Anderson Ranch's
Curator's Selection is a grouping of vibrant and diverse artwork from our creative community at Anderson Ranch. This selection showcases the breadth of artistic practices and programming at the Ranch—from former Summer Series presenters and visiting artists, to residents, faculty, and students. Representing a wide range of media, including ceramics, sculpture, furniture design, printmaking, painting, and photography, these works reflect the dynamic energy and creative excellence that define the Ranch. This small group of works is just a preview of the full auction, which features something for every collector and art enthusiast. We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable diversity of artists who pass through this unique makers' paradise.
Anderson Ranch's
Curator's Selection will be featured at the Ranch Picnic and Auction, our largest community event featuring more than 130 works of art in the silent auction. A highlight of the summer arts and culture scene, the event takes place on
Saturday, July 18th from 11am – 4pm at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, Colorado. The event is open to the public and promises to be a fun-filled day, featuring live music, children’s art activities, a picnic lunch, and more.
Stop by the Ranch and view the
Curator's Selection and complete
auction artwork in advance of the picnic, open Wednesday, July 15th - Friday, July 17th, 10am - 5pm. Bidding will be available to all those attending the Ranch Picnic and any interested absentee bidders.
Click here to learn more about our annual Ranch Picnic.
Contact Katie Sanders at auction@andersonranch.org or 970-924-5059 for more information about the auction and absentee bidding.
About the Curator: Barbara left the corporate world, after serving as Vice-President of Human Resources for a computer software company in Cambridge, Ma, in order to follow her passion for the arts. She became involved in the arts community in Boston, New York and Aspen. Being a Governor at the School of the Museum Fine Arts, Boston, for over 20 years, she ran the largest private museum/university-driven art sale in the country with over 5000 pieces of art representing over800 artists. Barbara served on the board of Anderson Ranch Art Center for six years, curating the summer live and silent auctions. She is currently chair of Theatre Aspen’s National Council.She also sits on the board of the Center for Art and Advocacy, helping formerly incarcerated artists. Her past involvements include: Whitney Museum of American Art, New York-NationalCommittee Co-Chair// Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University-Board// Coolidge Corner TheaterFoundation- Board// Chair, Aids Action ‘ARTcetera’, Boston, receiving ‘Best of Boston’ event for two years.In 2006, she launched bclee+company, an art consulting service for commercial and residential spaces. She twice received the 'Best of Boston' Award.Barbara and her husband, Jonathan Lee divide their time between Boston and Aspen.