Meet the Artist and Special Events  
 

We host many fun and interesting Meet the Artist and Special Events, planned and unplanned, throughout the year at Earthwood Artisans, Earthwood Gallery and Earthwood Collections.  There are no reservations necessary, just show up.  These are fun and casual events where you can meet various artists that are associated with our three Galleries.  

2008

Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec


Terri Sanchez, "Chinese Blue", Oil, 20x24
 

The following calendar contains a current running schedule of planned Meet the Artist and Special Events at our two galleries, Earthwood Artisans and Earthwood Collections.  There are many other unplanned events, so you may meet an artist at anytime while visiting our two galleries.  Simply choose the month you are interested in OR scroll down the page and read about the various scheduled events.  This calendar gets updated often, so check back often to see what's new.  All Meet the Artist events listed are FREE!

For a complete source of all Estes area art event information, go to the Cultural Arts Council Arts Events Schedule.  For a complete source of Estes Park Town events, go to the Estes Park CVB Events Scehdule.

 

2008

Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec

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JANUARY

2008

 
Date Time Event
1/1/2008 through 1/31/2008 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Celebrate the new year at Earthwood Artisans, Earthwood Collections and Earthwood Gallery
     

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FEBRUARY

2008

 
Date Time Event
    Come Celebrate Valentine's Day in romantic Estes Park!
2/17/2008 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Earthwood Artisans and Earthwood Collections celebrate and support the 14th annual

Imagine This!

An Estes Park art event for kids of all ages.  Hands on activities, live performances and silent bid art auction.  Located at Estes Park High School.

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MARCH

2008

 
Date Time Event
Friday, March 7th 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Grand Opening Celebration
at
Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us at the Gallery,
Mingle with many of our Talented Artists
and
Enjoy Refreshments and Hors d'oeuvres

Party starts at 5 PM
and runs until at least 9 PM

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

     

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APRIL

2008

 
Date Time Event
Friday, 4/4/08 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Jewelry Trunk Show
at

Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us at the Gallery,
Meet Colorado Jewelry Artist

Anne Vogt

See a huge selection of her exquisite jewelry.  It's all handcrafted, using sterling silver and rare, semi-precious gemstones
 
Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the show

Jewelry Trunk Show starts at 5 PM
and runs until at least 9 PM

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

 

Saturday, 4/26/08 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Jewelry Trunk Show
at

Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us at the Gallery,
Meet Colorado Jewelry Artist

Patti
Ciuffo

See a huge selection of her beautiful jewelry.  It's all handcrafted, using sterling silver, intriguing hand-made art glass beads and swarovsky crystal
 
Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the show

Jewelry Trunk Show starts at 12 Noon
and runs until 7 PM

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

 

     
     

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MAY

2008

 
Date Time Event
Friday, May 2nd 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fine Art Show
at

Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us for First Friday
at the Gallery,
Meet Fine Artist

Jeanne Hatherley

Jeanne is a local, award winning weaver and painter who creates beautiful work that blends both art forms.  Her weavings are created like paintings and her paintings incorporate interesting textures. 

Jeanne will be bringing one of her large looms and will be conducting an in-store demonstration of her tapestry work during the party!


Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the show

The Show starts at 5 p.m.
and runs until 9 p.m.

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

 

 

Saturday, May 17th
 
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Meet the Artist Event
at
Earthwood Artisans
and

Estes Park Art Walk/Jazz Fest

 
Featured artists at Earthwood Artisans on May 17th: 

Award winning photographer and writer Glenn Randall will be in Earthwood Artisans to discuss the art of photography.  Come on up, see one of Glenn's large format cameras and hear the stories behind his photos.

Saturday, May 17th
Glenn Randall
Photographer and Writer

 

In addition to our store activities, there is live jazz music in Performance Park all day on Saturday and Sunday!

145 E. Elkhorn Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517

 

Friday, May 23rd
 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fundraising Party at
Earthwood Collections

Friday, May 23rd
6 to 8 PM

 

Join us for a Fundraising Party and Art Auction to benefit the Supporters of the Performing Arts (SOPA) group.  This non-profit group is working to raise funds to build a 430 seat state of the art Performing Arts Theater in Estes Park. 

Artwork for this Fundraiser is being donated by prominent local artists such as:
Dennis Reinke
Margaret Jensen
Dawn Normali
Charlotte Lloyd

Click Here for More Information on the New Theater

During the party, the winners of the fine art auction will be announced and ALL proceeds will go to SOPA for our new Performing Arts Theater!

All artwork for the auction will be on display in the gallery from Saturday, 5/17 through the party itself on Friday, 5/23.  Bids can be placed on any of the artwork anytime during the time they are on display.  The winning bidders will be announced at the party on Friday, 5/23 at about 7:00 PM.

Place a bid and be a part of the theater dream!

141 E. Elkhorn Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517

Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the party

 

Saturday, May 24th 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fine Woodworking Show
at

Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us at the Gallery,
Meet Fine Woodworkers

Ron &
Christine Cisco

**Their work is known as Treestump Wood**

See a huge selection of their incredible Fine Woodworking.  All of their pieces are handcrafted and inlayed with turquoise!  Their work includes cooking utensils, cutting boards and beatiful one-of-a-kind furniture. 

This is the only appearance that Ron and Christine will make in Boulder in 2008.


Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the show

The Show starts at 11 a.m.
and runs until 6 p.m.

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

 

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JUNE

2008

 
Date Time Event
Friday, 6/6/2008 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fine Art Show
featuring
Paintings and Photography
at

Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us at the Gallery for this First Friday Event,

Meet Colorado Fine Art Photographer

George Hager

and

Meet Colorado
Fine Art Oil Painter
Coni Grant

See the amazing works of George, see how a large format camera functions and hear the stories behind the artwork. 

See the bright and beautiful oil paintings created by award winning artist Coni Grant.  Hear about her adventures in painting.
 
Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the show

Show starts at 5 PM
and runs until 9 PM

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

George and Coni are the featured artists in the gallery during the entire month of June!

 

June 1st through Labor Day 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Estes Park Summer Art Walks, This is an ongoing event that goes on all summer long!  The main kick-off event is on June 1st and the closing event is on Labor Day.

Many artists will be featured at both Earthwood Artisans and Earthwood Collections in Estes Park throughout the summer.  
 

In addition to the fine array of art walk events, there is also FREE Live Music in downtown Estes Park (at several locations) at least three nights a week!  Locations include beautiful Bond Park and the beautiful downtown Performance Park on the west end of town.

 

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JULY

2008

 
Date Time Event
Ongoing through Labor Day 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Estes Park Summer Art Walks, This is an ongoing event that goes on all summer long!  The main kick-off event is on June 1st and the closing event is on Labor Day.

Many artists will be featured at both Earthwood Artisans and Earthwood Collections in Estes Park throughout the summer.  
 

In addition to the fine array of art walk events, there is also FREE Live Music in downtown Estes Park (at several locations) at least three nights a week!  Locations include beautiful Bond Park and the beautiful downtown Performance Park on the west end of town.

 
Friday, 7/11/2008 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fine Art Show
at

Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us at the Gallery,
Meet Colorado Fine Artists
 

Kathryn McMahon
and
Terri Sanchez

Meet New Mexico Fine Artist - Sculptor

Cliff Fragua
 

See all the newest original oil paintings by award winning Colorado artists Kathryn McMahon and Terri Sanchez

Cliff is world renown for his sculptures.  He works in stone and bronze and does work that is table top size to monumental.  He will be bringing many brand new pieces for this show and will also be demonstrating his art on Saturday.
 
Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the show

Show starts at 5 PM
and runs until 9 PM

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

Kathryn and Terri are the feature artists in the gallery during the entire month of July. 

Cliff will be featured on Friday and Saturday only.  He will be bringing about 25 newly created sculptures for this special show - you don't want to miss this show!

 

Saturday, 7/12/2008 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fine Art Show
at

Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us at the Gallery
Meet New Mexico Fine Artist

Cliff Fragua
Sculptor
 

Cliff is world renown for his sculptures.  He  is a Jemez Pueblo-based Sculptor.  His seven foot tall rendition of Po'pay is representing the State of New Mexico in the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. 

He works in stone and bronze and does work that is table top size to monumental.  His beautiful work is based on Native American themes.  He will be bringing many brand new pieces for this show and will also be demonstrating his art on Saturday.
 
Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the show

Show starts at 11 AM
and runs until 6 PM

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

This is a special show featuring a great artist.  He will be bringing about 25 newly created sculptures for this special show

Mark your calendars for this one!!

 

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AUGUST

2008

 
Date Time Event
Friday, 8/1/2008 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fine Art Show
at

Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us at the Gallery,
Meet Colorado Fine Artist

Margaret Jensen

See all the newest original oil paintings by Colorado artist Margaret Jensen.
 
Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the show

Show starts at 5 PM
and runs until 9 PM

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

Margaret is the feature artist in the gallery during the entire month of August!

 

August 9th through September 30th
 

Opening Day is Saturday, August 23th

Live Quick Draw and Art Auction on Saturday, August 23th from 9:00 till noon

Awards Announced at the gallery at 4:00 p.m. on August 23th

Gala Opening Celebrations on Saturday, August 23th from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. to Gallery Closing Earthwood Collections
is proud to be a host gallery of the
Seventh Annual
Estes Park Plein Air 2008

Painting the Parks

Betsy Lombard, "Washington Street", Oil

This prestigious juried show will showcase the work of over 60 Plein Air artists from around the country.  This is the premier Plein Air events in the Rocky Mountain Region.  The event painting period is August 9th through August 22th. Judging occurs on Saturday, August 23th.  A live Quick Draw competition and live art auction will occur on August 23th in Riverside Park.  The awards ceremony and gala parties will be on August 23th from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The multi-gallery art walk will start on August 23th and run through the end of September. 

Featured Plein Air Painters at Earthwood Collections:

Leslie Allen, CO
Joshua Been, CO
Tina Bohlman, TX
Dee Boyles, OR
Cindy Carillo, AZ
Ian Clark, CO
Linda Dellandre, AZ
Katie Dowling, CO
Tracey Frugoli, IL
Teri Gortmaker, CO
Coni Grant, CO
David Haskell, AZ
Jeanne Hatherley, CO
Sally Hayden Von Conta, NM
Maggie Renner Hellmann, CA
Margaret Jensen, CO
Karen LaValley, OH
Betsy Lombard, CA
Janine Manemann, AZ
Kathryn A. McMahon, CO
Dawn Normali, CO
Dennis Reinke, CO
Terri Sanchez, CO
Janice Sugg, CO
Alfredo Tofanelli, CA
Patricia Walker, NM
Eldon Warren, CO

 

For more complete information visit the event web site at:

Estes Park Plein Air 2008 - Painting the Parks

Earthwood Collections
141 E. Elkhorn Avenue
Estes Park, CO

970-577-8100

June 1st through Labor Day

10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Estes Park Summer Art Walks

This is an ongoing event that goes on all summer long!  The main kick-off event is on June 1st and the closing event is on Labor Day.

Many artists will be featured at both Earthwood Artisans and Earthwood Collections in Estes Park throughout the summer.  
 

In addition to the fine array of art walk events, there is also FREE Live Music in downtown Estes Park (at several locations) at least three nights a week!  Locations include beautiful Bond Park and the beautiful downtown Performance Park on the west end of town.

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SEPTEMBER

2008

 
Date Time Event
Friday, September 5th 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fine Art Show

"TWO GLASS CHICKS"
at

Earthwood Gallery

Come Join Us at the Gallery
for this unique show featuring
Fine Art Glass Artists

Karen Ehart
and
Robin Evans

Meet the artists at the opening and experience their unique and amazing fine art glass creations.
 
Enjoy Refreshments and
Hors d'oeuvres during the show

Show starts at 5 PM
and runs until 9 PM

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838

Karen and Robin are the feature artists in the gallery during the entire month of September!

 

 

September 15th through October 31st 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Estes Park Autumn Art Walk, This event will be held in conjunction with Autumn Gold.

 

September 1st through September 30th 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Featured show at
Earthwood Collections

Estes Park Plein Air 2008
Painting Sale and Exhibition
 
Leslie Allen, "Red Hills", Oil

Come up, meet some of the show artists and see the wonderful Plein Air work!

Earthwood Collections
141 E. Elkhorn Avenue
Estes Park, CO

970-577-8100

 

 

August 9th through September 30th 10:00 a.m. to Gallery Closing Earthwood Collections
is proud to be a host gallery of the
Seventh Annual
Estes Park Plein Air 2008

Painting the Parks

"Acacia Park", Kathryn McMahon, Oil

This prestigious juried show will showcase the work of over 60 Plein Air artists from around the country.  This is the premier Plein Air events in the Rocky Mountain Region.  The event painting period is August 9th through August 22th. Judging occurs on Saturday, August 23th.  A live Quick Draw competition and live art auction will occur on August 23th in Riverside Park.  The awards ceremony and gala parties will be on August 23th from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The multi-gallery art walk will start on August 23th and run through the end of September. 

Featured Plein Air Painters at Earthwood Collections:

Leslie Allen, CO
Joshua Been, CO
Tina Bohlman, TX
Dee Boyles, OR
Cindy Carillo, AZ
Ian Clark, CO
Linda Dellandre, AZ
Katie Dowling, CO
Tracey Frugoli, IL
Teri Gortmaker, CO
Coni Grant, CO
David Haskell, AZ
Jeanne Hatherley, CO
Sally Hayden Von Conta, NM
Maggie Renner Hellmann, CA
Margaret Jensen, CO
Karen LaValley, OH
Betsy Lombard, CA
Janine Manemann, AZ
Kathryn A. McMahon, CO
Dawn Normali, CO
Dennis Reinke, CO
Terri Sanchez, CO
Janice Sugg, CO
Alfredo Tofanelli, CA
Patricia Walker, NM
Eldon Warren, CO

 


"New Stories and Tall Tales", Acrylic, 18x34
Hugh Greer

For more complete information visit the event web site at:

Estes Park Plein Air 2008 - Painting the Parks

 

Earthwood Collections
141 E. Elkhorn Avenue
Estes Park, CO

970-577-8100

 

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OCTOBER

2008

 
Date Time Event
October 31st   5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Halloween at Earthwood Artisans and Earthwood Collections

Dress up in your best costume and join the fun in downtown Estes Park.  Elkhorn is closed to traffic and the businesses give out "trick or treats" during this great family event, so be sure to bring the kids!

 

     

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NOVEMBER

2008

 
Date Time Event
11/1/2008 through 11/30/2008 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Just drop in and meet an artist by chance!  Enjoy the Downtown Holiday parade on Friday, November 28th and the beautiful downtown decorations all winter long.  Our galleries are both open seven days a week, all year round.

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DECEMBER

2008

 
Date Time Event
December 1st through December 31st 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(9 p.m. on Saturdays)
Estes Park

Just drop in and meet an artist by chance!  Enjoy the beautiful downtown Estes Park decorations all winter long.  See the carolers and street performers on weekends all through December.  Our galleries are both open seven days a week, all year round.

December 1st through December 31st 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays)
Boulder

Just drop in and meet an artist by chance!  Enjoy the beautiful downtown Boulder scene all winter long.  See the carolers and street performers on weekends all through December.  Our gallery is open seven days a week, all year round.

 

Friday, December 5th 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pearl Street Mall in Boulder

Meet the Artist at
Earthwood Gallery

Friday, December 5th
6 to 9 p.m.

 Meet the Artists Reception for
 

TBD

Come on up and enjoy a great visual art show featuring the newest works from these award winning Colorado artists

Refreshments will be served at the meet the artist reception.

1412 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302

303-444-3838
 

 

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