Friday Freestyle: Make it an Arty Weekend

ART is everywhere this weekend! If you live in the front range of Colorado and are not scaling a mountain or traveling somewhere that actually has an ocean I compel you to visit at least one of these events over the next few days:

1. The Denver Art Museum debuts "Marvelous Mud", a comprehensive show featuring 8 distinctive exhibits that incorporate the earth. From the literal use of the material in art creation, ie ceramic, to more interpretive adaptations of the medium, ie photography, the show is another out of the box first for the museum. I got a sneak peak while at a Think 360 breakfast there the other morning and can't wait to see the rest. Here is the link to the DAM site for more info: http://exhibits.denverartmuseum.org

2. The RINO district north of downtown Denver is hosting an "Art Safari Weekend". Over 100 artist studios, galleries, co-ops, and alternative spaces will be open to the public. I have been going to this area to find talented artists for years now and have to say that I am amazed at the transformation and growth there, most especially in the last 12 months. The district seems to change every day, and the artistic community is very cooperative and interactive. Visit this site for more details and a map: http://www.rivernorthart.com/crow/

3. The Art Students League Summer Art Market is one of my top spots of the year to score a good deal on a piece of original art. The fair spans the few blocks surround the historic ASL building on 2nd and Grant and features over 200 artists selling their wares. There is quite a mix of media and styles. I snagged a gorgeous pastel portrait of a woman reading a few years ago, and she now watches over me as I read on my chaise lounge. Here is a link to more info: http://www.asld.org/summerartmarket.php