Ha Ha Ha, a solo exhibition by Colorado cartoonist Larry Day, will be on view at the Art Base from October 3 to October 30. Day is recognized both locally and nationally as an award-winning cartoonist for the Sopris Sun in Carbondale, CO, and his illustration work has earned honors from the Colorado Press Association, Illustration Annual Award of Excellence, the Society of Illustrators, and the SCBWI Golden Kite Award among many other recognitions. Along with his national reputation, Day remains a grounded local voice whose work brings humor into close conversation with community life. 

Larry Day’s humor is rooted in eloquence, always seeking the essence of a subject. For Day, the distinction between a gag and a drawing lies in the line itself—how it can, with remarkable simplicity, carry wit and warmth. Form matters. Line weight, gesture, and speed all become part of the language of the comic, where humor is not only a punchline but a harmony of formal principles.

To Day, humor is a profoundly human language: intimate, generous, and grounded in love. A successful joke does not insist on truth but brushes against it, dissolving tension with quiet recognition. His commitment to cartooning reflects a belief in its unique role—to illuminate the subtler forces of connection that exist at the periphery of daily life, often overlooked but always present.

CAPTION THIS! – A Live Cartoon Caption Contest with Larry Day

Thursday, October 30 | 6–8 PM | The Art Base, Basalt
Free and open to the public (register to participate or just show up to watch)

Join us for an evening of humor and creativity at CAPTION THIS!, an interactive event where acclaimed cartoonist Larry Day—currently exhibiting Ha Ha Ha at The Art Base through October 31—creates original cartoons live for the audience to caption in real time.

Participants have 10 minutes per round to write their best captions across five rounds, with commentary and scoring from a panel of judges: Raleigh Burleigh, James Steindler, Mike De La Rosa, Alyssa Bozekowski, and Larry Day himself. Expect extremely modest prizes and major bragging rights.

This lighthearted contest celebrates creative expression, quick wit, and the joy of community laughter—no comedy experience required!

Participation Guidelines:
• Keep captions playful, clever, and kind
• No hate speech, profanity, or exclusionary jokes
• Work solo or in pairs
• 5 rounds total with short intermissions

Accessibility:
The Art Base is fully wheelchair accessible, with clear sightlines, amplified sound, and projected drawings. Volunteers are available to assist participants with writing or submitting captions.

Come ready to laugh, think, and celebrate the art of the cartoon in real time.
Questions? Contact mike@theartbase.org.