On the final evening of Boulder Arts Week 2026, CreativeMornings/Boulder hosted a joyful pop-up celebration at the Junkyard Social Club — and the energy in the room said it all.
This Bonus event was designed with intention: to bring together artists, makers, and community partners in a space where creativity opens the door to connection.

Check out all the amazing photos from the event on our Flickr! 

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we were especially grateful to have author Malva Tarasewicz with us, sharing her award-winning memoir Benjamin Breaking Barriers — a deeply personal and inspiring book for parents navigating life as their autistic child's greatest supporter, advocate, and teacher. Her presence added heart and depth to an already warm evening.The makers, artists & community partners who made it happen
Julie Ann Martinez Rosario (@formasbyjulie) brought her handmade wire jewelry and offered fun customization options for guests to make each piece their own.
Emily Reynold from BoulderWrites was on hand to share how the Boulder Library offers free writing support to the community — a resource worth knowing about.
Kai Franks (@kaissilverwear), one of our own event photographers, also came as a maker, selling his handcrafted jewelry and silverware pieces.
Leah Rich (@roundtripgoods) led a block-printing activity and sold her beautiful plant-dyed art and clothing — a returning vendor and a crowd favorite.
Barbara Olson (@barbjolson) showcased and sold her book‑binding art alongside her fiber works.
Stephanie McNamara showcased her mosaic work and spent the morning engaging with the community.
Kyoko returned with her signature origami activity, folding paper and conversation in equal measure.
Kirsten Russell Kindt, representing the Alzheimer's Association Colorado (@alzcolorado), shared information about community programs and support groups — a meaningful presence at an event rooted in connection.

Live music
The evening was set to the sounds of returning musicians Clark Carroll (@clarkplaymusic) and Brian, whose live performances gave the whole night a warm, unhurried rhythm.

THANK YOU!
This event was made possible through the generosity of City of Boulder Office of Arts & Culture and the welcoming space of Junkyard Social Club. Thank you to every maker, artist, attendee, volunteer, and community partner who showed up — you are what makes CreativeMornings/Boulder possible.

CreativeMornings/Boulder hosts free monthly events for the creative community. Follow us to stay connected and join us at our next gathering.

On the final evening of Boulder Arts Week 2026, CreativeMornings/Boulder hosted a joyful pop-up celebration at the Junkyard Social Club — and the energy in the room said it all.

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, this bonus event was designed with intention: to bring together artists, makers, and community partners in a space where creativity opens the door to connection, and where autism is one of the topics people can engage with in a natural, low-pressure way. No keynote. No agenda. Just good people, good art, and good conversation.

We were especially grateful to have author **Malva Tarasewicz** with us, sharing her award-winning memoir *Benjamin Breaking Barriers* — a deeply personal and inspiring book for parents navigating life as their autistic child's greatest supporter, advocate, and teacher. Her presence added heart and depth to an already warm evening.

Check out all the amazing photos from the event on our Flickr! 

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### The makers, artists & community partners who made it happen:

**Julie Ann Martinez Rosario** (@formasbyjulie) brought her handmade wire jewelry and offered fun customization options for guests to make each piece their own.

**Emily Reynold** from BoulderWrites was on hand to share how the Boulder Library offers free writing support to the community — a resource worth knowing about.

**Kai Franks** (@kaissilverwear), one of our own event photographers, also came as a maker, selling his handcrafted jewelry and silverware pieces.

**Leah Rich** (@roundtripgoods) led a block-printing activity and sold her beautiful plant-dyed art and clothing — a returning vendor and a crowd favorite.

**Barbara Olson** (@barbjolson) guided guests through a book-binding activity alongside her fiber works — another beloved returning face.

**Stephanie McNamara** brought mosaic-making to the table, giving guests a tactile, creative outlet to settle into.

**Kyoko** returned with her signature origami activity, folding paper and conversation in equal measure.

**Kirsten Russell Kindt**, representing the Alzheimer's Association Colorado (@alzcolorado), shared information about community programs and support groups — a meaningful presence at an event rooted in connection.

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### Live music

The evening was set to the sounds of returning musicians **Clark Carroll** (@clarkplaymusic) and **Brian**, whose live performances gave the whole night a warm, unhurried rhythm.

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### Thank you

This event was proudly sponsored by **Boulder Arts Week** and made possible through the generosity of **@boulderartsculture** and the welcoming space of **@junkyardsocialclub**. Thank you to every maker, artist, attendee, volunteer, and community partner who showed up — you are what makes CreativeMornings/Boulder possible.

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*CreativeMornings/Boulder hosts free monthly events for the creative community. Follow us to stay connected and join us at our next gathering.*

*#boulderartsweek2026 #CreativeMorningsBoulder #AutismAwarenessMonth*

And the month of May is dedicated to CreativeMornings Global Sponsor ADOBE!

The world needs what you’re creating. Join us for Release Day: a month of motivation and accountability to help you bring your project to life! It all leads up to our collective deadline on May 29th: a global firework display of creativity 🎆

The question is… what will you release? Sign up for free at link in bio.

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Music, movement, and painting!
What a great time, friends! Last Friday we heard music from Clark Carroll, moved our bodies with Frances Walsh, and after hearing his incredible story, Artie Sandstone inspired us all to create a painting together.

"You have to be willing to try. You have to be willing to fail. We have this one life to live, so let's send it!"

Up the stairs tucked between a couple of Boulder’s amazing restaurants, we got to experience some of Artie’s recent works and catch up over some quick bites.

Then Artie tied both of our headliners themes together by taking us through the trials that brought him to realizing his path as artist. From struggling with neurodivergence as a kid to taking a company public in his early 20’s, through a major climbing accident to meeting his wife, and finally finding his home making art - Artie’s story shows the power of innovation and shifting your perspective.

After all that introspection, we were tapped in to our creative selves and were the second group ever to participate in a collaborative canvas with Artie. We can’t wait to see where he takes all of our doodles!

Video

All the links as promised...

"Love is the burden we all carry
Love is a heart broken wide.
Love is what ya do when all these vivid hues start to bleed, leaving only black and white
As long as me and you, we’re searching underneath the blue,
I do believe we could win this little life"

Check out Clark's music on his Instagram.

"Step beyond self-limiting patterns and into the powerful grounded force of nature you were born to become."

Find and connect with Frances Walsh, HERE.

“An unhurried pace that is patient, open, undefended, and humble is a force — especially in this time.”

Walking as Creative Wonder – An Morning of Movement, Story, and Courage

In a room softened by breath and sound, we were invited to slow down.

The morning began with a simple walk — cold air, open sky, trees as quiet witnesses. Side by side, strangers became companions. Movement wasn’t just physical; it was relational. It was grounding.

Through stories from a cross-country walking journey, we traveled alongside hawks, rain-soaked highways, unexpected “trail angels,” and children rediscovering play. We explored walking as resistance, as dignity, as vulnerability, as human right. We felt the discomfort of mobility injustice. We remembered the innocence of wonder.

You can find Jonathon here: www.IntrinsicPaths.com

@JStallz | @IntrinsicPaths | @PedestrianDignity on social media.

Watch the Video

Visit flickr to see all the great photos from Friday morning.

Boulder Arts Week  is your chance to celebrate your work and talent with the creative community around us. From April 3–12, 2026, the 12th annual festival brings murals, installations, music, dance, workshops, and conversations with local artists to life across the city. And this year will be our very first time taking part. We’d love for you to join us!

As part of this vibrant week, the CreativeMornings/Boulder community will be gathering to connect, explore, and celebrate the creative spirit that makes our city so special. Whether you’ve joined us as a speaker, volunteer, guest, sponsor, or audience member—or you’re brand‑new and curious—this is a beautiful moment to come together.

Want to showcase your work? Submit this form.

You’ll have the chance to meet fellow creatives, experience local art, and chat with the CreativeMornings Boulder team about ways to get involved in our global, joyful community. We’ll be participating throughout the week and would love to see familiar and new faces alike.

Come celebrate with us, soak up the inspiration, and be part of Boulder’s biggest creative moment of the year.

Registration on our website will open on April 1st

Boulder Arts Week Calendar

Thank you so much for joining together last week. We danced, we laughed, we cried, and we found our own Koor Soo.Dance To Be Free’s mission is to reduce anxiety and depression for people in prison through the healing power of movement.

“Dancing is . . . A reparative experience that directly contradicts the terror, helplessness and visibility of trauma to enable survivors to reclaim ownership of their bodies and their lives.”

–Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, and President of the Trauma Research Foundation.

You can subscribe to their email newsletter here: Dance to Be Free

Or follow on Instagram or Facebook.

In case you missed it, you can find all the photos on flickr and you can watch the recap video here...

You can find Farnosh's ghee at the Sun Ghee Kitchen.

Learn more about The Brand Studios.

And, thanks to Adobe! As promised, here are the links for the Adobe Level Up Club and more Resources.

Save the date, next month we will be back at Junkyard Social Club with an exciting speaker on February 20th. Until then, keep spreading light and hope!

With love and high-fives,

The CreativeMornings BOU Team 💚

Thanks to our local partners: The Brand Studios, AdClub Co, and The City of Boulder Office of Arts+Culture

And thanks to our breakfast sponsors: Peak State Coffee, Sweet Sisters, and Tall Tales Coffee

November’s gathering reminded us that growth is both personal and creative — a process of courage, curiosity, and community, embodied by Eric Davis’s transformative journey and the voices of authors who shared their own paths.

Speaker: Eric Davis embodied the theme of Growth by sharing his 15-year healing journey. From battling autoimmune illness in his 20s to discovering the conditions that supported recovery, his story showed how growth often emerges from struggle and reflection.

Community Connection: Attendees resonated deeply, sharing their own stories and questions — a collective moment of growth through vulnerability and dialogue.

Creative Element: Cartoonist Steph Halligan live-doodled during the event, visually capturing the spirit of growth in real time.

30-Second Pitch: Georg Apitz introduced Guardian of the Shoes, the first book in his Magical Shoes series, centered on a teenage heroine — another narrative of growth and discovery. Natalie Levy — Cash is Queen: A Conscious Journey in Angel Investing, blending personal narrative with conscious capitalism and values‑driven investing.

Event Photos: A gallery link celebrated the collective energy of Boulder’s creative community.

Paige Doughty on Choosing Love: Reflections from BLOSSOM at CM Boulder