OUTREACH PROGRAM
Taking the Excitement of the Arts
to the Community
There is nothing like the experience of hands-on art making. At the
Ranch’s many Outreach Programs, the delight felt by participants
is palpable! In fact, generating that feeling of excitement and
discovery is one of the main goals of the program, which supports
Anderson Ranch’s mission by connecting people of every age
group to the arts.
The youth and school components of the Outreach Program
engage local students of all ages in art making, critical thinking
and meaningful dialogue. In 2015, 148 students from Aspen
elementary schools participated in the 3rd Grade Studio Program.
Additionally, students of various ages made snow sculptures for
the Ranch’s annual Kidsculpt competition, enjoyed after-school
arts programs at two schools, and designed and built a float for
the Aspen 4th of July parade. Three local teenagers received
youth mentorships or junior internships.
Through Anderson Ranch’s many community partnerships, a
number of new offsite programs were initiated in 2015. These
included a Halloween craft table at Aspen TREE’s open house, a
night of art making at the Aspen Youth Center, a kids craft event at
the Early Learning Childhood Center benefit, and the Wintersculpt
snow sculpting event, which was presented in collaboration with
the Aspen Chamber Resort Association. Additionally, Anderson
Ranch partnered with neighboring art institutions such as The Art
Base and The Launchpad to make the Ranch’s Artists-in-Residence
slideshow presentations available to the public. Lastly, a group of
residents at Whitcomb Assisted Living in Aspen participated in
art-making experiences with help from Anderson Ranch staff.