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Pretty Plastic

Community Created Chihuly-Inspired Art

2025-06-17 00:00:00 2025-06-17 23:59:00 America/Denver Pretty Plastic Rawlings (Main Branch) -

Tuesday, June 17
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 00:00:00 2025-06-17 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

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Mon, Apr 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Apr 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 10:30am - 10:50am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
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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, Apr 16, All day
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Fri, Apr 17, All day
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Fri, Apr 17, 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.

Fri, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us this month for our Popup Library Program. Including free... more
Join us this month for our Popup Library Program. Including free books, snacks, and activities.

Sat, Apr 18, All day
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Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC and Re-Inspired Minds nonprofit provide services to those who have been impacted by brain injuries in Pueblo County.

Sat, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace Lab
For ages 5+. Learn basic sewing techniques by making a simple... more
For ages 5+. Learn basic sewing techniques by making a simple creation! Registration required.
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Sun, Apr 19, All day
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Mon, Apr 20, All day
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Pueblo Brain Injury, LLC and Re-Inspired Minds nonprofit provide services to those who have been impacted by brain injuries in Pueblo County.

Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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 cantadas en inglés y español!

Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Learn about the hobby of stamp collecting.

Tue, Apr 21, All day
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