Park County

RESOURCES

 

PARK COUNTY ARTISANS TRAIL

www.artisanstrail.org

An informative brochure that gives description and a map of the various artists, galleries and art venues in Park County.

SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

www.southparkheritage.org

The South Park National Heritage Area helps Park County preserve its valuable history and natural resources.  They promote and support local art, culture and heritage programs resulting in economic, educational and tourism benefits.

Linda Balough, Executive Director

PO Box 1373, Fairplay, CO 80440

719 836-4298

lbalough@parkco.us

www.parkco.us

CULTURAL COUNCIL OF PARK COUNTY

They create and support programs in the arts and culture in the county.  They maintain a directory of local artists, performers and presenters who are available to the community.  They encourage and organize festivals, performances, concerts, classes and art shows, and public art.

info@theccpc.org

www.theccpc.org

facebook.com/TheCulturalCouncilOfParkCountyCO

GALLERIES

 BUCKING HORSE GALLERY

The gallery is a unique artisans boutique featuring unique and stunning western photography, oil paintings created at the local Plein Air Festival, and a variety of artisans selling jewelry, ceramics, wood and glass.

Ann Lukacs

970 Castello Avenue, Fairplay, CO 80440

970-390-8568

www.buckinghorsegallery.com

RIVER’S EDGE GALLERY

New studio location of Cat Roberts Watercolors.  More than 20 local artists are represented including paintings, jewelry, wood crafts, rocks and crystals.

Cat Roberts

160 North Main Street, Alma, CO

719-836-3600

www.RiversEdgeG.com

SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN GALLERY

The gallery features a sculpture yard, art gallery and artist studio. This is a gallery-studio-residence.  Meet the artists who can make custom art for you.  View representational and contemporary art, functional stoneware pottery, landscape art pottery and artist-made jewelry with antique beads and semi-precious stones.

Vincent Tolpo and Carolyn Lee Tolpo

55918 US Hwy 285, PO Box 134, Shawnee, CO 80475

303-838-6106

www.artspiral.com

RIVER CANYON GALLERY

Co-op gallery of the Cultural Council of Park County

Featuring some of Park County’s best artists in oils, watercolors, pastels, photography, beadwork, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber art and clay art.  Art classes are offered on a rotating schedule.

17 County Road 68, Bailey, CO 80421

303-838-2950

www.RiverCanyonGallery.com

MOUNTAIN MAN GALLERY

Located in a historical railroad town specializing in local art of Park County.  The gallery features jewelry, gifts and knives, native goods and a complete frame shop.  During the summer months there is an artist on premises demonstrating their work.

Ricki Ramstetter

614 Broadway (Boreas Pass Road), Como, CO 80432

719-836-1910

www.mountainmangallery.com

COYOTE CREEK ART GALLERY

An artist’s co-op consisting of 40-50 artists with the majority from Park County.  The gallery has a fully functioning glass and metals studio which can be rented by local teachers and by member artists who wish to give classes and workshops.  Workshops occur primarily during the late spring, the entire summer and early fall.

419 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 80440

719-836-2040

www.coyotecreekarts.com 

SCHOOLS

THE SPIRIT OF DANCE

The goal is to teach their students all facets of the art of dance.  By using creative, fun and exciting routines, they prepare their dancers for performances and the opportunity to participate in an actual high-energy recital.  They offer a variety of dance for all ages.  They give their dancers the foundation to pursue a professional dance career or to merely enjoy their own individual accomplishments.

Wendy Bradshaw

1190 Bullet Road, PO Box 1943, Fairplay, CO  80440

970-389-1915 or 719-839-1038

info@TheSpiritOfDance.net

www.TheSpiritOfDance.net

ONGOING EVENTS

SOUTH PARK PLEIN AIR ARTS CELEBRATION

www.southparkartscelebration.com

A celebration of art and history for artists of all media to create in the open air landscape that calls out to be captured on canvas.

BURRO DAYS

http://www.burrodays.com

Always held the last weekend in July, this is an annual event in Fairplay, Colorado since 1948, Burro Days celebrates the role of the burro in mining days of old.  Burro races, llama races, over 140 arts & crafts booths, local musical entertainment, and more!

BAILEY DAYS

FESTIVAL IN THE CLOUDS

http://www.almafoundation.com/festival_in_the_clouds.htm

The Festival in the Clouds is the largest and most popular event sponsored by the Alma Foundation. The free outdoor art and music festival includes about 25 bands and 40 regional artists annually. The festival, originally intended to provide a venue for local musicians and artists to gain exposure has proven to be the biggest Alma Foundation fundraiser.

PRACTICING ARTISTS

IRIS BEDFORD PETERSON

Wild Iris Clay

Alma, CO

www.wild-iris.com

ANN LUKACS

Bucking Horse Gallery

Fairplay, CO

www.buckinghorsegallery.com

CAT ROBERTS

River’s Edge Gallery

Alma, CO

www.riversedgeg.com

VINCENT TOLPO and CAROLYN LEE TOLPO

Shawnee Mountain Gallery

Shawnee, CO

www.artspiral.com

WENDY BRADSHAW

The Spirit of Dance

Fairplay, CO

www.TheSpiritOfDance.com

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