PAST EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
2024
ELEVATING
CONNECTIONS
ElevatingConnections is an organization that helps reconnect siblings in the foster care system and emphasizes using art and self-expression so they can find and use their unique voice in this world. Last year was my first experience with EC. I was one of the artists who created a backpack for their auction and fundraiser. I also participated in their art show May 2024. This December I created a backpack design for their year end auction. You can check out the organization here:
BROOMFIELD
OUT LOUD
I recently created art for the community of Broomfield in their Broomfield Out Loud project. It is a storyteller project in which community members were interviewed and told their stories and then were paired with artists. The artists ranged from musicians/composers to filmmakers to painters. On October 18 the community was invited to an immersive showcase where actors told the stories; and the art was displayed, played and shown. The art will be on display in Broomfield Depot Museum and the library. It was a privilege to be selected to be part of this storyteller project.
GLENWOOD CONVERGENCE
MURAL PROJECT
In September I got to create a mural for the Glenwood Springs Community Convergence project. “Water is Life” is a colorful abstract fish swimming through and around a large box in Sayre Park. So much fun interacting with the park-goers, especially the kids! The mural is located on a busy corner in the middle of a neighborhood. Three other artists/teams created murals around town for the project. I love how residents of Glenwood Springs are so supportive and appreciative of art!
FOR THE RECORD
ART SHOW
On September 14th was the opening reception of For the Record Art Show at Spectra Art Space, a fun and funky local gallery I've exhibited with many times.
What a fun opening!
WALK THE CHALK
ART FESTIVAL
A fun art fest in the cute historic downtown Littleton, a variety of artists from professional to kids participated. I created a piece based on a painting I recently did of a lion. “Dandy Lion” won 2nd place!
7/20 AURORA MEMORIAL
This yearly event is in remembrance of those who died in the Aurora cinema shooting. Because that shooting took place in my community and impacted us, participating in this event has significance to me. Using the arts to bring healing and awareness. The theme for 2024 was Resilience.
SALIDA CHALK FESTIVAL
On June 29th I was one of the artists at the inaugural Salida Chalk Festival! This year the theme was Sweet Home Salida. I created a piece based on a local historical character, Loyal Duke.
Duke was a dog that belonged to the owner of the Monte Cristo Hotel and greeted guests for many years. He also over saw the rail yard and saved a child. There is even a park named after him! The festival was lots of fun, check out a reel of the show below.
FIRST SHOW OF 2024!
First show of 2024 was at Miners Alley PAC. showing through Feb 11 and it was awesome to work with them again!
2023
MINERS ALLEY MURALS
I was recently commissioned to create murals on the exterior of the new Miners Alley Performing Arts Center in Golden, Colorado. The idea was to have 4 interactive “vignettes”. They are theater-themed, like playbills that people can pose with. All the world’s a stage, right? So we can all be players! I intend to integrate augmented reality with a couple of the murals. AR should be complete soon.
2022
FRASER MOUNTAIN MURAL FEST 2022
In August I was excited to be a featured artist at the Fraser Mountain Mural Festival! The theme this year was Art: A Force of Nature, embracing the natural world around us and how it shapes our environment.
The final painting. Forces of nature and how we interact. This festival is such a great event. So much fun and great energy. It is also a competition. We didn't win anything this year, but still an amazing experience.
2021
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INTO THE RAINBOW
DENVER PRIDE ART SHOWCASE
@ SPECTRA ARTSPACE
JUNE 18 - JULY 2021
Opening Reception 6 - 10 pm
At Spectra Art Space | 1836 S Broadway, Denver CO
"Starting on June 18th in celebration of Pride month Spectra Art Space’s walls will be transformed into the rainbow. This showcase will feature a variety of artworks and a giant collaborative rainbow installation from over 85 of Denver and Beyond’s most beloved Queer artists & Allies. Featuring sculptures, paintings, toys, jewelry, and more.
The intention of this installation is to celebrate not only the month of pride but also the core values of Spectra Art Space: collaboration, community, inclusivity, and inspiration."
Each artist was assigned a color of the rainbow and created a monochromatic piece. My color was orange and my piece is Mermaid Dreaming.