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Jul
7
Thu
2022
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN: Stories Worth Telling Festival @ Buffalo Rose
Jul 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

ARTSWEEK GOLDENJoin us at the Buffalo Rose (1119 Washington Ave.) on Thursday, July 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a night of storytelling by Colorado filmmakers.

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ARTSWEEK GOLDEN returns July 7 – 15 with a week-long celebration of the arts courtesy of Foothills Art Center and the Golden Public Art Commission (PAC).

Plein Air painters, aerialists, a film screening and art trivia are just some of the activities with an art-oriented focus that will be free to the public. Walk downtown and along the north side of the creek and see if you can discover all 14 “Itty Bitty Art Projects” sponsored by the PAC.

For a complete listing of all events happening during ARTSWEEK GOLDEN, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Jul
9
Sat
2022
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN Festival @ Downtown Golden
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

ARTSWEEK GOLDENEnjoy a diverse array of artwork from over 100 artists in this nationally juried arts festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in downtown Golden at 12th and Arapahoe.

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ARTSWEEK GOLDEN returns July 7 – 15 with a week-long celebration of the arts courtesy of Foothills Art Center and the Golden Public Art Commission (PAC).

Plein Air painters, aerialists, a film screening and art trivia are just some of the activities with an art-oriented focus that will be free to the public. Walk downtown and along the north side of the creek and see if you can discover all 14 “Itty Bitty Art Projects” sponsored by the PAC.

For a complete listing of all events happening during ARTSWEEK GOLDEN, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Jul
10
Sun
2022
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN Festival @ Downtown Golden
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

ARTSWEEK GOLDENEnjoy a diverse array of artwork from over 100 artists in this nationally juried arts festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in downtown Golden at 12th and Arapahoe.

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ARTSWEEK GOLDEN returns July 7 – 15 with a week-long celebration of the arts courtesy of Foothills Art Center and the Golden Public Art Commission (PAC).

Plein Air painters, aerialists, a film screening and art trivia are just some of the activities with an art-oriented focus that will be free to the public. Walk downtown and along the north side of the creek and see if you can discover all 14 “Itty Bitty Art Projects” sponsored by the PAC.

For a complete listing of all events happening during ARTSWEEK GOLDEN, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Jul
11
Mon
2022
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN: 4th Annual Plein Air Event Reception @ Foothills Art Center
Jul 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

ARTSWEEK GOLDENThursday through Saturday, artists at all skill levels will be in various locations throughout Golden painting outside, on location. See the finished works on display at a Plein Air Event Reception at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. on Monday, July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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ARTSWEEK GOLDEN returns July 7 – 15 with a week-long celebration of the arts courtesy of Foothills Art Center and the Golden Public Art Commission (PAC).

Plein Air painters, aerialists, a film screening and art trivia are just some of the activities with an art-oriented focus that will be free to the public. Walk downtown and along the north side of the creek and see if you can discover all 14 “Itty Bitty Art Projects” sponsored by the PAC.

For a complete listing of all events happening during ARTSWEEK GOLDEN, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Jul
13
Wed
2022
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN: Circus Foundry Aerialist Performance @ Golden Mill
Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

ARTSWEEK GOLDENWatch aerialists from the Circus Foundry fly high and dance in the sky at The Golden Mill on Wednesday, July 13 from 6 to 8 p.m..


ARTSWEEK GOLDEN returns July 7 – 15 with a week-long celebration of the arts courtesy of Foothills Art Center and the Golden Public Art Commission (PAC).

Plein Air painters, aerialists, a film screening and art trivia are just some of the activities with an art-oriented focus that will be free to the public. Walk downtown and along the north side of the creek and see if you can discover all 14 “Itty Bitty Art Projects” sponsored by the PAC.

For a complete listing of all events happening during ARTSWEEK GOLDEN, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Aug
4
Thu
2022
Public Art Commission Meeting @ Council Chambers
Aug 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

The Public Art Commission (PAC) has the responsibility of promoting, selecting, acquiring and maintaining public art in the fulfillment of the City’s Art in Public Places program.

PAC meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. These meeting are open to the public.

Please view our Public Art Commission page for more information on PAC responsibilities and to view a list of commission members. Visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page to view agendas and meeting minutes.

Aug
20
Sat
2022
32nd Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival @ 11th Street between Arapahoe and Maple Streets
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Golden Fine Arts Festival logo32nd Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival
Saturday & Sunday, August 20-21, 2022
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
11th Street from Arapahoe to Maple Streets in Golden

A Golden icon for three decades, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a juried art show located in the heart of historic downtown Golden, Colorado.

With its prime location just 20 minutes west of Metro Denver and free admission to the public, this premier event traditionally draws large crowds over 2 days to enjoy art, live entertainment, beer and wine gardens and food vendors.

The event, rich in community tradition and a well-established reputation, is limited to 100 artist booth spaces.  Artists are selected through a competitive jury process selected by art professionals. Traditionally, over half of participating Artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado.  Colorado is also home to many talented Artists who participate at the event each year. Cash prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners in nine categories, as well as Best of Show and Best of Colorado honors.

Produced by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a favorite of those who value an attentive and welcoming ‘home hospitality’ of Golden, Colorado for artists and patrons alike.

For more information visit the Golden Chamber website.

Aug
21
Sun
2022
32nd Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival @ 11th Street between Arapahoe and Maple Streets
Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Golden Fine Arts Festival logo32nd Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival
Saturday & Sunday, August 20-21, 2022
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
11th Street from Arapahoe to Maple Streets in Golden

A Golden icon for three decades, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a juried art show located in the heart of historic downtown Golden, Colorado.

With its prime location just 20 minutes west of Metro Denver and free admission to the public, this premier event traditionally draws large crowds over 2 days to enjoy art, live entertainment, beer and wine gardens and food vendors.

The event, rich in community tradition and a well-established reputation, is limited to 100 artist booth spaces.  Artists are selected through a competitive jury process selected by art professionals. Traditionally, over half of participating Artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado.  Colorado is also home to many talented Artists who participate at the event each year. Cash prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners in nine categories, as well as Best of Show and Best of Colorado honors.

Produced by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a favorite of those who value an attentive and welcoming ‘home hospitality’ of Golden, Colorado for artists and patrons alike.

For more information visit the Golden Chamber website.

Sep
1
Thu
2022
Public Art Commission Meeting @ Council Chambers
Sep 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

The Public Art Commission (PAC) has the responsibility of promoting, selecting, acquiring and maintaining public art in the fulfillment of the City’s Art in Public Places program.

PAC meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. These meeting are open to the public.

Please view our Public Art Commission page for more information on PAC responsibilities and to view a list of commission members. Visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page to view agendas and meeting minutes.

Oct
2
Sun
2022
Autumn Fest 2022 @ Golden History Museum
Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
AUtumn Fest

Autumn Fest is a free celebration of Golden featuring hands-on activities for the whole family, including crafts, big trucks, and even farm animals. Join us to welcome the fall season at Golden History Museum (923 10th St.)

Free and Low-Cost Family Activities

  • thaumatrope station and lawn games (hoop toss, ladder ball, and cornhole)
  • 4-H petting zoo
  • craft stations
  • BIG TRUCKS (Streets, Fire, and Police Departments)
  • costumed Civil War interpretation
  • karate demonstration
  • hands-on paper-making station

2022 Partners

  • Colorado Volunteer Infantry Group
  • 4-H
  • Boulder Apple Tree Project
  • Mines Museum of Earth Science
  • Golden Library
  • Foothills Art Center
  • Golden Street, Police, and Fire Departments
  • Golden Public Art Commission
  • Lane Academy of Martial Arts
COG Mesa

 Golden has 402 acres of open space
and maintains 253 acres of parks right within the city itself.

Additional Resources

City of Golden, Colorado
COG Mesa
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