Today begins a week of fun festivities focused on celebrating creativity and the arts. Operated by staff and volunteers from the Foothills Art Center and generously sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce and Yo Colorado, this annual event is in its eighth year and is open to all!
Workshops and exhibitions abound throughout, and the WEEK culminates with the ARTSWEEK Golden Festival with artist booths in Parfet Park. Read on for a list of activities; all events occur at the Foothills Art Center - Astor House unless otherwise noted.
WORKSHOPS
MONDAY
10AM-12PM Chirp Chirp! | Bird House Make + Take - Free Workshop FULL
4-6PM Slice & Build - Free Family Workshop FULL
TUESDAY
3-6PM Wire Wrapped Pendant - Free Workshop FULL
4-6PM The Circus Foundry @ Golden Mill
WEDNESDAY
10-11:30AM Intro to Crochet - Free Workshop FULL
4-5PM Visible Mending - Free Workshop FULL
THURSDAY
4-5PM Build-Bot DIY Workshop with artist Chris Mora
FRIDAY
10AM-12PM Taste of Gellie - Free Printmaking Workshop FULL
2-3PM Kumihimo|Tradition Japanese Art of Braiding - Free Workshop FULL
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
9AM-5PM 2026 ARTSWEEK Golden Festival @ Parfet Park
EXHIBITIONS
Rocky Mountain Muses: Rob Bell
Aiming to Miss: Tom Sarmo
The Articulate Robots of Chris Mora
10AM-5PM Monday-Saturday
12-5PM Sunday
| FAC-ASTOR HOUSE | GOLDEN MILL | PARFET PARK |
|---|---|---|
| 1133 Arapahoe Street | 1012 Ford Street | 719 10th Street |
| 303-279-3922 | 720-405-6455 | 303-279-3922 |
| Map | Map | Map |
