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Participating Artists

Andrea Gordon, Alli Lemon, Elisa Wolcott, Ilan Gutin & Sean Hogan, JayCee Beyale, Johnny Draco, Kaitlyn Tucek, Natalie Thedford, and Olive Moya

About the Exhibition

Step into abstraction and discover the curious realms of our creative minds . . .

Abstraction is defined as: “existing in thought or idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.” Concepts like love, imagination, faith, and hope are abstract, yet they unite us through shared human experience, representing something indescribable but undeniably real. Just as love and hope are felt more than understood, abstract art provides an experience beyond comprehension.

Curious Realms brings together a diverse group of artists from Boulder and across the U.S., exploring abstraction through a variety of mediums, from multi-media installations to intricate ceramics. Through their artworks, the artists explore themes such as identity, grief, motherhood, inspiration, the natural world, and childlike wonder, offering poignant perspectives on the abstract.

This exhibition invites viewers to journey into their own curious realms, offering an opportunity to explore how we, as humans, bring to life the intangible forces that shape our world. The Curious Realms exhibit encompasses many of the Dairy Arts Center’s gallery spaces, from the McMahon Gallery to the entry foyer, so take your time to explore and discover the realm of abstraction.

Opening Reception: 18 January, 5 – 8 PM

Exhibition Dates: 6 December, 2024 – 6 January, 2025

Location: Dairy Arts Center Lobby, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

Erica Podwoiski’s Under the Cold Moon is a poetic exploration of the shifting seasons along Colorado’s Front Range, where life both endures and transforms in the quiet beauty of winter. Using cyanotype—one of the earliest forms of camera-less photography—Podwoiski collaborates with the sun to create delicate “sun prints” that blend traditional drawing techniques with foraged natural materials from Boulder County. Her work captures fleeting moments of stillness, offering viewers a contemplative pause in the rhythm of daily life.

The installation showcases plants, animals, and insects that endure year-round or retreat during Colorado’s coldest months. Podwoiski layers charcoal and graphite renderings of local wildlife on mylar with foraged materials like snakeskins, feathers, and dried leaves, creating dynamic compositions where drawn and natural elements intertwine. Each cyanotype becomes a fossil-like record of fleeting existence. Attuned to seasonal rhythms, Podwoiski’s process reflects nature’s challenges. Winter’s shorter days, colder temperatures, and dimmed UV light extend the time required for each cyanotype, highlighting the resilience shared by both the artist and the environment.

Throughout the exhibition, specters of past, present, and future seasons converge, inviting quiet introspection. The work celebrates the fortitude of the winter solstice, the peace of long nights, and the promise of renewal. By walking familiar paths, observing an orb weaver’s web as it disappears, or returning to the same willow tree through the seasons, Podwoiski forges a profound connection to the natural world. Under the Cold Moon reminds us of the beauty in stillness and the quiet resilience of life that endures, even in the harshest moments.

Poster artwork: Collaboration between Erica Podwoiski and Kelsey Jean Clark

About the artist:

Erica Podwoiski is a visual artist whose work explores intimate encounters with the natural world. Born and raised in Metro Detroit, Erica received her BFA from the Columbus College of Art & Design in 2010 and her MFA from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2017. She has exhibited at the Gallery of Contemporary Art (GOCA) in Colorado Springs, inside the Denver-based pop-up art truck Hey Hue, at the Galerie in Körnerpark in Berlin, and with the artist-founded Buckham Gallery in Flint, MI. In 2024, she served as the Summer Artist in Residence at the Firehouse Art Center in Longmont, CO. When not teaching adult classes in the 2D arts, Erica can be found pressing flowers, appreciating moths, and collecting dead bugs for inspiration.

Exhibition Dates: December 13, 2024 – January 12, 2025

Opening Reception: December 18, 5 – 8 PM

Location: Locals Only Gallery, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

Cowboys have long been romanticized in American culture. In the late 1950s and 60s, TV and movie Westerns epitomized the myths of American independence, grit, and the frontier. Popular shows like Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Bonanza, and Have Gun Will Travel captured the imaginations of Americans on a weekly basis, while films such as True Grit and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly further glorified the American West. Against the backdrop of social upheaval in the second half of the 20th century, this media fueled nostalgia for an idealized, rugged American past. At the same time, America’s pop art movement was flourishing. Visionary artists like Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist, Jasper Johns, and Edward Ruscha transformed everyday consumer objects and advertisements into high art, challenging conventional perceptions of artistic value.

Jerome Coffey’s COWBOYS exhibition explores the dynamic collision of two iconic American cultural moments: the romanticized cowboy and the vibrant, bold aesthetic of pop art. Reflecting on the predominantly white-centric portrayal of cowboys in American media, Jerome’s COWBOYS series integrates portraits of cowboys from BIPOC backgrounds, celebrating the true diverse tapestry of the American West. These works honor the contributions of communities who have long been part of the cowboy legacy but were often underrepresented or excluded from mainstream narratives.

Experience COWBOYS at The Dairy Arts Center, where Jerome Coffey bridges the symbolic imagery of the cowboy with the energy of pop art, inviting viewers to reconsider the myths and multifaceted realities of American identity.

Come to the Dairy Arts Center for this very special FAMILY FRIENDLY event to welcome in the New Year the right way – with an absolutely amazing magic show designed to delight the whole family! Tickets are very limited and expected to sell out, so book now!

As always, the Boulder Magic Show is hosted and curated by our own Braden Carlisle as he continues to curate the best magic in the nation to bring to Colorado.

This is the best family magic show you’ll ever see! Not just for kids, not just for adults, Braden Carlisle took the Pixar mindset and created a magic show for everyone to enjoy!

Braden Carlisle tours the country with his incredible magic show for family audiences. In his home state of Colorado, Braden has performed a monthly Sold-Out Magic Show for 41 consecutive months.

Surround yourself with great energy and better magic at the mind-blowing show out that will leave you gasping at tricks that are so astounding you’ll be asking “how?” every few minutes. Innovative feats of magic are fused with family friendly fun as magician and comedian Braden Carlisle takes audiences on a journey of mini-miracles.

Far from the tackiness or cheesiness* often associated with magicians, Braden’s magic is funny, sharp and relies on a lifetime of practice and performing experience. You’ve seen a rabbit get pulled out of a hat, but have you seen a man swallow a balloon larger than a small child?

The best part about the Boulder Magic Show is that it appeals to all ages. The humor is family friendly and the magic is universally awe-inspiring. You will be thinking about that big finale long after you leave the theater.

Braden Carlisle delivers a spectacle packed with magic, comedy, and miracles in sold-out theaters across North America and extended residencies in Denver and New York. Magic happens both on stage and off while everyone is involved in an unforgettable performance designed to amaze and enthrall.

This show is filled with inspiring music, magic, and hilarious comedy. Get your tickets now to see the funniest magic show you will ever experience.

*Top Hat Not Included

Participating Artists

Andrea Gordon, Alli Lemon, Elisa Wolcott, Ilan Gutin & Sean Hogan, JayCee Beyale, Johnny Draco, Kaitlyn Tucek, Natalie Thedford, and Olive Moya

About the Exhibition

Step into abstraction and discover the curious realms of our creative minds . . .

Abstraction is defined as: “existing in thought or idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.” Concepts like love, imagination, faith, and hope are abstract, yet they unite us through shared human experience, representing something indescribable but undeniably real. Just as love and hope are felt more than understood, abstract art provides an experience beyond comprehension.

Curious Realms brings together a diverse group of artists from Boulder and across the U.S., exploring abstraction through a variety of mediums, from multi-media installations to intricate ceramics. Through their artworks, the artists explore themes such as identity, grief, motherhood, inspiration, the natural world, and childlike wonder, offering poignant perspectives on the abstract.

This exhibition invites viewers to journey into their own curious realms, offering an opportunity to explore how we, as humans, bring to life the intangible forces that shape our world. The Curious Realms exhibit encompasses many of the Dairy Arts Center’s gallery spaces, from the McMahon Gallery to the entry foyer, so take your time to explore and discover the realm of abstraction.

Opening Reception: 18 January, 5 – 8 PM

Exhibition Dates: 6 December, 2024 – 6 January, 2025

Location: Dairy Arts Center Lobby, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

Erica Podwoiski’s Under the Cold Moon is a poetic exploration of the shifting seasons along Colorado’s Front Range, where life both endures and transforms in the quiet beauty of winter. Using cyanotype—one of the earliest forms of camera-less photography—Podwoiski collaborates with the sun to create delicate “sun prints” that blend traditional drawing techniques with foraged natural materials from Boulder County. Her work captures fleeting moments of stillness, offering viewers a contemplative pause in the rhythm of daily life.

The installation showcases plants, animals, and insects that endure year-round or retreat during Colorado’s coldest months. Podwoiski layers charcoal and graphite renderings of local wildlife on mylar with foraged materials like snakeskins, feathers, and dried leaves, creating dynamic compositions where drawn and natural elements intertwine. Each cyanotype becomes a fossil-like record of fleeting existence. Attuned to seasonal rhythms, Podwoiski’s process reflects nature’s challenges. Winter’s shorter days, colder temperatures, and dimmed UV light extend the time required for each cyanotype, highlighting the resilience shared by both the artist and the environment.

Throughout the exhibition, specters of past, present, and future seasons converge, inviting quiet introspection. The work celebrates the fortitude of the winter solstice, the peace of long nights, and the promise of renewal. By walking familiar paths, observing an orb weaver’s web as it disappears, or returning to the same willow tree through the seasons, Podwoiski forges a profound connection to the natural world. Under the Cold Moon reminds us of the beauty in stillness and the quiet resilience of life that endures, even in the harshest moments.

Poster artwork: Collaboration between Erica Podwoiski and Kelsey Jean Clark

About the artist:

Erica Podwoiski is a visual artist whose work explores intimate encounters with the natural world. Born and raised in Metro Detroit, Erica received her BFA from the Columbus College of Art & Design in 2010 and her MFA from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2017. She has exhibited at the Gallery of Contemporary Art (GOCA) in Colorado Springs, inside the Denver-based pop-up art truck Hey Hue, at the Galerie in Körnerpark in Berlin, and with the artist-founded Buckham Gallery in Flint, MI. In 2024, she served as the Summer Artist in Residence at the Firehouse Art Center in Longmont, CO. When not teaching adult classes in the 2D arts, Erica can be found pressing flowers, appreciating moths, and collecting dead bugs for inspiration.

Exhibition Dates: December 13, 2024 – January 12, 2025

Opening Reception: December 18, 5 – 8 PM

Location: Locals Only Gallery, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

Cowboys have long been romanticized in American culture. In the late 1950s and 60s, TV and movie Westerns epitomized the myths of American independence, grit, and the frontier. Popular shows like Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Bonanza, and Have Gun Will Travel captured the imaginations of Americans on a weekly basis, while films such as True Grit and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly further glorified the American West. Against the backdrop of social upheaval in the second half of the 20th century, this media fueled nostalgia for an idealized, rugged American past. At the same time, America’s pop art movement was flourishing. Visionary artists like Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist, Jasper Johns, and Edward Ruscha transformed everyday consumer objects and advertisements into high art, challenging conventional perceptions of artistic value.

Jerome Coffey’s COWBOYS exhibition explores the dynamic collision of two iconic American cultural moments: the romanticized cowboy and the vibrant, bold aesthetic of pop art. Reflecting on the predominantly white-centric portrayal of cowboys in American media, Jerome’s COWBOYS series integrates portraits of cowboys from BIPOC backgrounds, celebrating the true diverse tapestry of the American West. These works honor the contributions of communities who have long been part of the cowboy legacy but were often underrepresented or excluded from mainstream narratives.

Experience COWBOYS at The Dairy Arts Center, where Jerome Coffey bridges the symbolic imagery of the cowboy with the energy of pop art, inviting viewers to reconsider the myths and multifaceted realities of American identity.

Participating Artists

Andrea Gordon, Alli Lemon, Elisa Wolcott, Ilan Gutin & Sean Hogan, JayCee Beyale, Johnny Draco, Kaitlyn Tucek, Natalie Thedford, and Olive Moya

About the Exhibition

Step into abstraction and discover the curious realms of our creative minds . . .

Abstraction is defined as: “existing in thought or idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.” Concepts like love, imagination, faith, and hope are abstract, yet they unite us through shared human experience, representing something indescribable but undeniably real. Just as love and hope are felt more than understood, abstract art provides an experience beyond comprehension.

Curious Realms brings together a diverse group of artists from Boulder and across the U.S., exploring abstraction through a variety of mediums, from multi-media installations to intricate ceramics. Through their artworks, the artists explore themes such as identity, grief, motherhood, inspiration, the natural world, and childlike wonder, offering poignant perspectives on the abstract.

This exhibition invites viewers to journey into their own curious realms, offering an opportunity to explore how we, as humans, bring to life the intangible forces that shape our world. The Curious Realms exhibit encompasses many of the Dairy Arts Center’s gallery spaces, from the McMahon Gallery to the entry foyer, so take your time to explore and discover the realm of abstraction.

Opening Reception: 18 January, 5 – 8 PM

Exhibition Dates: 6 December, 2024 – 6 January, 2025

Location: Dairy Arts Center Lobby, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

Erica Podwoiski’s Under the Cold Moon is a poetic exploration of the shifting seasons along Colorado’s Front Range, where life both endures and transforms in the quiet beauty of winter. Using cyanotype—one of the earliest forms of camera-less photography—Podwoiski collaborates with the sun to create delicate “sun prints” that blend traditional drawing techniques with foraged natural materials from Boulder County. Her work captures fleeting moments of stillness, offering viewers a contemplative pause in the rhythm of daily life.

The installation showcases plants, animals, and insects that endure year-round or retreat during Colorado’s coldest months. Podwoiski layers charcoal and graphite renderings of local wildlife on mylar with foraged materials like snakeskins, feathers, and dried leaves, creating dynamic compositions where drawn and natural elements intertwine. Each cyanotype becomes a fossil-like record of fleeting existence. Attuned to seasonal rhythms, Podwoiski’s process reflects nature’s challenges. Winter’s shorter days, colder temperatures, and dimmed UV light extend the time required for each cyanotype, highlighting the resilience shared by both the artist and the environment.

Throughout the exhibition, specters of past, present, and future seasons converge, inviting quiet introspection. The work celebrates the fortitude of the winter solstice, the peace of long nights, and the promise of renewal. By walking familiar paths, observing an orb weaver’s web as it disappears, or returning to the same willow tree through the seasons, Podwoiski forges a profound connection to the natural world. Under the Cold Moon reminds us of the beauty in stillness and the quiet resilience of life that endures, even in the harshest moments.

Poster artwork: Collaboration between Erica Podwoiski and Kelsey Jean Clark

About the artist:

Erica Podwoiski is a visual artist whose work explores intimate encounters with the natural world. Born and raised in Metro Detroit, Erica received her BFA from the Columbus College of Art & Design in 2010 and her MFA from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2017. She has exhibited at the Gallery of Contemporary Art (GOCA) in Colorado Springs, inside the Denver-based pop-up art truck Hey Hue, at the Galerie in Körnerpark in Berlin, and with the artist-founded Buckham Gallery in Flint, MI. In 2024, she served as the Summer Artist in Residence at the Firehouse Art Center in Longmont, CO. When not teaching adult classes in the 2D arts, Erica can be found pressing flowers, appreciating moths, and collecting dead bugs for inspiration.

Exhibition Dates: December 13, 2024 – January 12, 2025

Opening Reception: December 18, 5 – 8 PM

Location: Locals Only Gallery, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

Cowboys have long been romanticized in American culture. In the late 1950s and 60s, TV and movie Westerns epitomized the myths of American independence, grit, and the frontier. Popular shows like Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Bonanza, and Have Gun Will Travel captured the imaginations of Americans on a weekly basis, while films such as True Grit and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly further glorified the American West. Against the backdrop of social upheaval in the second half of the 20th century, this media fueled nostalgia for an idealized, rugged American past. At the same time, America’s pop art movement was flourishing. Visionary artists like Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist, Jasper Johns, and Edward Ruscha transformed everyday consumer objects and advertisements into high art, challenging conventional perceptions of artistic value.

Jerome Coffey’s COWBOYS exhibition explores the dynamic collision of two iconic American cultural moments: the romanticized cowboy and the vibrant, bold aesthetic of pop art. Reflecting on the predominantly white-centric portrayal of cowboys in American media, Jerome’s COWBOYS series integrates portraits of cowboys from BIPOC backgrounds, celebrating the true diverse tapestry of the American West. These works honor the contributions of communities who have long been part of the cowboy legacy but were often underrepresented or excluded from mainstream narratives.

Experience COWBOYS at The Dairy Arts Center, where Jerome Coffey bridges the symbolic imagery of the cowboy with the energy of pop art, inviting viewers to reconsider the myths and multifaceted realities of American identity.