Art+Ag: A Family-Friendly Celebration Where Art Meets Agriculture Fleischer Family Farm (2005 S. Zephyr Ct., Lakewood Co.) in conjunction with the Tenet Podcast presents the 4th annual Art + Ag event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 am -4 pm. This year showcases a tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month. Founded in 2022 by Todd Pierson, Wes Brown, Paul Fleischer, and Chelsie Fleischer, Art+Ag invites families and community members to experience the vibrant intersection of art and agriculture. This free, unique celebration offers guests the opportunity to explore the inner workings of an urban farm, discover innovative farming methods, learn about sustainable eating practices, and engage with the local food system—all while enjoying fresh, locally grown food and flowers from the farm. Visitors will also have the chance to connect with artists whose work is inspired by the intimate relationship between art and agriculture, creating a dynamic environment where creativity and sustainability meet. Art+Ag encourages hands-on learning, immersive experiences, and meaningful connections for guests of all ages. “Our goal with Art+Ag is to create a space where families and communities can come together to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the intersection of art and sustainable farming,” said Wes Brown, co-founder of Art+Ag. “We believe that by connecting people to their food and the creative process, we can inspire a deeper understanding of how art and agriculture shape our lives.” Artists pay tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month Latinx artist Ken Trujillo—a commercial photographer, an artist, a father, and a Colorado native with roots deeply planted in the soil of the San Luis Valley, was very pragmatic about this year’s lineup of Hispanic artist at the event. “ My family’s story winds through New Mexico and Colorado, beginning with some of the early Spanish settlers in Abiquiu, New Mexico, to my grandfather’s farms in Garcia, Wattenberg, and Henderson, Colorado. The land where my family tilled the earth and made their lives left imprints on my soul that is expressed in my art.” said Trujillo “My art was born from moments of transition: the loss of my father, the end of a 13-year job, and the quiet of an empty nest. These moments ignited the evolution of my fine art and abstract photography. A friend once told me, ‘There is a beautiful way to shoot even the ugliest of things’—words that inspired me to seek beauty in the world around us. I strive to find beauty in the ordinary aspects of life—the simple, the plain, and even the mundane and discarded. I capture fragments of daily life that often go unnoticed, revealing their intrinsic beauty. Standing with ART + AG, I am thrilled to be part of this upcoming event. Dolores Huerta once said, “Honor the hands that harvest your crops.” I want to honor those hands—my father’s hands, my ancestors’ hands. Farming runs in my blood and in my daughters’ blood on both sides. It truly is the backbone of Americana. Being able to celebrate that through my art, my lens, in this setting, is a heartfelt tribute to my family.” Added Trujillo This Year’s Art+Ag Market Latinx artist Ken Trujillo—a commercial photographer, an artist, a father, and a Colorado native with roots deeply planted in the soil of the San Luis Valley, was very pragmatic about this year’s lineup of Hispanic artist at the event. “ My family’s story winds through New Mexico and Colorado, beginning with some of the early Spanish settlers in Abiquiu, New Mexico, to my grandfather’s farms in Garcia, Wattenberg, and Henderson, Colorado. The land where my family tilled the earth and made their lives left imprints on my soul that is expressed in my art.” said Trujillo “My art was born from moments of transition: the loss of my father, the end of a 13-year job, and the quiet of an empty nest. These moments ignited the evolution of my fine art and abstract photography. A friend once told me, ‘There is a beautiful way to shoot even the ugliest of things’—words that inspired me to seek beauty in the world around us. I strive to find beauty in the ordinary aspects of life—the simple, the plain, and even the mundane and discarded. I capture fragments of daily life that often go unnoticed, revealing their intrinsic beauty. Standing with ART + AG, I am thrilled to be part of this upcoming event. Dolores Huerta once said, “Honor the hands that harvest your crops.” I want to honor those hands—my father’s hands, my ancestors’ hands. Farming runs in my blood and in my daughters’ blood on both sides. It truly is the backbone of Americana. Being able to celebrate that through my art, my lens, in this setting, is a heartfelt tribute to my family.” Added Trujillo About The Fleischer Family Farm The Fleischer Family Farm, an urban farm in Lakewood, Colorado, is dedicated to building community through nutrient-rich produce, vibrant flowers, cage-free eggs, honey, and other artisanal foods—all cultivated without pesticides or synthetic chemicals. Through environmentally respectful practices, the Fleischer family strives to provide high-quality farm products while fostering meaningful connections between people and the land. In addition to supplying fresh, local foods, the farm offers year-round educational classes, community events, and a children’s summer camp, giving families hands-on opportunities to explore sustainable agriculture. For up-to-date information, be sure to follow Art+Ag & the Tenet Podcast on Instagram at @artandag303 and @tenetpodcast. Or Contact:Todd Pierson todd@toddpierson.com720-217-6296 www.tenetpodcast.com
