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MEET THE ARTISTS

The art is only part of the experience. Come meet the artists behind the work, hear their stories, discover their creative perspectives, and explore original pieces available for purchase.

At the 7th Annual Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show, you’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with artists and discover work for your home, collection, or business.

September 3–6, 2026
Opera Galleria | Old Town Fort Collins

Featuring Adderley Grant Lord
Vintage Glam Fashion Showcase
Artist Talks • Workshops • Cultural Experiences

Free & Open to the Public

Come for the art.
Stay for the experience.
Meet the artists. Discover something worth bringing home.

Curated by Louise Cutler

TBOBFAS.COM @fococreativedistrict @downtownfoco @downtowngreeley @noco_bpn @focojuneteenthentertainment @adderlyart_ @dtobannon @efilafartdepartment @john.toms.77715 @gedionnyanhongo @emmanuelartgallery @j_adixon @t_lockhartgallery @cherokeecarrauthor

MEET THE ARTISTS

The art is only part of the experience. Come meet the artists behind the work, hear their stories, discover their creative perspectives, and explore original pieces available for purchase.

At the 7th Annual Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show, you’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with artists and discover work for your home, collection, or business.

September 3–6, 2026
Opera Galleria | Old Town Fort Collins

Featuring Adderley Grant Lord
Vintage Glam Fashion Showcase
Artist Talks • Workshops • Cultural Experiences

Free & Open to the Public

Come for the art.
Stay for the experience.
Meet the artists. Discover something worth bringing home.

Curated by Louise Cutler

TBOBFAS.COM @fococreativedistrict @downtownfoco @downtowngreeley @noco_bpn @focojuneteenthentertainment @adderlyart_ @dtobannon @efilafartdepartment @john.toms.77715 @gedionnyanhongo @emmanuelartgallery @j_adixon @t_lockhartgallery @cherokeecarrauthor

Experience four days of art, culture, fashion, and connection in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins.

September 3–6, 2026
Opera Galleria
Featuring Artist Adderley Grant Lord
Vintage Glam Fashion Showcase @this_is_noco @fococreativedistrict @focoart @focojuneteenthentertainment @downtownfoco @visitloveland @artworksloveland

Experience four days of art, culture, fashion, and connection in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins.

September 3–6, 2026
Opera Galleria
Featuring Artist Adderley Grant Lord
Vintage Glam Fashion Showcase @this_is_noco @fococreativedistrict @focoart @focojuneteenthentertainment @downtownfoco @visitloveland @artworksloveland

🎨 Color of the Week

Every color tells a story. Every story has a voice.

As we continue the countdown to The Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show this Labor Day Weekend in Fort Collins, we're inviting our community to reflect on the colors, memories, and emotions that connect us through art.

💜 Color of the Week: Purple

Purple has long been associated with creativity, imagination, wisdom, and royalty. It invites us to dream, create, and see possibilities where others may not.

Every artist begins with a vision.

What does purple remind you of?

Share your thoughts in the comments—we'd love to hear your story.

Because every color has a story—and every story adds to the beauty.

We can't wait to celebrate with you September 3-6, 2026, in Fort Collins.

#TBOBFAS #ColorOfTheWeek #FortCollinsArts #BlackArt #FineArt #CommunityThroughArt

@creativewest @downtownfoco @fococreativedistrict @visitftcollins @adderlyart_ @cherokeecarrauthor @yourfortcollins @focochamber @focoart @baacc_csu @csu_artandarthistory @csugregoryallicarmuseumofart @moafortcollins @this_is_noco

🎨 Color of the Week

Every color tells a story. Every story has a voice.

As we continue the countdown to The Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show this Labor Day Weekend in Fort Collins, we're inviting our community to reflect on the colors, memories, and emotions that connect us through art.

💜 Color of the Week: Purple

Purple has long been associated with creativity, imagination, wisdom, and royalty. It invites us to dream, create, and see possibilities where others may not.

Every artist begins with a vision.

What does purple remind you of?

Share your thoughts in the comments—we'd love to hear your story.

Because every color has a story—and every story adds to the beauty.

We can't wait to celebrate with you September 3-6, 2026, in Fort Collins.

#TBOBFAS #ColorOfTheWeek #FortCollinsArts #BlackArt #FineArt #CommunityThroughArt

@creativewest @downtownfoco @fococreativedistrict @visitftcollins @adderlyart_ @cherokeecarrauthor @yourfortcollins @focochamber @focoart @baacc_csu @csu_artandarthistory @csugregoryallicarmuseumofart @moafortcollins @this_is_noco

EXPERIENCE THE ART | Don O'Bannon

Sometimes, art doesn't just speak.
Sometimes, it performs.

What if a painting could do more than hang on a wall?

Don O'Bannon's work blends traditional painting with interactive technology, transforming each piece into an experience. Using a companion app, selected paintings come alive through movement and music, allowing viewers to engage with the artwork in an entirely new way.

If these paintings could come to life, what do you think they would do?

It's one of those moments that surprises nearly everyone who experiences it. You'll have to see it to believe it.

Experience Don O'Bannon's work at the Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show this Labor Day Weekend.

#TBOBFAS #BlackArt #BlackArtists #LivingArt #InteractiveArt #AugmentedRealityArt #ArtAndMusic #ExperienceTheArt #ContemporaryArt #FineArt #ArtExhibition #FortCollinsEvents #ColoradoArts #VisitFortCollins #SupportBlackArtists #MuseumExperience #CommunityThroughArt #SeeItToBelieveIt #ArtLovers

@creativewest @downtownfoco @fococreativedistrict @visitftcollins @adderlyart_ @cherokeecarrauthor @yourfortcollins @focochamber @focoart @baacc_csu @csu_artandarthistory @csugregoryallicarmuseumofart @moafortcollins

EXPERIENCE THE ART | Don O'Bannon

Sometimes, art doesn't just speak.
Sometimes, it performs.

What if a painting could do more than hang on a wall?

Don O'Bannon's work blends traditional painting with interactive technology, transforming each piece into an experience. Using a companion app, selected paintings come alive through movement and music, allowing viewers to engage with the artwork in an entirely new way.

If these paintings could come to life, what do you think they would do?

It's one of those moments that surprises nearly everyone who experiences it. You'll have to see it to believe it.

Experience Don O'Bannon's work at the Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show this Labor Day Weekend.

#TBOBFAS #BlackArt #BlackArtists #LivingArt #InteractiveArt #AugmentedRealityArt #ArtAndMusic #ExperienceTheArt #ContemporaryArt #FineArt #ArtExhibition #FortCollinsEvents #ColoradoArts #VisitFortCollins #SupportBlackArtists #MuseumExperience #CommunityThroughArt #SeeItToBelieveIt #ArtLovers

@creativewest @downtownfoco @fococreativedistrict @visitftcollins @adderlyart_ @cherokeecarrauthor @yourfortcollins @focochamber @focoart @baacc_csu @csu_artandarthistory @csugregoryallicarmuseumofart @moafortcollins

Behind the Scenes: The Beauty of Blackness Is on Its Way

There’s a lot that happens behind the scenes before the doors open.

Today, we’re preparing thousands of Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show postcards for their journey to the post office and into the hands of our community.

Each postcard is an invitation to experience four days of art, culture, fashion, and connection in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins.

September 3–6, 2026
Opera Galleria
Featuring Artist Adderley Grant Lord
Vintage Glam Fashion Showcase

From the studio to the mailbox—we’re getting closer.

The 7th Annual Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show is coming.

Curated by Louise Cutler

#BeautyOfBlackness #TBOBFAS #FortCollinsEvents #FortCollinsArt #BlackAmericanArt FineArtShow OldTownFortCollins BehindTheScenes @adderlyart_ @downtownfoco @fococreativedistrict @fococreative @louisecutlerstudio @visitftcollins @creativewestrao

Behind the Scenes: The Beauty of Blackness Is on Its Way

There’s a lot that happens behind the scenes before the doors open.

Today, we’re preparing thousands of Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show postcards for their journey to the post office and into the hands of our community.

Each postcard is an invitation to experience four days of art, culture, fashion, and connection in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins.

September 3–6, 2026
Opera Galleria
Featuring Artist Adderley Grant Lord
Vintage Glam Fashion Showcase

From the studio to the mailbox—we’re getting closer.

The 7th Annual Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show is coming.

Curated by Louise Cutler

#BeautyOfBlackness #TBOBFAS #FortCollinsEvents #FortCollinsArt #BlackAmericanArt FineArtShow OldTownFortCollins BehindTheScenes @adderlyart_ @downtownfoco @fococreativedistrict @fococreative @louisecutlerstudio @visitftcollins @creativewestrao

⏳ Countdown to the Beauty of Blackness

The Journey Continues

Every step reveals something new.

What once felt like mystery is beginning to take shape. Color becomes movement. Light becomes possibility. The journey continues, and with it, anticipation grows.

Just as every brushstroke contributes to a masterpiece, every day brings us closer to an unforgettable celebration of Black artistry, creativity, and culture.

✨ What keeps you coming back to art?

We're so glad you're walking this path with us. We'll see you Labor Day weekend at the Opera Galleria Fort Collins!

#TBOBFAS #CountdownToBOBFAS #21Days #FortCollinsArts #BlackFineArt #ArtJourney

@creativewest @downtownfoco @fococreativedistrict @visitftcollins @adderlyart_ @cherokeecarrauthor @yourfortcollins @focochamber @focoart @baacc_csu @csu_artandarthistory @csugregoryallicarmuseumofart @moafortcollins

⏳ Countdown to the Beauty of Blackness

The Journey Continues

Every step reveals something new.

What once felt like mystery is beginning to take shape. Color becomes movement. Light becomes possibility. The journey continues, and with it, anticipation grows.

Just as every brushstroke contributes to a masterpiece, every day brings us closer to an unforgettable celebration of Black artistry, creativity, and culture.

✨ What keeps you coming back to art?

We're so glad you're walking this path with us. We'll see you Labor Day weekend at the Opera Galleria Fort Collins!

#TBOBFAS #CountdownToBOBFAS #21Days #FortCollinsArts #BlackFineArt #ArtJourney

@creativewest @downtownfoco @fococreativedistrict @visitftcollins @adderlyart_ @cherokeecarrauthor @yourfortcollins @focochamber @focoart @baacc_csu @csu_artandarthistory @csugregoryallicarmuseumofart @moafortcollins

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