Gallery Tour With Guest Artist and the Curator

January 6, 2027 at 1:00 PM MST to January 6, 2027 at 2:00 PM MST

At Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302

Join curator Jennifer Lord for a tour and discussion of "Betty Woodman: Boulder, Community, Legacy". Learn about the process of making the exhibition and hear about the works on display. Exhibiting artist Debra Dell will be present to discuss her work. Betty Woodman: Boulder, Community, Legacy Dec. 12, 2026 – March 24, 2027 | Main Library, Canyon Gallery Opening Reception, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Betty Woodman (1930-2018) is recognized as one of the most important artists to work in ceramics. She lived in Boulder from 1956-1997. During that time, she was instrumental in founding the Boulder Pottery Lab and later went on to teach at the University of Colorado, Boulder. This exhibition explores Woodman’s lasting impact in the Boulder community by presenting biographical information and early work alongside the work of several contemporary artists who studied with her. Curated by Jennifer Lord. Works by: Betty Woodman, George Woodman, Shark's Ink, Carl Stewart, Deborah Dell, Jane Dillon, Jeanne Quinn, Kate Inskeep, Kim Dickey, Liz Quackenbush, Martha Russo, Sam Harvey, Sanam Emami, Sara Ransford and Scott Chamberlin Image credit: Carnegie Library for Local History Boulder Daily Camera Collection Copyright 1972. Boulder Public Library District Presents... (BPLD Presents) is a series of cultural, civic and creative happenings that focus on learning about, and building, the community that our library serves. Explore the calendar of events for the Canyon Theater and art exhibitions.

Canyon Gallery

Free

Ages 18+, Ages 12 to 18

Learn about the process of making the exhibition and hear about the works on display.

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