Crested Butte Arts: Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2012
Performances & Events
30 Elephant Revival
The instrumentally dexterous Elephant Revival play everything from djembe and electric banjo to musical saw. Their flexibility goes even further with originals that snap and sparkle with ele-ments of traditional balladry, Scottish-Celtic fiddle, psychedelic old-time indie rock, rustic Americana, world beat, ’40s-’50s jazz and hip-hop. Get ready for a foot-stomping hootenanny. Before the show, join the Mountain Roots Food Project for a “Once in a Blue Moon” Community Meal / Local Foods Potluck. Free if you bring a dish, $5 if you don’t. Starts at 6 p.m. before the show at the Town Park Pavilion. Visit mountainrootsfoodproject.org for more infor-mation. 8 p.m. $15. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487.
Gallery Showings & Artist Events
30 ArtWalk Evening in Crested Butte
Join us for an evening of art and experience the breadth of creativ-ity that gathers here in our inspired mountain town. Look for our ArtWalk flags and stop in to enjoy new works from local, regional and nationally exhibiting artists. Maps available at participating galleries. 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Free. (970) 349-5936. awearts.org
30 Artist Opening Reception with Ivy Walker
Ivy Walker creates temporary artworks in the land and document these through photographs. A delicate, visual language is formed and speaks of connection and tenuousness. Her artwork points to a gentle dialog with the land and seeks to influence an underlying consciousness about how we see and relate with the landscapes that surround our lives. Stroll through the gallery during ArtWalk to speak to the artist, enjoy appetizers and libations, check out the Shared Artist’s Space, Paint Your Own Pottery Studio and Art Studio classes and workshops throughout the fall. 5—8 p.m. Free. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Through September 11 Sean Crossen, Watercolors
Watercolors and open air landscapes of the West. The Piper Gal-lery of the Center for the Arts is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487.
Classes & Workshops
Paint Your Own Pottery
Mugs, bowls, wine glasses, plates, children’s figurines and more available. Mondays at Alpenglow 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at the Art Studio 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price depends on piece and ranges from $5 – $55. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.
Private Art Lessons and Events
The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts offers private art lessons for children and adults and is equipped to help you throw a
private educational art event such as: a ladies’ painting night;
jewelry making birthday party; learn to throw on the wheel; get instruction in watercolor, oil, or acrylic painting; learn how to make jewelry; go out in the field with a pro photographer; or learn how to draw! Instructors are local Crested Butte artists and best in their field. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org/artstudio.
Shared Artist’s Space
If you’re looking for an affordable place to work on your art and a community of artists to work with, then become a Member of the Shared Artist’s Space (SAS). Membership includes: access to studio space seven days a week; personal storage for art supplies and works in progress; access to potter’s wheels, slab roller, wedging table, and basic ceramics tools and supplies; use of kiln, access to a community of artists, and the potential to show and sell your work at ASCA. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Independent Study for Ceramic Artists
For adult ceramic artists who want to work independently with clay during open studio hours. Use of all studio equipment, tools, and firings are included. June 1 – August 31. $165 for three months or $60 per month. Gunnison Arts Center Clay Center, 102 S. Main,
Gunnison. (970) 641 – 4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org.
2 heART + LAND: Creating Transformative Art-works in the Landscape
With local artist Ivy Walker participants will engage the landscape in a respectful way to create transformative art work. Using mixed media and natural elements, participants will playfully explore creating temporary art in the landscape. Transformative artwork initiates an interesting, new perspective on how to approach crea-tivity and the results make tangible the inner workings of the heart. No art experience necessary. 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. $45. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
4, 6, 11, 13 Beginner Aerial Dance Series
Presented by the Crested Butte Dance Collective. Learn how to climb the aerial fabric, move with grace on the aerial hoop & tra-peze. In this class you will gain core strength, balance, and coordi-nation while having a great time. Each week we will progress to new tricks and all levels are welcome. Instructor: Joan Grant 7—8 p.m. $75 for 4 classes. Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org/cbdancecollective
4 Crested Butte Writers – Writing Together
Do you like to write? The Crested Butte Writers and Townie Books invite you to enjoy the company of other writers simply writing together- no critiquing or required sharing of what you write, no experience necessary, just a love of writing. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Free. Townie Books, 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7545. crestedbuttewritersconference.com.
