Boulder County is showcasing a rich tapestry of art exhibits and gallery shows, offering opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with a diverse range of artistic expressions. From contemporary works to community-focused events, there are numerous exhibitions running throughout the area. Here are some highlights to explore.
15th Street Gallery is featuring lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell. This gallery operates by appointment only and is located at 1708 15th St., Boulder. More details can be found at 15thstreetgalleryboulder.com.
Ana’s Art Gallery presents “Warm Winter,” showcasing paintings by Alene Nitzky and Lonny Granston. Visitors can find this gallery at 1100 Spruce St., Boulder, with additional information available at anasartgallery.com.
In downtown Boulder, the Art and Soul Gallery offers a selection of fine art and jewelry at 1615 Pearl St. For more on their offerings, visit artandsoulboulder.com. Another creative hub, Art Parts, is a nonprofit center for creative reuse located at 3080 Valmont St. This center provides arts and craft supplies and more at artpartsboulder.org.
The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is currently closed for its spring exhibit installation, set to resume on January 29, 2024, at 1750 13th St., Boulder. For updates, check bmoca.org. Meanwhile, the BMoCA at Frasier features “Interiors” by Jordan Wolfson. This exhibition explores human perception through oil paintings, graphite drawings, and charcoal works, available until March 1, 2024, at 350 Ponca Place, Boulder.
At the Canyon Theater and Gallery, two exhibitions are on display. “Maker Made” showcases works created in the library’s makerspaces through Wednesday, while “Papier Fantastique,” featuring ten artists, seeks to expand the notion of paper as an art form until Sunday. The gallery is located at Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder.
Collective Community Arts Center presents “Balance,” a regional exhibition of studio art quilts by artists from Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, running through March 8 at 201 N. Public Road, Lafayette. The Dairy Arts Center is hosting “Continuum,” an exhibition that examines themes of identity and memory, open until February 8, 2024, at 2590 Walnut St., Boulder.
Another engaging exhibition, “Sanctuary,” by Stas Ginzburg, features intimate portraits of queer, trans, and non-binary individuals in their living spaces, on view until January 31, 2024, at East Window, located at 4550 Broadway, Suite C-3B2, Boulder.
The Kin Studio and Gallery is currently showcasing “Camp: Queer Arts and Crafts and the Beauty of Imperfection,” featuring sculpture and mixed-media work by Allyson McDuffie until February 15, 2024. You can visit Kin Studio at 4725 16th St., Studio 104, Boulder.
At the Messinger Gallery, art from Mila Garcia is currently on display at the Boulder Jewish Community Center, situated at 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder. The Museum of Boulder offers two exhibitions: “Blazing Trail for 150 Years at CU Boulder,” celebrating the university’s history until March 1, 2024, and “Boulder Eats! Traditions Along the Front Range,” focusing on local culinary traditions until July 26, 2024, at 2205 Broadway, Boulder.
The New Local Gallery features diverse artworks from over 90 local female creatives. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., it is located at 741 Pearl St., Boulder. Nick Ryan Gallery showcases several exhibitions, including “Liquid Amnesia” by Alicia Ordal, “Strange Day Almanac” by Lydia Farrell, and “New Plan-o-grams” by Garry Noland, all available until February 28, 2024, at 1221 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 110, Boulder.
The Open Studios Gallery features a variety of artworks from Boulder County artists, including paintings and jewelry, with hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays at Junction Place, 3075 Pearl Parkway, Boulder.
Particulars Art Gallery is showcasing the work of featured artist Karen Yust throughout January at 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette. Additionally, Phil Lewis Art is displaying a range of pieces, from T-shirts to custom snowboards, at 2034 Pearl St., Unit 102, Boulder.
For those interested in contemporary art, Seidel City offers a dynamic space for performances and exhibitions at 3205 Longhorn Road, Boulder area. Meanwhile, Shark’s Ink features a new color lithograph by Rodney Carswell, titled “Fog,” in the Lyons area at 550 Blue Mountain Road.
At the SmithKlein Gallery, visitors can appreciate realistic animal paintings by pastel artist Lisa Gleim, located at 1116 Pearl St., Boulder. Wilderness Art Studios hosts 28 individual studios for local artists, offering various workshops at 2810 Wilderness Place, Boulder.
The CU Art Museum invites viewers to consider time through its exhibit “Turn, Turn, Turn — Picturing Time,” available until July 2026 at 1085 18th St., Boulder. The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History features numerous galleries emphasizing natural and human history, located in the CU Boulder Henderson Building.
For those seeking information on art opportunities, grant details, and news, the Boulder County Arts Alliance can be visited at bouldercountyarts.org.
The Firehouse Art Center in Longmont features “Layers,” an exhibition exploring discovery and concealment, available until February 8. It is located at 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. The Great Frame Up presents the “Longmont Artists’ Guild Member’s Show” until March 6 at 430 Main St., Longmont.
The Helios Public Art House displays works from around 20 Boulder County artists and hosts live music, open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at 364 Main St., Longmont. The Longmont Museum is currently closed for expansion at 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Lastly, the Tumbleweed Art Collective offers local artwork, classes, and studio space, open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1333 Coffman St., Suite A, Longmont.
For specific hours and pricing information, it is advisable to contact the galleries directly. If any exhibitions have been overlooked, please reach out to [email protected] with “art listings” in the subject line.
