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SUMMARY:Plants\, Printing & Paint: with Hunter Hogan
DESCRIPTION:September 19 – 20\, 2026\nSaturday and Sunday\, 12:00PM – 4:00PM\n$145\nAll skill levels welcome\, supplies provided \nCreate beautiful layered botanical artworks using real plant and flower clippings\, tea bag paper\, and acrylic paint. \nIn this workshop\, participants will print delicate garden foliage onto tea bag paper and then layer the cured prints over small acrylic paintings. As the paper is adhered to the surface\, it becomes translucent\, allowing the botanical images to appear as though they are floating above the painted background. Additional paint can be applied over the layers to enhance color\, texture\, and depth. \nPlease bring a small produce or zip-top bag filled with soft plant clippings from your garden\, yard\, or a favorite walking path. Ideal materials are approximately 5–6 inches long and should be flexible and non-woody. Please avoid thorny plants\, thick stems\, or heavily textured foliage. Additional plant materials will be provided. \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/plants-printing-paint-with-hunter-hogan/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop,event
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SUMMARY:Art Lunch: Sam Harvey\, Hunter Hogan\, and Sara Ransford
DESCRIPTION:ART LUNCH with the artists Sam Harvey\, Hunter Hogan\, and Sara Ransford\nFriday\, September 18\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nIn the Art Base gallery  \n  \nJoin us for Art Lunch with our exhibiting artists\, Sam Harvey\, Hunter Hogan\, and Sara Ransford\, as we dine and discuss art and anything else! This is a great chance to walk through their current exhibition\, A Sense of Place\, and ask questions or connect. \nArt Lunch is our routine excuse to gather around the table. Bring a bagged lunch and let conversation roam. Some weeks we’ll toss in a discussion prompt to get things rolling\, but mostly it’s about food\, company\, and a potluck of ideas. \n  \n\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 28\, from 5 PM- 7 PM\nArtist Talk: Friday\, August 28 at 5:30 PM\nOn view: August 28 to September 25\, 2026 \nThe Art Base is pleased to present A Sense of Place\, a new exhibition featuring artists Sam Harvey\, Hunter Hogan\, and Sara Ransford. Though each artist works from a unique perspective\, the exhibition reveals the many ways place can be interpreted as something deeply personal and continually evolving.  \nFor Hogan and Ransford\, artists who have spent decades living and working in the Roaring Fork Valley\, the landscape is far more than scenery. Mountains\, rivers\, gardens\, and canyon walls become points of departure for work that explores both the external environment and the internal landscapes of experience and identity.  \n \nSara Ransford’s paper clay sculptures emerge from years of exploring the mountains\, rivers\, and canyons of the American West. Influenced by the forces of erosion\, deposition\, and water’s relentless ability to reshape the earth\, her layered forms mirror both geological time and the emotional accumulation of lived experience. The repeated building\, exposing\, and revealing within her sculptures echoes the ways personal histories become embedded over time. Also debuting in this exhibition is a new series of ceramic trays developed during artist residencies over the past four years\, where experimentation with multiple clay bodies and remnants of Japanese processes opened new avenues of exploration.  \nHunter Hogan approaches place through observation of the living world. Her paintings are built from drawings\, digital studies\, and layers of gouache that evolve through an intuitive process in the studio. Recent works were inspired by three months spent in South Africa\, where gardens\, vegetation\, and patterns found in nature became catalysts for abstraction. Rather than painting landscapes directly\, Hogan distills the experience of being immersed in them\, creating works that evoke the quiet complexity of the natural world.  \n \nFor Sam Harvey\, making is a way of responding to space and place. Working without a predetermined outcome\, he allows each object to emerge through an ongoing dialogue with clay\, testing ideas through making\, remaking\, and refining. Practical realities\, including the scale of his kiln and the physical limits of the material itself\, become active collaborators in the work. Clay\, drawn from the earth\, is both responsive and unpredictable; it can bend\, break\, or fail\, reminding us that some aspects of making can be controlled while others remain unknowable. Harvey continually asks how far a form can be pushed in a particular time and place\, inventing techniques as needed while exploring volume\, body\, and structure. His sculptures often recall walls\, vessels\, monuments\, and ancient built forms\, where hard edges retain the softness inherent to clay and become anchors for the space they occupy.  \nAlthough their practices differ\, meaningful connections emerge throughout the exhibition. Ransford’s layered geological forms\, Hogan’s botanical abstractions\, and Harvey’s sculptural objects each explore how place is built\, remembered\, and experienced. Together\, the artists reveal that our relationship with place is never static; it is continually shaped by time\, experimentation\, limitation\, discovery\, and renewal.  \nA Sense of Place invites viewers to slow down and reflect on their own connections to the spaces they inhabit and the places that continue to shape and inspire them.  \n  \nThis exhibition is generously sponsored by CCY Architects and Kathy Honea \n  \n \n  \nThank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor\, Alpine Bank
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/art-lunch-hunter-hogan-sam-harvey-and-sara-ransford/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:art talks,event,exhibition
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays in September: Youth Art Academy (Printmaking)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah McMahon\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 2026\nWednesdays\, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nAge 9 and up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Youth Art Academy classes are designed for older elementary and middle school students who want to take their art skills to the next level. \nStudents will explore the creative process of designing\, carving\, inking\, and printing their own original artwork. Along the way\, they’ll learn basic printmaking techniques\, experiment with shapes\, textures\, and patterns\, and discover how one design can become many unique prints. It’s a fun\, hands-on class where kids can get creative\, try something new\, and make artwork all their own. All materials are provided\, and each artist will leave with a collection of their very own prints to share and enjoy! \nFor questions about Youth Art Academy at the Art Base\, please email holly@theartbase.org. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/wednesdays-in-september-youth-art-academy-printmaking/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,kids workshop
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SUMMARY:Elements of Landscape Painting in Watercolor or Acrylics: with Dave Notor
DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 22\, 29 and October 6\, 2026\nTuesdays\, 10:00AM – 12:30PM\n$150\nNo experience required\nSupplies provided\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the essential elements that bring landscapes to life in this four-session painting series. Working in either acrylics or watercolors\, students will learn how to design composition\, mix colors\, create depth and add finishing touches. Through demonstrations\, guided exercises\, and individual instruction\, artists of all levels will develop the skills and confidence to paint compelling landscapes from reference photos or imagination. \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/elements-of-landscape-painting-in-watercolor-or-acrylics-with-dave-notor/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop,event
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SUMMARY:Week of Watercolor: with Sarah Peterson
DESCRIPTION:September 14 – 18\, 2026\nMonday – Friday\, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM \nJoin artist Sarah Peterson for a weeklong immersive watercolor class that deepens your understanding of the medium’s materials\, methods\, and magic. Embrace watercolor’s unpredictability while learning strategies to guide and refine it\, including Alla Prima (wet-on-wet) for fresh\, translucent results. With individualized instruction and hands-on guidance\, beginners feel supported and returning artists feel challenged. Come expand skills\, loosen up\, and enjoy dedicated creative time. \nRegister\n 
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/week-of-watercolor-with-sarah-peterson/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop,event
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SUMMARY:Fall Wellness Series - The Language of Personal Treasures: with Ingrid Magidson
DESCRIPTION:An immersive mixed-media workshop hosted in The Art Base Gallery \nSeptember 13\, 2026\nSunday\, 10:00AM – 12:30PM\nMost supplies provided\nNo experience necessary \nEvery treasured object tells a story.  \nJoin mixed-media artist Ingrid Magidson for a soulful morning of creativity\, reflection\, and discovery as you create a one-of-a-kind keepsake box filled with personal meaning. Through guided meditation\, thoughtful prompts\, and the layering of vintage papers\, meaningful words\, and carefully chosen embellishments\, you’ll transform an ordinary wooden box into a beautiful expression of your own journey.  \nInspired by the idea that life’s smallest objects often hold our deepest memories\, this workshop invites you to slow down\, reconnect with yourself\, and celebrate the beauty found in collecting moments\, symbols\, and stories.  \nNo artistic experience is necessary—only an open heart and a willingness to explore. You’ll leave with a finished keepsake box that serves as a lasting reminder of your personal treasures and the unique story only you can tell.  \nRegister \nRegister for entire Series (SAVE $60): \nRegister\n  \n \nIngrid Magidson\nIngrid Magidson is an internationally collected mixed-media artist whose work celebrates transformation\, memory\, and the beauty found in life’s treasured fragments. Through layered imagery\, vintage objects\, and storytelling\, she creates evocative works that invite viewers to reconnect with wonder and the meaningful moments that shape us. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums\, including her recent Master of Metamorphosis exhibition at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art\, and is held in private collections around the world. Ingrid lives and creates in Carbondale\, Colorado\, where she is passionate about inspiring others to discover their own creative voice through art that nourishes both the heart and the imagination. 
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/fall-wellness-series-the-language-of-personal-treasures-with-ingrid-magidson/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art\, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
DESCRIPTION:September 12\, 2026 (registration opens on September 1 @8:00AM)\nSaturday\, 9:30-11:30AM\nOpen to all skill levels\nBring your own journal\, all other supplies provided \nExperience 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n 
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/art-healing-hope-with-sheri-gaynor-7/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260909T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260909T160000
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays in September: Youth Art Academy (Printmaking)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah McMahon\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 2026\nWednesdays\, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nAge 9 and up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Youth Art Academy classes are designed for older elementary and middle school students who want to take their art skills to the next level. \nStudents will explore the creative process of designing\, carving\, inking\, and printing their own original artwork. Along the way\, they’ll learn basic printmaking techniques\, experiment with shapes\, textures\, and patterns\, and discover how one design can become many unique prints. It’s a fun\, hands-on class where kids can get creative\, try something new\, and make artwork all their own. All materials are provided\, and each artist will leave with a collection of their very own prints to share and enjoy! \nFor questions about Youth Art Academy at the Art Base\, please email holly@theartbase.org. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/wednesdays-in-september-youth-art-academy-printmaking/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,kids workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="The Art Base":MAILTO:info@theartbase.org
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Wednesdays - Techniques\, Methods & Creative Exploration: with Rebecca Stirling
DESCRIPTION:September 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, 2026 (4 classes)\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nAll Skill Levels Welcome\nSupplies Provided \nDiscover watercolor’s versatility in a skill-building\, creatively rich course. Learn wet-on-wet\, wet-on-dry\, salt texture\, and wax resist\, plus paint handling\, layering\, and composition. Build confidence with guided exercises\, then create finished pieces: a landscape\, floral portrait\, and expressive watercolor collage. All levels welcome—experiment\, refine your style\, and deepen your understanding of watercolor as a medium of personal expression. \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/watercolor-wednesdays-techniques-methods-creative-exploration-with-rebecca-stirling/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop,event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260902T143000
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays in September: Youth Art Academy (Printmaking)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah McMahon\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 2026\nWednesdays\, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nAge 9 and up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Youth Art Academy classes are designed for older elementary and middle school students who want to take their art skills to the next level. \nStudents will explore the creative process of designing\, carving\, inking\, and printing their own original artwork. Along the way\, they’ll learn basic printmaking techniques\, experiment with shapes\, textures\, and patterns\, and discover how one design can become many unique prints. It’s a fun\, hands-on class where kids can get creative\, try something new\, and make artwork all their own. All materials are provided\, and each artist will leave with a collection of their very own prints to share and enjoy! \nFor questions about Youth Art Academy at the Art Base\, please email holly@theartbase.org. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/wednesdays-in-september-youth-art-academy-printmaking/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,kids workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="The Art Base":MAILTO:info@theartbase.org
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Sam Harvey\, Hunter Hogan\, and Sara Ransford
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Friday\, August 28\, from 5 PM- 7 PM\nArtist Talk: Friday\, August 28 at 5:30 PM\nOn view: August 28 to September 25\, 2026 \n  \nThe Art Base is pleased to present A Sense of Place\, a new exhibition featuring artists Sam Harvey\, Hunter Hogan\, and Sara Ransford. Though each artist works from a unique perspective\, the exhibition reveals the many ways place can be interpreted as something deeply personal and continually evolving.  \nFor Hogan and Ransford\, artists who have spent decades living and working in the Roaring Fork Valley\, the landscape is far more than scenery. Mountains\, rivers\, gardens\, and canyon walls become points of departure for work that explores both the external environment and the internal landscapes of experience and identity.  \n \nSara Ransford’s paper clay sculptures emerge from years of exploring the mountains\, rivers\, and canyons of the American West. Influenced by the forces of erosion\, deposition\, and water’s relentless ability to reshape the earth\, her layered forms mirror both geological time and the emotional accumulation of lived experience. The repeated building\, exposing\, and revealing within her sculptures echoes the ways personal histories become embedded over time. Also debuting in this exhibition is a new series of ceramic trays developed during artist residencies over the past four years\, where experimentation with multiple clay bodies and remnants of Japanese processes opened new avenues of exploration.  \nHunter Hogan approaches place through observation of the living world. Her paintings are built from drawings\, digital studies\, and layers of gouache that evolve through an intuitive process in the studio. Recent works were inspired by three months spent in South Africa\, where gardens\, vegetation\, and patterns found in nature became catalysts for abstraction. Rather than painting landscapes directly\, Hogan distills the experience of being immersed in them\, creating works that evoke the quiet complexity of the natural world.  \n \nFor Sam Harvey\, making is a way of responding to space and place. Working without a predetermined outcome\, he allows each object to emerge through an ongoing dialogue with clay\, testing ideas through making\, remaking\, and refining. Practical realities\, including the scale of his kiln and the physical limits of the material itself\, become active collaborators in the work. Clay\, drawn from the earth\, is both responsive and unpredictable; it can bend\, break\, or fail\, reminding us that some aspects of making can be controlled while others remain unknowable. Harvey continually asks how far a form can be pushed in a particular time and place\, inventing techniques as needed while exploring volume\, body\, and structure. His sculptures often recall walls\, vessels\, monuments\, and ancient built forms\, where hard edges retain the softness inherent to clay and become anchors for the space they occupy.  \nAlthough their practices differ\, meaningful connections emerge throughout the exhibition. Ransford’s layered geological forms\, Hogan’s botanical abstractions\, and Harvey’s sculptural objects each explore how place is built\, remembered\, and experienced. Together\, the artists reveal that our relationship with place is never static; it is continually shaped by time\, experimentation\, limitation\, discovery\, and renewal.  \nA Sense of Place invites viewers to slow down and reflect on their own connections to the spaces they inhabit and the places that continue to shape and inspire them.  \n  \nThis exhibition is generously sponsored by CCY Architects and Kathy Honea \n  \n \n  \nThank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor\, Alpine Bank
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/hunter-hoogan-sam-harvey-meadows-sara-ransford-2/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:art talks,event,exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T200000
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SUMMARY:Hues + Brews - Pastel Landscapes: with Brooke Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAll levels welcome\nSupplies included \nBright colors\, soft textures\, and beautiful landscapes—what’s not to love? Come explore the magic of soft pastels as you learn easy techniques for blending\, layering\, and creating vibrant scenery. This relaxed\, no-pressure class is perfect for trying something new and having fun with art. \n4th Tuesday LGBTQIA+ Art & Social Night\nOn the 4th Tuesday of each month\, local LGBTQIA+ community and allies gather to socialize\, make art\, network\, and have fun—optionally with an adult beverage. Enjoy a rotating mix of creative projects in a variety of media; no art experience needed. Come as you are\, meet new friends\, and explore creativity in a welcoming\, low-pressure space. \n\n\n\nSponsored by ASPEN OUT\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/hues-brews-pastel-lanscapes-with-brooke-bartlett/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop,event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260815T210000
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SUMMARY:The pARTy 2026
DESCRIPTION:30th Anniversary\n10×10 Name Unseen Silent Auction + pARTy\nThe Art Base Oscars\n10×10 Name Unseen Silent Auction: July 31 – August 15\, 2026\nTicketed Summer pARTy: Saturday\, August 15th from 5:00 – 9:00 PM\n  \nTHE pARTy:\nThis unforgettable fundraiser supports our mission to foster creative expression in the visual arts\, for all ages and abilities\, through education and exhibitions—because when we invest in the arts\, we invest in a thriving\, connected community. The pARTy begins with our 10×10 Name Unseen Silent Auction\, cocktails\, and art-making activities\, followed by fine dining\, paddle raise\, and a full celebration in Lions Park under the stars. \nAll proceeds from the auction and pARTy go to support the Art Base’s efforts to make art and creativity available to all. \npARTy details – coming soon!\nSponsors\nThank you for championing community\, creativity\, and accessible art education for all!
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/the-party-2026/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T113000
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SUMMARY:Art\, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
DESCRIPTION:August 8\, 2026\nSaturday\, 9:30AM / 11:30AM\nOpen to all skill levels\nBring your own journal\, all other supplies provided \nExperience 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n 
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/art-healing-hope-with-sheri-gaynor-6/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T001815Z
CREATED:20260120T203243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T001815Z
UID:10003441-1785834000-1786017600@www.theartbase.org
SUMMARY:Wagging Tails & Whiskers: with Brooke Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:August 4 – 6\, 2026\nTuesday – Thursday\, 9:00AM – 12:00PM\nArt Show on Thursday at 11:45AM\nPre-K (ages 4+) \nGet ready to make art inspired by all your favorite animals—pets\, critters\, and fuzzy friends of every kind!  You’ll explore bright colors\, fun textures\, and big imagination while trying new art supplies in a kid-friendly\, hands-on studio. Expect a little mess\, lots of giggles\, and plenty of artwork to take home! \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/wagging-tails-whiskers-with-brooke-bartlett/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,event,kids events,kids workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Art Base":MAILTO:info@theartbase.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T153000
DTSTAMP:20260210T204606Z
CREATED:20260115T214039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T204606Z
UID:10003408-1785749400-1786116600@www.theartbase.org
SUMMARY:Build\, Design\, Create: with Sophie Catto
DESCRIPTION:August 3 – 7\, 2026\nMonday – Thursday\, 9:30AM – 3:30PM\nGrades: 2nd + \nBuild\, Invent\, and Imagine! You’ll design and construct buildings\, vehicles\, machines\, butterflies\, ladybugs—anything you can dream up. Using cardboard\, recycled materials\, simple tools\, tape\, glue\, and lots of creative problem-solving\, you’ll plan\, prototype\, and bring big ideas to life\, then paint\, customize\, and add details to make each project uniquely your own. \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/sac-august-3-7-build-design-create/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,art camps,event,kids events,kids workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260719T220101Z
CREATED:20251205T224755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T220101Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: 10x10 Name Unseen 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bidding opens at 10 AM on Friday\, July 31 – must register with a credit card of file\nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 31\, from 5 PM- 7 PM\nArtist Only Reception: Friday\, July 31\, 4 PM- 4 PM\nOn view: July 31 to August 15\, 2026\n \nThe 10×10 Name Unseen Silent Auction is an exhibition showcasing local artists who have generously donated a 10×10 artwork. All panels are available for bidding starting at $100. All proceeds from the auction and pARTy go to support the Art Base’s efforts to make art and creativity available to all. \nBIDDING IN THE AUCTION: \n\nBidding begins at 10 AM on July 31 and closes at 6:30 PM on August 15.\nOpening Reception Friday\, July 31\, 5 – 7 PM.\nAll bidding will take place on your mobile device.\nYou will receive a text message if you have been outbid on an item.\nAll winning bidders will have their credit card on file charged once the auction closes.\n\nOur sincere gratitude to all of the talented 10×10 artists. \nMore Information\nSponsors
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/opening-reception-10x10-name-unseen-2026/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Art Base":MAILTO:info@theartbase.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260719T220143Z
CREATED:20251205T030022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T220143Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: 10x10 Name Unseen 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bidding opens at 10 AM on Friday\, July 31 – must register with a credit card of file\nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 31\, from 5 PM- 7 PM\nArtist Only Reception: Friday\, July 31\, 4 PM- 4 PM\nOn view: July 31 to August 15\, 2026\n \nThe 10×10 Name Unseen Silent Auction is an exhibition showcasing local artists who have generously donated a 10×10 artwork. All panels are available for bidding starting at $100. All proceeds from the auction and pARTy go to support the Art Base’s efforts to make art and creativity available to all. \nBIDDING IN THE AUCTION: \n\nBidding begins at 10 AM on July 31 and closes at 6:30 PM on August 15.\nOpening Reception Friday\, July 31\, 5 – 7 PM.\nAll bidding will take place on your mobile device.\nYou will receive a text message if you have been outbid on an item.\nAll winning bidders will have their credit card on file charged once the auction closes.\n\nOur sincere gratitude to all of the talented 10×10 artists. \nMore Information\nSponsors
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/10x10-name-unseen/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Art Base":MAILTO:info@theartbase.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T163244Z
CREATED:20260708T170107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T163244Z
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SUMMARY:Hues + Brews - 4x4 Community Canvas – A Collaborative Art Experience
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAll levels welcome\nSupplies included \nCome join Aspen Out for a night of creativity and community collaboration! \nInspired by our upcoming 10×10 Name Unseen exhibition and silent auction\, each participant will create a unique 4″ × 4″ artwork using a variety of materials and techniques. \nRather than taking your piece home\, your artwork will become part of a larger community installation displayed in the Art Base gallery during our annual pARTy fundraiser. Together\, these individual creations will form a vibrant mosaic that celebrates the many artists\, makers\, and supporters who help make the Art Base such a special place. \nAs part of our rotating Art Commons initiative\, this project invites everyone\, regardless of experience\, to slow down\, create\, and contribute to something larger than themselves. \nNo experience necessary. All supplies are provided. \n4th Tuesday LGBTQIA+ Art & Social Night\nOn the 4th Tuesday of each month\, local LGBTQIA+ community and allies gather to socialize\, make art\, network\, and have fun—optionally with an adult beverage. Enjoy a rotating mix of creative projects in a variety of media; no art experience needed. Come as you are\, meet new friends\, and explore creativity in a welcoming\, low-pressure space. \n\n\n\nSponsored by ASPEN OUT\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/hues-brews-4x4-community-canvas-a-collaborative-art-experience/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop,event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T001918Z
CREATED:20260115T214037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T001918Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Explorers: with Brooke Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:July 28 – 30\, 2026\nTuesday – Thursday\, 9:00AM – 12:00PM\nPreK (ages 4 – 6) \nGrab your explorer hat and head out on an art adventure! You’ll create art inspired by wild animals from forests\, rivers\, mountains\, and meadows—think bears\, foxes\, owls\, deer\, fish\, and more. Paint big animal shapes\, collage furry and feathery textures\, build masks and puppets\, and sculpt tiny creatures with clay. You’ll stamp tracks\, make habitat scenes\, and use bright colors to bring your wildlife discoveries to life. Get ready to make a little mess\, try new materials\, and take home a whole collection of wild masterpieces! \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/preksac-wildlife-explorers-july-28-30/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,event,kids events,kids workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260727T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002605Z
CREATED:20260115T214048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T002605Z
UID:10003409-1785144600-1785511800@www.theartbase.org
SUMMARY:Color.Cosmos.Creatures - Art + Science: with Lillian McIntyre and Sophie Catto
DESCRIPTION:July 27 – 31\, 2026\nMonday – Thursday\, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM\, Friday\, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nGrades 2 – 4\nA collaboration with Aspen Science Center – held at the Art Base \nDive into a week of messy experiments and masterpiece-making! You’ll mix art and science as you explore anatomy and biology\, create color-chemistry art (including chromatography)\, engineer creative builds\, and make projects inspired by fossils\, space\, and planets. Get ready to test\, tinker\, splash\, and discover—then head home with a stack of amazing creations. \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/sac-color-cosmos-creatures-july-27-31/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,event,kids workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T001952Z
CREATED:20260115T214036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T001952Z
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SUMMARY:Waves\, Wonders & Mermaids - Ocean Explore: with Brooke Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:July 21 – 23\, 2026\nTuesday – Thursday\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nPreK (ages 4 +) \nDive into an underwater adventure—mermaids included! You’ll explore the ocean world and create sea-sparkly art inspired by waves\, coral reefs\, and amazing sea creatures. Design mermaids (and merfolk!)\, paint swirling water\, build colorful fish and jellyfish\, and make “treasures” you’d find on the sea floor. We’ll use paint\, collage\, and simple sculpture—plus shimmery materials for extra ocean magic. Come ready to imagine\, create\, and leave with a bundle of under-the-sea masterpieces! \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/preksac-waves-wonders-mermaids-july-21-23/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,event,kids events,kids workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002640Z
CREATED:20260115T214051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T002640Z
UID:10003411-1784539800-1784907000@www.theartbase.org
SUMMARY:Explore.Make.Create - Art Around the World: with Rebecca Stirling
DESCRIPTION:July 20 – 24\, 2026\nMonday – Thursday\, 9:30AM – 3:30PM\, Friday\, 9:30AM – 12:00PM\nGrades: 2 – 5 \nPack your imagination and get ready to travel with art! You’ll explore creative styles\, patterns\, and projects inspired by places around the world—then make your own colorful masterpieces along the way. Paint\, draw\, collage\, and build as you create art inspired by maps\, landmarks\, animals\, celebrations\, and designs from different cultures. Every day is a new “destination” with hands-on projects and lots of creativity—plus plenty of artwork to bring home from your world art adventure! \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/sac-explore-make-create-july-13-17/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,art camps,event,kids events,kids workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Art Base":MAILTO:info@theartbase.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T153000
DTSTAMP:20260210T223611Z
CREATED:20260115T214107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223611Z
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SUMMARY:Animals - Scales\, Shimmer & Patterns: with Rebecca Stirling
DESCRIPTION:July 13 – 17\, 2026\nMonday – Thursday\, 9:30AM – 3:30PM\, Friday\, 9:30AM – 12:00PM\nArt Show on Friday at 11:45AM\nGrades 1st + (going into 2026/2027 school year) \nGet ready to zoom in and make art that shimmers! Have you ever looked closely at a butterfly wing\, snake scales\, or a dragonfly’s see-through wings? Animals are covered in incredible patterns—and you’ll get to recreate them in your own bold way. You’ll draw\, color\, paint\, and collage using all kinds of paper (even clear cellophane!)\, plus markers\, crayons\, glitter\, and more. Make spots\, stripes\, swirls\, and scales\, then take home a collection of wild\, beautiful pattern masterpieces! \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/sac-wings-scales-shimmer-july-20-july-24/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,art camps,event,kids events,kids workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193519Z
CREATED:20260601T192201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T193519Z
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SUMMARY:Art\, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
DESCRIPTION:July 11\, 2026\nSaturday\, 9:30AM / 11:30AM\nOpen to all skill levels\nBring your own journal\, all other supplies provided \nExperience 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n 
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/art-healing-hope-with-sheri-gaynor-5/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T224104Z
CREATED:20260612T224104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224104Z
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SUMMARY:Art Lunch with Sabrina Piersol and Molly Altman
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 10\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nJoin us for Art Lunch with our exhibiting artist\, Savanna LaBauve\, as we dine and discuss art and anything else! This is a great chance to walk through their current exhibition\, Echoes\, and ask questions or connect. \nArt Lunch is our routine excuse to gather around the table. Bring a bagged lunch and let conversation roam. Some weeks we’ll toss in a discussion prompt to get things rolling\, but mostly it’s about food\, company\, and a potluck of ideas. \nExhibition Details\nOpening Reception: Friday\, June 12 from 5 PM- 7 PM\nArtist Talk: Friday\, June 12 at 5:30 PM\nOn view: June 12 to July 24\, 2026 \nThe Art Base is pleased to present Floral Panic\, an exhibition featuring the ceramics of Molly Altman and the paintings of Sabrina Piersol. The exhibition explores the artists’ engagement with natural motifs and abstraction. By loosening the constraints of representation\, Altman and Piersol envision new\, unrestrained ecosystems. Please join the Art Base at our opening reception Friday\, June 12th from 5 – 7 PM\, with an art talk at 5:30 PM. Admission is free and open to the public.  \nThe worlds within these abstractions emerge from different motivations. For Altman\, there is an echo of the impossible bouquets of Dutch still life painting: arrangements that could never exist in nature and reflect on impermanence. Both appear to overcome natural limitations\, creating an uncanny sense of abundance. Altman begins by collecting local flora such as thistle\, mullein\, and amaranth\, coating them in multiple thin layers of liquified porcelain. After a meticulous process\, the works are fired in a kiln\, which vitrifies the clay while burning away the organic plant material and preserving its hollow shell. These delicate\, semi-translucent objects are then assembled at impossible densities to create rich\, lush environments.  \nPiersol approaches painting as a sensory collage—a combination of poetry\, energy\, and exploration. Floral imagery acts as a point of familiarity within her abstractions; its specificity grounds connections between poppies from California\, irises from Colorado\, and the mountains of Death Valley\, bridging distant settings. The spaces within the paintings often hold moments of instability\, as though their physics have not fully settled. For Piersol\, this instability is formally similar to the Sapphic texts of Ancient Greece: classical poetry that exists only in fragments yet leaves room for projection in the gaps.   \nFrom these processes\, fragility emerges as a central condition of being. In Altman’s work\, the thin translucent ceramics preserve the delicacy of flora by translating it into a material that retains vulnerability\, its intricacy demanding care. In Piersol’s paintings\, the soft instability of space allows color\, luminosity\, and form to gently overtake fixed logic with delight.   \nFor both artists\, flora behaves like a melody: a rich interior language shaped through encounters with the natural world.   \n  \nGenerously sponsored by Krista Klees and Palladium Group\, and Z Group Architecture & Interior Design \n  \n \n  \n \n  \nThank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor\, Alpine Bank
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/art-lunch-with-sabrina-piersol-and-molly-altman/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:art talks,event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T192338Z
CREATED:20260520T192338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T192338Z
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing: with Mike De La Rosa
DESCRIPTION:Join our bi-monthly Figure Drawing Class! \nJuly 9\, 2026\nThursday\, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nOpen to all skill levels\nBring your own supplies \nJoin us for a relaxed evening figure drawing session open to artists of all levels. Working from a live model\, participants will explore gesture\, proportion\, anatomy\, and expressive mark-making through a series of timed poses ranging from quick sketches to longer studies. This monthly class offers a supportive\, community-focused environment to practice\, experiment\, and sharpen your observational drawing skills. Instruction and light guidance will be available\, making this an ideal space for both beginners and experienced artists to draw regularly and stay inspired. \nRegister\n 
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/figure-drawing-with-mike-de-la-rosa-10/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:adult workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Art Base":MAILTO:info@theartbase.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203610Z
CREATED:20260122T190845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T203610Z
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SUMMARY:Portfolio Building: with Joe Hoff
DESCRIPTION:July 6 – 10\, 2026\nMonday – Friday\, 10:00AM – 4:00PM\nGrades: 9 – 12 \nBuild a portfolio that’s ready for college applications\, contests\, grants\, and artist residencies. Learn how to photograph and document artwork\, organize digital files\, curate a strong sequence\, and strengthen your work through critique and revision. Explore digital and physical portfolio platforms\, then draft an artist statement and artwork captions that connect your ideas and goals across media. \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/portfolio-building/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,event,kids events,kids workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260706T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T153000
DTSTAMP:20260602T195901Z
CREATED:20260115T214052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T195901Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom: with Kathy Marquez - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:July 6 – 10\, 2026\nMonday – Thursday\, 9:30AM – 3:30PM\, Friday\, 9:30AM – 12:00PM\nArt Party at 11:45AM on Friday\nGrades: Third + \nExplore the beauty of the natural world. Dive into hands-on projects sparked by the colors\, patterns\, and textures of nature—from plants and animals to mountains\, rivers\, and skies. Throughout the week\, you’ll experiment with fun techniques like painting\, collage\, printmaking\, and mixed media as you create one-of-a-kind artworks such as botanical prints. Come ready to explore\, get a little messy\, and bring home a collection of nature-inspired masterpieces! \nThe instructor is bilingual. The class will be taught in English\, with translation available if needed. \n 
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/sac-flower-power-garden-hour-july-6-10/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,art camps,kids events,kids workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T002237Z
CREATED:20260115T214021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T002237Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Friends: with Brooke Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:June 30 – July 2\, 2026\nTuesday – Thursday\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nArt Show at 11:45 AM on Thursday\nPreK (ages 4 +)  \nStep into the forest and start creating! Explore the world of woodland animals and make art inspired by trees\, trails\, and all the creatures that live under the leaves. . Use paint\, paper\, and simple sculpture materials—plus plenty of imagination and play. Come ready to create\, explore\, and take home a bundle of forest-inspired masterpieces! \nRegister
URL:https://www.theartbase.org/event/preksac-forest-friends-and-footprints-june-30-july-2/
LOCATION:The Art Base\, 174 Midland Ave.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Art Camps,event,kids events,kids workshop
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