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Plan your route, find your favorite artists, and e

Plan your route, find your favorite artists, and explore all 70+ booths at the ARTSWEEK GOLDEN Festival this weekend! Save this post for easy reference during your visit!

Artsweek Festival is this weekend! Head to downto

Artsweek Festival is this weekend!

Head to downtown Golden for two days of art, creativity, and community featuring 70+ artists, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, local vendors, and more. All with free admission.

This year, the festival grounds are fully fenced, which means you can grab a Coors beer and stroll the festival while you explore. Even better? Dogs are welcome, so bring your four-legged art lover along for the fun.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping make Artsweek possible: Golden Chamber of Commerce, Atomic Cowboy, YoColorado, and Coors. Their support helps us bring free arts programming and experiences to the community.

See you this weekend in Golden!

Artsweek is almost here! Next week, Foothills Art

Artsweek is almost here!

Next week, Foothills Art Center will be celebrating creativity with 7 free classes and workshops designed to help you explore new skills, try new mediums, and make art alongside your community.

The week culminates with the Artsweek Festival, a two daycelebration featuring artists, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, performances, and opportunities to experience the arts throughout Golden.

Whether you’re a lifelong artist or simply curious to try something new, Artsweek is your invitation to create, connect, and celebrate the power of art. Visit the Foothills Art Center website to explore the full schedule of free classes and festival events.

Artsweek is just around the corner! Starting next

Artsweek is just around the corner!

Starting next week, Foothills Art Center is celebrating with 7 free classes and workshops designed to inspire creativity and make art accessible to everyone. Whether you’re looking to try a new medium, learn a new skill, or simply spend time creating, there’s something for every experience level.

Explore, experiment, and create with us during Artsweek. Visit the Foothills Art Center website to see the full schedule and reserve your spot before classes fill up.

Meet the robots. The Articulate Robots of Chris M

Meet the robots.

The Articulate Robots of Chris Mora showcases a collection of playful, handcrafted sculptures that blend engineering, artistry, and imagination. Built from steel, stainless steel, and brass, each articulated robot is full of personality, inviting viewers to slow down, look closer, and reconnect with a sense of wonder.

From the towering Goldie greeting visitors outside the Astor House to the intricate details found throughout the exhibition, Chris Mora’s work proves that metal can be both technically impressive and delightfully fun.

On view through July 26 at Foothills Art Center.

Bring a character to life at Paint Your Own Wooden

Bring a character to life at Paint Your Own Wooden Character Totem with artist Tom Sarmo on Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 am–1:00 pm at the Creative Campus.

Using a custom wooden character shape, you’ll draw, paint, and design your own colorful totem while learning imaginative character-building techniques, color theory, shading, and painting methods from Tom himself. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply looking to explore your creativity, this workshop is all about experimentation, play, and having fun with the creative process.
All art materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished wooden totem that’s uniquely your own.

$60 Members | $100 Non-Members +$50 materials fee payable directly to the instructor

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Golden Hou

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Golden Hour at the Astor House.

From live music by Allen Anderson and Friends to artist demonstrations, local food and drinks, and a courtyard full of great conversation, it was an evening that perfectly captured the spirit of community through art.

Thanks for spending your Golden Hour with us. We can’t wait to do it again!

See craftsmanship in action at a free Artist Demo

See craftsmanship in action at a free Artist Demo with Dave Hawley on Friday, June 5 from 10:00 am–1:30 pm at the Astor House.

Watch as Dave transforms a simple piece of wood into a beautiful finished object, sharing the techniques, tools, and creative decisions behind the art of woodturning. Whether you’re an artist, maker, or simply curious about the process, this is a unique opportunity to experience the skill and precision that goes into every piece.

Free | No registration required

Build your own robot with artist Chris Mora at the

Build your own robot with artist Chris Mora at the Build-Bot DIY Workshop on Thursday, June 18 from 5:00–6:00 pm at the Astor House.

Inspired by his exhibition The Articulate Robots of Chris Mora, this hands-on workshop gives participants the chance to assemble their own articulated robot head using steel, stainless steel, and brass components

Participants will leave with a one of a kind robot sculpture to take home.

$45 Members | $55 Non-Members +$30 materials fee payable directly to the artist

Open to all skill levels.

Take a closer look at Aiming to Miss during a guid

Take a closer look at Aiming to Miss during a guided gallery tour of Tom Sarmo’s exhibition on Saturday, June 13 from 11:00–11:30 am at the Astor House.

Led by a Gallery Guide, this free 25-minute tour invites visitors to explore the themes, ideas, and imaginative works behind Sarmo’s latest exhibition through observation and conversation. A great opportunity to experience the show from a new perspective.

Robots have invaded the Astor House! The Articula

Robots have invaded the Astor House!

The Articulate Robots of Chris Mora is now on view through July 26, featuring playful, hand-crafted robot sculptures built from metal and brought to life through remarkable craftsmanship and imagination.

Meet the robots in person at the Astor House!

One of the three exhibits on view now at the Astor

One of the three exhibits on view now at the Astor House. Tom Sarmo’s Aiming To Miss returns the pure joy of exploration through his imaginative works across a range of mediums.

Visit the Astor House and check it out today!

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