Jun 19 Friday
Visceral Alchemy celebrates transformation in its most personal and enduring form. This exhibition explores the powerful act of creating—or receiving—artwork that lasts a lifetime. Tattooers are constantly creating. They regularly translate deeply personal ideas into original works of art, blending in their own style and aesthetic. Their process is both collaborative and expressive.
Once a symbol of counterculture, tattooing has evolved into a widely embraced and respected art form. Today, many tattooers are formally trained artists who maintain vibrant creative practices beyond their occupation. This exhibition brings together a group of artists to examine the relationship between their professional and personal art forms. Could one exist without the other? This curated invitational offers a rare glimpse into the fine art dimension of tattooing, inviting viewers to consider the lasting impact of this art form and industry.
The opening reception is Friday, May 29 from 5-7pm. **See the artists in action Saturday, May 30, from 11am-6pm with live tattooing out of The Launchpad (walk-up, first come, first-served, 18+). On display through July, 3. The gallery is open weekdays from 10am-5pm.
Jun 20 Saturday
Gold Luster Ceramics WorkshopWith Ishara Sweeney2-session workshop (must attend both sessions)
Saturday, June 20th, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & Sunday, June 21st, 10-11am
Level: All levels (clay experience required)$100/person ($70 registration + $30 materials fee)
In this workshop, you’ll learn several techniques for applying real gold luster to your ceramic work. Metal lusters are applied as an overglaze, meaning they are painted onto fully glaze-fired pieces and then fired again in a low-temperature firing. During firing, the liquid medium burns away, leaving a thin layer of pure gold fused to the glaze surface. Because lusters require good ventilation, this workshop will take place in our outdoor classroom.
Participants must bring: 3–5 fully glaze-fired, finished pieces ready for luster application. Think mugs, cups, small bowls, bud vases (no plates or tiles due to firing space considerations). We’ll complete a dedicated luster firing at the end of the workshop and gather the following morning again to unload the kiln and review the results together.
Jun 22 Monday
June 22 – 26, 2026Monday – Thursday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM, Friday 9:30AM – 12:00PMArt Show and Hip Hop Performance on Friday at 11:45AMGrades: 4 – 6 (2026/2027 school year)
Big style and big energy! Learn how to create graffiti-style letters and bold artwork using spray paint, stencils, paint, and collage. Customize your own skateboard deck and trucker hat, then hit the dance floor to learn hip hop moves. Finish the week with a super-fun dance performance and art show to show off your art (and your moves!).
Jun 23 Tuesday
June 23 – 25, 2026Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00AM – 12:00PMArt Show on Thursday at 11:45AMPreK (Ages 4 +)
Jump into the mini world of bugs and make art that crawls, flutters, and sparkles! Paint bright butterfly wings, build beetles with shiny patterns, and create wiggly worms and busy ants with collage, clay, and mixed materials. Try stamping, splattering, cutting, gluing, and drawing as you explore spots, stripes, and wild nature designs. Make bug masks, garden scenes, and tiny critter sculptures—then take home a collection of creepy-crawly masterpieces!
All levels welcomeSupplies included
Cartoons and Characters! Come join Aspen Out for a night for goofy good times and learn how to draw your favorite characters from your favorite cartoons!
4th Tuesday LGBTQIA+ Art & Social Night On 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.
Jun 24 Wednesday