Events Calendar
See all the events, classes, and exhibits happening now and in the future.
Calendar of Events
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After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions Students Age 6 - 12 Tuesdays Session 1: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 and 3/11 Thursdays in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27.
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*SOLD OUT* Figure Drawing – April
*SOLD OUT* Figure Drawing – April
First Wednesday of select months, from 3-5pm. Please check our event calendar for specific dates. Facilitated, independent study of figure drawing with a professional nude fine arts model via Art of
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Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions 12:30-2:00pm Students Age 6 - 12 Days in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27. 3/6, and 3/13 Days in Session 2: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10,
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2025 Pastel Workshop with Jane Christie
2025 Pastel Workshop with Jane Christie
Enjoy a fun, stress free environment in which to relax and create. All levels are welcome. Experience is not necessary. If you’ve taken a class from her in the past
This Spring is Surreal: Collage Workshops
This Spring is Surreal: Collage Workshops
APRIL COLLAGE WORKSHOPS! This Spring is Surreal Two classes for one fee, Saturdays 5 & 19 April Participants will have fun playing with surreal collage. Using vintage and current
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Artmaking 101
Artmaking 101
Introductory Artmaking: Basic Materials and Techniques of Painting and Drawing. Join artist educator, John Passaro, as he guides artists who are just beginning or restarting their art practice. John will focus on painting and
The Fundamental Principals of Art – April 2025
The Fundamental Principals of Art – April 2025
Whether you're beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time off, or simply interested in refreshing your basic skills, you'll find our group of artists welcoming and
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After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions Students Age 6 - 12 Tuesdays Session 1: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 and 3/11 Thursdays in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27.
Exploring the Elements of Art – April 2025
Exploring the Elements of Art – April 2025
Artists take on advanced explorations in the elements of art, with an emphasis on refining skills, building on strengths, and supporting areas for improvement. Experienced artists working in any medium,
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Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions 12:30-2:00pm Students Age 6 - 12 Days in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27. 3/6, and 3/13 Days in Session 2: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10,
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Fearless Watercolor: A Beginner’s Journey
Fearless Watercolor: A Beginner’s Journey
Marilyn Well's Fearless Watercolor: A Beginner's Journey begins at 9am on Saturday, April 12th.This workshop offers an introduction to the foundational techniques of watercolor painting. You’ll learn and practice essential methods, including
Gallery Tour – 2025 Members’ Show
Gallery Tour – 2025 Members’ Show
A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute tour, exploring exhibition themes and artworks through focused observation and engaging conversation. These tours are offered at 3pm on select
Artist Demo – Members’ Show 2025 with Jane Glotzer
Artist Demo – Members’ Show 2025 with Jane Glotzer
Join artist, Jane Glotzer, in the Hands On Gallery as she demonstrates her mosaic process. Then go take a look at her artwork in the Members' Show!Mosaic Make & Take
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After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions Students Age 6 - 12 Tuesdays Session 1: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 and 3/11 Thursdays in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27.
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Golden StArt 5th Anniversary Party
Golden StArt 5th Anniversary Party
The Golden Public Art Commission, in collaboration with Foothills Art Center, is excited to invite you to a special celebration marking the 5th Anniversary of the Golden StArt Program. Join
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Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions 12:30-2:00pm Students Age 6 - 12 Days in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27. 3/6, and 3/13 Days in Session 2: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10,
Silver Elk Earrings
Silver Elk Earrings
Learn from jewelry artist, Rita Caldwell, how to use bead embroidery stitches to create a pair of earrings. The design will feature a silver Elk charm surrounded with glass and silver
Pen & Ink Workshop
Pen & Ink Workshop
Join professional artist, Adam Hays, for a workshop on the art of pen and ink illustration. Adam will share with participants the materials and methods used to achieve a striking
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This Spring is Surreal: Collage Workshops
This Spring is Surreal: Collage Workshops
APRIL COLLAGE WORKSHOPS! This Spring is Surreal Two classes for one fee, Saturdays 5 & 19 April Participants will have fun playing with surreal collage. Using vintage and current
Last Look | Members’s Show with juror Lynn Allbright
Last Look | Members’s Show with juror Lynn Allbright
Join the Member's Show 2025 juror, Lynn Allbright, on a Last Look walk through the show. Lynn will share insights on her jurying process. Q&A is welcome.Foothills Art Center -
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After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions Students Age 6 - 12 Tuesdays Session 1: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 and 3/11 Thursdays in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27.
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Vases and Vessels
Vases and Vessels
Vases and Vessels takes place on Wednesday 23 April from 10am to 3pm at Foothills Art Center, Creative Campus, 809 15th St, Golden, CO, 80401.Mixed Media Artist, Sue Lewis, will
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Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions 12:30-2:00pm Students Age 6 - 12 Days in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27. 3/6, and 3/13 Days in Session 2: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10,
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Crafting Your Story in Art: A Creative Journal Workshop for Teens and Pre-Teens
Crafting Your Story in Art: A Creative Journal Workshop for Teens and Pre-Teens
Friday April 25th 6pm - 8pm Ages 11-17 CRAFTING YOUR STORY IN ART This workshop is open to all middle and high school students that want to be
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Gallery Tour – Waypoint: from Sketch to Canvas
Gallery Tour – Waypoint: from Sketch to Canvas
A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute tour, exploring exhibition themes and artworks through focused observation and engaging conversation. These tours are offered at 3pm on select Thursdays
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Members’ Trip – Malta with Janet Nunn
Members’ Trip – Malta with Janet Nunn
Join Foothills Art Center for a watercolor painting trip to the Republic of Malta, an island country located in Southern Europe in the Mediterranean Sea. Once again, we will have
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After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions
After School Art Club: Spring Sessions Students Age 6 - 12 Tuesdays Session 1: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 and 3/11 Thursdays in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27.
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Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions
Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions 12:30-2:00pm Students Age 6 - 12 Days in Session 1: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27. 3/6, and 3/13 Days in Session 2: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10,
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The Art of Travel Photography
The Art of Travel Photography
Imagine capturing an award-winning travel photograph, at the very least creating memories of your travels that you can be proud of. Join photographer, Steve Sorensen, for an interactive journey of photographic
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Two Faced or More: Collage Workshops
Two Faced or More: Collage Workshops
MAY COLLAGE WORKSHOPS! Two Faced or MoreTwo classes for one fee, Saturdays 3 & 17 MayParticipants will use face images as the primary collage material. Using vintage and current images
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2025 members’ show
February 1 – April 20
Our annual love letter to the talented community of artists that supports us
as members.
Power of Process: A Jeffco School Exhibition
February 22 – May 18
Jeffco Schools K-12 annual exhibition showcasing stand-out works of
Red Rocks Community College: Visual Audio and Media Arts
February 1 – March 30
Annual show of multimedia and graphic design featuring the students from RRCC. Photography, videography, advertising design and package design feature the creative process of commercial oriented art forms.
Power of Process: A Jeffco School Exhibition
February 22 – May 18
Jeffco Schools K-12 annual exhibition showcasing stand-out works of
Red Rocks Community College: Visual Audio and Media Arts
February 1 – March 30
Annual show of multimedia and graphic design featuring the students from RRCC. Photography, videography, advertising design and package design feature the creative process of commercial oriented art forms.
Waypoint: From Sketch to Canvas
April 19 – July 6
Featuring the actual sketchbooks, interviews and larger works inspired by the sketches
Red Rocks Community College: Visual Audio and Media Arts
February 1 – March 30
Annual show of multimedia and graphic design featuring the students from RRCC. Photography, videography, advertising design and package design feature the creative process of commercial oriented art forms.
Waypoint: From Sketch to Canvas
April 19 – July 6
Featuring the actual sketchbooks, interviews and larger works inspired by the sketches
Floating World – Russell C. Banks
May 24 – August 3
Captures surreal and magical moments of cruise ship vacations through candid photography.
Waypoint: From Sketch to Canvas
April 19 – July 6
Featuring the actual sketchbooks, interviews and larger works inspired by the sketches
Floating World – Russell C. Banks
May 24 – August 3
Captures surreal and magical moments of cruise ship vacations through candid photography.
Moe Scance
June 7 – August 24
Moe Scance reflects on her growth as an artist by reworking pieces from earlier in her career
Floating World – Russell C. Banks
May 24 – August 3
Captures surreal and magical moments of cruise ship vacations through candid photography.
Moe Scance
June 7 – August 24
Moe Scance reflects on her growth as an artist by reworking pieces from earlier in her career
Tom Van Der Sloot
July 26 – October 26
Creating vibrant neon-on-black scenes inspired by mythology and folk tales, Tom’s work evokes classic black light posters.
Moe Scance
June 7 – August 24
Moe Scance reflects on her growth as an artist by reworking pieces from earlier in her career
Tom Van Der Sloot
July 26 – October 26
Creating vibrant neon-on-black scenes inspired by mythology and folk tales, Tom’s work evokes classic black light posters.
The Psychology of Adornment: Wearable Sculpture by Jesse Mathes
August 23- November 2
This exhibit explores the impact dramatic large-scale jewelry plays in interactions between the wearer and the viewer.
Tom Van Der Sloot
July 26 – October 26
Creating vibrant neon-on-black scenes inspired by mythology and folk tales, Tom’s work evokes classic black light posters.
The Psychology of Adornment: Wearable Sculpture by Jesse Mathes
August 23- November 2
This exhibit explores the impact dramatic large-scale jewelry plays in interactions between the wearer and the viewer.
Sarah Tenney & Jenna Annunziato
September 6 – November 9
Painting on large wood cutouts, this two-woman will explore their feminine identity from their unique perspectives.
The Psychology of Adornment: Wearable Sculpture by Jesse Mathes
August 23- November 2
This exhibit explores the impact dramatic large-scale jewelry plays in interactions between the wearer and the viewer.
Sarah Tenney & Jenna Annunziato
September 6 – November 9
Painting on large wood cutouts, this two-woman will explore their feminine identity from their unique perspectives.
50th holiday art market
November 22 – December 29
Features works from over 100 Colorado artists in this festive Foothills Art Center tradition.
Sarah Tenney & Jenna Annunziato
September 6 – November 9
Painting on large wood cutouts, this two-woman will explore their feminine identity from their unique perspectives.
50th holiday art market
November 22 – December 29
Features works from over 100 Colorado artists in this festive Foothills Art Center tradition.
2025 members’ show
February 1 – April 20
Our annual love letter to the talented community of artists that supports us
as members.
50th holiday art market
November 22 – December 29
Features works from over 100 Colorado artists in this festive Foothills Art Center tradition.
2025 members’ show
February 1 – April 20
Our annual love letter to the talented community of artists that supports us
as members.
Power of Process: A Jeffco School Exhibition
February 22 – May 18
Jeffco Schools K-12 annual exhibition showcasing stand-out works of

Past Art Exhibitions
We pride ourselves on being the people’s art center. See how we’ve used past exhibits and events to shine a light on the creativity and beauty that surrounds us, and to introduce fresh ideas and perspectives to our community.

ARTSWEEK Golden
Join in a week-long celebration of the arts! Foothills Art Center kicks off the week with our ARTSWEEK GOLDEN Festival in downtown Golden. ARTSWEEK GOLDEN includes activities with aerialists- soaring through the sky, a film showcase, and sidewalk chalk masterpieces.