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Pretty Plastic

Community Created Chihuly-Inspired Art

2025-06-08 00:00:00 2025-06-08 23:59:00 America/Denver Pretty Plastic Rawlings (Main Branch) -

Sunday, June 08
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-06-08 00:00:00 2025-06-08 23:59:00 America/Denver Pretty Plastic "Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly. Rawlings (Main Branch) -

"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

The exhibit features a diverse range of pieces, from delicate sculptures that mimic Chihuly’s signature organic forms to bold, vibrant installations that play with light and texture. Each piece emphasizes the versatility of plastic as a medium, offering a fresh perspective on the environmental potential of materials that are often overlooked. By upcycling plastic waste, these works engage in a larger conversation about reducing waste and rethinking the lifecycle of materials.

Visitors will experience both intricate, single-artist pieces and dynamic, collaborative works that reflect the power of collective creativity. The collaborative pieces, created through group efforts, highlight how diverse perspectives and skills can come together to produce art that transcends individual boundaries.

"Pretty Plastic" invites viewers to see beyond the material’s typical use and embrace its artistic potential, while also encouraging a dialogue on sustainability in the art world and beyond. This exhibit is a celebration of artistic innovation, community collaboration, and the beauty found in unexpected materials.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Juvenile | Family | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth Arts | Maker / Craft / Hobby | History | Exhibit | Earth Day | Cultural | Craft | Art/Photography |

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Rawlings (Main Branch)

Phone: 719-562-5600

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jun 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

Upcoming events

Mon, Jun 02, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.

Mon, Jun 02, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven... more
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven con nosotros para cuentas y canciones contadas en inglés y español!

Tue, Jun 03, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.

Tue, Jun 03, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

Wed, Jun 04, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.

Wed, Jun 04, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or... more
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement.

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 10:50am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults,... more
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults, this Storytime focuses on simple books, rhymes, and songs that help develop early literacy, language skills, and social skills.

Thu, Jun 05, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.

Thu, Jun 05, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

Fri, Jun 06, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

Fri, Jun 06, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Books come alive for children and their favorite adults while... more
Books come alive for children and their favorite adults while supporting early literacy and preschool skills.

Sat, Jun 07, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

Sat, Jun 07, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.

Sun, Jun 08, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

Sun, Jun 08, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.

Mon, Jun 09, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.

Mon, Jun 09, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

Mon, Jun 09, All day
Get a free picture book celebrating dads! Available while supplies... more
Get a free picture book celebrating dads! Available while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni Sports Complex on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven... more
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven con nosotros para cuentas y canciones contadas en inglés y español!

Mon, Jun 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.