OLD COLORADO CITY
Squash Blossom
2531 W Colorado Ave, Old Colorado City
719-632-1899 • SquashBlossom.com
An iconic gallery filled with fine art, jewelry, bronze sculpture, and home accessories.
Arati Artists Gallery
2425 W Colorado Ave, Old Colorado City
719-636-1901 • AratiArtistsGallery.com
A local favorite on Colorado Boulevard for over 40 years, Arati offers a unique collection of one-of-a-kind art designed to enhance any space. Many artists in residence are available to interact with customers daily, offering both inspiration and knowledge to their specific medium.
Hunter-Wolff Gallery
2510 W Colorado Ave, Old Colorado City
719-520-9494 • HunterWolffGallery.com
Hunter-Wolff carefully curates museum-quality fine art representing artists from across Colorado and the Southwest. You’ll find oils, watercolors, pastel, and mixed media for every budget at this “Best of the Springs” gallery.
OLD COLORADO CITY (CONTINUED)
45 Degree Gallery
2528 W Colorado Ave Ste B, Colorado Springs, CO
719-434-1214 • 45DegreeGallery.com
A gallery well-known for its fine selection of curated artists, and extensive custom framing services. Owners Emily and Reed Fair have years of experience crafting the perfect frame for any artwork. Their casual and friendly style encourages shoppers to take their time in choosing or framing their next masterpiece.
MANITOU SPRINGS
Commonwheel Artist’s Co-op
102 Cañon Avenue, Manitou Springs
719-685-1008 • Commonwheel.com
Established in 1974, this co-op has empowered artists through its gallery, shop, and annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival. Its wall art, jewelry, glass, pottery, sculpture, and clothing are all created by Colorado artists.
WOODLAND PARK
Reserve our Gallery
400 W Midland Ave Suite 120, Woodland Park
(719) 401-2301 • Facebook.com/WPArtistsVenue
A welcome newcomer to Woodland Park’s art scene, this gallery is the creative brainchild of artist Gayle Gross, who has attracted a diverse number of local talented artisans. Ongoing exhibits include mural art, acrylics, 3-D relief, surrealism, jewelry, and mixed media. There is even a display wall reserved for the works of area art teachers.
Gallery 113
125 1/2 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, 80903
(719) 634-5299 • Gallery113cos.com
Gallery 113 is a local art collector’s paradise. From painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry and woodturning, owner Karen Standridge showcases both the award-winning and emerging artists in her expansive cooperative gallery in downtown Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs
719-634-5581 • FAC.ColoradoCollege.edu
Both a museum and an art school,the FAC houses a rich permanent collection including many traveling international exhibits. Its partnership with Colorado College provides visitors the opportunity to experience art from the Southwest and the Americas. On your visit, revel in the mountain views while enjoying lunch at Taste, the center’s in-house restaurant.
BUENA VISTA
Rock Run Gallery
Buena Vista, CO
719-966-5185 • RockRunGallery.com
Landscapes and vibrant florals done in watercolors and oils fill this. This Buena Vista gallery.
PUEBLO
Steel City Art Works Gallery
Pueblo, CO
719-543-3868 • SteelCityArtworks.org
This Steel City Art Works Gallery pays homage to Pueblo’s long history as a leader in the steel industry via innovative artistry.
Blo Back Gallery
Pueblo, CO
970-749-1211 • BloBackGallery.com
Expect paintings, wood block prints, and large mixed-media installations with unexpected colors and themes.
Pikes Peak Area Art Walks
OLD COLORADO CITY*
First Friday takes place in Old Colorado City from 5:00-8:00 p.m., April through December. Galleries and working studios are open as you stroll Colorado Avenue between 23rd and 27th Streets.
MANITOU SPRINGS*
Manitou Springs’ 1st Friday Art Walk offers local artists and live entertainment. Meet artists as you visit galleries along Manitou and Cañon Avenues, March to December from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
COLORADO SPRINGS*
Enjoy art openings, gallery receptions and even historic and cultural venues during First Friday Downtown’s self-guided tours. Look for a new route each month from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Many sites encircle Acacia Park.
CAÑON CITY
Beginning in March through December, Canon City’s First Friday Art Walks offer art displays, live music and plenty of food along Main Street from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
BUENA VISTA
Visit Buena Vista for a variety of seasonal art events. In early July, regional artists host Art in the Park near the lake in BV’s McPhelemy Park. In mid-December, Buena Vista’s downtown streets come alive with art, music and Christmas cheer for its annual Holiday Artwalk.
Monthly details are available at: DowntownCS.com/event/firstfriday/
