The Art Base

Exhibition: David Clark "Mt Sopris in Black and White"
2026-10-02 11:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 (America/Denver) | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
On view: October 2 to October 30, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, October 2 at 5:30 PM

This exhibition features a curated selection of 12-14 of the artist’s most compelling black-and-white photographs of Mount Sopris, captured over the past 15 years. Each image is presented as a metal print ranging from 20×30 to 30×45 inches, including both horizontal and vertical compositions, with several works offered as multi-panel installations. The display will also highlight a series of distinctive “Raised Texture Ink” metal prints, which introduce a subtle three-dimensional quality to otherwise traditional photographic surfaces. The final arrangement will occupy approximately half of the gallery space, with the number and scale of works tailored to the exhibition layout.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Exhibition: Michael Kinsley "Sensuous Landscapes"
2026-10-02 11:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
On view: October 2 to October 30, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, October 2 at 5:30 PM

Rooted in traditional representational painting, Kinsley’s style has evolved to amplify Nature’s sensual forms, some obvious, others obscure. One curator calls his work “voluptuous.”
In oil, he paints his smaller pieces plein air. Larger pieces begin as field sketches that establish composition, which he amplifies in the studio as sinuous natural shapes. These two-steps allow him to see on-site the convergence of subtle shapes that photos often miss, then interpret and refine the shapes more deliberatively in the studio.
His primary subjects are Western Colorado and the Utah desert, mostly from the Roaring Fork Valley. Influences include Canadian modernists Emily Carr and Franklin Carmichael. Also, Edgar Payne, Maynard Dixon, and Cezanne, plus friends Dan Young (Silt), Tania Dibbs (Basalt), and the Hermitage Group (St Petersburg, Russia)
Currently, his paintings are on display at Aspen’s Wind River Gallery. Since the 90s, they have appeared in 14 galleries and in over 20 local community exhibits, including juried shows. Institutional collections include Parc Aspen Restaurant, Colorado River Conservation District, Valley View Hospital, and Rocky Mountain Institute.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

The Artful Accordion Book: with Jennifer Roberts and Kathy Honea
2026-10-24 11:00 - 15:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Saturday, October 24
11:00AM – 3:00PM
$50
Supplies Provided
All skill levels welcome
This innovative book structure is perfect for artists, makers, and anyone who loves working with paper. Students will create hardcover boards and an accordion-folded spine while learning essential bookbinding techniques, including gluing, folding, and simple construction.
Interior pages are cleverly folded and cut to slip through the accordion spine—no sewing or adhesive required. The removable pages make this structure especially versatile: take them out to paint, draw, collage, print, or experiment with mixed media, then simply slip them back into the book.
You’ll leave with a beautifully handcrafted book that can become an artist book, sketchbook, visual journal, or a unique way to showcase a collection of artwork.
This class is part of the For the Love of Bookmaking Series sponsored by the Rittvo Family Foundation.
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Classical Oil Painting II: with Matt Hays
2026-10-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Classical Oil Painting – Part II
October 1 – November 5, 2026
Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
All Skill Levels
Supplies Provided
Explore the full painting process from start to finish, with an emphasis on using light to create depth, atmosphere, and life. Learn surface prep and why it matters, then dive into underpainting, grisaille, and the slow build of color through glazing and finishing. With demos, guided practice, and individual feedback, you’ll strengthen values, form, and luminosity at every stage—great for oil beginners or painters refining their process. You will choose your own image to paint in this class.
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Classical Oil Painting I: with Matt Hays
2026-10-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-10 17:30 - 19:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Classical Oil Painting I
October 1 – November 5, 2026
Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
$225
All Skill Levels
Supplies Provided
Explore the full painting process from start to finish, with an emphasis on using layers and light to create depth, atmosphere, and life. Learn surface prep and why it matters, then dive into underpainting, grisaille, and the slow build of color through glazing and finishing. With demos, guided practice, and individual feedback, you’ll strengthen values, form, and luminosity at every stage—great for oil beginners or painters refining their process.
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Fall Wellness Series - Mandala Meditation: with Andrew Roberts-Gray
2026-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
November 1, 2026
Sunday, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
All supplies provided
No experience necessary
Slow down, settle in, and experience the calming practice of creating mandalas. Often used as a form of meditation, mandala drawing encourages mindfulness, focus, and self-reflection through the simple repetition of shapes, lines, and patterns.
In this class, you’ll create small-scale mandalas using simple mark-making techniques with drawing tools such as Micron Archival Ink Pens.
A supportive non-critical approach will be the intention of the class.
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Andrew Roberts-Gray
Andrew Roberts-Gray is an artist whose layered work references a number of cultural traditions. These traditions include science fiction, the history of the painted landscape, and the development of the thinking machine. His studio is located at SAW, (Studio for Arts and Works) in Carbondale, Colorado.
His studio practice involves material experimentation, printmaking, the metamorphosis of mistakes, research, and the brushstroke.
From 1987 to 1998 Mr. Roberts-Gray was a senior exhibition technician at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
The artist received one of the prestigious 9 month inaugural Fellowships granted by the Aspen Art Museum in 2019.
Roberts-Gray’s painting “Abstraction #22”, a six foot by eight foot oil painting on canvas, was acquired in 2023 by the Denver Art Museum for their permanent collection.
Mr. Roberts-Gray is represented by Michael Warren Contemporary in Denver, Colorado and by East West Fine Art in Naples Florida. He lives with his wife artist Annette Roberts-Gray in Carbondale, Colorado.

Chunky Hand Knit Blankets: with Jennifer Swanson
2026-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 | CO
November 1, 2026
Sunday, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
All supplies provided
No experience necessary

Knit a chunky, chenille blanket using just your hands. No experience with knitting or crochet necessary! Please visit this link to browse yarn colors. We will order and have it ready for you in class. Lighter colors are generally better for beginners.
$65 Class + $40 Supply fee
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Intentional Abstraction: with Tania Dibbs
2026-11-04 18:00 - 20:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
November 4 and 11, 2026
Wednesdays, 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Supplies Provided
No experience necessary
Discover the balance between freedom and intention as you create expressive abstract paintings inspired by color, shape, texture, and composition. In this two-part workshop, you’ll learn how to move beyond simply “making marks” and develop paintings with purpose, depth, and visual impact.
Explore layering, color relationships, focal points, and techniques for creating movement and harmony. Gain the confidence to trust your instincts while making thoughtful artistic decisions.
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Exhibition: Chris Hassig
2026-11-06 11:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
On view: November 6 to December 4, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, November 6 at 5:30 PM

Chris Hassig (b. 1987) is an artist and community leader based in Carbondale, Colorado, whose intricate drawings and prints blur the boundaries between landscape, abstraction, and imagined worlds. Rooted in a lifelong fascination with mapping and mark-making, Hassig’s work ranges from expansive multi-panel etchings of his fictional country, Saiopor, to densely detailed ink drawings inspired by close observations of nature. His practice merges precision and play, incorporating printmaking, cyanotype, collage, and sewn elements that highlight both meticulous craftsmanship and improvisation.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Exhibition: Rachel Becker "Net-work: Weaving the World"
2026-11-06 11:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
On view: November 6 to December 4, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, November 6 at 5:30 PM

Rachel Becker brings a series that explores weaving, webs, and networks as structures that connect, hold, and move vital energy. Constructed from found and foraged materials: branches, plant fibers, fishing line, and produce netting, the lightweight hanging sculptures reference nets, tapestries, and natural systems. Installed as an immersive canopy, the works invite visitors to step inside the visible and invisible networks that shape our world, from mycelial pathways to the “World Wide Web.” Drawing inspiration from ancient textile traditions and the mythic weaver goddesses of pre-medieval Europe, the project reflects on how the threads of fate, ecology, and technology intertwine.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Opening Reception: Chris Hassig
2026-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, November 6 at 5:30 PM
On view: November 6 to December 4, 2026

Chris Hassig (b. 1987) is an artist and community leader based in Carbondale, Colorado whose intricate drawings and prints blur the boundaries between landscape, abstraction, and imagined worlds. Rooted in a lifelong fascination with mapping and mark-making, Hassig’s work ranges from expansive multi-panel etchings of his fictional country, Saiopor, to densely detailed ink drawings inspired by close observations of nature. His practice merges precision and play, incorporating printmaking, cyanotype, collage, and sewn elements that highlight both meticulous craftsmanship and improvisation.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Opening Reception: Rachel Becker "Net-work: Weaving the World"
2026-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, November 6 at 5:30 PM
On view: November 6 to December 4, 2026

A mixed media installation exploring webs and networks as technologies and phenomena that have the power to connect, contain, and circulate vital energy and information.
Using found objects, textiles, and plant fibers, this exhibit will reference the invisible and visible systems that connect life throughout the world, from the “World Wide Web”, to collective consciousness to underground root systems — articulating an identity that extends far beyond the individual.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Patchwork Pillows
2026-11-07 10:00 - 2026-11-08 15:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
with Claire Wright of Cosecha Textiles
Patchwork Pillows
November 7 & 8, 2026
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$160.00
Learn the fundamentals of sewing while creating your own one-of-a-kind patchwork pillow.
In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll practice basic sewing machine skills, explore fabric mixing and different stitching techniques, install a zipper, and leave with a finished piece that’s equal parts functional and beautifully designed — and created by YOU with the guidance of master Upholsterer and Seamstress, Claire Wright of Cosecha Textiles.
All supplies, including patchwork fabrics, are provided. Bring your own sewing machine or contact us regarding a rental machine: megan@theartbase.org.

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Make a Hardcover Accordion Book: with Deb Shannan
2026-11-07 10:00 - 16:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Saturday, November 7
10:00AM – 4:00PM
$75
All supplies provided
All skill levels welcome
Create a versatile hardcover accordion book designed to showcase a series of photographs, small artworks, writing, or collage. Participants will learn how to construct the book and personalize it with creative details such as ties, pockets, inclusions, and handwritten elements. The finished piece can serve as a unique artist book, keepsake, journal, or display.
This is part of the For the Love of Bookmaking Series sponsored by the Rittvo Family Foundation.
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Printing on Recycled Clothing: with Maya Abraham
2026-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Thursday, November 12
5:30PM – 8:00PM
All skill levels welcome
Supplies provided (bring your own clothing)
Turn old clothing and forgotten fabric into one-of-a-kind works of art! In this hands-on printmaking workshop, participants will rethink the traditional printing surface by creating their own unique canvases from recycled textiles. Bring along anything from a favorite old T-shirt or denim piece to scrap fabric, and give it a whole new life through print.
Participants will experiment with preparing their recycled materials, design and carve their own printing blocks, and then explore different ways to print their designs onto fabric. This playful workshop encourages creativity, experimentation, and thinking outside the box—while giving new purpose to materials that might otherwise be discarded.
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Art, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
2026-11-14 09:30 - 11:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
November 14, 2026 (registration opens November 1 @ 8:00AM)
Saturday, 9:30AM / 11:30AM
Open to all skill levels
Bring your own journal, all other supplies provided
Experience the power of visual journaling at The Art Base—an uplifting, FUN process for healing, stress relief, and decompression. Explore your inner world through paint, color, and images, making connections and drawing insight from within. All levels welcome; the focus is on process, not the end result. Bring a sketchbook/journal (or purchase one for $20). Supplies included. We can’t wait to see your creativity come to life!

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Fall Wellness Series - Immersive Sound & Watercolor Journey: with Megan DiSabatino
2026-11-15 14:00 - 16:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Join us for an afternoon of deep transformational soul creation, hosted in The Art Base Gallery
November 15, 2026
Sunday, 2:00PM – 4:30PM
All supplies provided
No experience necessary
Experience an afternoon that weaves together immersive sound healing and intuitive watercolor painting. We’ll begin with a guided sound journey, allowing the vibrations, imagery, and emotions that arise to inspire your creative process. From there, you’ll translate your experience into color and paint, moving back and forth between sound and art as each informs the other. This gentle, process-based workshop encourages presence, self-expression, and curiosity rather than creating a perfect finished piece.
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Megan DiSabatino
The healing and visual arts have always been the heartbeat of Megan’s life. She was raised in a family of yogis and artists, where creativity and consciousness flowed freely. Over 25 years ago, Megan followed a deep, undeniable calling that led her to Australia to immerse herself in the study of sound healing, yoga, and energy work.
Sound—one of the oldest forms of medicine—resonates through every culture across the globe. Its roots run deep, tracing back thousands of years to the Indigenous people of Australia, who used ancient tones and rhythms to restore balance and wellbeing. That lineage called to Megan.
Her journey with higher frequencies and the healing arts has since taken her across the world—from the sacred lands of India to the lush spiritual enclaves of Bali, and then back to the United States, where she has had the honor of teaching in San Francisco, New York City, and now her beloved hometown of Aspen.
Each place, each teacher, and each moment has shaped the work Megan offers today—a fusion of ancient wisdom and intuitive healing, expressed through sound, movement, and the creative spirit.

Exhibition: Inner Workings - Staff Show
2026-12-11 11:00 - 2027-01-02 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
On view: December 11, 2026 to January 2, 2027
Opening Reception: Friday, December 11 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, December 11 at 5:30 PM

Inner Workings brings together the artists who shape the Art Base on the ground; our staff and instructors. This lighthearted exhibition offers a look into the creative practices that unfold behind the scenes, highlighting the ideas, experiments, and personal work that run parallel to our community programs. Rather than a “secret life,” this show reveals the true character of our organization: a network of thoughtful, committed local artists whose practices embody our mission and values.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Exhibition: Lindsey Yeager
2026-12-11 11:00 - 2027-01-02 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
On view: December 11, 2026 to January 2, 2027
Opening Reception: Friday, December 11 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, December 11 at 5:30 PM

Lindsey Yeager creates large-scale gouache paintings that explore disconnection, grief, transformation, and the emotional weight of living in a rapidly changing world. Their work merges personal narrative with broader cultural anxieties, examining loss, fear, and the longing to be understood. Through vivid imagery and metaphor, the paintings probe the messy, creature-like experience of navigating a world that often feels uninhabitable.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Opening Reception: Inner Workings - Staff Show
2026-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Opening Reception: Friday, December 11 from 5 PM- 7 PM
On view: December 11, 2026 to January 2, 2027
Artist Talk: Friday, December 11 at 5:30 PM

Inner Workings brings together the artists who shape the Art Base on the ground; our staff and instructors from 2025. This lighthearted exhibition offers a look into the creative practices that unfold behind the scenes, highlighting the ideas, experiments, and personal work that run parallel to our community programs. Rather than a “secret life,” this show reveals the true character of our organization: a network of thoughtful, committed local artists whose practices embody our mission and values.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Opening Reception: Lindsey Yeager
2026-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Opening Reception: Friday, December 11 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, December 11 at 5:30 PM
On view: December 11, 2026 to January 2, 2027

Lindsey Yeager creates large-scale gouache paintings that explore disconnection, grief, transformation, and the emotional weight of living in a rapidly changing world. Their work merges personal narrative with broader cultural anxieties–examining loss, fear, and the longing to be understood. Through vivid imagery and metaphor, the paintings probe the messy, creature-like experience of navigating a world that often feels uninhabitable.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Art, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
2026-12-12 09:30 - 11:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
December 12, 2026 (registration open December 1 @ 8:00AM)
Saturday, 9:30-11:30AM
Open to all skill levels
Bring your own journal, all other supplies provided
Experience the power of visual journaling at The Art Base—an uplifting, FUN process for healing, stress relief, and decompression. Explore your inner world through paint, color, and images, making connections and drawing insight from within. All levels welcome; the focus is on process, not the end result. Bring a sketchbook/journal (or purchase one for $20). Supplies included. We can’t wait to see your creativity come to life!

Register
