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Week in art: Mark Villarreal’s abstract works in Boulder, encaustic art from Ashton Lacy Jones in Longmont and more

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Boulder area

15th Street Gallery: Featuring lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell; open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder.com

Ana’s Art Gallery: Art from local, African and Caribbean artists; noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 1100 Spruce St., Boulder; anasartgallery.com.

Art and Soul Gallery: Downtown space that offers a selection of fine art and jewelry; 1615 Pearl St., Boulder; artandsoulboulder.com.

Art Parts: Nonprofit creative reuse center with arts and craft supplies; 3080 Valmont St., Boulder; artpartsboulder.org.

Art Source International: Antique maps, prints and vintage posters; 1237 Pearl St., Boulder; artsourceinternational.com.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: “Tracking Time,” newly commissioned works by painter Noelle Phares and multi-disciplinary artist Chelsea Kaiah, up through Sept. 2; Mia Mulvay’s “Albedo Effect” outdoor sculpture, up through July; Summer Pop-up Shop featuring lots of unique items by local Colorado artists will be open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 2-21; 1750 13th St., Boulder; bmoca.org.

BMoCA at Frasier: “Reverie,” by Brain Comber, collection of watercolors and etchings that highlight the vibrancy of nature, up through Aug. 18; 350 Ponca Place, Boulder; bmoca.org.

Canyon Theater and Gallery: “Beauty and Complexity of our Microscopic World,” photographs by Joseph Dragavon, up through July 28 at Reynolds Branch; “Growing Up Boulder — Young Artists Envision Boulder’s Future Civic Area,” National Art Honor Society students collab with Growing Up Boulder to create art envisioning Civic Area changes, up through Aug. 27; “A Century of Vision,” BAA Member’s Show honoring 100 years of fostering a vibrant creative community, up through Aug. 28; Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; boulderlibrary.org/exhibits.

Collective Community Arts Center: “Lafayette Artist Series,” featuring 18 artists highlighted in the Lafayette Artist Video Series, up through July 21; 201 N. Public Road, Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov.

The Crowd Collective: “In Stride,” by Lily McAlpin, includes paintings of Boulder’s most iconic mountain peaks and nature spots, up through Friday; July First Friday, starting at 5 p.m.; 6 p.m. Friday, 4939 N. Broadway #58, Boulder; thecrowdboulder.com.

Dairy Arts Center: “UndocuAmerica: Reclaiming Our Presence,” art that features undocumented community members’ stories, up through July 14; “Shakti: The Source of Strength,” by Bala Thiagarajan, captures the essence of Indian women through portraits, up through July 14; “In Search of Personal Icons,” by Sangeeta Reddy, up through July 14; “Windows, Walls and Invisible Lines: Portraits of Life in Sanctuary,” by Joel Dyer, up through July 14; “Weaving Prayers: Ocean’s Edge to Mesa’s Ledge,” by Roberta Begaye, up through Sept. 8; “300 Days of Sunshine,” oil paintings by Jennifer Hohlfelder, up through July 21; “New Works,” simple paintings by Ryan Wiese, up through Aug. 25; 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; thedairy.org.

East Window: “SALAF,” a series of visual portraits examining AI by Nouf Aljowaysir, up through July 27; “Finding Nefesh: A Collage of Loss,” excerpts from Lisa Berley’s poetry, up through Sept. 27; “An Elegance Unknown to Scoundrels,” paintings by Joseph Tisiga, up through Oct. 19; 4550 Broadway, Suite C-3B2, Boulder; eastwindow.org.

Eldorado Springs Art Center: Art gallery and sculpture garden in the foothills; 8 Chesebro Way, Eldorado Springs; eldoradospringsartcenter.com.

The Gallery at Bus Stop: “Landscapes of Desire,” abstract paintings inspired by the poem “Shattering Love,” up through July 28; 4895 N. Broadway, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org.

HiFi Jones Studio & Gallery: Pop-culture art mashups made from reclaimed vinyl and books by Jonathan Hanst; 209 E. Simpson St., Lafayette; hifijones.com.

Louisville Art Association: “Gifts From the Earth,” member theme show, up through July 31; Saturday, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville; louisvilleartassociation.org.

Messinger Gallery: Abstract painting exhibition with Mark Villarreal; Messinger Gallery at the Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder; boulderjcc.org.

Museum of Boulder: “Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History,” highlights the history of Black culture in Colorado, up through September of 2025; “Boulder’s Central Park: Marking 100 Years by Telling hundreds of Years of Stories,” through Aug. 19; 2205 Broadway, Boulder; museumofboulder.org.

Naropa University Art Galleries: Nalanda Campus, 6287 Arapahoe Ave.: Cube Gallery has local and international artists; Nalanda Gallery hosts guest artists and student exhibitions, Lounge Gallery operated by students. Arapahoe Campus, 2130 Arapahoe Ave.: Lincoln Gallery features local and regional artists. Paramita Campus, 3285 30th St.: Paramita Gallery has works in all media by regional artists; bit.ly/naropaart

The New Local: “A Little Bit of Magic,” featuring an intriguing collection of paintings by Matti Berglund and three-dimensional works by Eva Maier, melds playful whimsy with fierce femininity. The exhibition is open Tuesday-Friday from 11a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 10a.m.-4 p.m., up through Monday; 713 Pearl St., Boulder; thenewlocal.org.

NoBo Art Center: “Symptoms of Mundane,” by Carson Besser, up through July 27; 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org/nobo-art-center.

Particulars Art Gallery: July’s featured artists are Cathy Faughnan and Anne Gifford; “Blooms — Realism to Abstraction,” art from 10 gallery members, up through July 31; 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette; particularsart.com.

Phil Lewis Art: From T-shirts to custom snowboards and prints to laser engraving, the visionary artists’ work is on display and for sale; 2034 Pearl St., Unit 102, Boulder; phillewisart.com.

Shark’s Ink: Lithograph by Enrique Chagoya, “Life at the Border of Language,” examines the different types of walls between people; 550 Blue Mountain Road, Lyons; sharksink.com.

SmithKlein Gallery: New works by Craig Mooney, semi-abstract landscapes inspired by his surroundings; 1116 Pearl St., Boulder; smithklein.com.

CU Art Museum: “We CU: A Visual Celebration of Black Womanhood, Presence, and Connectedness,” installation invites visitors to reflect on the profound impact Black women have had on shaping the concept of home, both as a physical space and as a metaphorical sanctuary of strength, resilience and cultural richness, up through July 13; 1085 18th St., Boulder; cuartmuseum.colorado.edu.

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History: Various galleries that focus on natural and human history include: Discovery Corner, hands-on activities for kids, the BioLounge, McKenna Gallery and the Anthropology Hall, which holds a bank of ancient stone tools found in Boulder; CU Boulder Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway, Boulder; colorado.edu/cumuseum.

For tips about opportunities, grant information and art news, visit Boulder County Arts Alliance at bouldercountyarts.org.

Longmont area

Firehouse Art Center: “Mother Lasting,” by Irene Delka McCray, up through Sunday; 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont; firehouseart.org.

Helios Public Art House: An art house that displays the work of around 20 Boulder County artists and hosts live music; open 10:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 364 Main St., Longmont; downtownlongmont.com/go/helios-public-art-house.

Longmont Museum: “Crisis to Camaraderie: The 2013 Flood Photo Exhibit,” features community photographs of the 2013 flood, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the event, up through fall 2024; “Build: Design & Create with LEGO,” hands-on exhibit that celebrates the engineering, artistry and just plain fun of LEGO, up through Jan. 12; 400 Quail Road, Longmont; longmontmuseum.org.

Osmosis Gallery: “Art in Layers,” silkscreen and encaustic prints by Ashton Lacy Jones; 290 Second Ave., Niwot; osmosisartgallery.com.

Tumbleweed Art Collective: This artisan boutique displays local artwork, hosts various classes and offers studio space; open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1333 Coffman St., Suite A, Longmont; thetumbleweedartcollective.com.

Northern Colorado

Art Center of Estes Park: “FACE of Fiber Show and Hand to Heart Textures,” fiber works by Pauline Bustamante and Michelle Ridley, up through July 13; 517 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park; artcenterofestes.com.

Artworks Center for Contemporary Art: “Queer America,” an exploration of the multifaceted experiences of queer individuals navigating the landscape of contemporary America by local artists. Opening reception at 6 p.m. Friday, up through July 27; 310 N. Railroad Ave., Loveland; artworksloveland.org.

Columbine Gallery: More than 800 National Sculpture Guild pieces adorn a garden with local paintings on display inside; 2683 N. Taft Ave., Loveland; columbinegallery.com.

Independence Gallery: Vibrant gallery featuring local artists and rotating exhibits; 233 E. 4th St., Loveland; independencegallery.com.

Lincoln Gallery: Art gallery featuring works from members of the Thompson Valley Art League; 429 Lincoln Ave., Loveland; lincolngallery.com

Lone Tree Antiques and Fine Art Gallery: Features fine art, Native American jewelry and artifacts, Pueblo pottery, beadwork and more; 115 1st St., Eaton; lonetreeantiques.com.

Loveland Museum: “The Other Side of Memory,” photographs by Luis C. Garza, up through Sept. 1; “Stages of Life,” features historic portraits from the museum’s collection exploring the different stages of human life, up through Aug. 18; “The Human Landscape,” group exhibition addressing the subject matter of identity through the lens of social justice, history, universal relationship and kinship, both personal and in the broad context of community, up through Sept. 1; 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland; lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

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