Come join me in the studio for a fun resin tray art class with genuine dried flowers!

Create with Grace continues with the Resin Tray with Flowers art class! For 2 hours, each student will create their own personalized tray (4"x7") using genuine dried flowers and epoxy resin. Join artist Grace Noel in her studio in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe at the Denver Art Society.

Kids ages 12-17 can also join the class but it’s not recommended for anyone younger than 12 years old.

What to expect:

• Use a silicone mold to create an artsy 4"x7" tray that you can use in daily life

• Learn how to use Epoxy resin

• Add color, sparkle, and more using glitter, pigments, and more.

• Work with Artist Grace Noel in her studio for two hours

• All materials are provided for the class

• Your coaster set will take three days to dry and cure after we create it. You will need to come back to pick up your creation Grace's studio, or she can ship to you for an additional cost

Beginner friendly? YES! All skill levels are welcome, we will find a design for everyone. Family friendly? YES! Recommended for children 12 years and older. Please request accessibility needs in advance - email grace@gracenoel.art.

Dates:
12/21 4-6PM
12/27 3-5PM

Bitfactory Gallery carries us into the new year with a powerful new show, on view Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026, at 851 Santa Fe Drive. Deconstructing the Zeitgeist features abstract work by Jude Barton, Clint Eccher, and Brayden Espinosa. Each artist brings their distinct approach to composition, mark-making and material, creating a dynamic exhibition that feels both rigorous and alive yet disquieting.

The public is invited to an Opening Reception on Third Friday, December 19, 6-9 PM, and to stop by from 6-9 PM during the January 2nd First Friday Art Walk on Santa Fe Drive.

Sync Gallery Members’ Group Show, ALL IN! reflects the idea of our collective commitment to ART. Each member artist's work is a broad personal expression of ideas, emotions, perceptions, and our collective place in the community. The work also reflects each artist's way of processing the events of this past year.

Banner Image: Karen Wharton, “Steady.” 36 x 48.

D’art Gallery is proud to host “She Makes an Impression: Colorado Women Take a Look at Themselves” On view December 18, 2025 – January 11, 2026.

Unique Colorado Women’s Self-portraits Exhibition in Denver for the Holidays The Colorado Women’s Art Museum (CWAM) is mounting a first ever invitational exhibition of self-portraits created exclusively by Colorado woman-identifying artists. “She Makes an Impression: Colorado Women Take a Look at Themselves” explores original artwork and fine craft from over sixty Colorado women artists. 

This exhibition is unique. Artists were invited to submit a self-portrait from any time in their lives that represents them or something about themselves. Rather than all straight-forward, obvious representations of heads and shoulders, you’ll find representational, realistic, abstract and completely non-representational styles of artwork, in a wide variety of physical media including painting, printmaking, ceramics, fiber, mosaic, photography and more.

These works include realistic paintings and sculptures in which a person is clearly depicted, as well as vignettes that present feelings and circumstances that have shaped these women artists’ lives. Also included are abstract and non-representational works that tell intimate stories in form and color. 

About the premise for this exhibition Founder and President of CWAM says, “We invited Colorado women artists to share their self-portraits that have special meaning to them. This exhibition is a profoundly deep dive into the hearts, minds and experiences of the artists presenting their work. Some are bright, playful and joyful missives about a favorite time or place, some explore dark or painful life experiences, some express the challenges and joys of life as a woman in modern society, while others tease the imagination with shapes in motion without specific visual details. All are alive with thoughtful significance.”

The curators of this exhibition are Catherine V. Carilli, Kathleen J. Graves and Carrie MaKenna, all Colorado women artists themselves. Carilli lives in Boulder and has been active in the Denver and Boulder arts scene and taught Fine Art and Art History at Front Range Community College for many years. Graves is a native of Colorado but spent her career as an adjunct Assistant Professor of Art at New York University among others. Now back in Colorado she is a mixed media photographer and builder of retro character bots and new constructivist landscapes. And MaKenna is a fourth generation Denver native who has been active in the arts scene for thirty years and is Co-founder of D’art Gallery and Founder and President of the Colorado Women’s Art Museum.

These curators along with CWAM exhibitions team members and artists Kathy Knaus and Italu Ramos-Hernandez have put together a wide-ranging self-portrait exhibition that shines a light on the depth and breadth of artwork by Colorado women artists. Participating artists come from the northern, central, and southern front range as well as the mountains and western slope.

“We know this exhibition doesn’t represent all Colorado women artists who have created self- portraits. Mainly because we don’t know all the artists out there yet. This is another step in our work to capture the stories, processes and works of the brilliant women creatives throughout the state. It’s a great honor to share these marvelous works in the beautiful space at D’art Gallery in the heart of the Arts District on Santa Fe,” says MaKenna.

Since its first inaugural exhibition in August 2023, the Colorado Women’s Art Museum has exhibited nearly 300 artists, and boasts over 250 members all without yet having a building to call home.

“Anytime we tell people about the Museum, their first question is, ‘Where is it? We want to go!’,” says MaKenna. “We are now raising funds to purchase our first home. All are welcome to learn more what we’re up to.” Find out more at www.cwamus.org

Schedule of Exhibition Events:

• Thu. Dec 18, 6-9pm Opening & Holiday Party

• Fri. Dec 19, 6-9pm Art Appreciators Night

• Sun. Dec 28, 12-3pm Sundays on Santa Fe

• Fri. Jan 2, 6-9pm First Friday

• Sat. Janu 3, 1-3pm Artist Panel Discussion

• Wed. Jan 7, 5:30-7pm CBCA Arts Economic Impact

• Fri. Jan 9, 6-9pm Black & White Closing Party

On view December 18, 2025 – January 11, 2026.

What is a Photocopier, But a Giant Camera
Photocopier Portrait Vignettes Exhibition by Denver Artist

Artist’s Statement

This series of black and white images are produced on a standard office photocopier, which is after all just giant camera. I placed my face, hands and props on the copier glass to create an array of imaginary characters in various scenes to tell stories about women’s experience in America today. They’ve been edited only for size and color saturation, then printed in full color on a laser printer on archival paper.

The title piece “Open For Discussion” is an invitation to set aside your preconceived notions, sit back, listen, ask questions and speak with intention and clarity. The character in the image says, “I’ve been contemplating what you said. I’m keeping an open mind. I’d like to talk it over. Tell me more.”

“Even though they are all me. They’re not me. I think of this exhibit as a theatrical experience. Through this unique imagery, I’ve addressed some common business, personal and spiritual situations experienced by women. Every image includes a four-line narrative I’ve written in the voice of the character depicted in the scene,” says artist Carrie MaKenna. “These perspectives arise out of my own life as well as observations of some other women’s experiences. Each vignette tackles a nuance of life and the accompanying humor, frustration, confusion, intimacy or spirituality.”

The series moves through many realms of emotion from quiet introspection, smart humor, and dramatic exclamation, while inviting the viewer to connect with the characters and reflect on their own lives. Even though these images are presented in black and white, the message comes across in full color.

Schedule of Exhibition Events:

• Fri. Dec 19, 6-9pm Opening Reception

• Sun. Dec 28, 1-2pm Exhibition Tour

• Fri. Jan 2, 6-9pm First Friday

• Fri. Jan 9, 6-9pm Black & White Closing Party

Create x2 epoxy resin coasters with artist Grace Noel!

Create with Grace continues with the Flower Coaster Creation Class! For 2 hours, artist Grace Noel will help each student create their own personalized x2 coasters using dried flowers in epoxy resin. Join artist Grace Noel in her studio in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe at the Denver Art Society.

Kids ages 12-17 can also join the class but it’s not recommended for anyone younger than 12 years old.

What to expect:

• Use a silicone mold to create a coaster set that you can use in daily life

• Learn how to use Epoxy resin

• Add color, sparkle, and more using glitter, pigments, and more.

• Work with Artist Grace Noel in her studio for two hours

• All materials are provided for the class

• Your coaster set will take three days to dry and cure after we create it. You will need to come back to pick up your creation Grace's studio, or she can ship to you for an additional cost

Beginner friendly? YES! All skill levels are welcome, we will find a design for everyone. Family friendly? YES! Recommended for children 12 years and older. Please request accessibility needs in advance - email grace@gracenoel.art.

Dates:
12/17 11AM-1PM
12/19 11AM-1PM
12/28 4-6PM

Create x2 ornaments using paint pouring on wooden ornaments with artist Grace Noel in her studio in Denver's Art District on Santa Fe.

Time to play paint pour! Join artist Grace Noel in her studio for a special paint pouring class and make x2 magical holiday creations. Class is offered only for this holiday season and all materials are included with ticket price.

In this class:

• Materials are included with Sign Up fee

• How to prepare a space for acrylic paint pouring

• Materials needed for acrylic paint pouring

• How to mix acrylic paint for pouring

Take home box: Grace will provide boxes for the paintings to go home with each student. Students can choose to take home the same day or come back to pick up.

*Please note that ornaments are messy and may be difficult to take home same day. Grace provides the option to leave your painting to dry in her studio. Pick Up instructions will be emailed to students through Eventbrite when their paintings are ready for pick up - usually a week later. Shipment is an option and an additional cost.

Beginner friendly? YES! All skill levels are welcome, we will find a design for everyone. Family friendly? YES! Recommended for children 3 years and older. Please request accessibility needs in advance - email grace@gracenoel.art.

Dates:
12/12 6-7PM
12/17 6-7PM
12/18 6-7PM
12/26 11AM-12PM
12/28 1-2PM

Join Astrologer and Artist Grace Noel in her studio to learn the basics of the western solar zodiac.

Have you wanted to learn more about astrology? Join Artist and Astrologer Grace Noel in her studio to begin your understanding of Astrology. In this workshop we will:

• Review all 12 signs of the Western Solar Zodiac - signs: Aries - Pisces

• Which of the four elements represents each sign

• Discover how your sign interacts with the other zodiac signs throughout the year.

• Learn how to read your natal horoscope

The workshop consists of 4 classes that run every month on the second & fourth mondays/wednesdays. Select the class in the ticket section to complete all 4 classes! The workshop is designed to run in this order:

Class 1: Intro to Astrology (2nd Monday of the month)

Class 2: Beginner Astrology (2nd Wednesday of the month)

Class 3: Planetary Astrology (4th Monday of the month)

Class 4: Read a Horoscope (4th Wednesday of the month)

Beginner friendly? YES! All skill levels are welcome, we will find a design for everyone. Family friendly? YES! Recommended for children 12 - 17 years and older. Please request accessibility needs in advance - email grace@gracenoel.art.

Dates:
12/8 6-8PM
12/10 6-8PM
12/22 6-8PM

Create x2 wooden ornaments with Artist Grace Noel in her Studio using wood burning tools

Grace Noel Art's Wooden Ornament Art Class guides you through wood burning a festive and one of a kind artwork on wooden ornaments. Each student will make x2 wooden ornaments. Class will be held in Grace's studio in the Denver Art Society and all materials are included with admission price. Class creations will be available to take home the same day.

In this class:

• All supplies are included with sign up fee!

• Artist Grace Noel will guide the class through drawing and wood burning tools. Tracing options will be available as well!

• Each student will have their own wood burner to learn with

• x2 wood slices ~4" diameter, with pre-drilled hole

• String to hang each ornament with

• Class creations will be available to take home the same day

Beginner friendly? YES! All skill levels are welcome, we will find a design for everyone. Family friendly? YES! Recommended for children 14 years and older. We will be using wood burning tools that can cause injury by burn. Please request accessibility needs in advance - email grace@gracenoel.art.

Dates:
12/8 11AM-12:30PM
12/22 11AM-12:30PM
12/26 2-3:30PM
12/29 11AM-12:30PM

Create x2 holiday ornaments using epoxy resin with artist Grace Noel in her studio in Denver's Art District on Santa Fe. Each student will make x2 ornaments. Class will be held in Grace's studio in the Denver Art Society and all materials are included with admission price. Join Grace for this limited time class only offered through December!

In this class:

• All supplies are included with sign up fee!

• Instructor Grace Noel will guide the class through different techniques for using silicone ornament molds

• Mixing epoxy resin

• Each student will choose x2 molds. Students can choose to use color shifting pigments, glitters, alcohol inks, dried roses/petals

• Allow 72 hours for the epoxy resin to cure

Class creations will cure in Grace's studio for 72 hours and then be available for pick up the week after class. Grace will email students through Eventbrite when their creation is ready for pick up.

Beginner friendly? YES! All skill levels are welcome, we will find a design for everyone. Family friendly? YES! Recommended for children 12 years and older. Grace does not recommend this class for children younger than 12 years old. Please request accessibility needs in advance - email grace@gracenoel.art.

Dates:
12/7 4-6PM
12/18 11AM-1PM
12/27 11AM-1PM

Jewelry making with UV resin, genuine stone, dried flowers and more with Artist Grace Noel!

Do you just love the way dried flowers look in jewelry? This is a class to introduce you to the process of creating jewelry using dried flowers and more! You're invited to join artist Grace Noel in her studio in Denver's Art District on Santa fe to create your own original piece of jewelry.

In this class we will learn how to:

• Use dried flowers and crushed stone to curate a design in a metal facet or silicone mold

• Work with a very intricate and delicate art form

Materials included in sign up fee:

• Dried flowers

• Crushed stone

• Silver jewelry facet - options of a pendant, ring, bracelet with adjustable band

• Silicone mold

• UV resin and assembly (UV light, tweezers, silicone mat, jewelry stand)

• Aprons and gloves

• Pigments, mica powder, glitter

Beginner Friendly? Yes! All skill levels are welcome! Family Friendly? Yes! Children 12 -17 years old are welcome. Please request accessibility needs in advance - email grace@gracenoel.art.

Dates:
12/7 1-2:30PM
12/12 11AM-12:30PM
12/15 11AM-12:30PM

Saints and Santos: Picturing the Holy

Step into one of the oldest living folk-art traditions in the United States—an expressive world where devotional art brings divine icons, Catholic patron saints, and sacred symbols to life. CHAC Gallery is proud to showcase this vibrant heritage in Saints and Santos: Picturing the Holy, opening December 5th from 5–9 pm at CHAC Gallery, 834 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80206.

Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Santos, Retablos, and the deep-rooted practices of Southwest Religious Art, all created by passionate local artists who keep these centuries-old traditions alive.

This remarkable art form stretches back more than four centuries, to the arrival of Spanish settlers in the Southwest. They encountered a stark and sweeping landscape, broken only by the dramatic rise of mountains—an expanse they named Nueva México. Unlike the mineral riches found farther south, this isolated region fostered an agrarian, pastoral society. Towns and villages quickly grew, each centered around a church or chapel. Franciscan friars began evangelizing First Nations peoples, supported by the Spanish Crown in nurturing both the new colony and its newly baptized community.

Santeros began crafting Santos—carved wooden saints—and bultos, sculpted figures that could be painted or left unpainted. Retablos, devotional paintings on wood, also emerged. Artists relied on natural pigments and materials sourced from the land, as precious art supplies required long journeys to Chihuahua, Mexico and were often prohibitively expensive. This necessity gave rise to a unique blend of European devotional imagery and Indigenous techniques that continue to define the tradition today.

As saintly devotions spread across Mexico and the northern territories, they shaped culture and faith across generations. Rooted in the belief that every angel and saint has a sacred task—and that each day of the year is dedicated to one—these images became powerful tools of devotion, transformation, and protection. This exhibition explores these profound connections and the essential role images play in shaping the holy.

Through paintings, sculptures, and engravings, Saints and Santos: Picturing the Holy celebrates how artists have long honored the sacred—reviving, venerating, and reimagining saintly figures for over four centuries. Today’s contemporary creators continue this revered lineage with passion and purpose.

Curated by Lynn and Carlos Fresquez, this exhibition invites you to experience a living tradition that continues to inspire, uplift, and illuminate.

Art image: by Lynn Fresquez

D'art 360 Gallery presents its 2ND Annual Holiday Art Market. The exhibit showcases works from all 30 members of the gallery, making it perfect for holiday gift-giving. Join us in celebrating the Holiday Season!

Niza Knoll Gallery presents the second of two shows from The Mix, a co-op of artists usually located in the back of the gallery at 915 Santa Fe Drive, who, once a year, share their work throughout the entire gallery. The exhibition, entitled “All Mixed Up,” features Mark Friday, Aliki McCain, Kristy Melodia and Paula Romero Schmitt. The show runs through the heart of the holiday season, Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 11, 2026, providing a perfect opportunity bring out-of-town guests and shop for charming, original gifts. The public is invited to the Artist Reception on Friday, November 21, 5–8 p.m. during the Third Friday on Santa Fe Art Walk, and to visit during regular business hours as listed below. Holiday closures will be noted on the website.

Mark Friday will offer a fresh batch of mixed media collages and assemblage sculptures —new relics, strange configurations, and mysterious objects. He started his art practice with traditional screen printing, later creating three-dimensional structures with printed elements. Early in the 21st century, he shifted to scrounging for random leftovers and unwanted discards to use in his assembled sculptures. He creates mostly with wood and metal materials, adding collage and paint, with an occasional light source to draw the eye.

Aliki McCain’s works in this show are dedicated to Mother Nature, the continuous muse that provides her with an unending flow of inspiration, filling the need to escape from the daily chaos and revealing clarity, truth and balance. McCain’s creative process focuses on problem-solving each work by selecting mediums she finds inspirational and relevant to the piece. She creates with the intention of getting lost in her practice and obtaining a state of flow.

For this show, Kristy Melodia invites her viewers to take a trip underwater and explore humor in its depths. Inspired by the form and flow of tropical and freshwater fish, she uses her unique sense of play to imbue a distinct personality and presence into each wall-mounted ceramic piece. Melodia has been a ceramic artist for more than 20 years, combining her sense of humor and love of nature to create charming works of art.

Also stirred by her love of nature and architecture, Paula Romero Schmitt hand-builds ceramic sculptures, focusing on detailed textures and applying glaze as if working on a watercolor painting. Each work is unique, conveying a sense of character that she picks up through closely watching birds and discovering wonky old buildings to recreate in her signature style.