The ARTery is a pandemic-inspired creative solution—a mini mobile pavilion in the shape of a butterfly, symbolizing transformation, hope, and rebirth. Designed to bring art to unexpected places, the ARTery has landed in parks, at Farmer’s Markets, and at Mountain Fair—offering spontaneous, soulful encounters with storytelling, music, and theater. With its elegant and playful presence, the ARTery brings VOICES programming to life in Carbondale, Rifle, and beyond—connecting community through riveting, real-time performance.

Upcoming ARTery Events

HerStory - Strong Women in the Valley | August 1

Bookcliffs Arts Center | Rifle

Join us at 5:30pm in our first Rifle appearance at Bookcliffs Arts Center. In this 70-minute free event of “HerStory - Strong Women in the Valley”, co-presented by VOICES and Bookcliffs Art Center,five storytellers from different walks of life in the Colorado River Valley Communities share stories about their origins, their becoming, and their way of being as pastry chef, mother, writer, community leader, and creatives.

FREE! RSVP here.

2025 Past ARTery Events

Sage and Pride | June 6

First Friday | Carbondale

Join us from 5:15–6:15 pm at the corner of Village Smithy’s for “Sage and Pride,” a special edition of the ARTery Tiny Stage celebrating the voices of Queer, Sage, and Youth. This free First Friday event will feature storyteller and musical theatre performer Micha Schoepe, creative writer and poet Patrick Curry, and Glenwood Springs High School singer-songwriter Sean Hamilton.

The Way Here | July 4

First Friday | Carbondale

Join us from 5:15–6:15 pm at the corner of Village Smithy’s for “The Way Here”.