The Art Base

From the garden to the art studio, creativity was in full bloom at The Art of the Harvest!

Campers spent an unforgettable week at ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch, where art, agriculture, and imagination came together in the most inspiring ways. Young artists explored the ranch, learned about vegetable production, and discovered that fresh produce can become incredible creative tools.

From carving and printing with vegetables to experimenting with natural dyes and creating one-of-a-kind artworks, campers embraced every opportunity to learn, explore, and make something new.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful partners at for making this unique collaboration possible and to our amazing campers for bringing so much curiosity and enthusiasm to the week. 🌱💚

The 10x10 Name Unseen Exhibition and Silent Auction is open!

And the wait is almost over! 🎉 Today, the doors open to one of the Art Base's most anticipated traditions: 10×10 Name Unseen at 11 AM.

And the celebration begins in person at 5 PM tonight for our opening reception—don't miss it!

Explore more than 160 original works of art donated by local and regional artists, each available through our silent auction beginning at $100.

The best part? Every piece is displayed anonymously, inviting you to fall in love with the artwork before discovering who created it. Come find the piece that chooses you.

Register to bid online or in person
Bidding opens Friday, July 31 at 10:00 AM
Join us for the Opening Reception from 5–7 PM
Bid throughout the exhibition until August 15 at 6:30 PM
Register:https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/tab

Every bid helps the Art Base continue making art and creativity accessible for all ages and abilities.

Our generous thanks to this year's Premier Sponsor:

And our sincere gratitude to our supporting sponsors: JVAM

At the heart of 10×10 Name Unseen is community. 🎨🙏

This year's letter from Executive Director Annie Henninger beautifully captures what makes this tradition so special: the generosity of more than 160 artists, the excitement of discovering artwork without knowing the artist's name, and the lasting impact every bid has on the Art Base.

Take a moment to read Annie's message, then make plans to experience 10×10 Name Unseen for yourself.

On view July 31–August 14
Opening Reception: July 31 | 5–7 PM
Bid online or in person beginning July 31 at 10 AM.
https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/tab

Together, we can make this our most successful auction yet.

Our generous thanks to this year's Premier Sponsor:

And our sincere gratitude to our supporting sponsors:
JVAM

Join us at Alpine Bank in Basalt TODAY to celebrate creativity and support the arts in our community!

The Art Base is handing out FREE Art Kits
Stop by today from 9 AM–5 PM to pick up a free Art Base take-home art kit while supplies last. It’s a fun way to get creative with family and friends!

Don’t forget to sign our custom hand-crafted Alpine Bank sign created by Matt Hays an incredible local artist!! 🧑‍🎨

💙 Double Your Impact
Now through Friday, July 31, Alpine Bank is matching every donation to the Art Base dollar for dollar, up to $2,500. Every contribution helps provide exhibitions, classes, scholarships, and arts education for all ages and abilities.

Bonus! Donate $20 or more and you’ll be entered into a raffle to win one of two prize packages, each featuring two Club Level tickets on the 50-yard line for the Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers preseason game on August 21.

Alpine Bank – Basalt
Free Art Kits: Today, 9 AM–5 PM (while supplies last)
Matching Gifts & Donation Box: Through Friday, July 31, at 5 PM

A huge thank you to Alpine Bank for their generosity and commitment to making art accessible to our community. Together, we can make an even greater impact!

Join us as we celebrate one of the Art Base's most beloved traditions. ❤️

"One of the greatest joys of my year is watching our 10×10 Name Unseen silent auction come to life." - Annie Henninger, Executive Director

Each year, local artists walk through our doors carrying a 10×10 work they've created just for this exhibition. This year, more than 160 artists have generously donated original artwork, and every piece tells the story of a community that believes art belongs to everyone.

What makes 10×10 Name Unseen so extraordinary isn't just the artwork; it's the generosity behind it. Every piece is donated. Every bid supports the Art Base. Every dollar helps keep art and creativity accessible to our community.

As we celebrate the Art Base's 30th Anniversary, we invite you to be part of this incredible tradition.

10x10 Name Unseen Opening Reception
Friday, July 31
5–7 PM
Free and open to everyone
Every piece starts at $100

www.theartbase.org
or
https://www.theartbase.org/event/opening-reception-10x10-name-unseen-2026/

Bring a friend, discover a piece you love, and know your bid helps shape the next chapter of the Art Base.

Another wonderful ! 🍻🌈

Artistic output for our community 4x4 art mural has officially begun, and what a lovely evening of unadulterated creativity it was.

A huge thank you to AspenOUT for sponsoring our monthly LGBTQ+ art night at the Art Base and providing a welcoming space for everyone to make art together.

Thank you to everyone who came out and chose creativity tonight, AND a special thank you to Ethan ‘EJ’ Merritt | Geometric Poetry Art for leading the charge in this inspiring community collaboration. We can’t wait to see this collective artwork come to life, one 4x4 at a time! 🎨💙

Art canvases and paper available in our art commons downstairs, the 4x4 art activity will be available for the public to contribute to on Friday! Stop in and make art with us.

What have we been working on behind the scenes all weekend and week???

You love it, you know it!! Our 11th 10x10 Name Unseen returns and opens Friday, July 31 from 5-7 PM! Bidding opens online at 10 AM to everyone, anywhere.

For the past week, our team has been transforming the gallery for this years 10×10 Name Unseen silent auction… and we can’t wait to finally share it with you.

With more than 160 artists participating this year, every inch of the gallery has been carefully filled with incredible original 10×10 artworks. It’s been a whirlwind of unpacking, hanging, arranging, leveling, and making sure every piece is ready for opening day.

The best part? Every single artwork has been generously donated by an artist who believes in the Art Base and our mission to make art and creativity accessible to everyone 🙏

This is our biggest 10×10 exhibition yet, and seeing all of these works together is nothing short of inspiring. We know you’re going to have a hard time choosing just one favorite!

Join us this Friday, July 31
Bidding opens at 10 AM
Opening Reception 5–7 PM (free and open to the public)

The countdown is on—we can’t wait to open the doors and finally let you see what we’ve all been working on.

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