Printmaking - Open House at Open Press

Ever wondered what is involved in the fine art of printmaking? Join the CBCA for conversation with Mark Lunning, Master Printer, Artist and Owner of Open Press Ltd. The four prints and processes of PrintFolio 2010, a project of the CBCA Leadership Arts Alumni Network, will be featured.

PrintFolio 2010 artists Teresa Haberkorn, Mark Lunning, Jim Milmoe and Tony Ortega will be present and available to answer questions. PrintFolio 2010 highlights Denver's vibrant visual arts scene and aims to encourage art collecting in the community. It benefits CBCA's Leadership Arts program, training for individuals interested in serving on nonprofit arts and cultural boards of directors. Each edition sell for $300 and includes four original, numbered prints.

This event is free and everyone is welcome.
Please RSVP to dgertner@cbca.org
or call 303.282.5135
by Monday, May 3, 2010.

Call for Entry - Larimer Square's Denver Chalk Art Festival

Larimer Square's
Denver Chalk Art Festival

Denver Chalk Art Festival is having its 8th Anniversary! Once again, Larimer Square will be transformed by local artists into a living street museum. As a valuable member of our arts community, we're seeking your help this year. This year's chalk festivities will be brighter and better than ever with more artists, expanded concessions, the Wine Pavilion, Kids Corner, and more.

It's free to participate, and Larimer Arts provides lunch and breakfast both days and other goodies. We welcome anyone who is interested - even if they have never thought about working in this medium before. For those who would like some pointers on working with chalk on the pavement, we host a workshop on the Friday night before the event that is led by one of our professional madonnari.

Artists can register online, and anyone can find more information at www.larimerarts.org.

Call for Entry - LoDo Alley Cat Arts Festival

LoDo Alley Cat Arts Festival

The LoDo Alley Cat Arts Festival(LACAF) is a premiere arts festival whose mission is to enrich and diversify art and culture in the city of Denver, Colorado. This festival will provide Denver metropolitan area residents, businesses and visitors a premier arts event throughout one of the most historic districts in the state of Colorado known as “LoDo”.

LACAF invites you to apply to be one of 150-200 exhibitors at our 2010 event, a national celebration of visual and cultural arts. We anticipate consumer attendance of up to 100,000 visitors over a three day weekend period, on select streets and alleys in the heart of Lower Downtown Denver's historic district, LoDo. This event will provide patrons a unique and exciting opportunity to meet artists, view works and purchase art from established and emerging artists.

Proceeds from LACAF will benefit its producer, LoDo District, Inc., which is a membership organization that supports Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver's unique historical, cultural and retail neighborhood, through marketing, education and advocacy.

Deadline: April 9th, 2010
Jury Fee: $35
Apply online at: zapplication.com

303 Magazine - Wedding Party (Update!)

More information about 303 Magazine's Wedding Party has finally been released! Here's the scoop:

Celebrate the release of the March issue in an event designed to feel like you’re crashing a wedding reception.
Dress code: BLACK & WHITE cocktail attire.
$15 in advance, $20 at the door

Includes:
Complimentary sponsored drinks by Svedka vodka and Trumer Pils Beer.
Two floors of Art Exhibits
Register for a chance to win a year in Aspen/Snowmass
Performance by featured March artist: Ali Pierre
DJ Hotness spinning all night
Cake by Mike Schettler
Chocolate fountain
21+

For details on the time/date, and to snag yourself a ticket, click here.

Virtual Tour - First Friday at Artwork Network

Did you miss First Friday Artwalk on February 5th? We've got you covered with a virtual tour... but don't miss the next one on March 5th, 2010!

303 Magazine - Wedding Party

Artwork Network is hosting 303 Magazine's Wedding Party on March 13, 2010.

303 Magazine - Holiday Window Display

Artwork Network was proud to participate in 303 Magazine's "I Heart Denver - Holiday Window Display Walk" during the month of December, 2009. The up-and-coming magazine has just released a video highlighting a few of the Art District's gems. Take a look - they saved the best for last!

Around Town - A.J. Kiel

A.J. Kiel, one of our favorite local kids, has an upcoming show at Access Gallery. Stop in and see his cool new work on First Friday, December 4th. The opening reception runs from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with a special bonus Bordo Bello preview party.

Chen Hao - Traditional Chinese Paintings

This Friday, November 20th, 2009, Artwork Network hosts "Traditional Chinese Painting of U.S. Urban Landscape". This a solo exhibition of work by well known Chinese painter Chen Hao. The exhibit runs Friday 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 pm.

Click here to read more about Chen Hao.

Around Town - Andrea Li

Our friend Andrea Li is having a "Trunk Show" at the Lisa Kowalski Gallery on November 13, 2009.

"Nature is the source of Andrea's inspiration. The fluid forms of her designs effortlessly capture the brilliant color palette and rich textures found in the earth's most beautiful gemstones. The result is an alchemical blend of polished brilliance and raw strength, each handcrafted design defies trend with timeless beauty and aesthetic wisdom, thus ensuring it's rightful heirloom status."

Click here to view more information about this event, or visit Andrea's website to browse her incredible jewelry designs.

Around Town - Rik Sargent

Sargent Studio invites the public to an open studio viewing of the final clay sculpture "One World, One Water". The studio will be open to the public Wednesday November 11th, through Saturday November 14th, from Noon to 5 pm and Friday the 13th from Noon to 8 pm. Sargent Studio is located at 910 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 104. This will be the last chance to view the clay original.

A year in the making by artist Rik Sargent, "One World, One Water" will soon be cast into bronze and given to the City of Denver in the spring of 2010. The 12 foot high, 8 foot deep, 10 foot wide sculpture is an infinity form shaped as single drop of water, weaving together watersheds and eco-systems. It has been designed as a unity symbol, combining art, science and education and will honor water education here and around the world.

An up close look at the sculpture will surprise and delight viewers as they discover the intricate details masterfully depicting the natural environment and the many diverse creatures that thrive within it. Please stop by to visit with the artist and join in this celebration of art, science and education!

For more information about Rik Sargent, go to www.sargentstudios.com.