City invites community nominations for new literary ambassador position with $16,000 in total support. Boulder is officially searching for its very first Poet Laureate. The City of Boulder has opened nominations for its inaugural Poet Laureate Program, creating an official literary ambassador who will champion poetry, connect with the community, and help celebrate the city’s […]

Imagine an artist’s palette splashed with vibrant colors, a well-used paintbrush resting nearby, ready to create the next masterpiece. That image perfectly reflects Boulder, Colorado—a city where creativity is as much a part of the landscape as the iconic Flatirons. Art in Boulder isn’t confined to galleries. It spills onto downtown walls, fills neighborhood studios, […]

  The Yellow Barn on North Broadway near the Greenbriar is a wonderful subject. This is sketched and then AI rendered and then, to come, a painting of this AI rendering.  I wanted to share my process. It’s only partially magic red barns and yellow barns. The Yellow Barn offers all types of activities for […]

A Classic Boulder Barn Framed by the Snow-Capped Continental Divide Some scenes simply define Boulder. A weathered red barn standing quietly beneath the towering peaks of Colorado’s Front Range is one of them. Add the snow-covered Continental Divide rising behind it—even in the middle of summer—and you have a landscape that feels timeless. That is […]

Spring has officially arrived in Boulder, Colorado—and with it comes one of the city’s most vibrant celebrations of creativity: Boulder Arts Week 2026. Running from April 3 through April 12, this annual event brings together artists, performers, students, and the community for 100+ events across the city. From gallery exhibitions and live performances to hands-on […]

      A Lifetime of Stories, Now Shared Through the Camera In Boulder, some people follow a straight line through life. Others follow something closer to a murmuration — a shifting pattern that only reveals its shape over time. For Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling, that pattern has included more chapters than most people experience in […]

Boulder residents know the magic of Colorado’s mountain landscapes—the way light hits the Flatirons at sunrise, the stillness of an alpine lake, the drama of an afternoon storm rolling over the peaks. Award-winning painter Jay Moore has spent over three decades translating that beauty onto canvas. Based in Parker, Colorado, Moore’s oil paintings of Colorado’s […]

Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling is thrilled to announce the release of his very first book, a stunning collection of award-winning photography. Published internationally by Amazon, the book is available in both eBook and paperback formats—but Frieling recommends the paperback, where the full impact of his images comes alive on the printed page. Already, the book, simply […]

In the heart of Boulder lives an artist whose life and work embody a deep reverence for integrity, beauty, and joy—Kelly Angelovic. To know Kelly is to recognize that her art is not just something she creates, but an extension of her values, woven seamlessly into her way of being. Integrity is her compass. For […]

Boulder, Colorado: America’s Most Artistic Town Boulder, Colorado isn’t just a mountain town with stunning scenery—it’s a living, breathing masterpiece. For decades, Boulder has nurtured a thriving arts scene that blends natural inspiration, community passion, and innovative spirit. It’s this combination that makes Boulder a strong contender for the title of America’s most artistic town. […]