Grounded

Join Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) as we kick off 2026 with "Grounded," a landmark collaborative exhibition featuring thirty artists from the Colorado South Asian Artists Group (C-SAAG).

This dynamic showcase features approximately 70 works spanning painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, and mixed media. Explore a rich tapestry of culture, storytelling, and identity through the lens of Colorado's vibrant South Asian arts community.

Opening Night Highlights:

• Live Kolam Installation: Witness C-SAAG founder Bala Thiagarajan perform a traditional South Indian Kolam drawing. Experience this grounding ritual of mindfulness and connection as she creates intricate, ephemeral patterns using rice powder.
• Interactive Installation: Step into (and onto!) "To Rest Your Weary Soul", a full-scale interactive swing installation by artist Renluka Maharaj. Decorated with vines and flowers, this piece invites you to revisit childhood memories and find your own "safe space" within the gallery.
• Meet the Artists: Many of the thirty exhibiting artists will be in attendance to discuss their heritage, contemporary practices, and the inspiration behind their work.

Exhibition Schedule:

• Opening Reception: Jan 8 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Exhibit On View: Jan 8 – Feb 7, 2026
• Closing Artist Talk: Saturday, Feb 7, 2.00 - 3.30 PM

Support Provided By:

LIV Sotheby’s and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

About the Organizers

Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) is a nonprofit arts center celebrating 50 years of fostering creativity in the Colorado foothills. Our recently expanded facility serves as a community hub for high-quality education, diverse exhibitions, and local artist support.

Colorado South Asian Artists Group (C-SAAG) is a dedicated network of visual artists focused on building community, fostering belonging, and amplifying South Asian voices and visual art across Colorado.