artma

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and helped make this artma milestone such a success. It truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for ours.

To our amazing volunteers, dedicated committee members, and valued partners—your tireless hours before, during, and after the event did not go unnoticed. Whether you were drilling walls, laying carpet, hanging art, cleaning bathrooms, or handling countless behind-the-scenes details, you made it all possible.

Your hard work, passion, and commitment brought this event to life, and we are deeply grateful for every single contribution big and small.

Here’s to 25 years of creativity, community, and curing kids cancer—together.

CALLING ALL ARTMA LOVERS 🎨

artCollect returns for the 2026 season—a series of intimate, bi-monthly gatherings bringing our community closer to the art, artists, and spaces shaping Colorado.

These exclusive gatherings take place on the first Tuesday of every other month from 6:00–7:30 PM:
April 7
June 2
August 4
October 6
December 1

Join us for the season launch on April 7 at Cookie Factory (425 W 4th Ave, Denver, CO 80223). Gary Simmons’ Rush is in its last month. Don’t miss this powerful, immersive exhibition before it closes.

Free to attend, but capacity is limited.
April is expected to fill quickly—RSVP now to secure your spot
morganadamsfoundation.org/artma/artma-artcollect.

Twenty-five years ago, what was meant to be a one-night gathering of friends, art, and community became something so much more.

With a shared determination to fund pediatric cancer research—and ensure no child runs out of options—Steven Adams and Joan Slaughter, alongside dear friends Alan and Valerie Appelbaum, Bari DeJaynes, Nikki DiTommaso, and many others, created the very first artma.

What started as a single evening has grown into a powerful legacy of impact, hope, and progress. 💛

Thank you to everyone who has become a part of this legacy and who helps it grow year after year.

Take a walk down memory lane and explore the artma archives—visit the link below to see moments from every artma event - https://morganadamsfoundation.org/artma/artma-galleries/25-years-of-artma/

Our hearts are full. 💛

Thank you to every single person who made artma possible this year. Whether you volunteered your time, donated incredible artwork, sponsored the event, or raised your paddle in support — you helped make our 25th “artma-versary” the best one yet.

For 25 years, this community has shown up in the most generous, creative, and powerful ways — and this year was no exception. We are beyond grateful.

More photos and stories from the night to come in the following days… stay tuned! ✨

Sneak peek 👀 The art is officially hung for artma, and we’re honored to feature a powerful work by Mark Travis (1952–2007)— a noted force in Denver’s contemporary art scene of the ’80s and ’90s.

This 1995 figural abstraction exemplifies Travis’s bold, expressive style and layered mark-making. We feel incredibly fortunate to auction this stunning piece, generously donated by Rebekah Robinson for the Dennis R. Hurt Trust.

See it in person at artma ✨
🎟️ Ticket sales close Friday at 5PM: artmaonline.org
GET THEM WHILE YOU STILL CAN!

✨ artma 2026 Live Auction Preview ✨

We are incredibly honored to feature Shack in the Spring #2 by Beverly Buchanan (1940 - 2015) in this year’s Live Auction.

A powerful voice in the Outsider and self-taught art dialogue, Buchanan transformed historic Southern homesteads and handmade buildings into deeply moving works that explore memory, impermanence, and untold histories. Trained under Norman Lewis, her work is held in major collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the High Museum of Art.

Rendered in vibrant oil pastel, Shack in the Spring #2 (13" x 16") embodies her signature expressive mark-making — honoring resilience, ingenuity, and the poetry of everyday structures. Generously donated by Diane J. Mayer, this is a rare opportunity to collect a museum-caliber work while supporting kids with cancer.

🎟️ Join us at artma 2026.
Secure your tickets now at artmaonline.org

🔥 artma Live Auction Sneak Peek 🔥

We’re thrilled to feature ’s Celadon Ginkgo Box in this year’s artma Live Auction.

Created in his studio at in Denver, Garnett’s work centers on the ancient raku firing technique — a dramatic process where the piece is removed from a 1,850-degree kiln and placed into a reduction chamber. The resulting carbon infuses the glaze and clay with rich depth and organic character, making each piece completely one of a kind.

This celadon-glazed vessel draws inspiration from the revered ginkgo tree of Japan — a symbol of longevity and resilience. Traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony wares, the soft pale green celadon finish adds a sense of quiet reverence. At 14.5” x 4” x 6”, this box is both sculptural and intimate — designed to safeguard meaningful notes, objects, and memories.

A masterfully crafted form. A symbol of endurance. A vessel for what matters most.

✨ Don’t miss your chance to bid.
🎟 Buy your tickets before online sales close Friday at 5PM at artmaonline.org.

🎨 artma Artist Profile - Hartshorn

A fifth-generation Coloradan and signature member of the American Impressionist Society, Stephanie Hartshorn is known for her architectural portraits of rural America. Her work has been featured in Southwest Art, Western Art & Architecture, and other national publications.

For artma, Hartshorn submitted “The Dairy” (oil on panel, 12” x 16”), originally painted on location at a fifth-generation working dairy farm. Inspired by back-road “gems” with history in their bones, her work honors the quiet strength and legacy of the American West.

Tickets are going quickly! Get yours while you still can artmaonline.org.

🔥 The food lineup at ARTMA is about to be OFF. THE. CHARTS. 🔥

We’re not just serving bites — we’re bringing bold, unforgettable flavor to the party.

Get ready because Sazón is bringing the heat with authentic Argentinian empanadas, a corn-based pastry stuffed with seasoned ground beef, peppers, onions, and melty cheese, finished with a smoky chipotle aioli. Savory. Rich. Perfectly handheld. And that’s just the beginning.

Online ticket sales close at 5PM on Friday, February 27th.
Tickets will be higher at the door — don’t wait. Secure yours now at artmaonline.org.