Snowmass Village, Colo., (June 12, 2023) The Yarn Bombing Installation, Snowmass Tourism’s new community-based art project at Snowmass Town Park, is ready for viewing. On June 11, local-area fiber artists descended on trees around Snowmass Town Park and covered more than 30 trees in custom knitted and crocheted pieces, culminating in a colorful spectacle of yarn wrapped objects and arbors.

“The creativity, imagination and skills of local ‘needlers’ is astonishing” says Rose Abello, Tourism Director, Snowmass Tourism. “Some created their installations individually and others collaborated in groups. We did not know exactly what to expect and once again, our community delivered.  The results are sure to make people smile and admire the skills and talents of our neighbors. And, special thanks go out to master knitter and co-conspirator Betsy Crum.”

Each piece features a tag with the artist’s name and the name of the piece. Visitors to Yarn Bombing are encouraged to park at Snowmass Town Park and wander along the trees and paths surrounding to view the art any time this summer. The trees are located between Brush Creek Road and the Town Park parking lot, from the entrance of the lot to the bike path near the soccer fields.  To sweeten the deal, free ice cream will be served from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. every Friday starting June 30 through August 4.  On Friday, June 30^th, the fiber artists will all be encouraged to attend.

Yarn Bombing is the act of wrapping colorful knitted pieces to objects in public spaces for the pure purpose of art and smiles. For more information, images, and history on yarn bombing, please click here. Organizers worked with Snowmass Parks, Recreation & Trails as well as Snowmass Village’s Parks, Open Space, Trails & Recreation Advisory Board to identify suitable trees and objects to be ‘bombed’. The Snowmass Arts Advisory Board also championed the project.  The free exhibition takes place outdoors at Snowmass Town Park and remains in place through summer 2023.

For more information, visit www.gosnowmass.com/activity/yarn-bombing/. For a collection of images please click here.

About Snowmass Village, Colorado – A renowned winter playground and vibrant summer community just 9 miles from Aspen, Snowmass consistently ranks as one of the best winter ski areas and summer mountain biking destinations in the world. Snowmass, along with the rest of the Roaring Fork Valley, is the first IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) Gold-Level Ride Center™ in Colorado, only the 5^th in United States, and one of only 7 in the world. Snowmass offers guests incredible views of mountain vistas, in addition to 2.8 million adjacent acres of wilderness, open for activities and exploration. Snowmass is home to 30+ restaurants, 95 percent slopeside lodging, shopping, unique special events and music – all year round. For more information and a complete calendar of events and activities, please visit www.gosnowmass.com.

Snowmass Tourism Media Contact: Sara Stookey Sanchez, Public Relations Manager, Snowmass Tourism, 970-922-2285 or sstookey@gosnowmass.com.

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