Art, Wine, and Sparkling Surprises in Aspen

When: June 19–24
Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: East Hyman Avenue

🎨 Champagne‑Canvas Gallery

• Featured Artist: Ashley Longshore
• Self‑taught painter known for bright hues, pop‑culture nods, and consumerism critiques.
• Display: Champagne bottles transformed into colorful canvases.

🌟 Evening Highlights

• June 19 Launch Party:
• Event: Buddha Mama Mountain Residency kickoff.
• Admission: Free, RSVP required.
• Guests: Local community, Ashley Longshore, and jewelry designers.

🌱 Artist Profile: Ashley Longshore

• Background: From Alabama to NYC.
• Career Milestones:
• First woman with a solo show at Bergdorf Goodman’s flagship.
• Designed a café there.
• Collaboration: Buddha Mama (Nancy & Dakota Badia) – Aspen’s second home for 25+ years.
• Other Ventures:
• Authored five books; upcoming title reimagines U.S. presidents as drag performers.
• Runs a charitable trust; awards $25,000 scholarship via YoungArts annually.
• Advisory board member of The American Theatre Wing; votes for Tony Awards.

🍷 Community Connection

• Aspen Visit: Opportunity to engage new audiences and celebrate the Food & Wine Classic, a global culinary event.

Ashley Longshore’s fusion of visual art, literature, and philanthropy showcases how contemporary artists can enrich communities on multiple fronts.