ARTS FESTIVAL

Our hallmark event since 2009.  A multi-week, multi-disciplinary cornucopia of arts performances, exhibitions, classes, camps, conversations and parties.  Spend a day, a weekend, or the entire festival exploring the best of the contemporary arts with us each summer.

Green Box Arts Festival 2023

FESTIVAL YOUR WAY

WHAT TO EXPECT

Want to catch every performance we have on tap, or only want to take a class?  Whatever your interest and for however long you want to engage with us during the festival, check out the whole schedule and plan a day, weekend, or a whole week.  Dozens of unique events are available for you to participate in each summer.  We thrive on offering intimate opportunities, so be sure to sign up for your favorite events early…before they sell out!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, June 13 - Friday, June 23

9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Clowning Around with Shakespeare

Join us this summer in beautiful Green Mountain Falls for this Green Box Arts Camp presented with Theatreworks. This camp is for rising 6th through 8th graders.

Friday, June 30

10:00 am - 12:15 pm

Art Unveilings: Biondo, Smiley, Pike, Rideout, Wall

Join us as we unveil FIVE new visual art installations on opening day of this year's Festival!

Friday, June 30

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Green Box Arts Camp Showcase

Join us at the Farm Stand for an unformal sharing by campers on the final day of Green Box Arts Camp

Friday, June 30

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice (SICPP): Green Box Campus Performances

Making music in beautiful mountain landscapes, SICPP fellows will give free performances throughout the Green Box Campus

Friday, June 30

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice (SICPP): Final Seminar Performance

SICPP's final seminar performance at Church in the Wildwood will feature composer-in-residence Marti Epstein

Saturday, July 1

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Thomas Trail Hike with Fire Mitigation Advisory Committee

One of two educational hikes led by the Green Mountain Falls Fire Mitigation Advisory Committee. Please pre-preregister for this hike.

Saturday, July 1

9:30 am - 10:45 am

Littles At Play

Creative play in the outdoors for toddlers and their parents/guardians. This session located at the Farm Stand.

Saturday, July 1

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Littles At Play

Creative play in the outdoors for toddlers and their parents/guardians. This session located at the Farm Stand.

Saturday, July 1

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ArtDesk Conversation: Brian Wall & Brenda Biondo

Our first of six conversations featuring the artists of our unveiled visual art installations.

Saturday, July 1

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ArtDesk Conversation: Paul Taylor Dance Company

Conversation with our dance company in-residence at the Sallie Bush Community Building.

Saturday, July 1

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Theatreworks Free-for-All presents Pericles

Shakespeare for the whole family performed in the beautiful Mountain Road Corner.

Saturday, July 1

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Healing Sound Journey with Judith Piazza

A unique sonic experience within James Turrell's Green Mountain Falls Skyspace

Saturday, July 1

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Theatreworks Free-for-All presents Pericles

Shakespeare for the whole family performed in the beautiful Mountain Road Corner.

Saturday, July 1

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Evening Performance: Paul Taylor Dance Company

New York-based Paul Taylor Dance Company performs Esplanade and Mercuric Tidings, two innovative works from the Founder's cannon, at the Sallie Bush Community Building.

Sunday, July 2

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Thomas Trail Hike with Fire Mitigation Advisory Committee

One of two educational hikes led by the Green Mountain Falls Fire Mitigation Advisory Committee. Please pre-preregister for this hike.

Sunday, July 2

9:30 am - 10:45 am

Littles At Play

Creative play in the outdoors for toddlers and their parents/guardians. This session located at Mountain Road Corner.

Sunday, July 2

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Littles At Play

Creative play in the outdoors for toddlers and their parents/guardians. This session located at Mountain Road Corner.

Sunday, July 2

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Matinee Performance: Paul Taylor Dance Company

New York-based Paul Taylor Dance Company performs Esplanade and Mercuric Tidings, two innovative works from the Founder's cannon, at the Sallie Bush Community Building.

Sunday, July 2

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Partners in Art with Barbara Diamond

Create beautiful watercolor compositions side by side with your child! Class for children 6+ and their parent or guardian.

Tuesday, July 4

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Red Butte with Friends of Ute Pass Trails

A guided hike of Green Mountain Falls' newest open space.

2.2 miles with 500 ft. gain

Tuesday, July 4

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Art Walk with Julie Maguire

This year's annual Art Walk will feature five new installations throughout Green Mountain Falls.

Tuesday, July 4

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ArtDesk Conversation: Mayors Forum

Conversation with Green Mountain Falls mayor Todd Dixon in Church in the Wildwood's Tatter Hall.

Tuesday, July 4

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

4th of July Block Party

Join us at the Farm Stand this Independence Day for performances by Carlos Washington's Steel Horse Swing and Lilli Lewis Trio.

Tuesday, July 4

9:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Water Lantern Launch

Immediately following Block Party performances, join us for the Water Lantern Launch around Gazebo Lake!

See  for information on designing a lantern.

Wednesday, July 5

7:30 am - 10:00 am

Thomas Trail with Friends of Ute Pass Trails

A guided hike showcasing waterfalls of Green Mountain Falls.

3.2 miles with 700 ft. gain

Wednesday, July 5

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7

10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Silversmithing 101

Learn the ins and out of silversmithing at Diamond Bar Studio in this 3-day metal working workshop.

Wednesday, July 5

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Becoming // Poetry

Hike up to the Town Overlook for a personalized poem created on vintage typewriters by Becoming // Poetry.

Wednesday, July 5

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Movie Night: Youth Documentary Academy

YDA will share four award-winning films from its PBS series ‘Our Time.’

Thursday, July 6

7:30 am - 10:00 am

Mount Dewey & Bratton Trails with Friends of Ute Pass Trails

A guided hike with spectacular views of Ute Pass.

4.3 miles with 750 ft. gain

Thursday, July 6

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Thursday, July 6

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Collage & Gelli Plate Printing with Barbara Diamond

Join artist Barbara Diamond for this new 6-hour workshop in collage & gelli plate printing. A second class is offered on July 12.

Friday, July 7

7:30 am - 11:00 am

Catamount Trail with Friends of Ute Pass Trails

A guided hike of one of the most iconic, and challenging Green Mountain Falls trails.

6 miles with 1,700 ft. gain

Friday, July 7

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Friday, July 7

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ArtDesk Conversation: Wolves in Colorado

This year's animal welfare conversation takes on the subject of wolves in Colorado

Friday, July 7

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dance Masterclass with Paul Taylor Dance Company

Join us for a free dance masterclass by company dancers held at the Sallie Bush Community Building.

Friday, July 7

9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Astronomy & Smores

The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society returns with their state-of-the-art telescopes.

Saturday, July 8

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Saturday, July 8

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Evening Performance: Paul Taylor Dance Company

New York-based Paul Taylor Dance Company performs Esplanade and Mercuric Tidings, two innovative works from the Founder's cannon, at the Sallie Bush Community Building.

Saturday, July 8

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Evening Mount Dewey Hike with Friends of Ute Pass Trails

A guided hike during the evening hours catching sunset views of Ute Pass.

1.5 miles with 750 ft. gain

Sunday, July 9

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Sunday, July 9

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

50-Foot Photography with Jeff Kearney

Join award-winning photographer Jeff Kearney in this digital photography class and capture the hidden beauty all around us in Green Mountain Falls.

Sunday, July 9

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Matinee Performance: Paul Taylor Dance Company

New York-based Paul Taylor Dance Company performs Esplanade and Mercuric Tidings, two innovative works from the Founder's cannon, at the Sallie Bush Community Building.

Sunday, July 9

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sommelier 101 – Wines with Howard & Jane Price

Join the Price's in their beautiful Green Mountain Falls home for this intro wine tasting class.

Sunday, July 9

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Larry & Joe

Larry & Joe will join us for this year's NEW version of Sunday Singalongs at the Lakeview Terrace Theater!

Tuesday, July 11

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Red Butte with Friends of Ute Pass Trails

A guided hike of Green Mountain Falls' newest open space.

2.2 miles with 500 ft. gain

Tuesday, July 11

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Tuesday, July 11 - Thursday, July 13

10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Silversmithing: Lidded Box

A 3-day course at Diamond Bar Studio that introduces more advanced silversmithing techniques.

Tuesday, July 11

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Visible Mending: Denim Jeans & Jackets

Artist Sheary Clough Suiter returns for more visible mending this year! This class is a deep dive into denim mending techniques.

Tuesday, July 11

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra

Enjoy Buster Keaton's Go West, a classic silent-era comedy, with live music by this 5-piece chamber orchestra.

Wednesday, July 12

7:30 am - 10:00 am

Thomas Trail with Friends of Ute Pass Trails

A guided hike showcasing waterfalls of Green Mountain Falls.

3.2 miles with 700 ft. gain

Wednesday, July 12

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Wednesday, July 12

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Collage & Gelli Plate Printing with Barbara Diamond

Join artist Barbara Diamond for this new 6-hour workshop in collage & gelli plate printing. A second class is offered on July 6.

Wednesday, July 12

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ArtDesk Conversation: Delbert Anderson

A conversation with Delbert Anderson you wont want to miss before seeing the Delbert Anderson Trio perform later in the evening.

Wednesday, July 12

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Delbert Anderson Trio (D’DAT Trio)

With Jazz, Funk, Latinx and Hip-Hop, D'DAT Trio will have everyone dancing at the Lakeview Terrace Theater.

Thursday, July 13

7:30 am - 10:00 am

Mount Dewey & Bratton Trails with Friends of Ute Pass Trails

A guided hike with spectacular views of Ute Pass.

4.3 miles with 750 ft. gain

Thursday, July 13

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Thursday, July 13

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Visible Mending: Socks & Sweaters

Artist Sheary Clough Suiter returns for more visible mending this year! This class is a deep dive into sock & sweater mending techniques.

Thursday, July 13

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sommelier 201 – Wines with Howard & Jane Price

Join the Price's in their beautiful Green Mountain Falls home for this more advanced wine tasting class.

Friday, July 14

7:30 am - 11:00 am

Catamount Trail with Friends of Ute Pass Trails

A guided hike of one of the most iconic, and challenging Green Mountain Falls trails.

6 miles with 1,700 ft. gain

Friday, July 14

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Friday, July 14

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Plein Air: Full Day

Learn how to watercolor, Colorado style, with half and full day options.

Friday, July 14

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Plein Air: Half Day

Learn how to watercolor, Colorado style, with half and full day options.

Friday, July 14

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ArtDesk Conversation: Native American History

Native American History through a "book club" discussion on Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee.

Friday, July 14

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Colorado Springs Summer Youth Symphony

Enjoy live orchestral music at the Sallie Bush Community Building in this free performance by the Youth Symphony's Sounds of Summer Orchestra.

Saturday, July 15

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga

Kickoff your morning with an outdoor yoga class with Andrea Lodico. Space is limited- please pre-register.

Saturday, July 15

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

3rd-Annual ArtDesk Pooch Parade

Bring your pooch and join us for costumes, prizes and fun as we parade around Gazebo Lake!

Saturday, July 15

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fiber Fusion Collage Workshop with Barbara Diamond

Join us for an exciting process in collage with artist Barbara Diamond!

Saturday, July 15

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Healing Sound Journey with Judith Piazza

A unique sonic experience within James Turrell's Green Mountain Falls Skyspace

Saturday, July 15

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Block Party: Handmade Moments

Join us for the Festival's closing-day Block Party at the Farm Stand!

CAMPUS MAP

Our venues are dotted throughout the town of Green Mountain Falls.  If you aren’t familiar with the town, this handy-dandy map is an excellent tool to stick in your back pocket.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL SCHEDULE PDF

FESTIVAL DATES: June 30 – Saturday, July 15

Locations:

Farm Stand Green Box Arts, Lake Street, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Church in the Wildwood, 10585 Ute Pass Avenue, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Sallie Bush Community Building, 10795 Ute Pass Avenue, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Mountain Road Corner, 10125 Chipita Park Rd, Cascade, CO

Green Mountain Falls Skyspace, 10392 El Paso Avenue, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Joyland Trailhead, 10605 Green Mountain Falls Road, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Gazebo Lake Park, 7010 Lake St, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Creekside Parking, 10645 Ute Pass Ave, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Town Overlook, 10392 El Paso Avenue, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Diamond Bar Studio, 6810 Park Avenue, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Lakeview Terrace 10580 Foster Avenue, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Bear Crossing Studio6850 Park Avenue, Green Mountain Falls, CO

Green Box Workshop 6990 Lake Street, Green Mountain Falls, CO

GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, COLORADO

GETTING HERE

Green Mountain Falls may feel remote and off the beaten path, but in reality we are easily accessible from everywhere.  Less than 10 minutes from Manitou Springs or Woodland Park, 30 minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport, and 90 minutes from downtown Denver.  

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