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SUMMARY:Faces & Places: Grand Lake 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Portrait Society of America presents Faces & Places: Grand Lake 2026\, a three-day celebration of art\, artists\, and the beauty of Grand Lake. \nFrom October 1–3\, 2026\, nine featured professional artists will immerse themselves in the community\, painting throughout downtown Grand Lake\, along the boardwalk\, and on the grounds of Shadowcliff. Visitors are invited to watch the artists at work\, ask questions\, learn about their creative process\, and experience professional painting up close. \nThe event concludes Saturday at the Grand Lake Community House with a live portrait painting demonstration and an Art Show & Sale—a chance to see the completed work and take home a piece inspired by Grand Lake. \nSchedule\nThursday\, October 19:00 AM–3:00 PM — Artists Paint Downtown Grand Lake & the Boardwalk7:00–8:00 PM — Artist Presentation & Q&A with Paul Heaston at the Shadowcliff Chapel \nFriday\, October 29:00 AM–4:00 PM — Artists Paint the Grounds at Shadowcliff \nSaturday\, October 310:00 AM–1:30 PM — Live Portrait Painting Demonstration10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Art Show & Sale \nSaturday Location\nGrand Lake Community House1026 Park AvenueGrand Lake\, CO 80447 \nPresented by the Portrait Society of America in partnership with the Grand Lake Creative District and Shadowcliff.
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/faces-places/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, 105 Co Rd 663\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Art Workshops,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:Faces & Places: Grand Lake 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Portrait Society of America presents Faces & Places: Grand Lake 2026\, a three-day celebration of art\, artists\, and the beauty of Grand Lake. \nFrom October 1–3\, 2026\, nine featured professional artists will immerse themselves in the community\, painting throughout downtown Grand Lake\, along the boardwalk\, and on the grounds of Shadowcliff. Visitors are invited to watch the artists at work\, ask questions\, learn about their creative process\, and experience professional painting up close. \nThe event concludes Saturday at the Grand Lake Community House with a live portrait painting demonstration and an Art Show & Sale—a chance to see the completed work and take home a piece inspired by Grand Lake. \nSchedule\nThursday\, October 19:00 AM–3:00 PM — Artists Paint Downtown Grand Lake & the Boardwalk7:00–8:00 PM — Artist Presentation & Q&A with Paul Heaston at the Shadowcliff Chapel \nFriday\, October 29:00 AM–4:00 PM — Artists Paint the Grounds at Shadowcliff \nSaturday\, October 310:00 AM–1:30 PM — Live Portrait Painting Demonstration10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Art Show & Sale \nSaturday Location\nGrand Lake Community House1026 Park AvenueGrand Lake\, CO 80447 \nPresented by the Portrait Society of America in partnership with the Grand Lake Creative District and Shadowcliff.
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/faces-places/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, 105 Co Rd 663\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Art Workshops,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:Faces & Places: Grand Lake 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Portrait Society of America presents Faces & Places: Grand Lake 2026\, a three-day celebration of art\, artists\, and the beauty of Grand Lake. \nFrom October 1–3\, 2026\, nine featured professional artists will immerse themselves in the community\, painting throughout downtown Grand Lake\, along the boardwalk\, and on the grounds of Shadowcliff. Visitors are invited to watch the artists at work\, ask questions\, learn about their creative process\, and experience professional painting up close. \nThe event concludes Saturday at the Grand Lake Community House with a live portrait painting demonstration and an Art Show & Sale—a chance to see the completed work and take home a piece inspired by Grand Lake. \nSchedule\nThursday\, October 19:00 AM–3:00 PM — Artists Paint Downtown Grand Lake & the Boardwalk7:00–8:00 PM — Artist Presentation & Q&A with Paul Heaston at the Shadowcliff Chapel \nFriday\, October 29:00 AM–4:00 PM — Artists Paint the Grounds at Shadowcliff \nSaturday\, October 310:00 AM–1:30 PM — Live Portrait Painting Demonstration10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Art Show & Sale \nSaturday Location\nGrand Lake Community House1026 Park AvenueGrand Lake\, CO 80447 \nPresented by the Portrait Society of America in partnership with the Grand Lake Creative District and Shadowcliff.
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/faces-places/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, 105 Co Rd 663\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Art Workshops,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:Intentional Art: Mosaics\, Memory\, and Making Whole
DESCRIPTION:Join mosaic artist Brenda Fraser for a conversation about making art and finding healing using things many people throw away. \nBrenda assembles mosaics from vintage jewelry and found objects as a way to honor matrilineal lineage. Her work draws on the natural world\, the American West\, and a deep conviction that beauty and wholeness can emerge from broken things—discarded and overlooked objects that still carry memory\, energy\, and meaning. \nBrenda will share her background and creative journey\, walk participants through her process\, and reflect on her time in residence at Shadowcliff. She will bring samples of her work. \nThis talk is part of Shadowcliff’s 2026 Still Point Sessions residencies\, bringing artists to the mountains for a week of creative work in Grand Lake. \n2026 Still Point Sessions residencies have been supported\, in part\, by a grant from the Town of Grand Lake Donor Advised Fund.
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/intentional-art-mosaics-memory-and-making-whole/
LOCATION:Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, 105 Co Rd 663\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Family Friendly,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:Matana Roberts: New Solo Saxophone Improvisations
DESCRIPTION:Join saxophonist and multidisciplinary artist Matana Roberts for an evening of new solo saxophone improvisations in Shadowcliff’s historic chapel. \nRoberts is perhaps best known for Coin Coin\, an ongoing twelve-part cycle that weaves together history\, narrative\, community\, and political life into what they have described as “panoramic sound quilting.” \nRoberts has performed at Newport Jazz Festival\, Big Ears\, Berliner Festspiele\, and concert halls across Europe and the United States. Their work has been described as soul-baring\, transporting\, and “like getting a glimpse into another dimension.” \nThis performance is part of Shadowcliff’s 2026 Still Point Sessions residencies\, bringing artists to the mountains for a week of creative work in Grand Lake. \n2026 Still Point Sessions residencies have been supported\, in part\, by a grant from the Town of Grand Lake Donor Advised Fund.
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/matana-roberts-new-solo-saxophone-improvisations/
LOCATION:Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, 105 Co Rd 663\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts Events,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:Shadowcliff Artist Residency: Creative Reflections and Practice Sharing
DESCRIPTION:Shadowcliff\, in partnership with the Grand Lake Creative District\, invites you to an event featuring artists from the Shadowcliff Artist Residency. Join us on Friday\, September 11\, at 7:30 PM\, at the Grand Lake Community House. \nFor as long as people have gathered at Shadowcliff\, it has offered an environment that broadens people’s creative horizons by allowing for serious encounter and reflection. In 1972\, Warren Rempel\, one of Shadowcliff’s founders\, wrote: \n“The majesty of the mountains seems to draw people into both structured self-reflection and unstructured searching for deeper values.” \nThat has been true of Shadowcliff for more than fifty years\, and it is one of the reasons we chose to bring artists here for unstructured time to rest\, reflect\, research\, and make. \nThis year\, we welcome five nationally recognized artists working across dance\, photography\, poetry\, music\, and visual art. Each will offer a window into their practice—a reading\, a performance\, a conversation\, an artist talk. Their work has occupied museums\, galleries\, and stages across the country. For one evening\, they will share their work with Grand Lake in the intimacy of the Grand Lake Community House\, followed by an opportunity for you to meet them and ask about their work. \nThis event is open to the community\, including Grand Lake residents\, community partners\, and guests. \nThe 2026 Shadowcliff Artist Residency was supported\, in part\, by a grant from the Teazey Foundation and a Colorado Creates Grant\, made possible through funding from Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) partnership with the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA). \nThis event is offered on a community-supported\, sliding-scale basis\, starting at $5.
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/shadowcliff-artist-residency-creative-reflections-and-practice-sharing/
LOCATION:Grand Lake Community House\, 1026 Park Avenue\, Grand Lake\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts Events,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:Valuing the Artist: External Validation\, Self-Worth\, and Creative Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join artist and creative consultant Nick Leavens for a conversation about one of the most persistent questions in any creative life: how do we decide what creative work is worth? \nDrawing from his own path across theater\, stone sculpture\, and filmmaking\, Leavens will explore how artists experience and internalize the value assigned to their work throughout their careers\, examining the relationship between external validation\, self-worth\, and creative practice. How does external recognition shape what we make? What happens to the creative self when the world’s valuation and our own sense of worth fall out of alignment? \nThese questions reach beyond the professional artist. Anyone who has made something\, or cares about someone who does\, will find a place for themselves in this conversation. \nThis conversation is part of Shadowcliff’s 2026 Still Point Sessions residencies\, bringing artists to the mountains for a week of creative work in Grand Lake.
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/valuing-the-artist-external-validation-self-worth-and-creative-practice/
LOCATION:Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, 105 Co Rd 663\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts Events,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:Making Anyway: A Conversation About Creativity\, Voice\, and What Gets in the Way
DESCRIPTION:Join playwright Renae Jarrett for an open conversation about creative life\, and what it feels like when it stops. \nOver the past few years\, Renae moved from writing dozens of plays a year to a complete standstill. In this conversation\, she’ll share honestly about how that happened\, how she has and hasn’t found her way through it\, and what she’s learned about the importance of making when there doesn’t feel to be a place for your voice. \nShe’ll share work from the writers who shaped her\, including Adrienne Kennedy\, Wallace Shawn\, and Caryl Churchill\, as a way into the conversation\, and invite participants to bring their own stories of creative blocks and how they did or didn’t work through them. \nThis conversation is part of Shadowcliff’s 2026 Still Point Sessions residencies\, bringing artists to the mountains for a week of creative work in Grand Lake.
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/making-anyway-a-conversation-about-creativity-voice-and-what-gets-in-the-way/
LOCATION:Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, 105 Co Rd 663\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:Light & Shadow: An evening of shadow puppetry and live poetry
DESCRIPTION:Come to Shadowcliff for an evening of improvised performance. FireTale Productions\, a Kansas City-based shadow puppet theater co-founded by Ritu Nanos and Mikal Shapiro\, will weave movement and form in response to poetry spoken live by visual artist and writer José Faus. \nFireTale’s work draws on oral tradition and cultural myth to explore what it means to be human in relationship to the living world. José Faus brings a practice rooted in community\, language\, and the catalytic role of artists in public life. Together\, they offer an evening that is both intimate and expansive. A reminder that storytelling is alive\, generous\, and capable of surprise. \nThis performance is part of Shadowcliff’s 2026 Still Point Sessions residencies\, bringing José Faus\, Ritu Nanos\, and Mikal Shapiro together for a week of creative work in the mountains above Grand Lake. \nShadowcliff Mountain Lodge & Retreat Center\, 105 Co Rd 663\, Grand Lake\, CO 80447
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/shadow-puppetry/
LOCATION:Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, 105 Co Rd 663\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Performing Arts Events,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:2025 Shadowcliff Artist Residency: Artist Talks and Performances at Grand Lake Community House
DESCRIPTION:Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, in partnership with the Grand Lake Creative District\, is thrilled to present a special public event featuring artists from its new residency program. Join us on Friday\, September 26\, at 7:00 PM at the Grand Lake Community House. \nThis free event offers Grand Lake residents and visitors a unique opportunity to engage with six nationally recognized artists as they share their creative processes\, present their work\, and discuss their experience in residence at Shadowcliff. Attendees will gain insight into how each artist approaches their craft through a series of presentations\, performances\, and conversations. \nMeet the Artists: \nHolland Andrews (Brooklyn\, NY) is a composer\, vocalist\, clarinetist\, and improviser whose work explores themes of vulnerability\, healing\, and transformation through voice\, clarinet\, and electronics. They are a 2025 Creative Capital Fellow and Guggenheim Fellow\, a 2024 United States Artists Fellow\, and a 2023 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists Awardee. Their work was featured in the 2024 Whitney Biennial. \nNina Elder (Gardner\, CO) is an artist and researcher whose interdisciplinary practice investigates ecological change\, land use\, and cultural memory. Her work has been supported by the Andy Warhol Foundation\, the Mellon Foundation\, the Rauschenberg Foundation\, and the Pollock Krasner Foundation. \njaamil olawale kosoko (Philadelphia\, PA) is a multi-spirited Nigerian American author\, performance artist\, educator\, and curator of Yoruba and Natchez descent whose work explores emergent Black queer theory\, rest-care strategies\, and the politics of fugitivity. They are a Doris Duke Foundation Performing Arts Technology Lab grantee\, a Pew Fellow\, a two-time MacDowell Fellow\, and a Princeton Arts Fellow. \nyuniya edi kwon (Brooklyn\, NY) is a violinist\, vocalist\, and interdisciplinary performance maker whose work draws from Korean folk traditions\, Butoh dance\, and experimental sound. She is a 2025 Creative Capital and Guggenheim Fellow\, a 2023-25 Princeton Arts Fellow\, a 2024 Civitella Ranieri Fellow\, a 2023 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Robert Rauschenberg Awardee in Music/Sound\, and a 2016 United States Artists Ford Fellow. \nCedar Sigo (Lofall\, WA) is a poet raised on the Suquamish Reservation in the Pacific Northwest. His work explores the poetic process as a translation of embodied language into textual form. He is a 2022 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists Awardee\, Lannan Foundation Fellow\, and Allen Ginsberg Visiting Fellow. \nNick Wylie (Chicago\, IL) is an artist\, organizer\, and educator. His art practice incorporates video technology\, performance\, drawing\, and queer futurity. He co-founded Harold Arts\, ACRE (Artists’ Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions)\, and Mana Contemporary Chicago and has taught at School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, University of Illinois at Chicago\, and University of St Francis. \nThis event is free and open to the public. RSVP strongly recommended. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Monday\, September 25\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 PM\nLocation: Grand Lake Community House\, Grand Lake\, CO*\n*Note: The Grand Lake Community House is wheelchair accessible \nAbout Shadowcliff: Shadowcliff is a non-profit mountain sanctuary dedicated to creating spaces for personal and collective transformation. With a mission rooted in reconnection—with oneself\, others\, and the natural world—Shadowcliff has welcomed people from all over the world for decades\, offering retreats\, workshops\, and community-focused programs. Situated along the Continental Divide Trail\, Shadowcliff also serves as an important resource for thru-hikers and visitors seeking peaceful\, transformative experiences. \n  \nRSVP
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/artist-residency/
LOCATION:Grand Lake Community House\, 1026 Park Avenue\, Grand Lake\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts Events,Shadowcliff
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SUMMARY:SHADOWCLIFF ARTIST RESIDENCY FEATURES MULTIDISCIPLINARY CREATIVES IN FREE EVENT AT GRAND LAKE COMMUNITY HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:Grand Lake\, CO – August 2024 – Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge\, in partnership with the Grand Lake Creative District\, is excited to announce a free public event featuring the inaugural cohort of artists participating in its pilot residency program. The event will take place on Monday\, September 9\, at 7:00 PM at the Grand Lake Community House\, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the artists and learn about their work. \nThe artist residency program at Shadowcliff builds on the Lodge’s long-standing tradition of fostering meaningful exchanges and connections. The residency brings together a diverse group of artists\, creatives\, researchers\, and cultural caretakers from around the country\, providing them with time\, space\, and access to the rich natural and cultural resources of Grand County. For two weeks\, from August 29 to September 13\, these artists will be immersed in the beauty and history of Grand Lake\, embarking on ecological experiences and engaging in new creative projects. \n“We are thrilled to be hosting these exceptional artists at Shadowcliff and are so excited about what an established residency program could look like in Grand Lake\,” said Kelly Yarbrough\, Shadowcliff’s Board Chair. “The community has been cultivating the local arts scene for years and is poised for the next stage of growth. Developing a residency program at Shadowcliff in coordination with organizations like the Grand Lake Creative District makes all the sense in the world—this is the place and the time to do it!” The September 9 event will showcase each artist’s respective work through a series of presentations\, performances\, and discussions. Each artist will share insights into their creative processes\, present their work to the public\, and engage in dialogue with attendees. “Cultural initiatives like Shadowcliff’s artist residency play a vital role in enhancing the vibrancy of our local community\,” said Grand County Economic Development Director DiAnn Butler. “By bringing in creative voices from around the country and fostering collaborations with local organizations\, this program not only enriches the cultural landscape of Grand County but also contributes to the economic vitality of our region.” She added\, “Events like these are powerful reminders of how the arts can build connections\, inspire\, and create lasting positive impacts for both residents and visitors.” \nMeet the Artists: \n● Kyle Dacuyan (Brooklyn\, NY) is a poet\, performer\, and 2021 NEA Creative Writing Fellow whose work explores the intersections of language\, labor\, and embodiment.\n● Ash Hanson (Moab\, UT) is a theater artist and 2018 Obama Foundation Fellow with a deep commitment to social practice and rural community development.\n● Li Harris (Houston\, TX) is an interdisciplinary artist\, musician\, and 2022 Guggenheim Fellow whose practice incorporates voice\, electronics\, movement\, and new media to explore themes of healing\, spirituality\, and resilience.\n● Sam Kim (Brooklyn\, NY) is an experimental choreographer\, dancer\, and MacDowell\, Yaddo\, Djerassi\, and UCross Fellow\, whose bold\, boundary-pushing performances challenge traditional dance forms.\n● Helen Otterson (Excelsior\, MN) is a ceramic and glass sculptor with a keen interest in the intersections of art\, nature\, and science. Otterson’s intricate and expressive sculptures have been exhibited internationally and are featured in multiple museum collections. \nShadowcliff’s new artist residency program will extend the Lodge’s legacy of contributing to the cultural vibrancy of Grand Lake. From its early involvement in the founding of Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater—whose actors were housed on Shadowcliff’s campus in the theater’s early days—to its support during the founding of the Rocky Mountain Folk School\, Shadowcliff has played a vital role in shaping the region’s creative landscape. The Shadowcliff Artist Residency Program joins these efforts\, further establishing Grand Lake as a destination not only for its majestic natural environs but also for its thriving arts and culture offerings. The September 9 event is free and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP\, please visit https://shadowcliff.org/events/ or contact Alexander Thompson at alexander.leslie.thompson@gmail.com. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Monday\, September 9\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 PM\nLocation: Grand Lake Community House\, Grand Lake\, CO*\n*Note: The Grand Lake Community House is wheelchair accessible \nAbout Shadowcliff: Shadowcliff is a non-profit mountain sanctuary dedicated to creating spaces for personal and collective transformation. With a mission rooted in reconnection—with oneself\, others\, and the natural world—Shadowcliff has welcomed people from all over the world for decades\, offering retreats\, workshops\, and community-focused programs. Situated along the Continental Divide Trail\, Shadowcliff also serves as an important resource for thru-hikers and visitors seeking peaceful\, transformative experiences.
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/shadowcliff-artist-residencies/
LOCATION:Grand Lake Community House\, 1026 Park Avenue\, Grand Lake\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts Events,Shadowcliff
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