Our friend and basket maker, Kim Shaver did a great job weaving and greeting Artwalk attendees last Friday even though we had some rain and hail! She has agreed to extend her show through the August 8th Artwalk. Yeah!! When your in downtown Cheyenne, come by the studio and see the wonderful selection of baskets. I love the pieces that have a wooden handle. Kim told us they where sculpted by BEAVERS! That's a basket with a story great for gift giving or gracing your own home. The Gallery is open daily from 11 till 5 and 1 till 5 on Sundays (sometimes we have an appointment or such that forces us to alter the hours so if you are coming a distance please call or text Georgia at 229-546-5183) See YOU at the Blue Door...

Time flies when your having fun ! Can you believe the Cheyenne Artwalk has been going strong for 15 years. The venues will be celebrating on July 11th from 5-8pm.... yes that's the second Friday of the month but we didn't want to compete with July 4th and there has been the thought to move the event to the 2nd Friday for awhile. That way we can all go to other First Friday Artwalks in different cities. Spread the love around! 

Blue Door Arts will be marking the event with the ever popular Wyoming Willow basketry by Kim Shaver. Kim will be demonstrating how she turns the willows she harvests from her parents' ranch in Centennial WY, into a wonderful array of baskets of all shapes and sizes. 

 Also exhibiting will be Sandy K Designs. Silver and copper wire are artfully wrapped and twisted by Sandy Bordson into beautiful wearable art. Don't miss this opportunity to find that special piece for yourself or a friend. 

What....May already?! Hard to believe but true! If your in Cheyenne or close by come out tonight from 5-8pm and experience the city's Artwalk. In front of our gallery will be Noam's Table serving up the best falafel and gyro sandwiches in the front range. Wait but there is more.... the ArtHaus is making its 2025 debut, Jordan Dean will be on hand to talk about his project and all this can be enjoyed while grooving to live music. See you soon!

“Textiles have been part of everyday life,  either as habitat or clothing, almost since the beginning of human existence. Touching fabric is pervasive within human experience and the intimate daily contact with it is something that everybody is familiar with.” Anke Jakob & Lesley Collier: Sensory Design for Dementia Care- The Benefits of Textiles

“Creativity is at the very core of being human, and is the trait that is at the heart of imaginative and innovative thinking, and some of civilization’s most significant achievements.” Shedding the Shackles: Women’s Empowerment Through Craft by Lynne Stein

These two quotes were included in my 2022 ARPA grant to create an interactive, textile based mural for the yet to be built Cheyenne Children's Museum. After receiving the grant I organized RoundUP events at the Library, Boys and Girls Club and Blue Door Arts. Fast forward to 2025 and the Children's Museum is up and running! The mural panels are ready to be installed in their long awaited home. BUT before they leave my studio I thought it would be fitting to run one more RoundUP - WindUP circle making event.

Join us on March 7th and 8th to put your creative mark on the mural! Board president, Caroline Veit will be on hand Friday evening to answer your questions about the newly opened museum and what's planned for the exciting future.

Thank you for your support of the Cheyenne First Friday Artwalk and the Cheyenne Children's Museum

What could be better than chocolate and art! Plus if you walk to all 12 venues you won't feel bad about sampling all the chocolate treats that each venue will be whipping up.
Our featured artist will be Amy Mahaffey of AmyKatt beaded jewelry designs. Amy is always coming up with new ideas and color combinations. Her work is unique and affordable, just right for your special Valentine! First Friday Artwak is from 5-8pm plus Amy will be at the gallery on Saturday from 10-3. See you there! 

New creatures have arrived fresh from the lab of wacky creator and scientist wanna-be, Dave Rowswell, is his menagerie of genetically engineered creatures. Stop by Blue Door and meet these cutting edge animals! Dave will gladly tell you each ones origin story. The gallery is open most weekends or by chance or appointment.   

November has definitely turned to Sweater Weather and Tumbleweeds has ponchos and shawls to keep you cozy! Kim also makes felted baskets, vases, coasters and trivets to warm up you home. There's a great selection to for you to choose from and of course, the gift giving season is right around the corner! Kim's work will be in the gallery all of November and is our featured artist for the Holiday Hurrah at the Hynds building on Saturday Nov 30th and Sunday Dec, 1st.
Blue Door Arts also has a large selection of Rawhide Studio earrings and bolos... also wonderful for gift giving. Georgia is busy working on large pieces for her upcoming CowgirlUp! show in Wickenberg AZ in the Spring but she also has some miniature landscapes for sale in the studio right now. 

Blue Door Arts is open most weekends and other times by chance or appointment. If you stop by and we aren't in, feel free to call Georgia and if we are available we would love to meet you at the studio! Georgia can be reached at 229-546-5183. 

it's been a HOT summer but now I'm loving what I like to call... sweater weather. A nip in the air and I'm ready to put on my fabulous handknit poncho made by my friend Kim. Pair that with a hot cup of tea in Michael's mug and I'm ready for Fall! Surrounding myself with handmade pieces always brings me pleasure. I know they were made with skill and love.

Join myself and the artists for the October 4th Cheyenne Artwalk reception and you too can experience the WARMTH! 

School is in and summer is headed out. So are Kim Shaver's Wyoming Willow baskets! This is the last weekend for Kim's work at our gallery. Her baskets make wonderful gifts for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and some for your house too! Oh, it's not to early to shop for Christmas and Chanukah gifts! Realtors, wouldn't these make memorable new homeowners Gifts. Hope to see you soon.
 
The gallery will be open this Saturday Aug 31st from 10 till 5 and Sunday Sept 1st from Noon till 4.
Blue Door Arts 1608 Capitol Ave across from the Paramount Cafe in the heart of downtown Cheyenne.