The Sustainable Studio — Eco-Practices for Artists

Please join Ah Haa School for the Arts, Telluride Arts, and EcoAction Partners on Thursday, October 8 from 5:30–6:30pm in Ah Haa's Transformation Studio for a Creative Exchange focused on sustainable artistic practices. Paint is estimated to be one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution in our oceans and waterways, and artists have an opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of the materials they use every day. During the evening, artists will explore practical ways to reduce contaminated wastewater, recycle and upcycle materials and textiles, and share creative solutions from their own studios. Ceramics Director Tara Carter will demonstrate Ah Haa's clay reclaiming process, and Visual Arts Director Maggie Stevens will show participants how to treat acrylic wastewater using Golden’s Crash Paint Solids Waste Water Cleaning System. The demonstrations will be followed by an open discussion and light refreshments.

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The Creative Exchange is a monthly series by Telluride Arts designed for the artists and creatives who call Telluride home. It’s a space where emerging and established artists gather to share the knowledge, skills, and stories that fuel their work. Think of it as an open source model for creativity—where we learn from each other, swap ideas, and help strengthen one another’s practice.

Each session is hosted by local artists and/or creative leaders who bring their own perspectives, techniques, and creative journeys into the room. Topics may span everything from the business of art and professional development, to creative process, storytelling, collaboration, and the philosophical underpinnings of making work in a mountain town that’s both intimate and global.