lends his decades of experience in Emceeing\, Breaking and Ecological design to provide knowledge and entertainment in an inclusive\, healing environment. \nThe two day festival is planned to run August 8th & 9th and will provide a platform for attendees to indulge in all 4 elements of hip hop\, a marketplace\, a healing lounge and access to experts wellness\, in cultural\, and ecological stewardship : featuring live DJs\, Emcees\, a 2-on-2 intergenerational break battle\, dance workshops\, and graffiti artists live painting creating in real time\, health and wellness practitioners and ecological designers. Each inspired by the beats\, the dancers\, the murals and the collective energy of the audience\, symbolizing the dynamic ways we all utilize each other’s energy for nourishment and creation\, much like the Earth’s natural systems. \nBeyond the stage\, the festival offers a community marketplace with vendors\, including upcycled fashion designers\, ritual goods makers\, local artists\, creative entrepreneurs\, and more. A food court from local chefs will serve nourishing dishes from hand-picked culinary pop-ups\, curated with both flavor and health in mind. \nThere will also be film screenings of documentaries from some of our ecological design\, cultural and health practitioners locally\, nationally\, and world wide \, including q & a’s\, and panel discussions. \nFor guests seeking restoration as well as celebration\, Freshmode Fest 5 offers a Healing Lounge with chair massage\, acu-detox practitioners\, and sound bowls healers\, along with an Ecological Design Info Table and workshops presented by Regenerative Adventures\, sharing resources and invitations into regenerative living\, permaculture\, and community-based ecological design. \nFRESHMODE FEST 5 has been designed and built for music and nature lovers\, knowledge seekers and community builders.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/freshmode-fest-5-aug-8-9/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Ed,Cinema,Dairy Co-Production,Dance,Family Ed,Special Events,Teen Ed,Visual Arts,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Off the Page Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Off the Page: Language as Material\nFriday\, August 14\, 5–8 PM\nFree and Open to the Public \nJoin us for the opening reception of Off the Page: Language as Material\, a group exhibition exploring how contemporary artists engage with language\, literature\, media\, and storytelling. Through photography\, sculpture\, installation\, textiles\, and mixed media\, the exhibition examines language as both subject and material\, asking how words shape our identities\, transmit knowledge\, and connect us to one another. \nMeet the exhibiting artists\, experience the exhibition across the Dairy’s gallery spaces\, and enjoy an evening celebrating the power of language\, creative expression\, and the stories that bind communities together. \nParticipating artists include Mariel Reed\, Nathan Storey Freeman\, Bug\, Josh Hughes\, Dagny Rayn Chika\, Dawn Siebel\, Leona Lazar\, Sarah Tenney\, Samuel Austin\, Lisa Berley\, Jacqueline Moulton\, Austin Baskett\, and Russell Schnell.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/off-the-page-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Exploring Book-ness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nSurrounded by the artworks in Off the Page exhibition\, participants are invited to explore the many possibilities of what a book can be with Bohemia Boulder. \nFrom ancient scrolls to contemporary artist books\, this hands-on workshop examines the book as both a vessel for ideas and an artistic medium in its own right. Together\, we’ll challenge conventional notions of “book-ness.” \nDoes a book need pages? Does it need words? Does it even need to be legible? How can we stretch these boundaries to create a book that speaks in our own unique voice? \nParticipants will learn several folded book structures\, experiment with a variety of materials\, tools\, and mark-making techniques\, and explore the relationship between concept and material. Through playful experimentation and reflection\, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind book inspired by your own process\, experiences\, and imagination—using truly “off the page” approaches. \nNo prior experience is necessary. All materials will be provided. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/exploring-book-ness-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Boulder Book Swap at the Dairy
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nHosted by Boulder Book Swap Society\, this community book swap invites readers to pass along books they’ve loved and discover new-to-them titles to take home. This special edition will take place in the Dairy Arts Center’s galleries surrounded by artworks from OFF THE PAGE\, an exhibition exploring storytelling\, literature\, and the written word in contemporary art. \n$10 RSVP required. All ages welcome. \nHow does a book swap work? \nBring at least one book to participate (feel free to bring more!) \nCheck in with the host and place your books on the designated tables \nBrowse books brought by other participants \nTake home up to four new-to-you books per person \nMingle with fellow book lovers and explore the exhibition \nEnjoy refreshments from the Dairy’s café and bar \nAny leftover books will be recirculated through future Boulder Book Swap events \nQuestions? Email info@bookswapsociety.com or stella@thedairy.org.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/boulder-book-swap-at-the-dairy/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260902T200000
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SUMMARY:Off the Page Exhibit: Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin the artists of OFF THE PAGE: Language as Material in the Dairy Arts Center’s McMahon Gallery for an engaging conversation exploring the role of language\, storytelling\, and the written word in contemporary art. Featuring artists working across photography\, sculpture\, installation\, and mixed media\, this discussion offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the exhibiting artists about their creative processes\, influences\, and the ideas behind their work. Discover how contemporary artists are using language as material\, inspiration\, and a tool for connection in an increasingly media-saturated world. \nDoors open at 5:00 PM\, with the artist talk beginning at 5:15 PM. The program will feature a 45-minute moderated discussion followed by a 20-minute audience Q&A. Guests are invited to stay afterward to mingle with the artists and explore the exhibition. \nSeating is limited; advance registration is required. Audience questions encouraged.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/off-the-page-exhibit-artist-talk/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260909T200000
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SUMMARY:Meander Books Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nIn this hands-on workshop with Bohemia Boulder\, participants will create a magical “meander book” by painting paper\, then folding and cutting it into a unique sculptural book form. Once assembled\, the book can be transformed with words\, drawings\, collage\, photographs\, keepsakes\, and personal imagery\, then finished with handmade covers and special fasteners. \nInspired by the themes of Off the Page: Language as Material\, this workshop inviting participants to experiment with storytelling\, memory-keeping\, mark-making\, and creative book structures. Using a variety of papers\, ephemera\, and found materials\, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind artist book that unfolds in unexpected ways and reflects your own experiences\, interests\, and imagination. \nAll materials will be provided\, including fine and found papers\, ephemera\, photographs\, natural materials\, and other creative treasures. Participants are also encouraged to bring personal photos\, mementos\, or paper materials they would like to incorporate into their book. \nNo prior experience is necessary. Suitable for adults\, teens\, and creative kids ages 10 and up. \nAbout Bohemia  \nBohemia is a creative collaboration between artists and educators Cindy Parker and Abby Sivy\, who share a passion for helping people reconnect with their creativity through hands-on\, process-driven art experiences. \nCindy Parker is a mixed-media artist\, writer\, and lifelong collector of found objects whose work incorporates words\, natural materials\, and treasured ephemera. With a background in English literature\, graphic design\, and community arts programming\, she has spent many years developing creative programs for older adults and believes that making art enriches wellbeing at every stage of life. \nAbby Sivy is an artist\, designer\, and educator whose playful approach to creativity is rooted in a lifelong love of making. A graduate of Parsons School of Design\, she has spent nearly two decades teaching innovative art programs for children and adults. Through her work with Bohemia Boulder\, Abby encourages participants to embrace experimentation\, overcome creative fears\, and rediscover the joy of creating. \nTogether\, Cindy and Abby create welcoming workshops that celebrate curiosity\, imagination\, and the creative potential in everyone. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/meander-books-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T190000
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SUMMARY:From Image to Story: A Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nWhen a work of art resonates with our own experience\, we recognize it. Through that recognition\, we begin to build meaning\, connection\, and understanding. \nJoin Fireside Ink Writers Workshop for a unique writing workshop inspired by Off the Page at the Dairy Arts Center. Using artworks from the exhibition as a starting point\, participants will explore personal narratives through guided writing prompts\, close looking\, and conversation. This workshop invites writers of all levels and genres to discover how visual art can open a doorway into their own stories while deepening our sense of shared community. \nSurrounded by the artworks of Off the Page in the McMahon Gallery\, attendees will reflect on the images that resonate most deeply with them and use those responses as a springboard for creative exploration. Through a series of guided exercises\, participants will uncover personal connections\, memories\, and stories inspired by the work on view. \nYou’ll leave with fresh writing\, new tools for creative reflection\, and a deeper appreciation for the ways art can help us better understand ourselves and one another. \nNo prior writing experience is necessary. All genres and experience levels are welcome. \nAbout the Instructor \nBrenda Kahn is a Boulder-based artist celebrated for lyric-driven music that blends personal narratives with broader social commentary. She gained acclaim in the 1990s with her distinctive punk-folk sound\, earning a recording contract with Columbia Records and critical praise for her album Epiphany in Brooklyn. She has toured with musical greats including Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley and is the author of Ode to Chores\, a humorous collection of verse about motherhood. \nHer 2024 single\, Alright OK\, is available on YouTube and Spotify. Kahn’s memoir\, which explores the transformative power of music and writing against the backdrop of the East Village music scene of the 1990s\, is currently on submission. \nLearn more at: www.brendakahn.com \nAbout Fireside Ink Writers Workshop \nFounded in 2024 by Loie Rawding and Brenda Kahn\, Fireside Ink Writers Workshop was created to build a supportive writing community in the heart of Boulder County. Today\, Fireside Ink offers multi-level\, multi-genre workshops\, literary readings and events\, as well as private mentorship\, supporting writers from all backgrounds and experience levels. \nWhether crafting a memoir\, exploring fiction or poetry\, or discovering the joy of self-expression for the first time\, Fireside Ink provides the guidance\, encouragement\, and community needed to turn ideas into meaningful\, lasting stories. \nLearn more at: www.firesideinkwriters.org
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/from-image-to-story-a-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops,Writing Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260930T200000
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SUMMARY:Sound and Scroll Workshop: An Evening of Reflection\, Writing\, and Ambient Music
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin Boulder-based writer\, musician\, and contemplative artist Ahnara for a unique evening of ambient music\, spoken readings\, meditation\, and personal reflection\, surrounded by beautiful artworks in the McMahon Gallery. \nThe guided gathering will begin at 5:30 PM and conclude at 6:30 PM. Guests are invited to arrive anytime after 5:00 PM to explore the exhibition and mingle before the program begins\, and are welcome to stay afterward to continue conversations and enjoy the gallery. \nDrawing from her original writings\, The Scrolls of Becoming\, Ahnara will guide participants through a series of contemplative experiences designed to encourage stillness\, creativity\, and deeper connection. Throughout the gathering\, guests will listen to live readings and ambient soundscapes\, engage in guided reflection\, and have opportunities for personal writing inspired by the words and music shared. \nNo writing experience is necessary. Participants are welcome to write\, reflect quietly\, or simply listen and take in the experience. Writing materials will be provided\, though guests are welcome to bring their own journals. \nWhether you’re seeking creative inspiration\, a moment of calm\, or an opportunity to reconnect with yourself through words and sound\, Scrolls & Sound offers a welcoming space to slow down and reflect in community. \nTo learn more about Ahnara and her work before attending\, visit www.ahnaramusic.com.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/sound-and-scroll-workshop/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T190000
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SUMMARY:Word/Play! Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin us on October 7\, 5–8 PM in the Dairy Arts Center’s McMahon Gallery for Word/Play!\, an open mic evening hosted by Aspen Everett in conjunction with the Off the Page exhibition. \nOff the Page explores the power of language—how words shape identity\, transmit knowledge\, build community\, and inspire creativity. Now it’s your turn! \nAt Word/Play! open mic\, poets\, musicians\, comedians\, storytellers\, and creatives of every kind are invited to share original work in an open and supportive environment. Participants are especially encouraged to respond to the exhibition\, individual artworks\, or the exhibition’s themes\, though this is not required. \nPerformers who sign up in advance will have their entry fee waived. Each performance slot is up to 8 minutes long. \nTo enquire for a performance slot\, email host Aspen Everett by October 1 at aspeneverett11@gmail.com \nAny remaining slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis on the evening of the event. We recommend arriving at 5:00 PM sharp if you would like to sign up that night. \nAbout the Host \nAspen Everett is a poet\, performer\, and organizer living in Boulder\, Colorado. They are the author of Tributaries (Middle Creek Publishing)\, and their work has appeared in Planted Journal\, Twenty Bellows\, South Broadway Press\, Anthropocene Magazine\, and other publications. Aspen serves as a Community Engagement Instructor with Lighthouse Writers\, Assistant Editor of Screaming at America\, Poetry Coordinator with the Artist Resistance Coalition\, and host of Spotlight: A Boulder Notoriety Show. Aspen is also the Book Events Manager at Trident Booksellers & Cafe. They live with their seventeen-year-old and a collection of stubborn houseplants.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/word-play-open-mic/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261013T190000
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SUMMARY:Writing Through Art - Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nWhat happens when a work of art becomes the starting point for a story\, poem\, or personal reflection? \nFireside Ink Writers Workshop is thrilled to partner with Off the Page at the Dairy Arts Center for an immersive writing workshop inspired by visual art. Surrounded by the exhibition in the McMahon Gallery\, participants will explore how artworks can spark stories\, memories\, questions\, and unexpected creative discoveries. \nThrough guided writing prompts\, close observation\, and discussion\, you’ll experiment with new ways of responding to what you see on the gallery walls. We’ll look at examples of writers who have drawn inspiration from visual art and discover how careful looking can open up fresh ideas\, vivid language\, and imaginative possibilities. \nWhether you’re a seasoned writer or simply curious about creative expression\, this workshop offers a welcoming space to connect art and language in new ways. You’ll leave with new writing\, practical creative techniques\, and a fresh perspective on how visual art can become a powerful catalyst for storytelling. \nNo prior writing experience is necessary. Writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome. \nAbout the Instructor \nLoie Rawding is the author of the ekphrastic novel Tight Little Vocal Cords (KERNPUNKT)\, a finalist for the Big Other Book Awards and one of Lambda Literary’s Most Anticipated Books of 2020. She is an editor\, creative mentor\, and teaching artist who works with arts organizations across the country. \nLoie grew up on an island off the coast of Maine. A recovering actor and dancer\, she studied performing arts in Boston and worked in publishing in New York before earning an MFA from the University of Colorado. She is certified in Narrative Medicine through Columbia University and collaborates with medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes through the power of storytelling. She is currently at work on her third novel. \nLearn more at: www.loierawding.com \nAbout Fireside Ink Writers Workshop \nFounded in 2024 by Loie Rawding and Brenda Kahn\, Fireside Ink Writers Workshop was created to build a supportive writing community in the heart of Boulder County. Today\, Fireside Ink offers multi-level\, multi-genre workshops\, literary readings\, events\, and private mentorship opportunities for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels. \nWhether crafting a memoir\, exploring fiction or poetry\, or discovering the joy of self-expression for the first time\, writers find the guidance\, encouragement\, and community needed to transform ideas into meaningful stories. \nLearn more at: www.firesideinkwriters.org
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/what-is-ekphrasis_writing-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops,Writing Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261020T200000
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SUMMARY:First Draft to Bookshelf: The Making of a Novel with Author Wallis Kinney
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nThere is no such thing as a perfect first draft. Yet many writers face the blank page with the pressure to get everything right the first time. \nJoin Boulder author Wallis Kinney for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her internationally bestselling debut romantic fantasy novel\, A Dark and Secret Magic. Through drafts\, notes\, reader feedback\, and editorial revisions\, Kinney will trace the evolution of her novel from its earliest handwritten ideas to its final published form. \nParticipants will get a rare glimpse into the collaborative process behind writing and publishing a book\, exploring how stories change through revision\, critique\, and creative experimentation. Along the way\, Kinney will share early concepts\, discarded passages\, beta-reader comments\, and editor notes that helped shape the novel into the book readers know today. \nPerfect for writers\, readers\, aspiring authors\, and lovers of all things autumnal\, this engaging discussion offers an opportunity to peek behind the curtain and discover how a story makes its journey from first draft to bookshelf. \nAbout the Author \nWallis Kinney is the author of the internationally bestselling romantic fantasy novel A Dark and Secret Magic. Drawing inspiration from both science and fairy tales\, she weaves elements of wonder\, curiosity\, and imagination into her work. Kinney studied Planetary Science and Molecular Biology at the University of Colorado and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Purdue University. She is president of the Jane Bosart Foundation\, which provides life-changing scholarships to underprivileged students in Texas and Colorado. Kinney lives in Boulder\, where the mountains continue to inspire her creative practice. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/first-draft-to-bookshelf-the-making-of-a-novel-with-author-wallis-kinney/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Writing Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261113T200000
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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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