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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June 9th, 5-6:30pm,
AJ Fountain Only Music- A River Powered Busking Trip
For three transformative weeks, our band, A Brother’s Fountain, embarked on an unprecedented journey along 120 miles of the Snake River—carrying nothing but instruments, camping gear, and an unwavering belief in the power of music to sustain us. Without food or money, we traded music for meals, shelter, showers, and the occasional cigarette. What unfolded was nothing short of magical: so we made a documentary about it.
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This rag-tag crew of best buds and mountain junkies (river guides, rock climbers, backpackers, cyclists, skiers, etc.) started their music journey busking on the street corners of Old Town Fort
Collins, Colorado. Their music is inspired by life’s extraordinary gifts - mother nature, authentic friendship, epic adventures, and mysteries that keep us ever-curious.
Past Events
Karen John
May 12th, 5-6:30pm,
SUSAN QUINLAN: Growing Native Plants to Protect Pollinators and Songbirds
Did you know that planting native trees, shrubs and wildflowers in your yard can help you save money and help conserve nature? Native plants have many benefits. They don’t require fertilizers and most require far less water than a lawn or common non-native garden plants. Native shrubs and wildflowers also attract and support important pollinators, like bees and butterflies. In addition, native plants can turn your yard into great habitat for several beautiful songbirds.
Our speaker, naturalist and artist Susan Quinlan, will share photos and helpful information about selecting and growing plants that are native to Colorado based on her 20 years of experience turning the disturbed land around her home into habitat for pollinators and songbirds. You will learn about her favorite native species, where to purchase native plant seeds and starts, things to consider in selecting and planting natives in your yard, and what pollinators and birds you might attract. Learn why landscaping with native plants is an important and fun way to help restore and maintain nature. Susan will also share a variety of free resources to help you learn more about native plant landscaping and plan a nature retreat in your own yard.
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.