Carbondale Creative District

  • Locations: News Published

    Craving fashion?

    Craving fashion? thumbnail Models (left to right) Stephanie Dibacco, Leah Swan, and Caroline Iles pose at Honey Butter wearing designs by Caroline Iles. Courtesy of Carbondale Arts | Sarah Overbeck.

    To observe the second COVID-induced cancellation of Carbondale Arts’ annual Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza, a mini campaign series titled “The Fashion of Food: Connection We’re All Hungry For” is tying together support for local restaurants with an ode to fashion.
    Carbondale Executive Director Amy Kimberly,… read more →

  • Locations: Letters Published

    Letters - February 25, 2021

    Illuminated
    Light the Night with Love shined brightly, bringing community members, artists, youth and sponsors together to spread joy and laughter. Carbondale Arts believes this is crucial as we maneuver through what, we hope, are the final months of strict COVID regulations. The event was safe and creative and… read more →

  • Locations: News Published

    The Happening

    The Happening thumbnail Barbara Forta was a lead organizer for Carbondale's 1st Annual Light the Night with Love event. Photo by Sue Rollyson.

    Photos and text by Sue Rollyson

    Being a photographer, I attempt to use images, rather than words, to capture my experiences. However, I was so impressed by the immersive experience of the HeART Walk/Light the Night with Love event, that I feel compelled to add to my images. If you… read more →

  • Locations: News Published

    Love, light and heart: Carbondale-style

    "Burning Love," fire sculpture by Keith D’Angelo. Courtesy photo.

    On Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 13 and 14, the American Heart Association and Carbondale Creative District host Light the Night with Love. The “illuminated HeArt walk” takes place on a one-half mile stretch of the Rio Grande Trail, from DeRail Park (the ARTway arch) to the Latinx Folk Art Garden… read more →