While many of our programs take place in schools and closed community settings, we do host a number of public facing programs throughout Colorado. We hope you’ll join us for any of the below upcoming programs!
We also invite you to explore our Artist Updates page to learn more about our incredible teaching artists and their activities beyond Think 360 Arts programming. This page features information regarding recent and upcoming exhibitions, performances, and other news from our teaching artists each month.
Upcoming Public Programs
June
Community Programs:
6/1: Summer Reading Kick Off Party (Buena Vista)
Teaching artist, Katherine Dines, will be featured at Buena Vista Public Library Summer Reading Kick Off Party at McPhelemy Park. This party will include an award-winning musical show for kids of all ages on the McPhelemy Park Stage. Stick around afterward to make maracas!
- Where: June 1st, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- When: McPhelemy Park (Buena Vista)
- FREE!
- More info HERE
6/5: Performance LocoMotion - Science & Circus! (Fort Lupton)
Teaching artist, Peter Davison, will perform amazing juggling, balancing, spinning, unicycle, clowning, and more while revealing the Newtonian Physics behind the artistry. With lots of laughs, gasps, and participation, this program will excite audiences and get them thinking about—and experiencing—the science of motion. Human and machine locomotion, Newton's Laws of Motion, center of gravity, gyroscopic action, centripetal force, friction, and other physical phenomena are revealed through captivating entertainment!
- When: Wednesday, June 5th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Where: Fort Lupton Library (Fort Lupton)
- FREE!
6/25: ISTELIVE 24 Conference - Patti Smithsonian's Activity (Denver)
Patti Smithsonian will be leading a session at this year's ISTELIVE 24 conference: Make a small paper puppet theater! In Victorian times, it was all the rage to cut out and assemble printed pages of theater replicas. In this workshop participants can either use printed papers of Victorian theaters and characters OR use templates to create their own designs.
- When: June 25, 11-4
- Where: Colorado Convention Center (Denver)
- Register HERE
6/24: ISTELIVE 24 Conference - Jennifer Ghormley's Activity (Denver)
Jennifer Ghormley will be leading a session at this year's ISTELIVE 24 conference: Participants will work from a variety of pre-carved linoleum blocks to create colorful whimsical prints. They will learn how to ink up and print the linoleum blocks onto blank paper, or a greeting card format. Afterwards, participants may choose to add mixed media to their prints.
- When: June 24, 10-4
- Where: Colorado Convention Center (Denver)
- Register HERE
July
Community Programs
7/14: Interactive Traditional Japanese Taiko Drumming Performance (Broomfield)
Teaching artist Taiko with Toni will presenting an engaging and interactive performance at Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities' Summer Sunday event, showcasing traditional Japanese taiko drumming. Come experience this unique art form!
- When: July 14th
- Where: Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens (Broomfield)
- FREE!
Creative Aging Programs:
7/8: Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop (Englewood)
Join teaching artist, Andrea Asali, for this 4-week workshop series that will explore different types, styles and techniques for writing a memoir. What can you do with all the stories of your life? Try crafting them into your memoirs! All levels of writing experience are welcome. Please bring your stories and something to write with.
- Where: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00 am -12:00 pm
- When: Malley Center (Englewood)
- Register HERE
Partner Organization Programs:
7/3: Clayton Community Days (Denver)
One of our 2024-25 Equity in Arts Learning grantee partner organizations, New Cottage Arts, is spearheading Clayton Community Days, a free 1st Saturday event with live music, art workshops, vendors, food, and giveaways!
- When: July 6, 12 pm - 6 pm
- Where: Behind 3840 York Street in the Clayton neighborhood.
- Free!
- More info HERE
August
Community Programs:
8/11: Interactive African Drumming Performance (Broomfield)
Join Kusogea Nobi Drum Ensemble for an interactive African Drumming performance to kick-off Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities' first Summer Sunday event of the season.
- When: August 11, 4-4:45 pm
- Where: Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens (Broomfield)
- FREE!
- More info HERE
8/11: Interactive Puppet Making Workshop (Broomfield)
Join professional artist, Patti Smithsonian, in an interactive puppet making workshop at Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities first Summer Sunday event of the season. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own hand puppet, and practice manipulating their character on a whimsical, tabletop stage. Perfect for families!
- When: August 11, 4-6pm
- Where: Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens (Broomfield)
- FREE!
- More info HERE
Partner Organization Programs:
8/3: Clayton Community Days (Denver)
One of our 2024-25 Equity in Arts Learning grantee partner organizations, New Cottage Arts, is spearheading Clayton Community Days, a free 1st Saturday event with live music, art workshops, vendors, food, and giveaways!
- When: July 6, 12 pm - 6 pm
- Where: Behind 3840 York Street in the Clayton neighborhood.
- Free!
- More info HERE