The Collective ~ Community Arts Center

Current Exhibit

FOURTEENERS Portraits by Mike Wilson, March 10 - May 2, 2021
- Enjoy 50 dynamic, large scale watercolors from a view you've never seen before.
- Sign up to meet the artist, Mike Wilson April 18. lafayetteco.gov/activities
- Interview with Mike Wilson
- Walkthrough video tour of FOURTEENERS exhibit
- MGWilson Studio
- Mike Wilson's Artist Statement
- Additional resources related to this exhibit:
  - Colorado Fourteeners Initiative – Colorado Fourteeners Initiative protects and preserves the natural integrity of Colorado’s 54 14,000–foot peaks —the “Fourteeners”— through active stewardship and public education. Watch videos about hiking, animals, and preservation on the CO 14ers YouTube Channel.
  - Colorado Mountain Club - The Colorado Mountain Club has been delivering conservation, education and recreational opportunities to the Colorado public since 1912. The CMC acts as a gateway to the mountains for novices and experts alike, offering an array of year-round activities, events, and schools centered on outdoor recreation.
  - Colorado Parks and Wildlife – Learn more about Colorado’s easily accessible parks.

Arts Activities

Visit lafayetteco.gov/Activities to find out more about take home activities or sign up for other happenings at The Collective.

Past Exhibit

The Artist's Spirit: Karen Andrews Retrospective
- An exhibition of work made over a lifetime by artist Karen Andrews. A rich, thoughtful, and thought-provoking collection, which explores the inner-self and the outer world. Exhibit Guide and Exhibit Video
One Wild & Precious Life Watercolors of endangered species by Honora Wolfe
- Video with Honora Wolf
Latino Legacy and the Lafayette Swimming Pool: A glimpse into Lafayette History
- An exhibition uncovering a difficult moment in Lafayette's history and the emergence of a heroic leader of our Latino community. Shown in conjunction with the Latinos of Lafayette Photo Exhibit. Shown at the Collective September 4-November 8, 2020.
- More about Rose Lueras and her story.
- View the exhibit from your computer
- Book list with additional resources
- Video in English
- Video en Español

Collective Community Arts Center

The staff at The Collective are pleased to welcome people back to The Collective. Please follow our safety precautions.

Schedule:

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am–5pm
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am–7pm
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday noon–5pm

COVID Safety Precautions:

Masks or face coverings must be worn at all times when inside the Collective Community Arts Center.
Use free hand sanitizer upon your arrival.
Enter the Public Rd. entrance.
Only 8 visitors will be permitted inside.
Maintain six(6) feet (about 2 meters) of social distance between yourself and others.
Masks and gloves will be available upon request.

Art & Culture at HOME

Please visit our Activities Page for Art & Culture to access while SAFE at HOME.

Historic neon sign replica installed at The Collective

December marked the latest historic pursuit in Old Town with the installation of an updated version of an iconic neon sign that once hung at 201 N. Public Road. Efforts to further recapture the full impact of the building’s historic façade by incorporating a replica of the “Coors on Tap” neon sign came to fruition this winter. The Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority commissioned the reproduction sign with a twist, one that incorporated the words “Arts on Tap” to creatively promote the new community arts center.