37th Annual Fine Art Market

November 30 - December 17

Shop thousands of giftable items like jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, paintings, cards, and more from over 100 Colorado artists! Your purchases directly support the artists and the Arvada Center Galleries.

Free admission and open to the public.

Opening Day

November 30, 12 pm - 9 pm

Art Market and Holiday Pottery Sale Opening Reception

November 30, 5 pm - 9 pm

Meet the artists, shop early and enjoy this annual holiday celebration. Please RSVP so we know you're coming!

Sale Hours

Wednesdays and Thursdays 12 pm - 7:30 pm

Fridays and Saturdays 10 am - 7:30 pm

Sundays 1 pm - 5 pm

Opening Reception: October 6, 2023, 6-9pm

On view through October 28, 2023

Crossing Borders is a collaboration between Pink Progression and Athena Project. This group of diverse artists explores the limitless definitions of the term “border.” Is it a line separating two political or geographical areas? An edge or boundary that no one can cross, an invaded place? Or is it something much more personal?

Seen through the very distinct lens of each artist, this term may embrace migrant issues with their concomitant potential for human rights violations and sexual abuse—often a bitter reality for the vulnerable population of women living in the shadows at the edge of a place. Furthermore, borders may mean state lines in the United States which now stand as frightening barriers blocking women's reproductive freedom and endangering those who try to help them.

Colonialism would not exist without borders. It occurs when one nation or culture subjugates another, conquering and exploiting its population while forcing its own language and cultural values upon its people. In addition to these imposed physical divisions, invisible borders exist between people. These borders may be the result of cultural upbringing, race, gender and religion. Such boundaries may effectively prevent empathy, understanding and equality. Cultural challenges result, creating borders of expectation.

This exhibit does far more than simply explore the definition of this term. More specifically, each artist addresses how and at what price these borders may be crossed. In visually and conceptually striking ways, each artist places before the viewer important questions of human rights, cultural prejudices, inherent bias and stereotypes. We invite you to engage in this work, to allow yourself to be drawn into it.

The multi-dimensional narratives in Crossing Borders encourage inspiring, challenging discourse and candid discussions.

Athena Project focuses on getting women* artists out there for the world to know. For the world to grow. Athena Project is the Colorado nonprofit that celebrates and nurtures women’s artistic expression, working actively for equality of opportunity, recognition and pay based on artistic merit alone. We are excited to partner with the artist collective Pink Progression on this exhibition. Progression refers to the hope for progress in the issues that we explore as well as progressing away from prejudice/erroneous stereotypes. Pink Progression is an open collective, representing all gender expressions and identities, that explores social issues and concepts, such as human rights, equality, gender, identity, feminism, and more.

*At Athena Project, we believe that “women” means many things and can be a complicated term. We recognize that the term “women” does not automatically include all aspects of the gender spectrum. We want to create a safer space for the expression and growth for all women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

An exploration into the vessel as both functional and metaphorical, this exhibition will include a diverse range of mediums, showcasing artists across the Front Range and the country in this large group exhibition.

Participating artists:

Tyler Alpern, thnhdnh, Jane Glotzer, Dylan Griffith, Brenda Jones, Hannah Leathers, Marsha Mack, Peter Manion, Evan Mann, Layl McDill, Personal Geographies (Becky Wareing Steele and Shannon Geis), Andra Stanton, Lindsay Stripling, Robert Sunderman, Lucas Thomas, Chase Travaille

Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday: 2 – 6 or later
Saturday: 2 – 7:30 or later
Sunday: 2 – 5:30 or later
(Gallery hours are subject to change. Galleries remain open each day until the last performance or film ends).

There is a $5 requested donation for visiting our galleries which can be processed by cash, check or credit at the Hartman Box Office.

For more info visit: thedairy.org/vessel/

I am excited to participate in this event for the third year in a row. The 35th Annual Fine Art Market features over 1,200 affordable items of original art from 70+ Colorado artists across giftable categories like jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, fiber, woodworking, painting, drawing, prints, glass, and mixed media works. 

I’ll have twenty new, original works for sale including Seashell Dioramas and Stamp Assemblages.

December 2 - 19 (Main Gallery)

Your purchases matters! Every sale directly supports Colorado artists, the Arvada Center Galleries, and the Arvada Center’s Ceramics Education programs.

Tap here for more info.

I am excited to have two new works in the upcoming exhibition Wish You Were Here opening Friday May 7th at 6PM at Sally Centigrade Gallery in Lakewood, Colorado. Their largest group show to date!

Inspired by the physical distancing and isolation caused by the ongoing pandemic the show will feature art roughly shaped and sized like a postcard.

Below is a list of participating artists in alphabetical order:

Aaron Jasinski, Alex Matthews, Alexandra Pangburn, Alexi High, Amanda Adomaitis, Amanda Reilly, Amandalynn, Anthony Ausgang, Anthony Debenedictus, Anthony Garcia, Ashley Anderson, Aunia Kahn, Becky Wareing Steele, Buket Savci, Caroline Weaver, Christybomb, CIOU, darktownsally, Dee Dee, Deirdre Sullivan Beeman, Dylan Scholinski, Ebony Russell, Emily J. Moore, Evan B Harris, Gabi de la Merced, Grace Lang, Heidi Taillefer, Jessica Perner, Jillian Doherty, Joel Swanson, Jonathan Reyes, Jonathon Hill-Jacquard, Kaitlin Ziesmer, Karl Deuble, Kelly Eden, Lauren Rinaldi, Lisa Vanin, Liz Gridley, Malojo, Mandy Yocom, Mary Syring, Megan Besmirched, Michael Reedy, Morgan Wilson, Nikola Cooney, Olivia Faust, Pastey Whyte, Patricia Ariel, Petite Luxuries, Pippa Mcmanus, Richard Ahnert, Risa Friedman, Sarah Fukami, Sarah Jamison, Sarah Lyons, Sean O'Meallie, Seaofdoom, Sierra Montoya Barela, Tammy Wampler, Terry Cambell, Tracy Tomko, Travis Egedy, Vasilisa Romanenko, Vincent Giarrano, Wey Mnky, Xhanthi

Starting November 30, you can shop the Arvada Center’s popular holiday sale in an all-new online format! The 34th Annual Fine Art Market features over 1,200 affordable items of original art from 70+ Colorado artists across giftable categories like jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, fiber, woodworking, painting, drawing, prints, glass, and mixed media works. 

The Arvada Center’s own ceramics education program staff joins the online Fine Art Market sale to offer beautiful handmade mugs, bowls, sculpture, and more.

I will have a selection of new Aquatic Dioramas and Crystal Dioramas available for purchase.

The online market starts Monday November 30th and runs through Friday December 18th at acartmarket.com

I will be debuting a collaborative installation with fellow RedLine Alumn Ashley Frazier at the PINKPROGRESSION Exhibition at the Arvada Center. The exhibition is free and open to the public but tickets must be reserved in advance of your visit to allow for a socially distanced art viewing experience. Click here to reserve your ticket for free.

The year 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. This historic centennial offers us the opportunity to commemorate a milestone and recognize the consecutive dates in which all women attained the right to vote in America. In order to inspire social change, collaboration must occur. Working together allows us to share our knowledge and experience, while challenging each other to move outside of our comfort zone and discover a fusion of narratives.

PINKPROGRESSION PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

Deidre Adams + Brooke Atherton, Judy Anderson + Ginny Hoyle + Christopher Hecker, Theresa Anderson + Alicia Ordal,  Tya Alisa Anthony + Kim Putnam, Fawn Atencio + Bonnie Stolzmann + Sarah Wallace Scott , Mindy Bray + Tonia Bonnell, Trine Bumiller + Kathryn Winograd, Katie Caron + Lisa DiMichele, Irene Delka McCray + Tree Bernstein, Sally Elliott + 3rd Law Dance, Corrina Espinosa + Elisa Groglio + Joanna Bugajska, Lares Feliciano + Katy Zimmerman, Bonnie Ferrill Roman + Judy Gardner, Ashley Frazier + Becky Wareing Steele, Steven Frost + Frankie Toan, Sarah Fukami + Brooky Blunt, Melissa Furness + Rian Kerrane, Jennifer Ghormley + Victoria Eubanks, Ania Kumor + Leah Swenson, Susan Goldstein + Gayla Lemke, Moe Gram + Robyn Frances, Jane Guthridge + Voices of Light Chamber Choir, Kim Harrell + Lynda Ladwig, Ana Maria Hernando + Amie Knox, Veronica Hererra + Lola Montejo, Deborah Howard + Laurel McMechan, Micaela Ironshell-Dominguez + Darion Sanchez + Renee Chacon-Millard, Rochelle Johnson + Sylvia Montero, Samara Johnson + Alanna Lacey + Samantha Bares, Tsehai Johnson + Leslie D, Boyd, Margaret Kasahara + Jina Brenneman, Anna Kaye + Sarah Wallace Scott, Sammy Lee + Megan Gafford, Jessica Loving + Rachel Doniger, Marsah Mack + John Roemer, Virginia Maitland + Melanie Walker + George Peters, Julie Maren + Jessica Drenk, The Great Shout, Laleh Mehran + Jayne Butler, Susanne Mitchell + Janelle W. Anderson, Sophie Lynn Morris + Hannah Untied, Jennifer Pettus + Rebecca Vaughan, Sandra Phillips + Virginia Folkestad, Julie Puma + Patricia Mclnroy, Sangeeta Reddy + Jodie Roth Cooper, Susan Rubin + Peter Illig, Martha Russo + Tina Suszynski + Anna Suszynski + Elizabeth Faulhaber, Julia Rymer + Drew Austin, Dylan Scholinski + Scholinski family, Sue Simon + Mark Brasuell, The Great Shout, Autumn T. Thomas + Tya Alisa Anthony, Kaitlyn Tucek + Lindsay Smith Gustave, Susan Vaho + Elaine Stires, Sherry Wiggins + Luís Filipe Branco, Kate Woodliff O’Donnell + Stacey Stormes, and Belgin Yucelen + Anne Waldman

For more information visit: https://pinkprogression.wordpress.com

Pictured: A sneak peek at my collaboration with Ashley Frazier.

Join us on Facebook and YouTube on May 15, 16, and 17 at 7 pm MST for the Denver Art Museum’s first Untitled: Creative Fusions at Home! This is the online version of the Untitled: Creative Fusions event that happens quarterly at the museum. The online version, like the onsite version is curated by local creatives and inspired by artwork at the museum.

For this event, Becky Waring Steele and Libby Barbee are our two featured artists who collaborated with us and other local creatives to develop a three-episode online variety show full of fun and unexpected experiences. 

The theme is Unearthing Place. Tune in to explore diverse narratives of the American West through shared experience and heritage inspired by the Natural Forces: Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington exhibition.

33rd Annual Fine Art Market Show & Sale

Free admission and open to the public

Opening, December 5th Sale Hours 10am-9pm

Opening Reception 5pm-9pm

Show & Sale Hours

Fridays & Saturdays 10am-7:30pm

Sundays & Mondays 1pm-5pm

Tuesdays - Thursdays 12pm-7:30pm