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Located in historic downtown Golden, Foothills Art Center leads and inspires the community through art, education, and cultural excellence with engaging exhibitions and dynamic arts programming for learners of all ages.

10/23/2026

Ready to take your art career to the next level? Join artist Kathy Beekman for Marketing Your Art: Learn the Secrets, a workshop packed with practical marketing strategies, creative tools, and ways to navigate the challenges of building an art business.

Saturday, November 7 | 10–11:30 AM Creative Campus
All skill levels welcome. Member: $40 / Friend & Non-Member: $80.

10/21/2026

Get creative with clay this fall! In this teen hand-building class, you’ll learn how to shape, carve, and texture your own three-dimensional ceramic pumpkin using pinch pot techniques.

No experience necessary, and all materials are included.

Sunday, October 25 1–4 PM Creative Campus
Ages 12+
$80 members / $100 friends and non-members

10/20/2026

Art Sprouts is back this November with a morning of story time, gallery exploration, and hands-on art making. Led by Amanda Pfister, this free program invites toddlers and their caregivers to explore the joy of making art together.

November 5th 10:30–11:30am FREE | Reserve a child ticket for each child attending

10/12/2026

Step into a world of mythical creatures, nature-inspired art, and imaginative storytelling with artist Kelly Patton.

At our next Golden StArt meetup, Kelly will share her creative journey and the magical world behind Secret Creatures, her art and stationery brand inspired by the mysteries of the natural world. Come connect with fellow creatives, hear about Kelly’s work across painting, illustration, writing, and more, and spend an hour talking about art.

October 21 3–4pm FREE RSVP recommended

10/09/2026

Bring Colorado’s landscapes to life with gouache!

Join artist and educator Katy Betz for a hands-on workshop exploring this vibrant, versatile painting medium. Through guided exercises and demonstrations, you’ll learn color mixing, brushwork, layering, and atmospheric perspective while creating your own landscape inspired by Colorado’s mountains, skies, and open spaces.

October 17 10am–3pm Members: $95 Friend & Non-Members: $135 All Levels - Creative Campus

10/07/2026

A new name for a familiar tradition.

Our annual Members’ Show is becoming In Practice. A new name that reflects what this exhibition has always celebrated: the ongoing process of making, experimenting, learning, and growing as an artist.

And this year, we’re opening the call to artists beyond FAC membership. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning to develop your practice, we want to see what you’re making.

Ready to put your work In Practice? Learn more and submit your work at foothillsartcenter.org/call-for-entry.

10/05/2026

Discover the art of basket weaving with Salix Renan.

On Friday, October 9, Salix will demonstrate the process of weaving with natural and dyed round reed, sharing the techniques and traditions behind this beautiful craft. This free demonstration offers a look at the process and a preview of what students can explore more deeply in Salix’s upcoming Cherokee Basket Weaving workshop.

October 9 11am–2pm FREE Astor House

10/02/2026

See Life in Color from a new perspective.

Take a 25-minute guided tour through Life in Color: Portraits, Paintings, and Monumental Collages by CarolAnn Wachter. Explore the themes, details, and ideas behind the work through focused observation and conversation with one of our friendly Gallery Guides.

October 10 11–11:30am FREE

09/29/2026

Bring the colors of fall into your artwork!

In Fall Leaf Nature Art, artist and instructor Shelby Chenault will guide you in creating unique seasonal artwork using colorful autumn leaves and natural materials. Explore your creativity while taking inspiration directly from the beauty of the local environment.

October 3 - 10am–12pm Members: $45 Friend & Non-Members: $85 All Levels - $10 materials fee paid directly to the instructor

09/25/2026

You heard that right. It’s called fART day! Friends and family art day!

Bring your family and friends to Foothills Art Center on Sunday, October 4 for a free afternoon of creativity and glass mosaic making! Start by exploring Sue Rose’s vibrant mosaic exhibition for inspiration, then create your own glass mosaic piece to take home.

Thanks to Colorado Glass Works in Boulder for generously donating the beautiful stained glass for this event. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.

October 4 1–3pm FREE
All ages welcome

Address

1133 Arapahoe Street
Golden, CO
80401

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13032793922

Website

http://www.foothillsartcenter.org/

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