Gallery 1261 & The ArtSolContemporary Realism Now"Contemporary Realism Now" - January 6 - 27, 2024Opening Reception: Saturday, January 6, 2024Gallery 1261 and The ArtSol are thrilled to announce "Contemporary Realism Now," a visual and intellectual journey that pushes the boundaries of artistic expression."Contemporary Realism Now" challenges conventional boundaries to redefine how reality is depicted in art. This exhibition transcends the mere surface by delving deep into the emotions, stories, and complexities that lie beneath the visible world. Artists selected for this exhibit combine traditional techniques with modern influences, crafting works that are both timeless and relevant.Playing on the rich tapestry of the human condition, this exhibition encourages viewers to reflect on the narratives as wide ranging as Indigenous identity, guns in America, gender and the boundaries of realism into abstraction by juxtaposing classical forms with contemporary concepts. "Contemporary Realism Now" hopes to ignite a thought-provoking conversation on the ever-evolving nature of reality itself.Gallery 1261 and The ArtSol invite you to join us for a series of events and discussions throughout the month of January."Contemporary Realism Now"January 6 - 27, 2024, Opening reception January 6, 4 - 8 pm.Gallery 12611261 Delaware Street, Denver, CO 80204.Open from 12 - 4 Tues - Sat and by appointment.303-571-1261 / www.gallery1261.comGallery 1261Gallery 1261 is a prominent Denver art gallery dedicated to showcasing contemporary and traditional realist artwork. With a commitment to advancing the artistic conversation, the gallery regularly hosts exhibitions that push the boundaries of artistic expression.About The ArtSol:The ArtSol is a leading curatorial and promotional group creating art exhibitions and events designed to connect artists and collectors in an ever-evolving artistic landscape. By nurturing talent and fostering creativity, The ArtSol plays a vital role in the Denver art scene and beyond. ###

Artist Robin Cole Debuts "Genesis" at Gallery 1261A Journey Between Science and Spirit March 16 30, 2024 Gallery 1261 is proud to present "Genesis," a solo exhibition by Denver-based artist Robin Cole. Drawing from the deep reservoirs of personal transformation and the vastness of the natural world, Cole's work bridges the realms of science and spirit, presenting a harmonious confluence of the internal and external wilderness.  Artist Statement:My work explores an inner wilderness by way of an outer one. These images come as often from within as without, informed as significantly by emotional texture and imagination as observation. I am interested in elemental experiences that possess this added, dream-like resonance, like a vision of tiny embryonic mysteries, or the ethereal glow of a nameless light in a white landscape. These are the times when the veil feels thin, when an omnipresent but unnoticed magic moves beneath the surface of the ordinary. In my work, I aim to weave this need for understanding into a broader and equally honest experience of imagination. Robin ColeAbout Robin Cole:Nature and those that inhabit itour human selves includedpossess a magic for me, one which I attempt to elicit by working within the bounds of realism as one might work within a poetic form, utilizing the formal constraints to evoke something beyond the boundary of those very limitations. I strive to carve out a compelling space in which those peripheral presences can stand forth, a space of co-existence with both the seen and the unseen. This idea of continuity and reciprocity between landscape and psyche is reflected in many of our myths, legends, and stories both ancient and modern. I am drawn to these primal sources and archetypes of our human storiesstories which, at a fundamental level, are nearly always developed in direct response to our wild, earthly home as a way of explaining, understanding, and relating to its elemental forces. -Robin Cole Genesis: Robin Cole Solo ExhibitionMarch 16 March 30, 2024March 16, 5 - 8 PM. The artist will be in attendance.Gallery 1261, 1261 Delaware St, Denver, CO, 80204www.gallery1261.com / 303-571-1261Hours - Tuesday - Saturday, 12pm - 4pm and by appointment. About Gallery 1261Located in Denver's prestigious Golden Triangle Museum District, Gallery 1261 celebrates pure artistic expression, unhindered by commercial constraints. Established in 2004 by Chris Mileham (Abend Gallery), illustrator David Uhl, and artist Quang Ho, the gallery showcases a curated selection of both international and local art. Curator Quang Ho encapsulates our ethos: "Its about pure, genuine expression." Sharing space with Abend Gallery, visitors experience a unique art immersion. ###

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The Other Dementias class will be held virtually on April3rd from Noon to 1:30pm MST. To register, click the Register Now button below, or call 800.272.3900. This program is offered by the Alzheimers Association Colorado Chapter thanks to the financial support of the Denver Regional Council of Governments distribution of Older Americans Act dollars through the Area Agency on Aging. For more information, please visit https://drcog.org/programs/area-agency-aging.EVENT REGISTRATION