Event
Guest Faculty Lecture: Diana Bloomfield & Matt Katz
Jun 23, 2026 7PM-8PM
Schermer Meeting Hall
Join us for an engaging guest artist lecture, part of the Anderson Ranch’s summer of free artist lectures in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado.
Held on Sunday and Tuesday evenings from June through September, these events highlight renowned contemporary artists and faculty through dynamic slideshow presentations. Artists share insights into their creative process, studio practice, influences, and current work, offering a behind-the-scenes look at contemporary art today. Connect with leading artists and discover new ideas in a welcoming, creative setting.
Event Details
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Format: In-person and livestream options available
- Audience: Artists, collectors, students, and the general public
Registration is appreciated. All on-campus workshop participants are automatically registered.
Speaker
Diana Bloomfield
Diana Bloomfield is a fine art photographer who specializes in 19th-century photographic printing techniques, creating visual narratives through her handmade prints and one-of-a-kind artist books. Internationally exhibited and published, Bloomfield’s art is also in a number of public and private collections, including the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, FL and in the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe, NM.
Matthew Katz
Matt Katz is an educator and innovator in ceramic materials. With over 25 years of experience and degrees from Alfred University and the University of Colorado-Boulder, he co-founded Ceramic Materials Workshop to make ceramic science accessible to all. He also co-hosts the popular podcast For Flux Sake.
Diana Bloomfield, Paper Dreams, 2021
Jun 23, 2026 7PM-8PM
While You're On Campus
Shop
ArtWorks Store
Art supplies, fine crafts, and gifts.
Store Hours
June-September: Monday – Friday, 9AM-3PM
October-May: Monday – Friday, 1-5PM (except major holidays.)
Explore
Patton-Malott Gallery
This gallery space on the Anderson Ranch campus is home to contemporary and rustic ranch architectural elements and provides the backdrop for rotating exhibitions throughout the year.
Gallery Hours
June-September: Monday – Friday, 9AM-3PM
October-May: Monday – Friday, 1-5PM (except major holidays.)
Eat
The Ranch Café
The Café is open to the public for lunch from June through September.
The Café is a social hub where students and visitors gather to discuss ideas, plan for new creative experiences, and reflect on shared teachings. Join us for a beautiful buffet lunch offering fresh salads and rotating hot items.
