Aspen Art Museum

Learning events

• Dec 29, 2015

  • 9:30 AM Make

    Winter Workshops: Session One - FULL

    Winter Workshops are designed 
for children ages 4–10 to explore contemporary art. In the spirit of providing a laboratory for young artists, this year’s Winter Workshops take a free, choice-based approach that allows participants time to imagine, experiment, and make, sparked by experiences in the galleries. Sessions can be experienced as stand-alone classes or as part of a three-day workshop. Exhibition Focus: Anna Sew Hoy Magnetic Between

• Dec 30, 2015

  • 9:30 AM Make

    Winter Workshops: Session Two - FULL

    Winter Workshops are designed
 for children ages 4–10 to explore contemporary art. In the spirit of providing a laboratory for young artists, this year’s Winter Workshops take a free, choice-based approach that allows participants time to imagine, experiment, and make, sparked by experiences in the galleries. Sessions can be experienced as stand-alone classes or as part of a three-day workshop. Exhibition Focus: Ryan Gander: Make every show like it’s your last

• Dec 31, 2015

  • 9:30 AM Make

    Winter Workshops: Session Three - FULL

    Winter Workshops are designed
 for children ages 4–10 to explore contemporary art. In the spirit of providing a laboratory for young artists, this year’s Winter Workshops take a free, choice-based approach that allows participants time to imagine, experiment, and make, sparked by experiences in the galleries. Sessions can be experienced as stand-alone classes or as part of a three-day workshop. Exhibition Focus: A Fragile But Marvelous Life

• Jan 2, 2016

  • 1 PM Tour

    Guided Tour

    Free, drop-in spotlight tours led by museum staff are offered every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 p.m.

• Jan 5, 2016

  • 10:30 AM Make

    Art Studio: Level 1 (Ages 2–5)

    Held once a month from 10:30–11:30 a.m., these free community workshops provide playful exploration of storytelling for young audiences with their parents or caregivers. This level of Art Studio is offered free of charge and is first come, first served.

  • 4 PM Community

    Story Art: Carbondale

    Story Art is a community outreach program that provides playful exploration of storytelling for young audiences with their parents or caregivers. This free community program builds visual literacy and art appreciation. This session takes place at the Carbondale Branch Library at 320 Sopris Ave.

• Jan 6, 2016

  • 1 PM Tour

    Guided Tour

    Free, drop-in spotlight tours led by museum staff are offered every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 p.m.

  • 2:30 PM Make

    Art Studio: Level 2 (Grades K–4)

    This after-school program for kids in grades K–4 is held weekly at the Aspen Art Museum. Taking place most Wednesdays from 2:30–4 PM, these workshops recognize the value of exposing children to the arts at an early age and use the artist’s process as an educational tool. Museum educators and teaching artists lead classes that include activities in the gallery and take-home projects.

• Jan 7, 2016

  • 10:30 AM Community

    Story Art: Basalt

    Story Art is a community outreach program that provides playful exploration of storytelling for young audiences with their parents or caregivers. This free community program builds visual literacy and art appreciation. This session takes place at the Basalt Regional Library at 14 Midland Ave.

• Jan 8, 2016

  • 10 AM Community

    Active Art: Carbondale

    Active Art: Carbondale brings art to Heritage Park Assisted Living once a month. This program provides older adults opportunities to access contemporary art while supporting brain fitness and socialization. Residents are also able to visit the museum for guided tours throughout the year.