We are incredibly honored to host "Illuminated" - a spectacular new series of never-before-seen wildlife portraits by Golden-based painter and educator Ricker. Ranging in scale and species, this nature-led body of work honors local wildlife while exploring the sacred, unseen patterns that connect us all. Come celebrate creativity, community, and the wild!

Artist Background: Colorado-born artist & educator, BFA in Painting from Western Colorado University, Masters in Education, rooted in Golden, Colorado. Influenced by the wonderment of our natural world, connection with his community, a deep fascination with our planet’s place in the universe, improvisational music, the curiosity of unexplored landscapes belonging to the cosmos.