Week in art: New exhibits across region open for First Friday, Colorado ghost town images in Loveland
Jul. 7—Boulder area
15th Street Gallery: Featuring work by Denver artist Tony Ortega; open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder.com
Ana's Art Gallery: Art from local, African and Caribbean artists; 12-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 1100 Spruce St., Boulder; anasartgallery.com.
Art Parts: Non-profit creative reuse center with arts and craft supplies; 3080 Valmont St., Boulder; artpartsboulder.org.
Art Source International: Antique maps, prints and vintage posters; 1237 Pearl St., Boulder; artsourceinternational.com.
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: "agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land," a two-venue exhibit (in partnership with Longmont Museum), features work by 18 artists in collaboration with Boulder County farmers that celebrates the region's farming heritage, on display through Oct. 1; Mia Mulvay's "Albedo Effect" outdoor sculpture, up until next summer; 1750 13th St., Boulder; bmoca.org.
BMoCA at Frasier: "Familiar Unknown, Unknown Familiar," old and new works by Daniel M. Granitto that dive into new color studies, on display through Aug. 6; 350 Ponca Place, Boulder; bmoca.org.
Café Aion: Paintings by Deb Stranger that are inspired by the great outdoors, landscapes and a love of animals, on display through July 17; Café Aion, 1235 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder; boulderartassociation.org.
Canyon Theater and Gallery: "Maker Made," exhibit of creators from work crafted in home studios, garages and local makerspaces, up through July 30; "Our Wishes," Alejandra Abad's response to COVID-19 in a textile exhibit, up through July 31; "Beautiful Formosa: Taiwan," photography exhibition showcasing the natural beauty of Taiwan's diverse landscapes, up through Aug. 13; Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; boulderlibrary.org/exhibits.
Collective Community Arts Center: "Lost and Found: Art with Found Objects," the second biennial exhibit of 52 Colorado artists showcases 56 inventive and diverse 2D and 3D artworks created with at least 50% of found/recycled/repurposed materials, up through Aug. 13; 201 N. Public Road, Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov.
The Crowd Collective: First Friday art walk for July will begin at 5 p.m. Friday; 4939 N. Broadway #58, Boulder; thecrowdboulder.com.
Dairy Arts Center: "All My Relations," work by Indigenous artist Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand that's focused on connection and impact; "The Mercury Oracle," an 88-card divinatory tool created by Lewis Neeff meant to help people navigate an ever-changing world through otherworldly illustrations. Six cards are displayed on the exterior wall of the Dairy; 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; thedairy.org.
East Window: "Frame" a series of literary salons curated by Sarah Elizabeth Schantz and Toni Oswald, through December; "Unfettered Recognition," a visual art exhibit featuring disabled artists throughout the Front Range, curated by Alex Stark, up through Aug. 18. Opening reception at 7 p.m. Friday; "Art of Trans Liberation," social justice art by Micah Bazant; 4550 Broadway, Suite C-3B2, Boulder; eastwindow.org.
Eldorado Springs Art Center: Art gallery and sculpture garden in the foothills; 8 Chesebro Way, Eldorado Springs; eldoradospringsartcenter.com.
The Gallery at Bus Stop: "Tomboy and Old Salty," exhibit by Allyson McDuffie retelling childhood experiences, friend and familial relationships, up through July 30. Opening reception at 6 p.m. Friday; 6 p.m. Friday; 4895 N. Broadway, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org.
HiFi Jones Studio & Gallery: Pop-culture art mashups made from reclaimed vinyl and books by Jonathan Hanst; 209 E. Simpson St., Lafayette; hifijones.com.
Louisville Art Association: "A Feast for the Eyes," artwork by local artists, reception will take place at 5 p.m. Friday; Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville; louisvilleartassociation.org.
Messinger Gallery: Art on display by Erin Donnelly that reimagines landscapes and captures the events of strangers; Messinger Gallery at the Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder; boulderjcc.org.
Museum of Boulder: "The Story of the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse: 25 Years of Global Friendship" follows the evolution of the teahouse in celebration of its 25th anniversary, up through Aug. 20. "Beer Here! Brewing the New West" looks at Colorado's beer history, features a mock saloon for museum happy hours, up through Sept. 3; 2205 Broadway, Boulder; museumofboulder.org.
Naropa University Art Galleries: Nalanda Campus, 6287 Arapahoe Ave.: Cube Gallery has local and international artists; Nalanda Gallery hosts guest artists and student exhibitions, Lounge Gallery operated by students. Arapahoe Campus, 2130 Arapahoe Ave.: Lincoln Gallery features local and regional artists. Paramita Campus, 3285 30th St.: Paramita Gallery has works in all media by regional artists; bit.ly/naropaart
NoBo Art Center: "Breaking Free," by Shoot Cameras Not Guns, a photography exhibit that features images by local photojournalists and human rights workers in Burma and Thailand. Opening reception at 6 p.m. Friday; 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org/nobo-art-center.
Particulars Art Gallery: July's featured artists are Karli Hansen and Charla Nicholas; a reception for monthly artists is held the second Friday of each month; Student show featuring a sampling of students' artwork, through Aug. 31; 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette; particularsart.com.
Phil Lewis Art: From T-shirts to custom snowboards and prints to laser engraving, the visionary artists' work is on display and for sale; 2034 Pearl St., Unit 102, Boulder; phillewisart.com.
POP! Gallery: Open Studios' part artist-owned pop-up art and gift gallery features a unique mix of Boulder County artists' works for sale; on 11th Street and Pearl Street, just south of Fjällräven; popgalleryboulder.com.
R Gallery: "Colorful Colorado," works that pay homage to the diverse and vibrant culture of the state, up trough July 16; 2027 Broadway, Boulder; rgallery.art.
Rembrandt Yard: Aboriginal, local and national art; 1301 Spruce St., Boulder; rembrandtyard.com.
Sanctuary Art Gallery: "Doorways: Openings & Closings," up through July 24; First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder; sanctuaryartgallery.art.
Shark's Ink: New color lithographs "rodo" and "yo (jr.)" by Rodney Carswell depict avatar-like figures set in an animated, virtual space; 550 Blue Mountain Road, Lyons; sharksink.com.
SmithKlein Gallery: Works on display from artist Bruce Cascia, on display through Friday; 1116 Pearl St., Boulder; smithklein.com.
CU Art Museum: "Onward and Upward: Shark's Ink," a print and lithography collection, up through July 15; 1085 18th St., Boulder; cuartmuseum.colorado.edu.
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History: Various galleries that focus on natural and human history include: Discovery Corner, hands-on activities for kids, BioLounge, café displaying biodiverse exhibits, and the Anthropology Hall, which holds a bank of ancient stone tools found in Boulder; CU Boulder Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway, Boulder; colorado.edu/cumuseum.
University of Colorado Libraries: "No Boundaries: Women Transforming the World" exhibit highlights the role of women in past and present cartography featuring maps by women cartographers along with works from Charlotte Bassin and Deborah Cole, on display until May 2024; 9 a.m., Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library (Benson Earth Sciences building), 2200 Colorado Ave., Boulder; free; colorado.edu.
For tips about opportunities, grant information and art news, visit Boulder County Arts Alliance at bouldercountyarts.org.
Longmont area
Firehouse Art Center: "Crafted: Subverting the Frame," featuring work of colorful, contemporary concepts blended with traditional skills from artists Layl McDill, Andrea Alonge and Mary Robinson, up through July 23; 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont; firehouseart.org.
The Great Frame Up: St. Vrain Photography Society members' show showcases its latest pieces, on display through Friday; 430 Main St., Longmont; longmont.thegreatframeup.com.
Longmont Museum: "agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land," a collaborative, contemporary art exhibit (in partnership with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art) that pairs over a dozen artists with Boulder County farmers to create visual works inspired by farming and the natural world, up through Jan. 7, 2024; 400 Quail Road, Longmont; longmontmuseum.org.
Osmosis Gallery: "Light Things Up," exhibit of landscapes by Lonny Granston, up through Sept.; 290 Second Ave., Niwot; osmosisartgallery.com.
Walnut Gallery: Works from more than 50 artists, working in a wide range of media, are on display; 364 Main St., Longmont; thewalnutgallery.com.
Northern Colorado
Art Center of Estes Park: "Face of Fiber in the Rockies," features works from artists nominated by peers for their quality and creative approach to textile art; "Weaving — Two Friends," fiber art by Robin Wilton and Chris Switzer, both up through July 17; 517 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park; artcenterofestes.com.
Artworks Center for Contemporary Art: "Domestic Violence: An Artist's Perspective" displays alternatives to violence in a pop-up exhibition and fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday; 310 N.Railroad Ave., Loveland; artworksloveland.org.
Columbine Gallery: More than 800 National Sculpture Guild pieces adorn a garden with local paintings on display inside; 2683 N. Taft Ave., Loveland; columbinegallery.com.
Independence Gallery: Vibrant gallery featuring local artists and rotating exhibits; 233 E. 4th St., Loveland; independencegallery.com.
Lincoln Gallery: Art gallery featuring works from members of the Thompson Valley Art League; 429 Lincoln Ave., Loveland; lincolngallery.com
Lone Tree Antiques and Fine Art Gallery: Features fine art, Native American jewelry and artifacts, Pueblo pottery, beadwork and more; 115 1st St., Eaton; lonetreeantiques.com.
Loveland Museum: "Colorado Custom," custom guitars made by local luthiers Lee Knutson, Chris Monck, Darrell Plampin and Jeff Woolsey, up through Aug. 27; "Inspire," group exhibition that features artists who teach in the museum's education program, up through Sept. 10; "What Mrs. Minnerly Collected," work collected by the former museum curator from 1958 through 1970, up through Nov. 5; "Medieval to Metal," explores all facets of the guitar, including efforts to reinvent the guitar, up through Sept. 17; "Images of Colorado's Ghost Towns," photographs Kenneth Jessen has taken over decades of visits to ghost towns, up through Sept. 10; 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland; lovelandmuseumgallery.org.
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