Intersect Aspen Art + Design, which runs July 28 to Aug. 1, is deepening their partnership with Aspen Community Foundation with the launch of a new initiative, “Art for ACF.” 

The initiative invites participating galleries to support the Roaring Fork Valley through the sale of artwork during this year’s fair, according to a press release. As part of the initiative, each exhibiting gallery is invited to designate artwork with 15 percent of the net proceeds donated to Aspen Community Foundation.

“The program reflects Intersect Aspen’s ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful connections between art and community while supporting organizations that strengthen the region year-round,” the release states.

Founded in 1980, Aspen Community Foundation aims to improve the quality of life across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys by connecting philanthropy with local needs, supporting nonprofit organizations and connecting partners to address what the release calls “the region’s most pressing challenges.”

“The Aspen community has shown unwavering support for Intersect Aspen Art + Design, embracing the fair and helping it become an important part of the region’s cultural landscape,” Tim von Gal, CEO of Intersect Art + Design, said in the release. “The launch of the Art for ACF initiative is our opportunity to give back to a community that has given so much to us. By partnering with Aspen Community Foundation, we hope to help advance the organization’s tireless work strengthening communities from Aspen to Parachute while creating another meaningful way for art to make a lasting impact.”

Participating artworks will receive prominent placement in the entrance corridor of Intersect Aspen Art + Design, the release confirms, as well as on the fair’s website and across social media channels. The initiative will also be recognized during Aspen Community Foundation’s Connect Event on July 23.

Participating galleries and artists include:

Isham Projects (Malibu, California)

iustitia fine arts (New York, New York)

Kinga Czerska (Aspen, Colorado; Seattle, Washington) *

Markowicz Fine Art (Miami, Florida and Laguna Niguel, California)

Maybaum Gallery (San Francisco, California)

Ori Gallery (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

Peace Waters Gallery (San Diego, California)

Taylor Fine Art (Culver City, California; Dallas and Houston, Texas)

Topher Straus (Los Angeles, California; Vail, Colorado; Lisbon, Portugal) *

Whit Boucher (Woody Creek, Colorado) *

Winston Wächter Fine Art (New York, New York; Seattle, Washington)

*Participating artist of The Colorado Connection are presented by Red Brick Center for the Arts.

“Art has the power to bring people together, inspire generosity and strengthen the communities we call home,” Erica Snow, president and CEO of Aspen Community Foundation, said in the release. “We’re grateful to Intersect Aspen Art + Design and its participating galleries for creating an opportunity that connects creativity with philanthropy, helping ensure resources reach the nonprofits and initiatives that make the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys such a vibrant place to live, work and play.”

The initiative aligns with Intersect Aspen’s commitment to support the community while providing collectors with an opportunity to acquire contemporary art with a deeper meaning and impact.

About Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair

Intersect Aspen Art + Design brings together leading galleries, artists, collectors and cultural organizations from around the world for a week of exhibitions, conversations and cultural programming in Aspen.

“Positioned within Aspen’s broader cultural landscape, the fair has established itself as a key convening point — valued for its measured scale, thoughtful curation, and meaningful engagement with both local and international audiences,” the release states.

Intersect Aspen has partnered closely with the city and its cultural institutions for 16 years in order to foster connections through thoughtfully curated presentations between artists, collectors and the Aspen landscape. According to the release, Intersect Aspen is defined by an intimate, immersive experience of world-class programming and global artists coming together with a sense of place.

“At Intersect Aspen, collectors will find more than an art fair — they will find a community of shared vision and discovery,” the release states.

Each year, Intersect Aspen transforms the Aspen Ice Garden into Aspen’s largest gallery setting. The 2026 edition will showcase installations, curated presentations and a week of artist-focused talks, tours and collaborations with Aspen’s leading arts organizations — all this, the release states, with the aim of creating a distinctive experience defined by exceptional art, thoughtful dialogue and creative exchange.

“Aspen continues to be the perfect community to host these extraordinary galleries and artists. With its exceptional natural beauty and thoughtful collectors, Aspen offers an unparalleled art landscape,” von Gal said in the release. “Intersect Aspen is where meaningful connections are forged — between collectors, artists, and the stories behind each work. It’s not just about acquiring art; it’s about becoming part of a deeper cultural dialogue that defines Aspen.”

Fair dates and hours are as follows: 

July 28: 2–7 p.m. (VIP Preview and Reception from 2–5 p.m.)

July 29: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 

July 30: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 

July 31: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 

Aug. 1: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

For a more detailed VIP and General Admission events schedule, visit IntersectAspen.com.