Aspen Art Museum

Learning events

• Apr 21

  • 4 PM Teen Curators

    Teen Curators Meeting

    The Teen Curators program allows participants to gain insight into different styles of curatorial practice. In this brand-new iteration of what has become a signature AAM highlight for teens, each curator will design their own creative project with support from museum staff.

• Apr 26

  • 5 PM Teen Council

    Art School Prep
    Portfolio and How To Photograph Artwork

    Join the AAM and a special guest on Monday, April 26, 5–6 p.m. (MT) for an Art School Prep session that focuses on photographing your artwork and building a portfolio. This session will provide you with the skills needed to put together your own exceptional portfolio.

• Apr 27

  • 7:30 PM Teen Council

    Teen Council Meeting

    Teen Council meetings happen every other Tuesday from August to May. Through this program led by AAM Educator, Elisabeth Strunk, local teenagers create and implement events for their peers. The Council follows the motto, “For teens, by teens,” to make the Aspen Art Museum a fun place for youth in the Roaring Fork Valley.

• May 3

  • 5 PM Teen Council

    Art School Prep
    Careers in the Arts

    Join the AAM and a group of special guests on Monday, May 3, 5–7 p.m. (MT) to learn about a host of careers in the art world—artists, graphic designers, art educators, gallerists, museum professionals, and curators. This course will include a panel discussion and plenty of time for Q+A!

• May 5

  • 4 PM Teen Curators

    Teen Curators Meeting

    The Teen Curators program allows participants to gain insight into different styles of curatorial practice. In this brand-new iteration of what has become a signature AAM highlight for teens, each curator will design their own creative project with support from museum staff.

• May 24

  • 5 PM Teen Council

    Art School Prep
    Portfolio Review

    Join the AAM and our special guests on Monday, May 24, from 5–6:30 p.m. (MT) for an informal portfolio review. In this session, you will be able to apply all the new knowledge you’ve gained from the Art School Prep series and discuss five artwork submissions of your choice. Spaces are very limited, so please apply soon.

• Jul 6

  • 9:30 AM Summer Workshops

    ACES + AAM Summer Workshop
    Art in Nature Series Kinder: Trees

    Hallam Lake serves as the magical backdrop for imagination, play and the creation of art through a variety of mediums. The Aspen Art Museum and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies are excited to announce their collaborative Summer Workshops for kids entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021! We will be offering four workshops during the month of July, centered around all things nature and art. Participants will learn about bugs, trees, animals and flowers, and create artwork based on inspiration from each theme! Nature lends itself to fun and games and the opportunity to create playful art.

• Jul 12

  • 9:30 AM Summer Workshops

    ACES + AAM Summer Workshop
    Art in Nature Series Kinder: bugs

    Hallam Lake serves as the magical backdrop for imagination, play and the creation of art through a variety of mediums. The Aspen Art Museum and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies are excited to announce their collaborative Summer Workshops for kids entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021! We will be offering four workshops during the month of July, centered around all things nature and art. Participants will learn about bugs, trees, animals and flowers, and create artwork based on inspiration from each theme! Nature lends itself to fun and games and the opportunity to create playful art.

• Jul 19

  • 9:30 AM Summer Workshops

    ACES + AAM Summer Workshop
    Art in Nature Series Kinder: Flowers

    Hallam Lake serves as the magical backdrop for imagination, play and the creation of art through a variety of mediums. The Aspen Art Museum and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies are excited to announce their collaborative Summer Workshops for kids entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021! We will be offering four workshops during the month of July, centered around all things nature and art. Participants will learn about bugs, trees, animals and flowers, and create artwork based on inspiration from each theme! Nature lends itself to fun and games and the opportunity to create playful art.

• Jul 26

  • 9:30 AM Summer Workshops

    ACES + AAM Summer Workshop
    Art in Nature Series Kinder: Animals

    Hallam Lake serves as the magical backdrop for imagination, play and the creation of art through a variety of mediums. The Aspen Art Museum and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies are excited to announce their collaborative Summer Workshops for kids entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021! We will be offering four workshops during the month of July, centered around all things nature and art. Participants will learn about bugs, trees, animals and flowers, and create artwork based on inspiration from each theme! Nature lends itself to fun and games and the opportunity to create playful art.