is a place for artistic discovery , critical dialogue and community . Nestled among the pristine peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Snowmass Village , Colo ., Anderson Ranch lies just fifteen minutes from Aspen and 160 miles west of Denver . The fresh mountain air is as rare as the experience you ’ ll have here at 8,200 feet .
During the summer , our beautiful five-acre campus is a hub of creative energy and activity . Workshops are taught by renowned faculty in fully-equipped studios ,― all designed to encourage access and exchange of ideas .
Students meet on campus over meals in the café , in the library and at openings in our Patton-Malott Gallery . We offer stimulating talks and lectures several times a week , fostering dialogue on contemporary art and art making . All workshop participants are encouraged to attend these on-campus events , which are also free and open to the public .
Anderson Ranch has a long history of stimulating creative discovery and enhancing the greater role of contemporary art in society . These roots run deep and form the bedrock of Anderson Ranch ’ s core values : people , partnership , community , sustainability and creativity .
We invite you to experience Anderson Ranch Arts Center .