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Wrap up the season with one more Golden Hour! On Wrap up the season with one more Golden Hour! On Friday, October 2, enjoy stunning sunset views, live blues and rock from Allen Anderson and Friends, live tattoo art, and food and drinks from Atomic Cowboy in the Astor House courtyard. Every ticket includes a free drink, with additional food and beverages available for purchase. Kids attend free! October 2 | 6–8pm
Members: $15 | Non-Members: $20 | Kids: FREE
Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden Rain or shine. No outside food or alcohol, please.
Golden StArt is back! On Wednesday, September 23, Golden StArt is back! On Wednesday, September 23, artist Victoria Eubanks will lead this free creative session at Creative Campus. Come spend an hour making, exploring, and connecting through art in a welcoming, hands-on environment. September 23 | 3–4pm
FREE | RSVP recommended
Creative Campus, 809 15th Street
Color Confidence for Painters: Mixing Color Withou Color Confidence for Painters: Mixing Color Without Making Mud Take the mystery out of color mixing. In this hands-on two-day workshop, artist and educator Katy Betz will explore color relationships, warm and cool temperatures, harmonious palettes, value, intensity, and practical strategies for avoiding muddy mixtures. Whether you work in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, or oil, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of color theory and tools you can apply to your own painting practice. September 28 & 30 | 10am–2pm
$85 Members | $125 Friend & Non-Members
All Levels | Creative Campus
$15 materials fee
Now on View at the Astor House three exhibitions, Now on View at the Astor House three exhibitions, all on view now at Foothills Art Center’s Astor House. Structure | July 25–October 25
A collection of ceramic works exploring foundation, growth, and the evolution of physical and conceptual forms. Portraits in Glass: Sue Rose | July 11–October 25
Discover Sue Rose’s vibrant mosaic portraits and the artist’s rapidly evolving approach to the medium. CarolAnn Wachter | August 15–October 25
Explore 8–10 years of Wachter’s work, bringing together works on paper, large-scale painted collages, and oil paintings. Come experience all three exhibitions under one roof at the Astor House
Ready to see your drawings from a different angle? Ready to see your drawings from a different angle? On Saturday, September 19 from 11am–12pm, artist and educator John Passaro will lead a free, hands-on session exploring the fundamentals of perspective. Learn how artists have used perspective throughout history, then create your own still life using two-point perspective and shading to bring your drawing to life. No materials needed. Refreshments provided! FREE | All skill levels welcome
Take a closer look at Ceramic Showcase, curated by Take a closer look at Ceramic Showcase, curated by John Hamilton III, during a guided 25-minute gallery tour at the Astor House. Led by a friendly Gallery Guide, this tour invites you to slow down, look closely, and discover the themes and ideas behind the works through observation and conversation. Saturday, September 12 | 11:00–11:30 AM
CarolAnn Wachter - Vivid Realm
August 15 – October CarolAnn Wachter - Vivid Realm
August 15 – October 25 Spanning the last 8–10 years of CarolAnn Wachter’s practice, this exhibition brings together works on paper, large-scale painted collages, and oil paintings in one collection. Explore the evolution of Wachter’s work across mediums, with pieces that reveal an ongoing exploration of color, composition, texture, and process.
Golden Hour returns to the Astor House on Friday, Golden Hour returns to the Astor House on Friday, September 11 from 6–8 pm! Spend the evening surrounded by mountain views, live music from Skyote, and a live printmaking demonstration from artist Johanna Mueller. Grab food and drinks from King of Wings, enjoy the sunset, and connect with the Foothills community in our courtyard. Every ticket includes a free drink, with additional food and beverages available for purchase. $15 Members | $20 Non-Members | Kids FREE No outside food or alcohol
Explore the beauty of Colorado through drawing. O Explore the beauty of Colorado through drawing. On Saturday, September 5 from 10am–2pm, artist and educator Katy Betz will guide students through approachable techniques for drawing trees, clouds, mountains, and other natural forms. Learn how to simplify complex landscapes, create depth and dimension, and capture the character of Colorado’s landscape through observation, line, and value. $75 Members | $125 Non-Members Creative Campus, 809 15th St.
All skill levels welcome
Did we mention admission is free? Come by the As Did we mention admission is free? Come by the Astor House anytime, take a stroll through the galleries, and spend a little time with some art. No tickets, no pressure, just art waiting to be explored! See you there!
Explore nearly a decade of artistic exploration in Explore nearly a decade of artistic exploration in Vivid Realm, by CarolAnn Wachter, an exhibition bringing together works on paper, large-scale painted collages, and oil paintings created over the past 8–10 years. Moving across mediums and scale, the exhibition offers a look at the evolution of Wachter’s creative practice and the ideas that have continued to shape her work over time. On view August 15 – October 25 at Foothills Art Center.
On Friday, September 4 from 1:30–5:00 pm, watch ar On Friday, September 4 from 1:30–5:00 pm, watch artists Lynn Allbright and Janine Sturdavant bring the ancient technique of egg tempera to life with a live demonstration at the Astor House. See how they mix real eggs with intense pigments to create the luminous colors, crisp details, and lasting surfaces that make egg tempera so unique. Come watch, learn, and see this centuries-old process happening right before your eyes. Free admission | All are welcome

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