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Second Saturday February, and open artists call...

The new year is already flying by quickly … come on down this week if your interested in any of the art we brought from the personal collection … Andrew Pommier, Buff Monster, Word to Mother / DFace , Denial, Julie West, Scribe, Shitty Kitten, and cheap prints by Filth, Birdstand (Scott Barry), Hannah Stouffer, and more … … hot on the heels of a grip of rescheduled First...

Feb 8th

FatCap Series 3 Trading Party & Case Pack...

Tomorrow is the day, the long awaited release of Series 3 of Kidrobots FATCAP artists series …. FatCap Series 3 is finally here:tomorrow Thursday, January 26! Celebrate this exciting new artist series with trading parties going down here at Plastic Chapel, and all around the globe. Be one of the lucky few to scoop up one of the two rare and regional case pack exclusives. North...

Jan 25th

Thanks Huck, TASK One's - "Fly Me to the Moon" -...

Huge Thanks to Huck Gee and the loyal fans for coming out to last nights , first stop on his new book signing tour! The next in-store event will be coming up really quick; in a few weeks ( Thursday January 26th) for the FATCAP Series 3 release and trading party, look for details soon … Series 3 FATCAP is bringing in some new and some old favorites as far as artists, …Featuring...

Jan 8th

Huck Gee Book Signing!

Huck Gee is coming to Plastic Chapel! Thursday January 5th from 6-8 pm he will be signing limited edition copies of his new book, “The Art of Huck Gee”. So come down, get your book, meet Huck and get it signed! Pre-orders available by calling Plastic Chapel 303 722-0715 Plastic Chapel 3109 E. Colfax Ave. Denver Co 80206

Dec 30th

Second Saturday December!

Well this one is coming up fast! Second Saturday, December 10th starting at 7:00 Plastic Chapel (3109 E. Colfax) will proudly feature Thinkmule and Karen Watkins with their show Hollow Bones And at The Shoppe (3103 E. Colfax): “Big Cats” by Sarah Gilstrap At Big Hairy Monster (3105 E. Colfax) Lindsey Kuhn is having one of his awesome rock poster sales! And...

Dec 7th

Second Saturday November!

So with fall quickly coming to abrupt end, the base is getting deep in the high country, opposite the typical 60 to 70 degree days in between short blasts of winter reminders …… nothing short of Colorado bliss - damn were spoiled! So don’t let a little cold weather stop you from exposure to some great new work by two local talents.. November 12th Second Saturday - 3109 East...

Nov 10th

Second Saturday October!

It is weird and disorienting when Second Saturday comes the day after First Friday, but then maybe we should do something weird and disorienting to make you feel better. Saturday October 8th, starting at 7:00 pm Plastic Chapel (3109 E. Colfax) presents; The Red Raccoon Pre-Release Party! Red Raccoon is the brain child of those geniuses over at Monkey Angel productions. Artwork...

Oct 6th

SUCKLORD Does The Village Voice

Early this week, the biggest dirtbag in the toy game, SUCKLORD, scored a 4-page cover story on the Wednesday, September 28th edition of the Village Voice. ….. read the full suckadelic article NOW!

Oct 2nd

Second Saturday September!

Saturday September 10th Second Saturday is almost upon us once again and we are having another block party! Plastic Chapel (3109 E. Colfax) and Big Hairy Monster (3105 E. Colfax) are sharing the love this month and both showing Zez and Eric Tea At The Shoppe (3103 E. Colfax) New works by Julie Crandall Lumos and Nox (3107 E. Colfax) will have work by Arna Miller ...

Sep 7th

August Second Saturday! Plastic Chapel turns 6!

Plastic Chapel will be 6 years old on Saturday August 13th and we are having a dance party to celebrate! “Lost at Sea” by Dave Seiler will be our amazing art (we are at 3109 E. Colfax, but you knew that). Seiler is showing us his take on the ship in a bottle and they are adorable and opinionated. Here is how the block is shaping up so far: The Shoppe: 3103 E. Colfax...

Aug 5th

More great Adventure Kartel retail offerings by...

With the designer toy industry becoming more an more inundated with not only crap productions, and ideas, but just an overall feeling of a flooded market its always refreshing to see a few stand out companies not losing their edge or standards. One of those stand outs is Three Zero and their company founded with Ashley Wood - ThreeA. My only complaint would be that they release figures way to...

Jul 29th

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"Pens and Needles" new works by Dea Webb and...

Choosing to do an alternate art walk night, its taken Plastic Chapel doing Second Saturdays for over four years to begin to compete/compare with the First Friday crowds (Sante Fe and Tennyson). But, the monthly summer “1300 East Colfax Block pARTy’s” are becoming quite the hit, and bringing more and more people out! It’s your one stop block for food, fashion, and fun...

Jul 9th

Second Saturday Block Party!

We have a special treat for you for July! Artwalk starts at 7:00 and includes but is oh so not limited to: Hooked on Colfax (3213 E.): Lori Clayton and Michael Purcell Groundswell (3170 E.): “Gypsum” paintings by Dalton and Mcclellan, sculpture by Harold Plastic Chapel (3109 E.) “Pens and Needles” paintings and drawings by Markham Maes aka Shitty...

Jul 2nd

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Dunny Series 2011 Trading Party

Dunny fever is here again! Tomorrow night , Thursday June 23, the spectacular new Dunny Series 2011 releases worldwide with trading parties going down at all Kidrobot Stores and Specialty retailers-and if your in Colorado, or surrounding states without vinyl shops … that’s us Plastic Chapel! To add to the excitement there will be 2 exclusive incentive Dunnys : alternate...

Jun 22nd

Dunny 2011 Release and Trading Party

Dunny Series 2011 drops on June 23rd! Plastic Chapel will be having a release and trading party on Thursday June 23rd from 6 to 8 pm. Bring anything you want to trade; blind boxed toys, bigger toys, original stuff, whatever and there will be lots of other people to trade with. You will also get a blighted brown special colorway of the Huck Gee Zombie Dunny with each purchase of a case...

Jun 17th

finally revealed : Doze Green x Kidrobot Black –...

Doze Green x Kidrobot Black – Goddess After plenty of teasers and Kronikle revealing puzzle piecesthe newest in the Kidrobot Black series has been revealed and released Doze Green’s Goddess. Standing 20” tall, the Goddess in her organic + mechanical glory represents fertility and growth. Done in matte black with glossy accents, the Goddess is limited to 200 pieces and available now at...

Jun 16th

Robert Maestaz at Plastic Chapel

This Saturday, June 11th Robert Maestaz will present his new show, “The Numbers” at Plastic Chapel. The show is part of Second Saturday Block Parties that happen every second Saturday here on East Colfax. New art in every business from 2900 E. Colfax to 3200 E. Colfax with a fashion show down the sidewalk at 3107 E. Colfax at 8:00 p.m. Art walk starts at 7:00 and...

Jun 10th

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Scribe hits LA : Gallery1988

Kansas City artist Scribe (Donald Ross) will make the trip to LA for the opening of his ‘Baggage and Freedom’ solo show next week : Thursday, May 26th @ Gallery 1988 on Melrose. From the progress and promo shots , it looks like there will be a grip of new work, including paintings, illos, a few fairly large pieces and great to see some 3D work including the ‘Sweet Temptations’ cupcakes....

May 20th

Second Saturday Block Party!

That’s right, block party. May 14th starting around 7:00 The shops on East Colfax have been doing Second Saturday Art Walks for almost 4 years now, and we are excited to welcome Groundswell to the family! Groundswell is a new gallery whose grand opening will be May 14th! Lumos and Nox will be hosting a fashion show smack down the middle of the sidewalk. At 8:00 pm Natasha...

May 12th

Brandt Peters x Ferg – Trouble Boy No. 10 Squadt

Here’s the next installment in what some would say is a match made in heaven : Trouble Boy No. 10 Squadt (250 pcs) from Brandt Peters and Ferg. This one has a vintage feel similar to the previous gun-toting roaring ‘20’s Trouble Boy. Standing 6” tall, No. 10 comes with axe, 3 piece suit and tie, extra amber lenses, 2 sets of arms, removable stovepipe hat and of course removable helmet. ...

May 6th

First Look: O-No Sashimi Vinyl Figure by Andrew...

Andrew Bell first previewed the painted master resin sculpt of his upcoming O-No Sashimi vinyl figure in San Diego 2010 …Well …he recently unveiled the first ‘officia’l photo of his newest in his ‘sushi based’ figure line. The first opportunity collectors will have to ‘catch’ O-No Sashimi will be at SDCC 2011! The Standard Edition Green O-No...

Apr 30th

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KidRobot mascot #19 - 'Kid Riot' by Mad

MAD x Kidrobot ‘KidRiot’ MAD’s latest creation for Kidrobot is KidRiot. The 8″ vinyl toy comes complete with removable tactical helmet and shield, glazed strawberry donut, and a baton. Limited to only 1500, it releases May 12th for $60. pics and info via : Kidrobot …Rumor has it KidØlaf by Beast brothers will be the next KR mascot release …

Apr 29th

Pottery by Yoskay Yamamoto, and more great stuff...

Often the designer toy industry overlooks one design flaw - functionality … very rare is it that these collectable art objects actually do anything besides enrich our abodes and environments. Recently Inner Sanctum, a new venture has been making some great headway, and the first few projects are absolutely amazing, and I look forward to what comes out of this little company! … These...

Apr 16th

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Second Saturday April 9th

Dave Palmer’s triumphant return to Plastic Chapel! April 9th starting at 7:00 and going until whenever You remember Dave, Dave whose work is so good and prices are so awesome he usually sells out before I have had my first beer. That Dave Palmer so get here early. Next door to us (3107 E. Colfax) Lumos and Nox has their grand opening with a fashion show by Fahrenkamp. We are...

Apr 1st

Sergey Safonov‘s ( and Jeremy Riad) "Luno - the...

Just heard great news via Jeremyriad blog, that the launch of Sergey Safonov‘s Luno the Moon Rover Kickstarter project. Many of you know that Sergey has been working to produce Luno for a while, and that for five years, Luno was the mascot of Sergey’s Moscow-based designer toy store, Lunohod-1. We’ve all been waiting for Luno long enough. This morning begins Luno’s campaign on Kickstarter....

Mar 24th

Brandt Peters x Ferg – Trouble Boys No. 45 [Scram]...

We are now taking pre-orders for the retail edition of the Brandt Peters x Ferg Trouble Boys No. 45 [Scram] Squadt. Previously released in an all-white exclusive at Rotofugi, the new retail edition features both amber and black removable lenses, 3 piece suit and tie, .45 pistol and 2 sets of arms. All the Trouble Boys Squadts have impressed starting with a crazy skull sculpt and finishing...

Mar 22nd

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DIY or DIE Winners!

Since I promised them to you a week ago, I thought it was about time I let you know who won! 1st Place winner, Lane Yoshida with Surrogate 2nd place winner our very own Sinic with Moop And 3rd place winner Nathan Reker with Lost My Head We would like to congratulate all our winners and thank everyone who put a piece in this awesome show it turned out beautiful and we could not be...

Mar 22nd

This Time Things Will Be Different - closing...

Sandra Fettingis had a recent solo exhibit here at Plastic Chapel called This Time Things Will Be Different in which she departs from her previous work creating silhouettes and working with plastic. This time, she’s explored geometrics, repeating patterns and flourescents with wood and paper. … We know many of you couldn’t make the opening … so we are having a closing...

Mar 4th

'Vhils' destroys ....

I’m a huge fan of Portuguese artist, Alexandre Farto aka Vhils. His deconstructed street portraits are not only unique and original, but take street art to a whole new level. He creates these multi-layered portraits in decaying brick walls by either chipping away at the wall’s weathered layers or using well placed charges (as in video below). Vhils brilliant work ranges from paper, wood,...

Feb 25th

this time things will be different

Tomorrow! Second Saturday presents: this time things will be different, new works by Sandra Fettingis. at Plastic Chapel 3109 E. Colfax Ave And just down the street: Return To Innocence: New work by Sophia Rose At The Shoppe 3103 E. Colfax Everything gets going at 7:00pm Saturday February 12th And while you are at The Shoppe, why don’t you order your valentine...

Feb 11th

DIY or DIE!

Plastic Chapel and The Shoppe are hosting a DIY party on Second Saturday March 12th at 7:00 How can you be involved you ask? Just take any toy, customize it and bring it back to us by March 8th there will be a $5 entry fee per piece, which is a bargain considering all the shelves we have to make. Then show up on March 12th and brag about how cool your piece is. That’s it, now you are a...

Feb 2nd

Azteca Series II Dunny Release and Trading Party!

Azteca Series II is almost upon us! January 20th these little guys drop and that night from 6:00 to 8:00 we will be having a trading party! Trading parties are where everyone can bring in anything and trade with other toy enthusiasts. You can pick up the new Azteca’s and trade with others and you can bring in your own toys, whatever you have, it doesn’t even have to be dunny...

Jan 12th

Square Footage 3

Square Footage is the show anyone can enter, your work just has to be 12 inches by 12 inches and ready to hang. We have made this an annual event and this year we are expanding it to not only hang on our walls but on our awesome neighbor The Shoppe’s walls as well. Deadline for work is Wednesday December 8th, show will open on Second Saturday December 11th at 7:00 Now, get to work!

Nov 30th

November 13th!!!

Here at Plastic Chapel on Second Saturday we will be having Tuff Times: new work by Jaime Molina. Jaime’s intricate drawings and paintings have earned him a place of honor in the Denver art scene. Show opens November 13th at 7:00 and will be up until the first week of December. And just a couple doors down at The Shoppe (3103 E. Colfax Ave.) Eternal Misfits: new work by...

Nov 11th

Nov 5th

Just in time for All Hallows Eve ...Jamungo ...

Jamungo Halloween “BUDCAT” by Scott Wilkowski Check out this beautiful Halloween release from Scott Wilkowski and the dudes at Jamungo. His “BUDCAT” stands 3.75″ tall, comes with a firecracker and jack-o-lantern, has an edition of 70, and will be $65. It goes up Sunday, October 31st at 12pm Central Time. Visit Jamungo.com.

Oct 29th

Halloween Catwalk and Costume Contest!

This Saturday October 30th the businesses on East Colfax are throwing a party! Dress your best and maybe win some fabulous prizes! Party starts at 8:00 pm, judging begins at 9:00, outdoor runway between St. Paul and Steele on Colfax Boo and Brew will be happening so most of the bars on Colfax will have specials also. During the day, Halloween is for the kiddies, with Colfax businesses...

Oct 27th

New book : Art of Celia Calle

If your not familiar with Celia Calle, you’ve been missing out ! Long time New York city based, illustrator and graphic novel/comic book artists Celia Calle, is on my top ten lists of all time artists greats. Her unique style is very orignal, and instantly recognizable. Her neo-pinup style work often shows women in a much more powerful light, rather than the submissive look of vintage...

Oct 26th

Full Peeks at the Images for Aaron Horkey’s...

OMG Posters ( great BLog ! ) … just posted full peeks at the images used to produce the second suite of Aaron Horkey’s retrospective letterpress series. These go on sale next week, keep an eye on DeadArtsPublishing.com. Click the images for a larger view:

Oct 21st

“The Tree of Life” print by Mark Ryden

Porterhouse Fine Art Editions is releasing a new print by Mark Ryden this Thursday, October 21st at 8am Pacific. “The Tree of Life” painting will be in “The Artist’s Museum, Los Angeles Artists 1980-2010″ group show that is taking place at the Museum of Contemporary Art. In commemoration of this event, a limited edition lithograph of “The Tree of Life” is being released. The print is 38.5″ x 26″...

Oct 21st

Updated Aaron Horkey info :

Aaron Horkey’s Retrospective Letterpress Series: Suite 2 : Dead Arts Publishing recently announced the second installment of Aaron Horkey’s Retrospective Letterpress Series: Following is the info direct form Dead Arts Publishing : “ Releasing on the 25th of October, Suite 2 of this 6 part series features exact scale reproductions of 3 selected illustrations from...

Oct 18th

"Stickers : Stuck up piece of crap... " book

(All images © Rizzoli) Stickers: Stuck Up Piece of Crap – From Punk Rock to Contemporary Art DB Burkeman’s latest book entitled is “Stickers: Stuck Up Piece of Crap – From Punk Rock to Contemporary Art”, is the latest book to be released through popular publishing house Rizzoli ( hot on the heels of the “10 years of Supreme ” ). The book provides a retrospective of sticket...

Oct 18th

Second suite of Aaron Horkey 's retrospective...

Here are sneak peeks at the three prints included in the upcoming second suite of Aaron Horkey’s retrospective letterpress series from Dead Arts Publishing. Full details will be out tomorrow. for all updates sign up for the mailing list at DeadArtsPublishing.com.

Oct 18th

David 'Netherland' van Alphen preview :

For those of you not in the Denver area , David was industrious enough to send a link to the work for the show : Heres a link to the preview : http://web.mac.com/dvagallery/Netherland_Art/Plastic_Chapel.html *If you are interested in pieces, please contact david@plasticchapel.com with a description, title and price of piece, and include where and how you prefer it shipped so I can...

Oct 7th

David 'Netherland' van Alphen - "Another...

Second Saturday is here again, and for our first Fall show we have David ‘Netherland’ van Alphen out from Chicago. For his “Another Dimension” show, David has dived into more three dimensional pieces, and if you haven’t seen any of his Customs, or Limited Resin pieces your in for a treat! Like his two dimensional paintings, illustrations and collages they still...

Oct 4th

Second Saturday Block Party!

This is your last Second Saturday block party for the summer and we are doing it up right! At Plastic Chapel (3109 E. Colfax) Between Love and Madness- A Bizarre Art Sideshow Painting, sculptures and collages of odd characters from a forgotten time by the Mad Tatters. Mad Tatters is Brandan Styles and Ellie Rusinova DJ Postman will be bringing the tunes. At The Shoppe: “Colores de...

Sep 9th

Aaron Horkey’s “Midwestern Heart” Print

More Exclusive Info About Aaron Horkey’s “Midwestern Heart” Print OMGPosters.com just released some pictures and edition info for Aaron Horkey’s “Midwestern Heart” print, first available at his upcoming show. Here are the essentials: Regular edition of 118 pieces with 12 APs. 18″X26″, 4 colors (including a metallic red/orange) on French speckletone true white. Signed, numbered,...

Sep 8th

New Book out soon! Faile: Prints and Originals...

Faile: Prints and Originals 1999-2009 The art duo of Faile has made a rather comprehensive and astounding effort over the last decade … The subject of a new book by publishers Gestalten, the last ten years of Faile’s street art and dynamic rise in the fine art world all look to be thoroughly explored. There will also be a special edition of the book that will feature original...

Aug 28th

Triple Match: Yone vs Krink @ And A (8.25)

Artist and street art/ink master KR (KRINK) is in Japan for Triple Match – a collabo art exhibition with erotic photography pioneer Yasumasa “Yone” Yonehara, opening on Thursday, August 25th at And A’s Shibuya store. In addition to the collaborative original art (in-progress shot above), Triple Match will feature special limited-edition items. If you happen to be in Tokyo… you know what to do. ...

Aug 25th

Dunny 2010 Release and Trading Party!

New Dunnies are almost here! Tomorrow these little babies drop and Plastic Chapel has the trading party. Thursday August 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 There will be giveaways with case prices while supplies last, and giveaways just for coming in the door! Bring anything you want to trade, be it dunny or not. It doesn’t even have to be a blind box, have a toy you have tired of? Bring it! See what...

Aug 18th