The Art Base

The Art Base

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The Art Base (formerly The Wyly Art Center), is a treasured community gathering place, housed in the old library building in historic downtown Basalt. The Art Base fosters creative expression in the visual arts for all ages and abilities—providing a base of operations for artists in the Roaring Fork Valley through education, exhibitions and events that support and stimulate the vitality of our com

Photos from The Art Base's post 06/16/2026

What does summer at the Art Base look like?

🎨 Painting murals in Basalt River Park
🌿 Exploring nature for tools & inspiration
✏️ Drawing, painting, and collages
✨ Making new friends and discovering new skills

We love watching campers build confidence, make new friends, and express themselves through art while enjoying everything summer has to offer.

There's still plenty of creativity happening this summer, and we can't wait to see what our artists make next!

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Photos from The Art Base's post 06/14/2026

A little art. A little laughter. A lot of creativity. Join us for Young at heART, a free weekly art gathering for adults 60+.

Art has been shown to support lifelong learning, creativity, social connection, and well-being, and it's a lot of fun, too!

Young at heART is a free weekly art class designed to inspire creativity. Enjoy a friendly, welcoming environment where all materials are provided and all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Come meet new friends, explore a variety of techniques, and create together.

Upcoming Classes:
June 4 – Carter Johnson: Acrylic Painting
June 11 – Open studio: Watercolor
June 18 – Tish: How to Draw Eyes (Prismacolor colored pencils)
June 25 – Tish: Abstract Close Up (Oil Pastels)
July 2 – Nicole: Watercolor Columbines
July 9 – Carter Johnson: Occasional Cards
July 16 – Tish: How to Paint Clouds (Acrylics)
July 23 – Carter Johnson: chalk pastel
July 30 – Carter Johnson: Watercolor

Every Thursday at the Eagle County Community Center
https://www.theartbase.org/calendar/

06/10/2026

Looking for a creative way to slow down, reflect, and recharge?

Join instructor Sheri Gaynor for a welcoming visual journaling workshop where the focus is on exploration, self-expression, and the creative process, not perfection. Through color, paint, images, and intuitive mark-making, you'll discover new ways to connect with yourself, relieve stress, and spark creativity.

No art experience necessary; all skill levels are welcome!

June 13 & July 11
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Art Base, Basalt, CO
Bring your own journal; all other supplies provided

Register today at [www.theartbase.org] or direct link: https://www.theartbase.org/event/art-healing-hope-with-sheri-gaynor-4/

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174 Midland Avenue/PO Box 4300
Basalt, CO
81621

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm