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 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.

Creative Exchange with Brooke Einbender

Join artist and Mindbender Studio founder Brooke Einbender for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, collaboration, and vision behind Gaiascope. Brooke will share how an idea becomes an immersive public artwork—from the initial spark and experimentation to working with a multidisciplinary team and creating a site-specific experience inspired by the San Juan Mountains. Come hear about the challenges, discoveries, and creative decisions that shaped Gaiascope, and explore what it means to bring ambitious new forms of art and technology into public spaces.

Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Telluride Arts HQ | Free & open to all