With the goal of encouraging creativity and bringing art closer to the local community, The Art Base in Basalt recently announced the opening of a new space called the Art Commons. In an interview with Annie Henninger, executive director at The Art Base, she explained the vision and benefits behind this new space. It is an informal gathering space within The Art Base where everyone is welcome to express themselves, create art and connect with others. People can read, create art and participate in our art exchange. With the Art Commons, we want to better communicate that we are a community art center, that people are welcome, and that this is a space to learn and connect.