The Ah Haa School for the Arts is a dynamic Telluride center dedicated to inspiring all people to discover, nurture, and celebrate creativity.
Cirque d’Ah Haa | 20th Annual Fine Art Auction | July 20, 2012
Thank you Telluride and everyone who attended, supported, volunteered and DONATED to this year’s 20th Annual Art Auction. Your spirit and energy is why we are still here. THANK YOU!
20th Annual Art Auction | Friday Live Art Items
Friday nights live auction artists include: photographer Eileen Benjamin, encaustic/mixed media artist Judy Kohin, London Times photographer Michael Ward, jewelry designer Jennifer Dewey, and other standout local artists. There will be Adirondack chairs designed and painted by local high school students, a Cirque d’Ah Haa themed Las Vegas trip, a custom electric guitar by Derek Tuohy hand-painted by artist Danielle DeRoberts and a Stella Art Scooter and Sidecar.
20th Annual Art Auction Items | Cirque d’Ah Haa
The Ah Haa School for the Arts celebrates their 20th annual art auction Friday July 20, 2012 in Telluride, CO. Each year local, regional, and international artists come together to support this established non-profit art school whose reach extends far beyond the Telluride box canyon. This night of festivities includes live art, creative entertainment and of course a silent and live auction. Auction items will range from design pieces, paintings, photographs, jewelry, drawings, trips, and much more.
Artist Talk & Auction | Cirque d’Ah Haa
For involved art lovers, Thursday July 19th is a special opportunity to attend an artist talk followed by an exclusive auction of the artists’ work. These select pieces will be unavailable at Friday’s Cirque d’Ah Haa auction. Michelle Curry Wright, Michelle Montague, Sally Simpson, Corinne Scheman and Ryan Bonneau will review their works and processes in an intimate setting where attendees are encouraged to participate. Each artist represents a different medium showcasing the Ah Haa School’s commitment to all forms of visual art and individual creative expression. Enthusiasts will be able to relate to each of these fine artists on a personal level and connect with the art in an intimate setting. Wine and appetizers will be provided by the Ah Haa School for the Arts.
2012 New Year’s Eve Gala
Fun was had at the third annual Ah Haa School New Year’s Eve Gala. An extraordinary evening of fine art and fine wine. The evening began with a champagne reception followed by a four-course plated dinner by Chef Eliza Gavin of 221 South Oak with entertainment by the Mike Pale Jazz Trio. The beautiful artwork of Judy Haas graced the Daniel Tucker Gallery walls setting the tone for the elegant evening. Guest Sommelier Chris Ryerson orchestrated a successful and very popular silent wine auction.
2011 Youth Art Awards
This year we had a record submission of over 105 students from Telluride, Norwood and Nucla. The judges had a tough job!
2012 Bravo | 2nd Annual Bra Invitational
As part of Ah Haa School’s Art of Being a Woman Month, this live and silent auction features community designed bras. These amazing creations are modeled by community gentlemen and help raise awareness for breast cancer. A majority of the proceeds go to the San Miguel Resource Center, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center and the national Breast Cancer Fund.
2011 New Year’s Eve Gala
An extraordinary evening of fine art, fine wine and culinary creations. A champagne reception, four-course plated dinner Aemono catering with entertainment by the Mike Pale Jazz Trio and featured Gala artist Susan X. Billings.
Winter Raku Firing
The ceramics ladies of the Ah Haa got together to do a raku firing on a beautiful day in Telluride.
2011 BRAvo | 1st Annual Community Bra Invitational
2010 was our 1st Annual BRAvo Auction that was in conjunction with The Art of Being a Woman Month that featured community designed bras modeled by local firefighters, policeman and service club gentlemen in a live auction. Partial proceeds went to benefit the San Miguel Resource Center.
My Funny Valentine | Family Day
My Funny Valentine family day is a workshop where you can bring your family and work together to create original gifts for your loved ones!
Encaustics Hot Wax/Cold Wax Workshop
These visiting artists came during a wonderful weekend in October to teach an Encaustics workshop at the Ah Haa School.
2010 Youth Art Awards
Every year the Ah Haa School for the Arts awards honor regional middle and high school students for their creativity and interest in the arts. Applicants are selected on originality and strength of the work submitted. All entries are showcased in the Young Artists Exhibition at the Ah Haa School.
Baked in Telluride Mural Project
During a No School Art Day at the Ah Haa instructor Sue Gustafson helped welcome back Baked in Telluride by decorating the walkway with children’s art in front of the construction site.
Spooktacular | Family Day
Spooktacular family day is a workshop where you can bring your family and work together to create original decorations for the ultimate spooky home!
