Wheel of Ambition by Anton Viditz-Ward, small grant recipient

Telluride Arts supports art at its source

Nonprofits arts organizations and artists help shape the Telluride community and lend a unique character that feeds a high quality of life and community engagement and differentiates the town from other resort communities. Supporting artists and emerging organizations to do their best work helps maintain a local creative culture by ensuring that the arts remain robust, innovative and professional.

Telluride Arts provides resources and promotion for artists in the Telluride region through:

• The Stronghouse Studios and Locals’ Gallery
• Gallery 81435
• The Telluride Arts Bazaar
• Wilkinson Public Library Exhibits
• Open Studios, Twenty(By)Telluride

Awards for Artists are offered through a competitive process for residents of San Miguel County. Specific program include:

• Small Grants and Fellowships
•  Mark Fisher Poetry Prize.