Giving critiques and getting critiques is part of the process that brings the community of artists together. So, whether you bring your art or view someone else’s, join the discussion and learn from each other during this free public event. The monthly informal critiques welcome moderators from the Denver art community alongside Art Gym staff while guests enjoy the provided snacks and drinks. Critique sessions are limited to ten people showing work, so sign up today and join us on Wednesday, September 11, from 6-9PM with guest moderator, Artist and Educator Melinda Laz.

About Melinda:

Working in hand built ceramics and works on paper, Melinda Laz draws inspiration from such sources as vintage photographs, wallpaper/fabric designs and the natural world. Her work explores concepts of home, memory, growth and transformation. Printmaking techniques, processes and influences are evident in her ceramic explorations. Melinda holds a BFA in printmaking from Washington University in St. Louis, MO; a MA in Arts Administration from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; and a MA in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Denver. Melinda has participated in over 38 exhibitions including several critically acclaimed solo exhibitions, numerous national juried shows where she has won awards, and participated in a number of invitational shows. She is a former member of Lakewood’s Valkarie Gallery. She previously taught visual art in the Denver Public Schools, and led the education department at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Currently, she is Manager of the School of Botanical Art & Illustration at Denver Botanic Gardens. Website: www.melindalaz.com Instagram: @melindalaz

Headshot credit: Scott Dressel-Martin

If you would like to join the conversation without sharing work, no need to RSVP – Just show up!