Fine Motor Skills with Matthew Brown

Join Denver artist, DJ, and cultural organizer Matthew Brown (Fancy Matthew) for a special edition of Fine Motor Skills, his contemplative workshop exploring the creative possibilities of focused attention.

Inspired by the immersive listening practices at the heart of Still in Sound, participants will gather in the galleries for a quiet, screen-free, no-talking experience of writing, drawing, sketching, or journaling. Accompanied by a live all-vinyl soundtrack, Fine Motor Skills explores what Brown calls “slow music”—moving fluidly between ambient soundscapes, low-BPM rhythms, and other spacious, unhurried forms of listening that encourage sustained attention without fading into the background. As you slow down to observe closely and engage in analog creative practice, you’ll be invited to experience how writing and drawing by hand can open different ways of thinking, revealing new possibilities for encountering art, sound, and yourself.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own drawing and writing materials that comply with the Museum’s approved materials policy. A limited selection of materials will be available to borrow from the Museum’s Making Space.

The program costs $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, and free for CSM members. Program costs include museum admission for the day. Space is limited, and advanced registration is required to attend in person at the Clyfford Still Museum.