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Local Artists

The natural beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley must be quite an attraction to artists of all styles. This Valley is home to some fantastic artists who live and work here, but have art on display all over the world. Majestic landscapes, breathtaking colors, and amazing shapes all come together in the artists mind to create the perfect piece. Many of these local artists are featured exclusively here in the Valley. No where else can you see the original copies or purchase some of this exquisite work. Visit the galleries if for nothing else than to appreciate the creative that exists here in the Roaring Fork Valley.

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Aspen Institute
1000 N. 3rd Street, Aspen
(970) 925-7010 • www.aspeninstitute.org
Free lectures to the public throughout the winter. Some of the biggest names in the world come to Aspen via the Institute; politicians, Nobel Prize winners, esteemed academics. Mostly for the adult crowd, but older kids might enjoy some of the lectures.

Local Artists

Carbondale Clay Center
135 Main Street, Carbondale
(970) 963-2529 • www.carbondaleclay.org
The Clay Center is a non-profit community clay studio serving the Valley and beyond, offering year-round, high-quality ceramic arts classes and activities for adults and children. Community service combined with artistic excellence make the Center a vibrant place.

Wyly Arts Center
255 Gold Rivers Ct. #130, Basalt
(970) 927-4123 • www.wylyarts.com
Our mission is to foster creative expression through the visual arts for learners of all ages and abilities. We provide programs and a learning environment committed to excellence, freedom of expression and the unique learning style of each individual.

Music Together
(970) 963-1482 • www.musictogether.com
This organization has been providing classes to families for several years. Mostly geared to young kids, they use music and movement to nurture the learning process through musical play.

Aspen Writer’s Foundation
110 E. Hallam Street, Ste. 116, Aspen
(970) 925-3122 • www.awf.org
As Colorado’s oldest nonprofit literary center, we present some of the nation’s most prominent and promising authors. The Aspen Writer’s Foundation provides programs that encourage writers in their craft and readers in their appreciation of literature.

Anderson Ranch Arts Center
5263 Owl Creek Rd., Snowmass
(970)923-3181 • www.andersonranch.org
A place like no other. Artists of all levels and ages come here every year for the opportunity to uncover, develop, and stretch their creative spirits.