Louise Cutler Studio

Community Events 2025

What We Do
Giving back: Workshops and Community Projects

Louise Cutler Studio is dedicated to enriching the art community in Fort Collins and its surrounding areas in Colorado. Our goal is to continuously enhance the creative landscape by organizing workshops and exhibitions that celebrate and reflect the diverse experiences of people of color. Through these initiatives, we aim to foster a more inclusive and vibrant artistic community.We believe that art has the power to bridge divides and bring people together, and our studio is a testament to this belief. By collaborating with local artists, educators, and cultural organizations, we provide a platform where voices from all backgrounds can be heard and appreciated.
In addition to our workshops and exhibitions, Louise Cutler Studio also offers mentorship programs for emerging artists, giving them the tools and support they need to thrive in their artistic endeavors. We are committed to nurturing talent and encouraging creative expression in all its forms.

Artist Available For Workshops and Art Talks: Louise Cutler, Efilaf Arts Department, Jasmine Henley,

Karen Drewry, Adderley Grant Lord

Gathering of the Kindred Spirits Exhibit

Gathering of Kindred Spirits
Six Wome, Six Lives, Kindred Spirits

The "Gathering of Kindred Spirits" exhibition is a heartfelt celebration of connection, empowerment, and reflection, showcasing the profound strength and resilience of Black American women. Curated with intention and love, this collection of art captures the essence of sisterhood and the unspoken bonds that unite women across generations.

When:
February 2, 2025 - February 28, 2025

Hines Building, Denver CO.

"Engineer a World of Difference" – National Society of Black Engineers

Kicking off the month is "Engineer a World of Difference", hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers at the Foothills Mall. This event offers hands-on activities, workshops, and opportunities to hear from future engineers shaping tomorrow’s world while exploring exciting college programs.

Location: Foothills Mall
Date: Saturday February 1st
Time: 11:00am -3:00pm

Freedom of Expression Workshop with Chavez of Efilaf Art Department

Chavez of Efilaf Art Department will lead a Freedom of Expression Workshop, encouraging participants to explore their individuality and creativity. Chavez’s transformative art and fashion will be on exhibit at the Foothills Mall, celebrating resilience and self-expression. Materials will be provided

Location: Foot Hills Mall
Date: Saturday February 8
Time: 11:00am -2:30pm

Table Reading of "A Raisin in the Sun"

Join us at The Museum of Art in Fort Collins for a Table Reading of "A Raisin in the Sun" during First Friday in February. This community event brings Lorraine Hansberry’s iconic play to life, celebrating dreams and resilience through a collaborative reading.

Location: Museum of Art, Fort Collins
Date: First Friday, February 7th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Freedom of Expression Workshop with Chavez of Efilaf Art Department

Chavez of Efilaf Art Department will lead a Freedom of Expression Workshop, encouraging participants to explore their individuality and creativity. Chavez’s transformative art and fashion will be on exhibit at the Foothills Mall, celebrating resilience and self-expression. Materials will be provided

Location: Foot Hills Mall
Date: Saturday February 8
Time: 11:00am -2:30pm

Proud to Be Me Painting Workshop with Jasmine Henley

Jasmine Henley takes the spotlight with the Proud to “Be Me” Painting Workshop, inviting participants of all skill levels to create self-portraits that celebrate identity and self-love. Materials will be provided for this hands-on session of creativity and connection.

Location: Foot Hills Mall
Date: February 15
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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Exhibit and Workshop 2022

Workshop with BIPOC Alliance Fort Collins

The project, "Your History Your Dream," pairs students together to create their own visual "I Have a Dream" piece, exploring what it means to them and their future. Each pair will begin by writing and conceptualizing their dreams on paper. They will then trace each other's bodies on a 6-foot piece of canvas, overlapping the outlines using markers. Within these outlines, students will visually represent their dreams and historical stories through painting, stenciling, collage, and other materials. Where the bodies intersect, the students will collaborate, combining their visions to create a unified final piece.

Exhibit

Karen Heads

A Culture Preserved In The Black Experience 2022

Art Exhibit at the Museum Of Art Fort Collins

The purpose of this exhibition extends beyond mere preservation; it seeks to foster cultural awareness, affirmation, and appreciation. By providing a platform for Black American artists, "A Culture Preserved (In the Black Experience)" offers a space where the voices and experiences of Black Americans can be seen, heard, and celebrated.

https://www.dariamag.com/home/a-culture-preserved-in-the-black-experience

Art show

Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art show

The Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show offers a distinctive indoor Fine Art exhibition tailored for collectors and art enthusiasts seeking to acquire unique pieces. Our showcase highlights original works by Black and African American artists, providing a curated selection for homes and offices in Northern Colorado. What sets us apart from other art exhibitions is our exclusive focus on original artwork, enabling collectors to acquire one-of-a-kind pieces.

https://www.thebeautyofblacknessfineartshow.com/

Community Quilt Project

Juneteenth Community Quilt Project. Created with Louise Cutler Studio and sewn by Roselyn Cutler

Social JUstice

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Social Justice for the Arts

CSU Summer camp

SOCIAL JUSTICE THRU THE ARTS (SJTA) teaches basic social justice concepts and advocacy through integrated work and exploration in the arts. Participants engage in hands-on learning in storytelling, movement and dance, image theatre, designing and painting, creative writing, social and digital media, and film/video.

SJTA 2022
Feature Artist Louise Cutler - Amending, A-mending History

https://youtu.be/18QWyK4ZOJY?si=BaQ0XqbHTCBSC9gD

Freedom Of Expressions

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Freedom of Expression Work Shop with Efilaf Art Depart

In an interview during the event artist Wayne Gipson, explained his purpose behind the workshop stating, “What we are trying to do with this workshop is give the kids another outlet to express themselves.” He then explained the power of art in its ability to express a moment, a feeling, a message, or even a thought. This beauty does not come without turmoil, as Gipson describes the complexities of being vulnerable with one’s thoughts and emotions and expressing them with a new medium. “So today,” Gipson states, “comfort is the focus. We’re not trying to create any particular piece, just get comfortable with the art process.”

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