Experiments in Public Art: 2025 Lecture Series

The City of Boulder is launching an Experiments in Public Art Lecture Series, designed to foster conversations around artistic expression and creative processes in the city. Several of the lectures include a community workshop component, allowing attendees to experiment with their own creations. All lectures will take place in the Canyon Theater at the Main Boulder Public Library.

The Experiments in Public Art program serves as a city-wide laboratory expanding the potential of public art. Unlike a traditional public art commission, Experiments in Public Art projects are as much an experiment for the community as they are opportunities for artists to work within unconventional parameters.

• Saturday, May 10, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 21, 5 to 7 p.m.

Ana Maria Hernando's lecture will be focused on her public art practice and the intersection of femininity and the built environment. Her work, Fervor, will be on display in the conoid entrance of the Main Boulder Public Library during May.

• Saturday, June 28, 2 to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, June 29, 3 to 4 p.m.

Molly Gambardella's lecture will be focused on climate change and the use of recycled materials in artmaking. Her event will include an installation of large-scale recycled flowers around the library for the weekend.

• Thursday, July 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, August 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Francesca Rodriguez Sawaya and Renata Gaui's lecture will be about the intersection of weaving and computer coding. It will also include an interactive AR activity for attendees.

• Sunday, August 10, 1:30 to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, August 10, 8 to 10 p.m. full moon art making workshop at the Sunrise Amphitheater

Sarah and Joseph Belknap will center their lecture around art practice with found objects and community building. Their event also includes a community artmaking workshop under the full moon at the Sunrise Amphitheater in Boulder Open Space.

• Sunday, Sept. 28, 12 to 2 p.m.
• Community mural-making workshop, TBD

Bimmer Torres's lecture will be about his mural practice, from street art and graffiti to large-scale municipal mural projects. His event will also include a community mural-making workshop at the Main Boulder Public Library in collaboration with Street Wise Arts.