In partnership with AspenOne, the Aspen Art Museum is pleased to present Heaven, an expansive project by Los Angeles-based artist Alex Israel that takes the form of a lift ticket, an exhibition, and on-mountain signage.

Israel creates artworks that draw upon traditions of pop culture, celebrity and entertainment to consider ways in which fantasy, escapism and the pursuit of joy shape our lives. To make his work, Israel often embeds himself within industries he examines, harnessing their magic through incorporating their methods of production. Much of his work, including props, set pieces, signs and scenic backdrops of sunset-hued skies, is made within the Warner Bros. Design Studio. 

At the invitation of AspenOne and Aspen Art Museum, Israel PLEASE NOTE: The exhibition is exclusively accessible via ski-in, ski-out terrain designed for intermediate-level skiers and snowboarders.
A valid lift ticket is required for entry.

Exhibition Dates: February 15–23 & March 7–16

This exhibition is curated by Daniel Merritt, Chief Curator.

Aspen Art Museum exhibitions are made possible by the Marx Exhibition Fund.
General exhibition support is provided by the Toby Devan Lewis Visiting Artist Fund.
Additional support is provided by the Aspen Art Museum National Council.

Aspen Art Museum admission is free courtesy of Amy and John Phelan.

About the Artist

Alex Israel (b. 1982, Los Angeles, CA) lives and works in Los Angeles. Deeply entwined with his hometown, his work explores popular media, Hollywood, and the cult of celebrity, while positing LA as central to an understanding of American culture and the American dream. Israel’s practice has included high-profile collaborations with Bret Easton Ellis, Louis Vuitton, Rimowa and Snapchat, as well as his own Freeway Eyewear and Infrathin Apparel designs. His ongoing web series, an LA-centric talk show hosted by the artist and titled “As It Lays,” is streaming on YouTube, and his feature length art film, “SPF-18”, first appeared on Netflix, following a tour to high schools across the United States. His work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at: Le Consortium, Dijon; Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas; The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, San Marino; Astrup Fearnley Museum, Oslo; Fosun Foundation, Shanghai; and The Bass, Miami. His work is included in numerous museum collections worldwide including: MoMA, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; MOCA, Los Angeles; Moderna Museet, Stockholm; The Centre Pompidou, Paris; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C.; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles; and The Broad, Los Angeles.

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In partnership with AspenOne, the Aspen Art Museum is pleased to present Heaven, an expansive project by Los Angeles-based artist Alex Israel that takes the form of a lift ticket, an exhibition, and on-mountain signage.

Israel creates artworks that draw upon traditions of pop culture, celebrity and entertainment to consider ways in which fantasy, escapism and the pursuit of joy shape our lives. To make his work, Israel often embeds himself within industries he examines, harnessing their magic through incorporating their methods of production. Much of his work, including props, set pieces, signs and scenic backdrops of sunset-hued skies, is made within the Warner Bros. Design Studio. 

At the invitation of AspenOne and Aspen Art Museum, Israel PLEASE NOTE: The exhibition is exclusively accessible via ski-in, ski-out terrain designed for intermediate-level skiers and snowboarders.
A valid lift ticket is required for entry.

Exhibition Dates: February 15–23 & March 7–16

This exhibition is curated by Daniel Merritt, Chief Curator.

Aspen Art Museum exhibitions are made possible by the Marx Exhibition Fund.
General exhibition support is provided by the Toby Devan Lewis Visiting Artist Fund.
Additional support is provided by the Aspen Art Museum National Council.

Aspen Art Museum admission is free courtesy of Amy and John Phelan.

About the Artist

Alex Israel (b. 1982, Los Angeles, CA) lives and works in Los Angeles. Deeply entwined with his hometown, his work explores popular media, Hollywood, and the cult of celebrity, while positing LA as central to an understanding of American culture and the American dream. Israel’s practice has included high-profile collaborations with Bret Easton Ellis, Louis Vuitton, Rimowa and Snapchat, as well as his own Freeway Eyewear and Infrathin Apparel designs. His ongoing web series, an LA-centric talk show hosted by the artist and titled “As It Lays,” is streaming on YouTube, and his feature length art film, “SPF-18”, first appeared on Netflix, following a tour to high schools across the United States. His work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at: Le Consortium, Dijon; Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas; The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, San Marino; Astrup Fearnley Museum, Oslo; Fosun Foundation, Shanghai; and The Bass, Miami. His work is included in numerous museum collections worldwide including: MoMA, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; MOCA, Los Angeles; Moderna Museet, Stockholm; The Centre Pompidou, Paris; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C.; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles; and The Broad, Los Angeles.

In partnership with AspenOne, the Aspen Art Museum is pleased to present Heaven, an expansive project by Los Angeles-based artist Alex Israel that takes the form of a lift ticket, an exhibition, and on-mountain signage.

Israel creates artworks that draw upon traditions of pop culture, celebrity and entertainment to consider ways in which fantasy, escapism and the pursuit of joy shape our lives. To make his work, Israel often embeds himself within industries he examines, harnessing their magic through incorporating their methods of production. Much of his work, including props, set pieces, signs and scenic backdrops of sunset-hued skies, is made within the Warner Bros. Design Studio. 

At the invitation of AspenOne and Aspen Art Museum, Israel PLEASE NOTE: The exhibition is exclusively accessible via ski-in, ski-out terrain designed for intermediate-level skiers and snowboarders.
A valid lift ticket is required for entry.

Exhibition Dates: February 15–23 & March 7–16

This exhibition is curated by Daniel Merritt, Chief Curator.

Aspen Art Museum exhibitions are made possible by the Marx Exhibition Fund.
General exhibition support is provided by the Toby Devan Lewis Visiting Artist Fund.
Additional support is provided by the Aspen Art Museum National Council.

Aspen Art Museum admission is free courtesy of Amy and John Phelan.

About the Artist

Alex Israel (b. 1982, Los Angeles, CA) lives and works in Los Angeles. Deeply entwined with his hometown, his work explores popular media, Hollywood, and the cult of celebrity, while positing LA as central to an understanding of American culture and the American dream. Israel’s practice has included high-profile collaborations with Bret Easton Ellis, Louis Vuitton, Rimowa and Snapchat, as well as his own Freeway Eyewear and Infrathin Apparel designs. His ongoing web series, an LA-centric talk show hosted by the artist and titled “As It Lays,” is streaming on YouTube, and his feature length art film, “SPF-18”, first appeared on Netflix, following a tour to high schools across the United States. His work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at: Le Consortium, Dijon; Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas; The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, San Marino; Astrup Fearnley Museum, Oslo; Fosun Foundation, Shanghai; and The Bass, Miami. His work is included in numerous museum collections worldwide including: MoMA, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; MOCA, Los Angeles; Moderna Museet, Stockholm; The Centre Pompidou, Paris; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C.; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles; and The Broad, Los Angeles.

Aspen’s City Hall Art Exhibition
The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west and are a testament to the incredible talents of our regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. City Hall is open to the public Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm and is located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

Youth Art Expo invites K-12 students throughout the Extended Roaring Fork Valley to engage their creativity as they reimagine spaces, buildings, and cities in response to creative prompts with no assigned limits. The Museum provides participants with all necessary materials and showcases their artwork in an exhibition to be enjoyed by the entire community from April 12 through May 18, 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Architecture & Imagination with curriculum designed by our Education Team in collaboration with artist Madelon Vriesendorp, multidisciplinary artist Charlie Koolhaas, and designer, educator and nonprofit leader Maya Bird-Murphy.

This unique biennial event encourages students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills through artist-designed curricula focused on the theme of architecture and imagination. The result will be a fantastic showcase of visionary and dreamlike constructions, on display at the Aspen Art Museum in the Spring of 2025. The exhibition will span three of our galleries, celebrating the incredible work of young artists in our region.

Now in its third iteration, the Youth Art Expo is grounded in the belief that a great art assignment is itself a form of art. Our team has produced lesson plans, instructional videos, and workshops that emphasize creative thinking and exploration. The projects will culminate in a wide range of artistic outputs, from drawings and models to design objects and human-scale interactive structures that invite viewers to climb inside or observe.

We look forward to seeing the imagination and creativity of your students on display in this exciting celebration of art and architecture!

Aspen’s City Hall Art Exhibition
The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west and are a testament to the incredible talents of our regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. City Hall is open to the public Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm and is located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

Youth Art Expo invites K-12 students throughout the Extended Roaring Fork Valley to engage their creativity as they reimagine spaces, buildings, and cities in response to creative prompts with no assigned limits. The Museum provides participants with all necessary materials and showcases their artwork in an exhibition to be enjoyed by the entire community from April 12 through May 18, 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Architecture & Imagination with curriculum designed by our Education Team in collaboration with artist Madelon Vriesendorp, multidisciplinary artist Charlie Koolhaas, and designer, educator and nonprofit leader Maya Bird-Murphy.

This unique biennial event encourages students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills through artist-designed curricula focused on the theme of architecture and imagination. The result will be a fantastic showcase of visionary and dreamlike constructions, on display at the Aspen Art Museum in the Spring of 2025. The exhibition will span three of our galleries, celebrating the incredible work of young artists in our region.

Now in its third iteration, the Youth Art Expo is grounded in the belief that a great art assignment is itself a form of art. Our team has produced lesson plans, instructional videos, and workshops that emphasize creative thinking and exploration. The projects will culminate in a wide range of artistic outputs, from drawings and models to design objects and human-scale interactive structures that invite viewers to climb inside or observe.

We look forward to seeing the imagination and creativity of your students on display in this exciting celebration of art and architecture!

Aspen’s City Hall Art Exhibition
The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west and are a testament to the incredible talents of our regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. City Hall is open to the public Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm and is located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

Youth Art Expo invites K-12 students throughout the Extended Roaring Fork Valley to engage their creativity as they reimagine spaces, buildings, and cities in response to creative prompts with no assigned limits. The Museum provides participants with all necessary materials and showcases their artwork in an exhibition to be enjoyed by the entire community from April 12 through May 18, 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Architecture & Imagination with curriculum designed by our Education Team in collaboration with artist Madelon Vriesendorp, multidisciplinary artist Charlie Koolhaas, and designer, educator and nonprofit leader Maya Bird-Murphy.

This unique biennial event encourages students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills through artist-designed curricula focused on the theme of architecture and imagination. The result will be a fantastic showcase of visionary and dreamlike constructions, on display at the Aspen Art Museum in the Spring of 2025. The exhibition will span three of our galleries, celebrating the incredible work of young artists in our region.

Now in its third iteration, the Youth Art Expo is grounded in the belief that a great art assignment is itself a form of art. Our team has produced lesson plans, instructional videos, and workshops that emphasize creative thinking and exploration. The projects will culminate in a wide range of artistic outputs, from drawings and models to design objects and human-scale interactive structures that invite viewers to climb inside or observe.

We look forward to seeing the imagination and creativity of your students on display in this exciting celebration of art and architecture!

Aspen’s City Hall Art Exhibition
The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west and are a testament to the incredible talents of our regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. City Hall is open to the public Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm and is located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

Youth Art Expo invites K-12 students throughout the Extended Roaring Fork Valley to engage their creativity as they reimagine spaces, buildings, and cities in response to creative prompts with no assigned limits. The Museum provides participants with all necessary materials and showcases their artwork in an exhibition to be enjoyed by the entire community from April 12 through May 18, 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Architecture & Imagination with curriculum designed by our Education Team in collaboration with artist Madelon Vriesendorp, multidisciplinary artist Charlie Koolhaas, and designer, educator and nonprofit leader Maya Bird-Murphy.

This unique biennial event encourages students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills through artist-designed curricula focused on the theme of architecture and imagination. The result will be a fantastic showcase of visionary and dreamlike constructions, on display at the Aspen Art Museum in the Spring of 2025. The exhibition will span three of our galleries, celebrating the incredible work of young artists in our region.

Now in its third iteration, the Youth Art Expo is grounded in the belief that a great art assignment is itself a form of art. Our team has produced lesson plans, instructional videos, and workshops that emphasize creative thinking and exploration. The projects will culminate in a wide range of artistic outputs, from drawings and models to design objects and human-scale interactive structures that invite viewers to climb inside or observe.

We look forward to seeing the imagination and creativity of your students on display in this exciting celebration of art and architecture!

Aspen’s City Hall Art Exhibition
The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west and are a testament to the incredible talents of our regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. City Hall is open to the public Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm and is located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

Youth Art Expo invites K-12 students throughout the Extended Roaring Fork Valley to engage their creativity as they reimagine spaces, buildings, and cities in response to creative prompts with no assigned limits. The Museum provides participants with all necessary materials and showcases their artwork in an exhibition to be enjoyed by the entire community from April 12 through May 18, 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Architecture & Imagination with curriculum designed by our Education Team in collaboration with artist Madelon Vriesendorp, multidisciplinary artist Charlie Koolhaas, and designer, educator and nonprofit leader Maya Bird-Murphy.

This unique biennial event encourages students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills through artist-designed curricula focused on the theme of architecture and imagination. The result will be a fantastic showcase of visionary and dreamlike constructions, on display at the Aspen Art Museum in the Spring of 2025. The exhibition will span three of our galleries, celebrating the incredible work of young artists in our region.

Now in its third iteration, the Youth Art Expo is grounded in the belief that a great art assignment is itself a form of art. Our team has produced lesson plans, instructional videos, and workshops that emphasize creative thinking and exploration. The projects will culminate in a wide range of artistic outputs, from drawings and models to design objects and human-scale interactive structures that invite viewers to climb inside or observe.

We look forward to seeing the imagination and creativity of your students on display in this exciting celebration of art and architecture!

Aspen’s City Hall Art Exhibition
The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west and are a testament to the incredible talents of our regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. City Hall is open to the public Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm and is located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

Youth Art Expo invites K-12 students throughout the Extended Roaring Fork Valley to engage their creativity as they reimagine spaces, buildings, and cities in response to creative prompts with no assigned limits. The Museum provides participants with all necessary materials and showcases their artwork in an exhibition to be enjoyed by the entire community from April 12 through May 18, 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Architecture & Imagination with curriculum designed by our Education Team in collaboration with artist Madelon Vriesendorp, multidisciplinary artist Charlie Koolhaas, and designer, educator and nonprofit leader Maya Bird-Murphy.

This unique biennial event encourages students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills through artist-designed curricula focused on the theme of architecture and imagination. The result will be a fantastic showcase of visionary and dreamlike constructions, on display at the Aspen Art Museum in the Spring of 2025. The exhibition will span three of our galleries, celebrating the incredible work of young artists in our region.

Now in its third iteration, the Youth Art Expo is grounded in the belief that a great art assignment is itself a form of art. Our team has produced lesson plans, instructional videos, and workshops that emphasize creative thinking and exploration. The projects will culminate in a wide range of artistic outputs, from drawings and models to design objects and human-scale interactive structures that invite viewers to climb inside or observe.

We look forward to seeing the imagination and creativity of your students on display in this exciting celebration of art and architecture!

Aspen’s City Hall Art Exhibition
The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west and are a testament to the incredible talents of our regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. City Hall is open to the public Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm and is located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

Youth Art Expo invites K-12 students throughout the Extended Roaring Fork Valley to engage their creativity as they reimagine spaces, buildings, and cities in response to creative prompts with no assigned limits. The Museum provides participants with all necessary materials and showcases their artwork in an exhibition to be enjoyed by the entire community from April 12 through May 18, 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Architecture & Imagination with curriculum designed by our Education Team in collaboration with artist Madelon Vriesendorp, multidisciplinary artist Charlie Koolhaas, and designer, educator and nonprofit leader Maya Bird-Murphy.

This unique biennial event encourages students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills through artist-designed curricula focused on the theme of architecture and imagination. The result will be a fantastic showcase of visionary and dreamlike constructions, on display at the Aspen Art Museum in the Spring of 2025. The exhibition will span three of our galleries, celebrating the incredible work of young artists in our region.

Now in its third iteration, the Youth Art Expo is grounded in the belief that a great art assignment is itself a form of art. Our team has produced lesson plans, instructional videos, and workshops that emphasize creative thinking and exploration. The projects will culminate in a wide range of artistic outputs, from drawings and models to design objects and human-scale interactive structures that invite viewers to climb inside or observe.

We look forward to seeing the imagination and creativity of your students on display in this exciting celebration of art and architecture!

Aspen’s City Hall Art Exhibition
The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west and are a testament to the incredible talents of our regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. City Hall is open to the public Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm and is located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

Youth Art Expo invites K-12 students throughout the Extended Roaring Fork Valley to engage their creativity as they reimagine spaces, buildings, and cities in response to creative prompts with no assigned limits. The Museum provides participants with all necessary materials and showcases their artwork in an exhibition to be enjoyed by the entire community from April 12 through May 18, 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Architecture & Imagination with curriculum designed by our Education Team in collaboration with artist Madelon Vriesendorp, multidisciplinary artist Charlie Koolhaas, and designer, educator and nonprofit leader Maya Bird-Murphy.

This unique biennial event encourages students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills through artist-designed curricula focused on the theme of architecture and imagination. The result will be a fantastic showcase of visionary and dreamlike constructions, on display at the Aspen Art Museum in the Spring of 2025. The exhibition will span three of our galleries, celebrating the incredible work of young artists in our region.

Now in its third iteration, the Youth Art Expo is grounded in the belief that a great art assignment is itself a form of art. Our team has produced lesson plans, instructional videos, and workshops that emphasize creative thinking and exploration. The projects will culminate in a wide range of artistic outputs, from drawings and models to design objects and human-scale interactive structures that invite viewers to climb inside or observe.

We look forward to seeing the imagination and creativity of your students on display in this exciting celebration of art and architecture!

Aspen’s City Hall Art Exhibition
The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west and are a testament to the incredible talents of our regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. City Hall is open to the public Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:30pm and is located at 427 Rio Grande Place.

Youth Art Expo invites K-12 students throughout the Extended Roaring Fork Valley to engage their creativity as they reimagine spaces, buildings, and cities in response to creative prompts with no assigned limits. The Museum provides participants with all necessary materials and showcases their artwork in an exhibition to be enjoyed by the entire community from April 12 through May 18, 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Architecture & Imagination with curriculum designed by our Education Team in collaboration with artist Madelon Vriesendorp, multidisciplinary artist Charlie Koolhaas, and designer, educator and nonprofit leader Maya Bird-Murphy.

This unique biennial event encourages students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills through artist-designed curricula focused on the theme of architecture and imagination. The result will be a fantastic showcase of visionary and dreamlike constructions, on display at the Aspen Art Museum in the Spring of 2025. The exhibition will span three of our galleries, celebrating the incredible work of young artists in our region.

Now in its third iteration, the Youth Art Expo is grounded in the belief that a great art assignment is itself a form of art. Our team has produced lesson plans, instructional videos, and workshops that emphasize creative thinking and exploration. The projects will culminate in a wide range of artistic outputs, from drawings and models to design objects and human-scale interactive structures that invite viewers to climb inside or observe.

We look forward to seeing the imagination and creativity of your students on display in this exciting celebration of art and architecture!