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After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Denver artist Tim McKay wanted to go in a new direction. He started creating art that reflects how the disease is changing his ability to paint. He shares the process of documenting his Parkinson’s journey through art, on today’s In The NoCo.
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As a child, Armando Silva used his drawing to connect with friends. As an adult, he’s become one of Colorado’s most prolific muralists. And he hopes his new festival in Greeley will inspire more artists and art lovers when it debuts next week. Today on In The NoCo, he shares the ideas behind the new WeldWalls art festival.
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A memorial to six Chicano activists who died in 1974 was installed recently in downtown Boulder. Today on ITN: We hear from the artist who’s bringing attention to the little known history.
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The town of Vail made headlines recently when it canceled a planned residency with Native American artist Danielle SeeWalker. SeeWalker had painted a piece called “G is for Genocide” as a statement in support of Palestinians during the conflict in Gaza. SeeWalker talks about why she created the painting and whether this experience will change her approach to art, on In The NoCo.
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The annual RedLine Reach Core Artist exhibition opens in Denver Friday evening. This year’s exhibit is titled Beyond the Horizon. It encompasses a year of work from RedLine’s Reach Core Artists.
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The Museum of Art Fort Collins is hosting Colorado-based artists Sean O’Meallie and Anne Bossert at their new exhibits opening Friday. The show sees them at their most whimsical, with wood-carved balloons, striped spires and sculpted coronavirus molecules.
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Denver drag queen Diamond Starr is helping run a series of classes for young queens to learn the ins and outs of drag. Their classes on wig maintenance, makeup, performance and sewing are being held at the Factory Fashion art hub in Denver this month.
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Colorado Edition: Indigenous artists explore representation and identity in new RiNo district muralsIn celebration of Native American Heritage month, three Indigenous artists in Colorado have painted works in Denver's RiNo district exploring cultural representation and identity.
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While music and sports are already back to live events at full or almost-full capacity, the theater world is still easing its way back. This week, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts launched a new podcast that combines history and storytelling, and allows audiences to participate at their comfort level.
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In 2012, the High Park Fire west of Fort Collins burned more than 87,000 acres. At the time it was the state’s largest wildfire, destroying 259 homes and claiming one life. Eight years later, the Cameron Peak Fire burned more than twice as much land, becoming the largest in Colorado history. During both events, one local program sifted through the ashes to create art and help firefighters.