A Guide to Art Week in Aspen
Art Week returns to Aspen on July 29th, bringing arts and culture from around the globe to the Rocky Mountains.
Experience days filled with creativity and inspiration by exploring the fairs, festivals, and events happening around town.
AIR 2025
What is it?
AIR is the Aspen Art Museum’s forward-thinking, decade long initiative that kicks off this summer as AIR 2025: Life As No One Knows It. The initiative’s name is inspired by Sara Imari Walker’s book, Life As No One Knows It, an exploration of life and the physics of its emergence. AIR gathers some of today’s most innovative thinkers from across disciplines– artists, technologists, cultural leaders, and more – for a closed-door retreat followed by a free, public festival.
What can I expect?
From July 26-28th, thirty experts will collaborate to address modern day challenges and our rapidly changing digital landscape through the lens of art. After the retreat, the festival invites the public to participate in keynotes, insightful dialogues, site-specific artwork, performances, and more.
How do I attend?
Attend the free public festival from July 29th to August 1st.
Intersect Aspen Design + Art Fair
What is it?
The annual Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair brings a range of galleries together for a multi-day exploration of modern and contemporary art and design. The Aspen Ice Garden provides an intimate setting for patrons to view the works of talented artists from across the globe in the heart of Aspen.
What can I expect?
From July 29th to August 3rd, the Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair will spark conversations and connect artists, collectors, and the audience through receptions, speakers, and happy hour gatherings. A series of events throughout the week will address a range of topics: Art and the Aspen Community, Art and the Environment, Art and Social Consciousness, Art and Mental Health, and Wellbeing and Art and Design.
How do I attend?
Purchase a ticket: all access pass (VIP program and preview included), a multi-day pass, or single day pass.
The Aspen Art Fair
What is it?
The Aspen Art Fair brings artists, curators, gallerists, and collectors from around the globe to our mountain town. From July 29th to August 2nd, the works of talented artists will be displayed in the over 130 year old, historic Hotel Jerome.
What can I expect?
The Aspen Art Fair partners with exceptional local organizations to blend Aspen’s thriving arts and culture community with global talent. The multi day fair is packed with exclusive home tours that showcase the impressive collections of Aspen residents, expert-led speakers, performances, screenings, outdoor activities, and more.
How do I attend?
Purchase a ticket. Gain 5-day access to the Opening Reception and Run of Show with a VIP ticket, a 4-day Run of Show ticket, or a single day ticket.
Aspen Art Walk
What is it?
The Aspen Art Walk explores the local art scene through curated gallery tours, celebrating the creativity and artistic diversity displayed around town.
What can I expect?
During Aspen Art Walk, tour premier galleries as they present impressive collections of modern and contemporary art. Exclusive exhibitions and talks led by local experts give attendees insight into the world of art.
How do I attend?
Support local galleries by attending this free, public event from 4-8 p.m. on July 31st!
Discover More
As part of the Aspen Institute’s Community Celebration for its 75th anniversary, the Bayer Center will host an open house featuring a conversation with the curators and tour of their current exhibition, Sculpting the Environment: The Three-Dimensional Art of Herbert Bayer.
On August 1st, the Aspen Art Museum will host the 20th Art Crush, their largest annual fundraiser. The gala will celebrate artist Glenn Ligon, a leader in contemporary art and the recipient of the 2025 Lewis Family Art Award. In addition to the gala, a live auction will offer a variety of works from big name artists. The selection of artwork for auction will be displayed at the Aspen Art Museum starting in mid-July.
Renowned artist, Shepard Fairey, is set to paint an intricate mural at an intersection in downtown Aspen during the week of July 20th. Fairey will hold a public unveiling and exhibit his 100-piece collection, titled “One Earth”, at 212GALLERY in addition to presenting a selection of his work at the Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair.
Aspen Fashion Week gathers fashion leaders, designers, influencers, and enthusiasts in Aspen for a celebration of creativity and innovation. Attend runway shows and unique pop-ups that explore current trends and honor Aspen’s style.
The City of Aspen’s Public Art Program commissions temporary artworks, maintains the City’s art collection, and offers grants to arts and culture nonprofits, connecting the community through art experiences. Check out the current projects including an exhibition of local and regional artists’ work in City Hall, Sanford Biggers’s Unsui in Paepcke Park, or the Galena Asphalt Art on the streets of downtown Aspen.
Summer Series: Featured Artists and Conversations
Anderson Ranch Arts Center hosts captivating conversations with major artists, critics, and cultural leaders throughout the summer. Attend a conversation with Catherine Opie and Dawoud Bey on July 24th, Issy Wood and Johanna Fateman on July 28th, or Miles Greenberg and Klaus Biesenbach on August 7th.
Explore more arts and culture events happening all summer long.
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