Bursts of Brilliance® Art Salon

Founded and hosted by author and arts advocate Teresa R. Funke, this limited series of Salons pay homage to the famous Saturday night salons hosted by Gertrude Stein in 1920s Paris, which regularly drew artists, writers, and composers such as Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Matisse, and Picasso. Salons are a centuries-old tradition of conversational gatherings centered around lively discussion and critical discourse.

Come be a fly on the wall at this series of candid conversations as a rotating group of our brightest local stars—one each representing writing, visual arts, performing arts, and music—dig deep to uncover what is working for all types of artists today, what could be working better, and what has never worked at all in Fort Collins and beyond.

This event is by invitation only and intended for an audience of professional artists; arts organizers and advocates; arts educators and service providers; and arts-based business owners.

FOR THIS NIGHT ONLY!

Art is meant to be displayed and adored. For this event, please uncover those pieces of art in your home that no longer call to you (or maybe never did) for our Last Night Art Swap. Think: quality artist-made jewelry, small pieces of wall art, CDs or sheet music, books, band t-shirts you never wore, etc. Please bring no more than two small items (space is limited). Everyone in attendance can take any piece that speaks to them. Leftover items will be donated to local nonprofits for their silent auctions.

Sixth (and last) Salon!!

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

6:30-8:30pm

MoA Member ticket price- $35

General Ticket Pricing- $45

Host: Teresa R. Funke
Sponsored by Dr. Bev Donnelley and Bill West

June 2024 Discussion Participants:

Writing: Nick Armstrong

Music: Franklin Taggart

Performing Arts: Peggy Lyle

Visual Arts: Julie Gillen

Photo credit: Jill P. Mott Photography