VISION: The bARTer collective believes in reImagining the contemporary notion of exchange of currency for product or service. our action-based inquiries originate in a belief of every human needs to be actively creative and actively involved in their community.

MANIFESTO: The bARTer collective is a collective of artists, designers, educators, thought provokers, dreamers, service workers, and citizens who host a mobile exchange space. we trade ___________ for _____________. once we fill in the blankety blanks, we adapt our systemic platform to suit each happening.
The bARTer collective believes in reImagining the contemporary notion of exchange of currency for product or service. our action-based inquiries originate in a belief of every human needs to be actively creative and actively involved in their community.

Our motivation is driven by citizenship and the need to vitalize and contribute to our local community. our approach is to create dynamic situations that present alternative means of exchange where active creation gives way to goods and services. We would gladly trade the mass produced for blowing kisses and hand written notes.

dialogue + creative voice + action + social change = bARTer.

Mall Fest 50 | Roaring Fork Valley 2026


Tell us what you love about this place!

 

Together with History Colorado + Red Brick Art Center + Aspen Historical Society, the bARTer collective set the stage to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the pedestrian mall. The charge led fifty years ago by Margot Dick and Katie Dutcher prohibited cars and inspired pedestrian focused placemaking forever protecting and changing the place in the city center of the Roaring Fork Valley. We joined the festivities inviting locals and visitors alike with our story gathering swap listening and archiving people’s heartwarming and sentimental tales from the valley.

The parade was amazing too!