TUESDAY TALKS --- hosted by Northern Colorado Artist Community (NOCOAC)
"I love a good story! A good story connects me to people. I become a willing participant with the main characters in their story and I am rewarded with excitement, adventure, insight, knowledge, and the opportunity to practice empathy. "
The Art happens when the audience connects with the storyteller.
NEW TIME - 5-6:30PM
Tuesday Talks is about connecting with people and building a community. NOCOAC invites a diverse set of speakers to share their stories with you.
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We will gather at NOCOAC Headquarters - across the parking lot from the gallery, Unit A
These are Free Events -- donations are welcomed for the nonprofit
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April 14th, 5-6:30pm,
KATHLEEN DONNELLY: The Art of Dog Handling and Writing with Kathleen Donnelly
Kathleen understands that both dog handling and storytelling are built on trust, observation., and patience. She will discuss the artistry of story, proving that whether you are partnering with a dog or writing, connection is everything.
Award-winning author Kathleen Donnelly is a retired K-9 handler who understands that both dog handling and storytelling are built on trust, observation, and patience. Years spent alongside working dogs taught her how to read subtle cues and build partnerships—skills she now brings to the page when crafting realistic, suspense-filled fiction.
Growing up in Colorado and exploring its mountains instilled in her a deep respect for the wilderness which shapes her writing. Kathleen brings authenticity to her stories by blending lived experience with the artistry of narrative, proving that whether you’re partnering with a dog or writing, connection is everything.
She is the host of the podcast Sit. Stay. Read., part of the Authors on the Air Global Network, where she discusses craft, creativity, and the stories that move us. Kathleen lives near the Colorado foothills with her husband and her four-legged companions.
March 10th, 5-6:30pm,
CLINT BURKHOLDER: Living in What If
will explore how the lives of incarcerated individuals are constantly in flux. Many move back and forth between life outside the jail and life inside, struggling with addiction, gang involvement, and the challenges of the justice system. At times, jail can feel like the lowest point in their lives. At other times, it becomes an opportunity to stop, reflect, and choose a different path. Clint will share real-life examples of people who found that opportunity through art, and how the Art Project has helped those who needed—and wanted—a chance to change their lives.
Feb. 10th, 6:30-8pm,
KAREN JOHN: Making Reading Fun for Struggling Readers
Embracing the idea that parents and teachers are partners in helping their children become successful readers, Karen will share ways to help make reading less of a chore for your kiddo.
Karen John