181. Upstart Crow Theatre Company
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 442-1415
Address: 2590 Walnut Street
Description: Performing since 1979, this ensemble presents classical plays in their complete and uncut versions, as well as more current productions. The 2008 season included Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde, The Two Noble Kinsmen by Shakespeare and The Seagull by Chekov.
182. Art & Soul Gallery
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 544-5803
Address: 1615 Pearl Street
Description: Art & Soul is one of Boulder’s best galleries, with a sophisticated yet fun and funky collection of unique and contemporary jewelry, fine art, and crafts. The innovative gallery represents both local and national artists. The Boulder Weekly Readers Poll recognized Art & Soul as “Boulder’s Best Gallery” 2001 through 2004. The gallery is open seven days a week.
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Address: 1421 Pearl Street
184. Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art (Bmoca)
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 443-2122
Address: 1750 13th Street
Description: Located across the street from Boulder’s Central Park, BMoCA provides a dynamic venue for a variety of innovative art exhibits, including the work of local, national, and international artists. The museum was founded in 1972 by a group of artists to promote the visual arts in Boulder. Over the years the facility expanded and now houses three gallery spaces and a 100-seat black-box theater. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for students and seniors and is free for children under 12.
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Address: 1000 Canyon Boulevard
186. Boulder Stained Glass Studios
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 449-9030
Address: 1920 Arapahoe Avenue
Description: Specializing in glasswork in Boulder for more than 25 years, the studio offers custom design and fabrication, and both architectural and period work. The general approach is architectural, though there’s a selection of beautiful glass items, including blown-glass vases, jewelry, clocks, and imaginative pieces by various Colorado artists. The studio is known for its high-quality contemporary and period leaded, etched, and beveled stained glass. It primarily promotes glass crafts by Colorado artisans. The studio is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment.
187. Cu Art Galleries
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 492-8300
Description: At CU Art Galleries, the large group shows of student work are especially fun and zany—a little bit of New York in Boulder. The gallery also hosts exhibitions by nationally known artists, and there are 5,000 pieces in its permanent collection. Be sure to check out the Sibell-Wolle galleries, which, in addition to student work, also regularly feature impressive work by national and international artists. In summer the galleries are open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; call for winter hours. Closed Sunday year-round.
188. Fiske Planetarium
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 492-5002 (administration
Description: Stargazers and sci-fi fans will enjoy the small gallery outside the planetarium’s star-show auditorium, which often displays astronomical or futuristic artwork. Take the kids and take it all in—art exhibit and a star show, workshop, or lab. The planetarium is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and offers public shows on Friday evenings and some Tuesdays and Saturdays. A tour of the gallery is free; star shows are $3.50 for kids and seniors, $6.00 for adults; laser shows are $5.00.
189. The Leanin’ Tree Museum And Sculpture Garden Of Western Art
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 530-1442
Address: 6055 Longbow Drive
Description: This museum houses the nation’s largest privately owned Western art collection that is open to the public and free of charge. The artwork, all created since 1950, includes original paintings and bronze sculptures. Two monumental (15-foot) bronze sculptures grace the museum’s courtyard and grounds. The collection is a result of Leanin’ Tree founder Ed Trumble’s long friendship with Western artists. Admission is free; the museum is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, see the Attractions chapter.
190. Mary Williams Fine Arts
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 938-1588
Address: 2116 Pearl Street
Description: This gallery specializes in antique prints and original art from the 19th and 20th centuries. You’ll find fine prints and graphics with botanical, natural history, and architectural themes. If you want a John James Audubon, a Currier and Ives, or an Edward S. Curtis on your walls, here’s where you’ll find one. The gallery also features local and national contemporary artists.
191. Open Studios
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 444-1862
Address: 125 Artist Studios throughout Boulder
Description: The first two weekends in October from 12–6 p.m. are intriguing and fun thanks to Boulder’s own Open Studios Tour. Each fall, 125 of Boulder’s best artists open their studios to the public and feature demonstrations and works for sale. You can buy a map/calendar at numerous locations throughout the city and be on your way. Look for the familiar yellow and turquoise signage that directs you to each studio. Check out their Web site for more details and a list of artists.
192. Rembrandt Yard
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 301-2970
Address: 1301 Spruce Street
Description: Rembrandt Yard, located in the heart of downtown, is a gallery and working artists’ studio. There are typically seven to eight resident artists whose works are displayed in the gallery spaces. Special exhibitions are held in the galleries as well. Rembrandt Yard also offers workshops and classes and provides lovely rental space for special events.
193. Smith-Klein Gallery
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 444-7200
Address: 1116 Pearl Street
Description: This contemporary space offers an extensive collection of old and new jewelry, statues, hand-blown art glass, and traditional and contemporary paintings and sculpture. It also features work by contemporary Native American artists. Smith-Klein is open daily.
194. Willow—An Artisans Market
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 443-0835
Address: 1500 Pearl Street
Description: You can always find the perfect gift—for yourself or someone else—at Willow, formerly known as the Middle Fish. Full of whimsical and unique crafts from local and national artists, the Willow is located just off the Pearl Street Mall. Handcrafted items include jewelry, ceramics, fiber work, greeting cards, and so much more.