Aspen Art Museum

Spotlight tours of current exhibitions led by museum staff.

As an examination of what architects balance when building cultural institutions, Janneke Bierman discusses how her Netherlands-based architectural firm negotiated space, openness, and transparency for the Stedelijk Museum’s renovation project of the ‘s-Hertogenbosch modern art museum facilities.

An evening of food, drinks, and music on the museum’s Roof Deck, accompanied by a special menu of burgers and beer served up in the café SO.

Turner Prize–winning artist and musician Martin Creed performs an acoustic set on the museum’s Roof Deck, featuring music from his recently released album Mind Trap.

Mark Landis has been described as one of the most prolific art forgers in US history. Matthew Leininger, a tenacious registrar who ultimately discovers the decades-long ruse, sets out to expose Landis’s philanthropic escapades to the art world. Before the free screening begins, a special dinner menu is available starting at 6:30 p.m. with prior registration.

This monthlong program for kids at the K–4 grade level is held weekly at the Aspen Art Museum. Taking place on October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 2:30–4 p.m., these workshops recognize the value of exposing children to the arts at an early age and uses the artist’s process as an educational tool.

Active Art is a monthly program that provides older adults in the Roaring Fork Valley seasonal opportunities to access and engage with contemporary art and the wider community through art appreciation classes, museum tours, art-making activities, and collaborations.

This early childhood program provides playful exploration of storytelling for young audiences with their parents or caregivers.

This monthlong program for kids at the 5–8 grade level is held weekly at the Aspen Art Museum. Taking place on October 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 3:30–5:00 p.m., these open choice workshops provide the creative room for kids to explore who they are through individual and collaborative projects and art.

Spotlight tours of current exhibitions led by museum staff.