Last week, I spoke with artist James Surls about his artwork’s installation at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The commission sits in a historically sensitive context. A Texas native, Surls noted previous disagreements with the former president’s policies, including being among […]
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A ray of el Sol: Embellishing the world
Job Daniel Figueroa Zamarripa is from Chihuahua, Mexico, and has been living in the Valley for four years. He currently works as a photographer, tattoo artist and muralist. Job has been immersed in art since a young age, beginning his artistic journey in middle school. His love for art started with music and the visual […]
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Local couple launches music management and booking company
Husband and wife duo Sara and Marc McMillan, aka DJ Saranade and Heady Hooligan, have recently launched a music management and booking company, McMission Presents LLC. This company looks to create community-oriented events and shows while giving a platform to local artists, primarily in the realm of electronic music and sound mixing. “Marc and I […]
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Michael Kinsley reflects natural beauty in new show
Michael Kinsley — a multidisciplinary landscape artist, former county commissioner, environmental activist, Snowmass resident and author with deep ties to both the Crystal and Roaring Fork river valleys — will be showing his work alongside two other artists this fall at The Launchpad. Beginning Oct. 3, “Fluid Landscapes” will remain on display through Oct. 30 […]
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Letters – Oct. 2, 2025
Correction: A graph published in last week’s Basalt Report claimed that Carbondale’s code sets aside 20% of new developments over three units for inclusionary housing. In 2024, that percentage was increased to 25%. Re: Promoting divisionI was saddened to read a disparaging letter about Brian Colley’s work, not because the writer’s opinion differs from mine […]
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Livier Cruz: ‘I’ve been able to flourish’
This Sol del Valle interview has been translated for English readers. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Livier Cruz is an artist, puppeteer and creator. Originally from Mexico City, she has lived and studied in Spain. Today, the Valley is her home and the stage where she has found the […]
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Unique exhibitions take the spotlight at the Carbondale Arts Gallery
Until Aug. 14, the Carbondale Arts Gallery is featuring two local, eclectic artists, each with a unique method to finding inspiration and creating their art. “People say people are artistic or not. I think it’s most everybody’s artistic, and then somebody tells them that they’re not, and then they think they’re not,” said Vallee Noone, […]
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In ‘plein’ sight — a celebration of natural art in the Crystal River Valley
The Redstone Gallery and Redstone Art Foundation are partnering in 2025 to bring another Plein Air Festival to fruition. From June 23-29, artists will gather to paint under the open sky and the public is encouraged to mosey over and watch them work. June 23 will feature a private painting workshop with Scott Ruthven at […]
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The Soldner Center looks to inspire RFV through multiple mediums
The Soldner Center for the Arts and Innovation, a rich cultural art center which has been bringing transformative experiences to both viewers and artists since 2021, recently closed registration for its annual poetry workshop: “A Year of Poetry and Introspection.” This workshop, done in collaboration with poet, author and friend of the Soldner family, Heather […]
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Recovery cards — messages of hope for those living with addiction”
The deadline for Colorado artists to submit designs for the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration’s (BHA) recovery and mental health commemorative cards series closed on Feb. 26. The project, created in partnership with the Lift The Label public awareness campaign, utilizes the talents of Colorado-based artists to celebrate recovery efforts for those living with mental health […]