Exhibitions
Current
ART IN THE PALM: TAIWANESE HAND PUPPETS
Feb. 1 – April 29 at Meadows
This colorful display features an array of hand puppets, each a storied character from Taiwan’s rich cultural heritage, intricately designed with elaborate outfits and weaponry. Showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Taiwanese artisans, it’s a testament to the art form’s creativity, innovation, and its evolving tradition, offering a behind-the-scenes look at puppet-making and the enduring spirit of Taiwanese culture.
THE BOULDER SOUL BOX PROJECT
Feb. 2 – April 28 at Reynolds
This multi-generational art project is a visual memorial honoring our Boulder neighbors who died or were impacted by the shooting at King Soopers on March 22, 2021, and calls attention to the epidemic of gun violence. Part of an ongoing national effort, The Soul Box Project uses handmade origami boxes to represent lives lost to gun violence and is a powerful reminder of the magnitude of this ongoing tragedy.
SOUNDSCAPE SYMPHONIES (BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN)
March 6 – May 6 at the Arapahoe entry of the Main Library
Listen to the changing acoustic-ecologies that surround Boulder’s wild areas, focusing on natural biophonic cycles through changing seasons. This non-visual representation reveals the important, delicate balance of the sonic-landscape and its intrinsic effect on our mental space, and promoting our natural landscapes in urban indoor spaces. Artist: Jacob Moginot.
LITTLE GAY (VEGAN AND GOOFY) FOUR PANEL LOVE COMICS
April 3 – June 30 at Main near the Canyon Theater and Canyon Meeting Room
These comics by artist Will Betke-Brunswick are, as the title promises, little, gay, vegan, goofy, love comics. Each four panel comic exists separately, but the autobiographical series showcases queer love in Boulder through small uplifting moments.
WALDORF EDUCATION: LEARNING TO CHANGE THE WORLD
April 3 – May 29 at Main on the Arapahoe Ramp
Experience a celebration of child development, vision and creativity through art. This selection represents student creativity and connection to the curriculum from grades 1-12. Shining Mountain Waldorf School is an arts-integrated school with a curriculum infused with artistry in every subject, from history to science, math to literature.
BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT (BVSD) SHOWCASE
April 10 – May 12 at Main in the Canyon Gallery
The Boulder Valley School District will hold its annual K–8 art exhibition at the Boulder Public Library. Art teachers from all elementary and middle schools will select pieces of art and honor the student artists.
Upcoming
THE BEAUTY AND COMPLEXITY OF OUR MICROSCOPIC WORLD
May 2 – July 28 at Reynolds
Within this exhibition, see the beauty and complexity of the most fundamental components that make up our bodies and the world around us, and discover how our researchers are developing ways to improve our lives. The photographs on display were produced by Joseph Dragavon using the microscopes found within the BioFrontiers Institute’s Advanced Light Microscopy Core (ALMC).
UNCHAINED VOICES 2024: LIMINAL PRESENTS AND FUTURES
May 16 – June 22 at Main in the Canyon Gallery
Unchained Voices, an annual public art show, showcases art from incarcerated artists in Colorado. The exhibition celebrates creativity within correctional facilities, raising awareness of our connection with the incarcerated community. Artists have the opportunity to sell their work online, providing them with income. Leilani Lynch, Associate Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, serves as this year’s guest curator.
GROWING UP BOULDER: YOUNG ARTISTS ENVISION BOULDER’S FUTURE CIVIC AREA
June 7 – Aug. 27 at Main on the Arapahoe Ramp
BHS’s National Art Honor Society students are teaming up with Growing Up Boulder to contribute to Civic Area Phase 2 visioning. They began with a walk audit to grasp the current area experience. Visioning tasks prompted students to envision the space’s future, considering desired activities, emotions, and aesthetics. Art teachers are guiding students to transform these visions into pottery, photography, and paintings.
BAA MEMBER’S SHOW: A CENTURY OF VISION
June 26 – Aug. 28 at Main in the Canyon Gallery
The Boulder Art Association’s Centennial Member Show honors 100 years of fostering a vibrant creative community. This exhibition reflects our current identity as an active, relevant group dedicated to supporting local artists through exhibitions, education, and events. Established in 1923 by Jean Sherwood and CU’s Dean of Arts and Sciences F.B.R. Hellems, the Boulder Art Association looks forward to another century and beyond!