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August 2026 | Travel, Donkeys, and New Work

Meg Quirk
Aug 5
2 min read

If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been hiding the last few weeks, the short answer is... that summer has been busy. Between traveling back to Minnesota, hitting the road for mountain markets, and diving into some new creative projects, it has been a packed season!

Here is a quick look at what I’ve been up to lately.

A Trip Home to Minnesota

Back in July, I spent about ten days back home in Minnesota. I spent a few days up in Duluth connecting with a few lovely college friends, stayed at my sister’s house to catch up with my two nephews (and build SO many marble runs!), and went to the three-day Minnesota Yacht Club Festival with my other sister and a friend from Colorado!

I also spent some quality time at my parents' house saying goodbye to it, as they are selling the childhood home at the end of August. It was very fun, albeit difficult, sorting through a bunch of items from my childhood, including my American Girl Doll, Kit, from my nana and grandpa and even my old Girl Scouts Daisy vest!

This visit also had a big impact on this month's Little Art Club design -> spoiler below!

Burro Races and Markets Galore

At the end of July and beginning of August, I spent two weekends camping and selling at markets in Fairplay and Buena Vista during their burro race events. I made a few items specifically for those events, and it was a great time! Cheers to my lovely friend Molly for coining the term "Badonkey"! My August event schedule has stayed busy as well—you can check out where I'll be next below!

New Work

I wanted to start making more original items with bolder color, so I recently picked up some acrylic markers. I've been having a lot of fun experimenting with them. So far, that resulted in a small collection of fairy house illustrations with hand-painted frames, which are currently available for purchase on my website.

Other additions to the shop this month include more tote bags and t-shirts based on recent requests, including youth beetle shirts!

Between all the madness, I worked on a custom portrait featuring a lovely couple and their three cutie dogs. Custom portraits are always open for commission if you are looking for a personalized gift.

SPOILER ALERT! August Little Art Club artwork reveal on the next slide!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Dillon Farmer’s Market

August 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MDTDIllon Town Center

Farmer's Market: All Friday's in August!

Silverthorne First Friday Block Party

August 7, 2026, 4:30 – 8:30 PMFourth Street Crossing

Grand Lake Arts and Crafts Fair

August 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM – August 9, 2026 at 5:00 PMGrand Lake Square

OG Evergreen Farmer's Market

August 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MDTChurch of the Cross

Thank you for being part of this journey and for supporting local art. I hope to see you at an event this month!

Warmly,

Megan

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July 2026 | Market Madness and Family Milestones

Meg Quirk
Jun 30
2 min read

June was a month of non-stop movement, sunshine, and celebrating some major milestones. It feels like the season has officially hit its stride, and while the days have been long and warm, it’s been a thrill to connect with so many of you.

Market Season Highlights

The market season has been the heartbeat of the last few weeks. Between the three Dillon Farmers Markets and the three-day stretch at the Glenwood Springs Strawberry Days, I’ve spent a lot of time in the heat, but it was absolutely worth it. The highlight of the month was undoubtedly being awarded "Best Booth 2026" at the Strawberry Days festival! I’m still buzzing from that one, especially since it means I get a free booth next year—so you can officially count on seeing me there again.

It’s been incredibly rewarding to settle into the rhythm of the local markets. I’m starting to recognize some familiar faces stopping by the booth, which has been such a joy. Many of you have been having a blast with the vending machine, too. It’s been fun keeping that stocked with everything from vinyl chicken stickers and magnetic bookmarks to mini nature prints and embroidered patches.

A Month of Family Milestones

Outside of the market circuit, June was packed with family celebrations. I headed home to toast to my parents’ 60th birthdays, which was a very special occasion. I poured a lot of heart into a custom seamless pattern for them, weaving in childhood memories that my sisters and I have shared over the years. We turned that design into an art print and custom golf t-shirts for them. The trip was made even sweeter by getting to go wedding dress shopping with my little sister—such a fun milestone to share together.

Stephen and I also ventured out to North Carolina to celebrate my parents-in-law as they enter retirement. It was a wonderful few days of beach life and some very ambitious (and humbling) attempts at surfing. It feels like a year of big transitions for both of our parents, and it’s been lovely to be part of those celebrations.

Acorn Squash's Big Debut!

Closer to home, My sweetest chicken, Acorn Squash, has been living her best life on a performing circuit at the Summit County Library. As part of their "Unearth a Story" summer reading program, Squash gets to attend the "Living Dinosaurs" program to help show the connections between dinosaurs and animals living today!

(Mis)Adventures

To cap off the month, we finally managed to get the raft out for an overnight trip with a few friends, though it was... an experience. Let’s just say the wind was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. We ended up taking turns pulling the raft down the river for most of the weekend, which was definitely not the relaxing float we had planned. The silver lining? A campsite menu that included plenty of cookie dough and some legitimately delicious meals.

Here’s to a July filled with a little less wind, a lot more art, and keeping the momentum going. See you at the next market!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Keystone Goods in the Woods

July 3, 2026, 4:00 – 7:00 PMWarren Station Center for the Arts at Ke

Dillon Farmer’s Market

July 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MDTDIllon Town Center

Dillon Farmer’s Market

July 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MDTDIllon Town Center

Dillon Farmer’s Market

July 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MDTDIllon Town Center

Burro Days

July 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM – July 26, 2026 at 4:30 PMFairplay

Dillon Farmer’s Market

July 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MDTDIllon Town Center

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June 2026 | From Alaska to the Indy 500!

Meg Quirk
Jun 3
2 min read

What a whirlwind of a month! May really set the bar high. From celebrating community wins in Silverthorne to getting some serious travel in, it feels like I’ve lived three months in the span of one. Here is a look back at everything that kept me busy.

The Big Wins & Community Fun

One highlight of the month was definitely seeing the Silverthorne First Friday design finally hit the merchandise. Seeing people walking around with the cups was such a blast—thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with me!

On top of that, I’m still pinching myself about the "Books That Changed My Life" contest. I won! It’s still a little under wraps until the official video drops, but I’m so excited that half the winnings are going back to my local Summit County Library. Keep an eye out—the shirts will be available at for purchase soon!

Creative Commissions & New Kits

It’s been a busy season for custom work. I loved working on a bridal party portrait for a lovely engaged couple, and helping celebrate a milestone 90th birthday with a custom illustration of a house and garden was such a special project. I also finished a piece for Edible Denver, a food magazine based out of Denver. It will be shown in their next issue!

For the crafters, I’ve been prepping for Strawberry Days in Glenwood Springs (June 19–21). I’ve put together a new DIY strawberry patch kit that I’m really proud of, and I’ll be handing those out at the event (from my vending machine!). Closer to home, my nephew turned five, so I got to channel some creative energy into a "Pete the Cat" felt story—a fun addition to his collection!

Travel & Inspiration

I took a little time away this month for a total change of scenery. I joined my lovely college friend, Lindsey, on a Disney Alaska cruise—she was the naturalist on board, and she treated me to the trip of a lifetime! The excursion we took ended up being the direct inspiration for this month’s Little Art Club theme (scroll down for the reveal!).

From the quiet of Alaska, I flew straight to Indianapolis to meet my husband and friends for my very first Indy 500. It was quite the contrast, but such an incredible experience.

Looking Ahead: Summer Markets

Now that June is here, it’s officially market season. My newest design—a fun illustration of "sesquisemiquincentennial" (a celebration of Colorado's 150th and America's 250th)—is fresh off the press. You can grab it this Friday at the Dillon Farmers Market, available on multiple products!

I’ll be a regular at the Dillon Farmers Market every Friday this summer (except for the weekend of June 20, when I’ll be over in Glenwood Springs for Strawberry Days). Come by, say hi, and let’s celebrate the start of summer!

SPOILER ALERT! June Little Art Club artwork reveal on the next slide!