\#\#\# Program Updates \*\*Now Hiring Director of Education\*\* The Director of Education provides leadership for The Art Garage’s art educational programs, managing rosters of teaching artists and three full time team members. The Director of Education reports to the Executive Director and serves in senior management roles, collaborating in grant and funding development to ensure The Art Garage’s daily programming aligns with its mission. The Director of Education will work as an advocate and take initiative to support the organization’s DEIA advancement.  `[Apply Here](`[`https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/85`](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/85)`)`<br> <br> \*\*Summer Camp Registration Lottery\*\* In order to make summer registration more accessible and equitable for all; The Art Garage will make Summer Camps available on a lottery system. We will be opening the lottery to everyone who has interest in enrolling one or more children in Summer Camps at The Art Garage. This phase will run from December 19th through January 15th, so there is no rush! Keep an eye on out for an email with more information detailing the lottery process. Summer camps will be open for viewing soon! \*\*Art Garage Gift Cards\*\* Give the gift of ART this year with an Art Garage gift card! Need a gift idea for someone in your family? Our gift cards are perfect for those who want to gift a memorable experience for your art loving friends and family. With classes from toddlers to adults, we have something for everyone! To purchase a gift card call us at **303-377-2353** or email [**info@artgaragedenver.com**](mailto:info@artgaragedenver.com)<br> <br> \*\*King Soopers or City Market Community Rewards Program\*\* Want to support your local non-profit for the holidays but don't have much to donate? Here's an easy way you can support The Art Garage at zero cost to you other than a few minutes of setup. If you have a King Soopers or City Market loyalty card you can easily add The Art Garage as an organization that will be donated to (at zero cost to you) every time you use buy your groceries. Just follow these basic steps and you'll be donating in no time! * \*\*sign in\*\* or sign up at Kingsoopers\.com or citymarket\.com \(Even if you have a loyalty card you will need to create an account online if you haven't done so before\. You can link your loyalty card after creating a new account\) * At the home page click on \*\*"Savings"\*\* then drop down to \*\*"Community Rewards"\*\* * Search for \*\*The Art Garage\*\* by our name or \*\*GA477\*\* then click \*\*Enroll\*\* And that's it! Now every time you swipe your loyalty card you will also be supporting The Art Garage! Please note that the donations will only begin when once you have a loyalty card is registered under your online account which you can update under "My Account". `[Donate through King Soopers](`[`https://www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards`](https://www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards)`)` `[Donate through City Market](`[`https://www.citymarket.com/i/community/community-rewards`](https://www.citymarket.com/i/community/community-rewards)`)` Thank you for your support! \*\*Join The Art Garage Board of Directors\!\*\* The Art Garage is seeking diverse and unique community members for The Art Garage Board of Directors! Please fill out or pass along our `[interest form](`[`https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelPPkMBBD_lScuzrr9J0eGsCgQDYs9MDD_wyHdXwmHyGCHwg/viewform`](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelPPkMBBD_lScuzrr9J0eGsCgQDYs9MDD_wyHdXwmHyGCHwg/viewform)`)` to anyone interested in contributing to The Art Garage. \*\*iPhone Donations\*\* Do you have an old or outdated iPhone taking up space in your junk drawer? The Art Garage is currently seeking iPhone donations for photographing our students’ amazing artwork in our studios! We are accepting donations of iPhone models 11, 12, 13 or 14. Reach out to [donations@artgaragedenver.com](mailto:donations@artgaragedenver.com) to learn more! \*\*Featured Upcoming Classes:\*\* \*\*Open Studio\*\* Fridays, 6PM-9PM Need space to work on art? Get inspired and in the zone with creative peers at The Art Garage Open Studio! Open Studio creates a space for artists to practice their art, get messy outside of home and work alongside other local artists. The Art Garage is excited to offer this opportunity to the Denver community and we hope to see you there! Join us for our inaugural Open Studio on Friday, November 11th from 6PM-9PM at The Art Garage. Register today `[HERE](`[`https://artgaragedenver.com/courses?categories=43`](https://artgaragedenver.com/courses?categories=43)`)`! \*\*Teen Ceramics \(Jan/Feb\)\*\* Thursdays, 11:30AM-12:30PM This 5-week session is perfect for any skill level and will be structured to ensure you learn the aspects of hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing. Students will develop and grow their ceramic skills through techniques and projects led by our skilled instructor. Sign up `[HERE](`[`https://artgaragedenver.com/courses/4235`](https://artgaragedenver.com/courses/4235)`)`<br> <br> \*\*Daytime Series for Young Artists\*\* Wednesdays (Jan/Feb), 9:30AM - 1:30PM At The Art Garage, we believe that our youngest learners benefit greatly from creative exploration through art based education that encourages cross-curriculum connections and kindergarten preparedness! Over the course of this 7-week series, students will complete many masterpieces and improve their technical art skills while expanding their knowledge of the world around them through age-appropriate lessons inspired by famous artists. Art lessons will include movement exercises, emotion check-ins and relevant stories to help students express themselves through their art. Sign up `[HERE](`[`https://artgaragedenver.com/courses/4342`](https://artgaragedenver.com/courses/4342)`)`. \*\*There's so much more to explore at The Art Garage\!\*\* See all of our upcoming classes for toddlers\, kids\, teens\, and adults `[HERE](`[`https://artgaragedenver.com/courses`](https://artgaragedenver.com/courses)`)`! \#\#\# Events in our Community \*\*Danielle Seewalker Solo Exhibition: You Can't Have Our Braids\*\* Nov 23rd - Jan 1st Buell Theatre Lobby "A companion exhibition to `["The Red Road Project"](`[`https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions/detail/the-red-road-project`](https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions/detail/the-red-road-project)`)` on display at McNichols Civic Center Building through Dec\. 18\, Danielle SeeWalker’s solo exhibition\, "You Can't Have Our Braids\," in the \*\*Buell Theatre Lobby\*\* showcases her original paintings\, with mixed media works that merge expressionistic portraiture with her Lakota traditions\. Buell Theatre lobby exhibitions are accessible to theatre patrons during events\. If you would like to schedule a tour of the exhibit\, please contact [Peter.Dearth@denvergov.org](mailto:Peter.Dearth@denvergov.org). "Explore the `[Exhibition](`[`https://www.artscomplex.com/explore-the-complex/danielle-seewalker-solo-exhibition-you-cant-have-our-braids/`](https://www.artscomplex.com/explore-the-complex/danielle-seewalker-solo-exhibition-you-cant-have-our-braids/)`)`. \*\*Holidays at the Arts Complex\*\* Through December "The holidays have arrived at Denver Performing Arts Complex with great events like `[`[`Little Red - A New Musical!`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/little-red-a-new-musical)`](`[`https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/little-red-a-new-musical`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/little-red-a-new-musical)`)` `[`[`A Christmas Carol`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/a-christmas-carol-1)`](`[`https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/a-christmas-carol-1`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/a-christmas-carol-1)`)` `[`[`Home Alone in Concert`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/home-alone-in-concert-1)`](`[`https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/home-alone-in-concert-1`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/home-alone-in-concert-1)`)` `[`[`The Nutcracker`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/nutcracker)`](`[`https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/nutcracker`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/nutcracker)`)` `[`[`Harry Connick Jr.`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/harry-connick-jr-449590)`](`[`https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/harry-connick-jr-449590`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/harry-connick-jr-449590)`)` `[The Piano Guys](`[`https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/the-piano-guys-428261`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/the-piano-guys-428261)`)` and more! Check out the `[event calendar](`[`https://www.artscomplex.com/events/calendar`](https://www.artscomplex.com/events/calendar)`)`<br> <br> \*\*Denver Makers Market\*\* December 4th Park Hill Treasures 6035 E Colfax Ave, Denver "Local Handmade Artisans, Crafters, Farmers & Vendors outdoor for you to browse both outdoors and indoor at the new shop. Come check out all the beautiful creations and meet the artisans! They will have a food truck and so many fun shopping options! Be sure to sign up with a General Admission Ticket for their Grand Prize Giveaway. Also if you are one of the first 50 to arrive at the event you will receive a VIP gift when you check in. Winner need not be present but must stop in at the VIP Tent (Purple Canopy) to activate your ticket." \*\*Colorado Gives Day\*\* Tuesday, December 6th "Join in on Colorado's statewide movement! On the first Tuesday of December since 2010, Coloradans have come together to support the nonprofits that make a difference in our lives. Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colorado's largest 24-hour giving event, raising more than $362 million for nonprofits across the state since it began. ColoradoGives.org is home to Colorado Gives Day, and your one-stop shop for making good happen for our community." "Community First Foundation\, FirstBank and other community partners from across the state want to make your support of Colorado nonprofits go even further\. Every donation made towards Colorado Gives Day from \*\*November 1 through December 6\*\* on ColoradoGives\.org gets a boost from the $1\.4 Million\+ Incentive Fund\." You don't have to wait, you can ` [donate today](`[`https://www.coloradogives.org/giving-events/givesday22`](https://www.coloradogives.org/giving-events/givesday22)`)`! \*\*Joyous Book Club\*\* \*\*Multicultural Holiday Reading List\*\* Teaching young people about the traditions, customs, and celebrations of the many cultures around the world is the cornerstone to preserving this diversity and teaches tolerance and respect. This list of books will help you start conversations and teach kids about our big beautiful human race! You can find the reading list `[Here](`[`https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/multicultural-holiday-books/`](https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/multicultural-holiday-books/)`)`