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Pretty Plastic

Community Created Chihuly-Inspired Art

2025-06-25 00:00:00 2025-06-25 23:59:00 America/Denver Pretty Plastic Rawlings (Main Branch) -

Wednesday, June 25
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 00:00:00 2025-06-25 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, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

Upcoming events

Wed, Jul 30, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 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.  

Thu, Jul 31, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace Lab
Meet our Artist in Residence Kim Sewell while she works on her art... more
Meet our Artist in Residence Kim Sewell while she works on her art works in our Makerspace! She can answer questions, show you her process, and potentially more!

Thu, Jul 31, 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.  

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace Lab
Meet our Artist in Residence Kim Sewell while she works on her art... more
Meet our Artist in Residence Kim Sewell while she works on her art works in our Makerspace! She can answer questions, show you her process, and potentially more!

Fri, Aug 01, All day
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery... more
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery of color and form, inviting viewers to explore a vivid tapestry of cultural heritage, imagination, and the human experience.

Fri, Aug 01, All day
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our... more
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our Artist-in-Residence program, celebrating the creative journey of our first resident artist.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace Lab
Meet our Artist in Residence Kim Sewell while she works on her art... more
Meet our Artist in Residence Kim Sewell while she works on her art works in our Makerspace! She can answer questions, show you her process, and potentially more!

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

Fri, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 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.  

Fri, Aug 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery... more
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery of color and form, inviting viewers to explore a vivid tapestry of cultural heritage, imagination, and the human experience.

Sat, Aug 02, All day
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery... more
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery of color and form, inviting viewers to explore a vivid tapestry of cultural heritage, imagination, and the human experience.

Sat, Aug 02, All day
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our... more
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our Artist-in-Residence program, celebrating the creative journey of our first resident artist.

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace Lab
Meet our Artist in Residence Kim Sewell while she works on her art... more
Meet our Artist in Residence Kim Sewell while she works on her art works in our Makerspace! She can answer questions, show you her process, and potentially more!

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Use pony beads to make your own friendship bracelets! Best for... more
Use pony beads to make your own friendship bracelets! Best for ages 5 - 12 with their caregivers. Available while supplies last.

Sun, Aug 03, All day
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery... more
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery of color and form, inviting viewers to explore a vivid tapestry of cultural heritage, imagination, and the human experience.

Sun, Aug 03, All day
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our... more
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our Artist-in-Residence program, celebrating the creative journey of our first resident artist.

Mon, Aug 04, All day
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery... more
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery of color and form, inviting viewers to explore a vivid tapestry of cultural heritage, imagination, and the human experience.

Mon, Aug 04, All day
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our... more
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our Artist-in-Residence program, celebrating the creative journey of our first resident artist.

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish!

Tue, Aug 05, All day
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery... more
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery of color and form, inviting viewers to explore a vivid tapestry of cultural heritage, imagination, and the human experience.

Tue, Aug 05, All day
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our... more
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our Artist-in-Residence program, celebrating the creative journey of our first resident artist.

Wed, Aug 06, All day
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery... more
We are delighted to showcase Rick Espinoza’s remarkable mastery of color and form, inviting viewers to explore a vivid tapestry of cultural heritage, imagination, and the human experience.

Wed, Aug 06, All day
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our... more
We are proud to present the inaugural exhibition of our Artist-in-Residence program, celebrating the creative journey of our first resident artist.

Wed, Aug 06, All day
Celebrate some impactful LGBTQ+ authors in picture book history!... more
Celebrate some impactful LGBTQ+ authors in picture book history! Take home a copy of "Where the Wild Things Are" or "Goodnight Moon" with an included craft. Available while supplies last.

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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.