Annual Events

ARTISTS’ ALPINE HOLIDAY, Ouray, CO. Annually in August at the Ouray Community Center. One of the oldest juried shows in Colorado with over 200 artists and over 400 works of art in all media including photography. Student artists are encouraged to enter and scholarships are awarded to deserving seniors from Ouray and Ridgway schools. http://www.ourayarts.org/aah.html

CEDARSEDGE GALLERY, Cedaredge, CO.  Gallery owner Barbara Torke conducts classes and workshops throughout the year. In addition to the great studio space, there is also a beautiful back yard for outdoor painting. The gallery carries fine art, jewelry, prints, pottery, tee shirts, and art supplies. 255 SW 7th St, Cedars Edge, CO 81413.  970-856-4615. Check for class schedules and private lessons. http://www.cedarsedgegallery.com

CRESTED BUTTE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, Crested Butte, CO. Annual in August. Open-air booths in the heart of the historic business district feature professional artisans from across the nation selling handmade fine arts and crafts: ceramics, painting, glass, photography, jewelry, sculpture, wood, and more. Rated one of the top four fine arts and crafts shows in Colorado and among the best sixty in the nation. Live entertainment and food court highlight the weekend. Also theater and dance performances. 970-349-6438. www.crestedbutteartfestival.com. Free.

FARMINGTON NATIONAL ART SHOW Farmington, NM. May 12-July 14. "Gateway to the Imagination." National, juried show.

DELTA FINE ARTS, Cedaredge, CO. The Delta Fine Arts Member's show. Annual in  July at the Apple Shed. Media for the show includes pastel, mixed media, acrylic/oils, water media, graphics, sculpture, porcelain painting, and black and white and color photography. The show includes a special category, “Repetition,” and artists are encouraged to “be creative and have fun.” Apple Shed Heritage Room, 250 Grand Mesa Dr. 888-856-7008.

DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET FESTIVAL, Grand Junction, CO. Thursday evenings, June-Sept. Art, music, and extra shopping time on Main Street. Entertainment on every block including single musicians and larger musical groups. Over 60 participating downtwon merchants stay open late. Great fresh produce too!

MAIN AVENUE ARTS FESTIVAL,  Durango, CO. Annual in August. Presented by Durango Arts Center. Quality arts and fine crafts from nearly 100 artists and artisans from around the country, offering unique pottery, photographs, jewelry, painting, sculpture, clothing, and work in metal, glass, fiber and wood. The Music Stage has an eclectic selection of regional performing artists and musicians. The Food Court offers samplings from some of the area’s finest food purveyors as well as hand crafted beers and rootbeers. The Creation Station offers interactive creative activities for children and families. Contact the DAC at 970-259-2606. www.durangoarts.org/maaf

OURAY COUNTY ARTS CENTER, Ouray, CO. Programs include culinary arts, children’s classes, fine arts, fiber arts, photography, horticulture, cultural lectures, and creative writing, and craftsmanship. www.Ouray CountyArtsCenter.com, or call 970-325-4005.

PLANET EARTH & 4 DIRECTIONS GALLERY. Grand Junction. Ongoing shows and exhibits. 524 Colorado Avenue, 970-256-9630. 

RENAISSANCE FAIRE, Farmington NM Annual in October. Food, crafts, enterainers: Society of Creative Anachronisms (Archery, Bookbinding, Court Dancing, and other Demonstrations); Glaustonbury Duo Celtic Music; Catch-it-Quick Juggling; Castle Wall Productions-Live Sword Fighting.

RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS, Ridgway, CO. Annual in August .Ridgway Town Park. Over 150 exhibitors featuring hand-crafted items from jewelry to furniture and paintings to pottery. Help support the Ridgway Fire Department by participating in their silent auction. Eclectic lineup of entertainment, including bluegrass and cowboy poetry. Food court. No pets in the park please, but the Humane Society offers “puppy parking” by donation in the field across from the park under the cool shade of a canopy.

TOTAH FESTIVAL.  Farmington, NM. Annual in September.  Civic Center. The Totah Festival Indian Market & Pow Wow features handmade Native American Arts & Crafts, and a contest Pow Wow both days starting at 11am. Authentic Navajo Rug Auction in the Theater. 1-800-448-1240. http://www.farmingtonnm.org/pages/arts/arts-crafts.html

WELLS FARGO ART & JAZZ FESTIVAL, Grand Junction, CO. Annual in May. Downtown.  Visit www.downtowngj.org for the entertainment lineup, event information, and additional “Art on the Corner” information.

WILL FJERSTAD MEMORIAL WINE & ART FESTIVAL, Durango, CO. Annual in August.  Features an evening of  fine wine, gourmet foods, and live music at the Silverpick Lodge. Silent Auction. Limited seating. Advanced ticket sales suggested.  970-259-6600 or 970-769-1991. www.durangomountain.org/index.php

To include your show or opening in our gallery listings, for FREE, please email IN TEXT FORMAT ONLY to: Events@silverstage.net. List your information as follows and in this order: date, title, brief description, time, location, contact number.  If we have to re-type it, we charge $25, pre-paid by credit card -per listing- to add it to the calendar.