Art of Winter 2014 Full Schedule Announced

“What started a few years ago on Larimer Square as a small exhibition of indie ski and snowboard brands alongside local artists has grown to a vibrant celebration of Colorado’s snow culture,” says Something Independent co-founder Chuck Sullivan. “The eyes of the industry typically turn to the mountains this time of year, but with SIA and Art of Winter, they’re also taking notice that Denver really turns out during the season.

2014 ART OF WINTER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:Exhibits
COLORADO SKI & SNOWBOARD MAKERS SHOWCASE
When: Ongoing
Where: Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar
What: The latest products & designs from Colorado’s boutique ski & snowboard companies: Icelantic Skis, Grace Skis, Never Summer Snowboards, Venture Snowboards, Ski Logik, Meier Skis, Unity Snowboards, Folsom Skis and more
Hosts: Colorado Small Business Development Center Network, Something Independent, Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar
Cost: FREE

UPCYCLED SKI & SNOWBOARD GALLERY
When: Ongoing
Where: Larimer Square
What: Themed art from local artists presented on upcycled skis & snowboards. Skis and boards provided by the Snow Sports Recycling Program (SSRP).
Hosts: Larimer Square, SSRP
Cost: FREE

SNOW SPORTS RECYCLING PROGRAM (SSRP) INSTALLATION AT THE SIA SNOW SHOW When: Thursday, January 30 – Sunday, February 2
Where: Colorado Convention Center
Snow Sports Recycling Program (SSRP) is North America’s leading organization in the efforts to recover and recycle no longer in-use ski and snowboard equipment. Come see their exhibition booth built from recycled skis, snowboards, boots, bindings and poles. Denver-based Condit Exhibits has designed and built this piece of installation art that is both educational and inspirational.
Hosts: SIA, SSRP, Condit Exhibits
Cost: FREE

Events
ART OF WINTER OPENING PARTY W/DENVER ART MUSEUM’S CULTUREHAUS
When: Friday, January 24, 6pm – 8pm
Where: Tryst Lounge • 1318 15th Street • Denver, CO 80202
What: Kick off Denver’s 4th Annual Art of Winter Festival with a free Svedka cocktail happy hour hosted by the new Tryst Lounge. Jennifer Mosquera, curator of Larimer Square‘s Upcycled Ski & Snowboard Outdoor Gallery, will provide a short walking tour featuring themed art from 16 local artists presented on re-purposed skis and snowboards. Join the Denver Art Museum’s CultureHaus group in this collaborative event with Denver’s Art of Winter.
Hosts: Denver Art Museum’s CultureHaus, Tryst Lounge, Svedka, Larimer Square
Cost: FREE

SKIING IN THE CITY: AN URBAN CROSS COUNTRY SKI AND SNOWSHOE DEMO DAY
When: Friday, January 31, 11am – 2pm
Where: Skyline Park • 16th Street Mall @ Arapahoe Street • Denver, CO 80202
What: A lunchtime affair at Skyline Park. Bring the kids or just take a break from work to find out about urban winter recreation options in Colorado. On-the-snow component allows anyone to try skiing or showshoeing!
Hosts: National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), Denver Nordic Ski Association (SkiDenver), Winter Trails, YMCA’s Snow Mountain Ranch
Cost: FREE

RAD: 80′S SKI PARTY
When: Saturday, February 1, 8pm  – Close
Where: Mellow Mushroom Downtown
What: Party like it’s 1980…something at Mellow Mushroom‘s 3rd annual 80′s Ski Party. Dress in your best 80′s skiwear and enjoy drink specials, 80′s music and Summer Snow Shave Ice snow cones served out of an authentic ski gondola on the patio! Prizes for best outfit and many snow sports giveaways.
Hosts: Mellow Mushroom, Svedka, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Red Bull
Cost: FREE with drink specials

TIP & TINKER: ART OF WINTER EDITION
When: Tuesday, February 4, 6pm – 9pm
Where: Converge Denver
What: E-textiles is the exciting, inventive method of blending electronics with fashion and style. Special, conductive thread has the ability to control electricity and actually embeds electric circuits into fabric. In this workshop, you will use this technology to make your own beanie hat.
Hosts: MindSpark, Converge Denver
Cost: $30.00

DUMB AND DUMBER 20TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING & PARTY
When: Wednesday February 5, Film: 7:30pm, Party: 9:15pm
Where: Sie FilmCenter
What: Art of Winter is talkin’ about a place where the beer flows like wine. Where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano. Hop on your moped and head straight down Colfax for an Aspen-themed affair. While patiently waiting for filming of Dumb and Dumber To (currently being filmed in Colorado) to premiere in November, watch the original on the big screen. The Annual Snow Owl Benefit will follow at Henderson’s Lounge. Bright orange and Powder blue. Headbands and winter tans. Furry boots and penguin suits.
Hosts: Denver Film Society, Reel Social Club, Sie FilmCenter
Cost: $12.00 DFS/RSC members, $15.00 non-members

ART OF WINTER 2014 CLOSING PARTY
When: Friday, February 7, VIP/Artists/Remarks: 4pm – 6pm, Public: 6pm – 10pm
Where:  Battery621
What: Celebrate the art and artists of Art of Winter 2014 at Battery 621. Held in conjunction with First Friday in the Santa Fe Arts District.
Hosts: Battery621, Something Independent, Larimer Square, Denver Theatre District
Cost: FREE

Panels
COLORADO’S WOMEN OF WINTER: A PANEL CONVERSATION
When: Tuesday, January 28, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: University of Colorado Denver, Terrace Room at Lawrence Street Center
What: An up-close conversation with inspiring women adventurers, athletes and entrepreneurs: Crested Butte’s Wendy Fisher, free skier and former U.S. Olympian and recently featured in 5280 Magazine’s, “The Colorado Woman” Issue; Kim Walker Outdoor Industry Association board member and co-founder of Outdoor Divas, the first women specific outdoor and snow sports shop in the country.
Hosts: 5280 Magazine, Larimer Square, University of Colorado Denver
Cost: FREE

DEEP: THE STORY OF SKIING AND THE FUTURE OF SNOW BOOK TOUR & RECEPTION When: Thursday, January 30, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Battery 621
What: Art of Winter and Battery621 present DEEP author and Powder Magazine editor Porter Fox for an important discussion on climate change and disappearing snow. In partnership with Protect Our Winters (POW) and Powder Magazine, the DEEP Tour will stop in 25 cities and resorts this winter. This Denver stop will include keynotes from Conrad Anker, acclaimed rock climber, mountaineer and author of his many challenging ascents and a short, multi-media presentation and book signing by Fox.
Cost: Suggested donation to POW

SNOW SPORT & DESIGN: AN AIGA COLORADO CONVERSATION
When: Thursday, February 6, 6:30pm – 8pm
Where: Backstage Coffee
What: An in-depth look at the relationship between company and design firm. For more information visit: colorado.aiga.org.
Hosts: Denver Theatre District, AIGA Colorado, Denver Arts & Venues
Cost: $5 – $25 depending on AIGA membership

TICKETS:
The majority of Art of Winter exhibits, events and panels are FREE and open to the general public. Please check the schedule at ARTOFWINTER.CO for complete details and updates.