MAKE ART HAPPEN

Buckhorn Public Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making art happen in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley. Since our inception in 2023, we've been committed to enriching our community by facilitating the realization of public art projects.

We play a vital role in the conceptualization, development, and production of public art by providing strategic guidance and funding to artists. Serving as a bridge, we connect individuals, private institutions, local governments, and donors to ensure these projects come to fruition for all to enjoy.

At Buckhorn Public Arts, we believe in the transformative power of art—it can shape our environment, spark conversations, and bring people together. Our initiatives aim to deepen our collective connection to our surroundings, whether through personal interactions, cultural experiences, or environmental awareness.

Our guiding principles include:

  • AWARENESS: Expanding the idea of what public art can be.

  • DISCOVERY: Placing art in public forums so individuals encounter it without needing to seek it out.

  • NATURE: Bringing art outside to be experienced, drawing attention to our environment and our impact on it.

  • INCLUSIVITY: Ensuring art is available and accessible for all to enjoy and experience

  • EDUCATION: Providing art education and experiences that offer everyone in our community the opportunity to deepen their connection to the arts.

Through artist-led installations, events, and collaborations, we champion public art that is accessible, ambitious, and anchored in place.

The Mission:

Art has a transformative power—it can shape our environment, spark conversations, and bring people together. We're firm believers in the ability of art to foster inclusivity and strengthen community bonds. Through our initiatives, we aim to deepen our collective connection to our surroundings, whether it's through personal interactions, cultural experiences, or environmental awareness.