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For the Aspen Times Weekly
Well, it’s been rough. The last 10 months of pandemic disruptions have fundamentally shifted our lives. And, though summer and fall offered the chance to socialize, dine, and attend events outdoors, we’re back inside again as the pandemic stretches into a dark winter and the beginning of 2021. As we wade through the dark months, it’s more important than ever to find ways to recommit to the safety of our community while finding daily inspiration and levity.
Up and down the Roaring Fork Valley, people are finding unique ways to keep us connected, bring creativity into our home and make the best of this challenging time.
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That industry continues to be hit by the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s hope that historically strong support for the arts will give local arts organizations the financial boost they need as they navigate the road ahead.
“This is a real economy in this valley,” said Carbondale Arts Executive Director Amy Kimberly. “The creatives, the performing arts, music, venues, restaurants art adds millions. You just don’t realize the money that does come in.”
Carbondale Arts has been one of the organizers and supporting partners of a new “Arts Through It All” campaign to get through the interim. The initiative supports local artists by promoting shopping small and local for the holidays. It has also started a dialogue between art organizations from Aspen to Redstone about how to support each other during this difficult time.