“Más Allá de las Fronteras”: Latino Heritage Month Youth Artist Pop Up
“Más Allá de las Fronteras” features the work of emerging artists Yakelin Jorge Ramos and Diego Montano, both participants in the Ah Haa School for the Arts Teen Fellowship Program. Through paintings inspired by landscapes, architecture, memory, and imagination, their work invites viewers to explore places both near and far while reflecting on the experiences and perspectives that shape a new generation of Latino artists.
Presented in celebration of Latino Heritage Month, this exhibition celebrates the power of art to transcend borders, connect cultures, and create opportunities for young artists to share their voices with the community.
See Exhibition Details: https://www.telluridearts.org/gallery-overview/ms-all-de-las-fronteras
Call Deadline: The Color of Summer
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This is Colorado (In One Square Foot)
“This Is Colorado” Community Art Project
Telluride Arts and the Telluride Historical Museum, with support from TMVOA, are launching “This Is Colorado (In One Square Foot)”, a community art project inviting San Miguel County residents 16+ to respond to the prompt “What does being a Coloradan mean to you?” Completed works will be assembled into a large-scale grid installation exhibited in Telluride and Mountain Village, forming a collective portrait of the region through diverse community voices.
See Exhibition Details Here: https://www.telluridearts.org/co-250-150
The Color of Summer
Summer is often remembered through color. The vivid blue of alpine skies, the golden glow of late evening light, the green of mountain meadows, the red of wildflowers, the silver of rushing water, or the countless shades that evoke memories of warmth, freedom, celebration, and place.
The Color of Summer invites artists to select a single color (and its hues) that, for them, best defines the season. This color may be inspired by the natural landscape, personal memories, cultural traditions, emotional associations, or entirely unexpected interpretations. Through painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, mixed media, and beyond, artists are encouraged to explore the many ways color shapes our experience of summer.
The exhibition will be installed by color, creating a visual journey through the gallery where individual works become part of a larger collective spectrum. By grouping artwork according to the artist's chosen hue, The Color of Summer highlights both the personal and universal relationships we have with color and seasonality.
More Details on Exhibition: telluridearts.org/color-of-summer
Creative Exchange
The Creative Exchange is a monthly series by Telluride Arts designed for the artists and creatives who call Telluride home. It’s a space where emerging and established artists gather to share the knowledge, skills, and stories that fuel their work. Think of it as an open source model for creativity—where we learn from each other, swap ideas, and help strengthen one another’s practice.
Each session is hosted by local artists and creative leaders who bring their own perspectives, techniques, and creative journeys into the room. Topics may span everything from the business of art and professional development, to creative process, storytelling, collaboration, and the philosophical underpinnings of making work in a mountain town that’s both intimate and global.
SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED
Salon Night
Salon Nights are inspired by the legendary Parisian salons—those lively gatherings where artists, thinkers, and dreamers came together to debate, collaborate, and inspire the movements that shaped art and culture. We’re bringing that spirit into the present and rooting it here in Telluride.
These are evenings for conversation and connection, not lectures or formal programming. They are casual, open, and intentionally unstructured, designed to create the atmosphere where ideas can collide, new friendships form, and creativity sparks. Imagine an evening where musicians talk with writers, painters meet photographers, filmmakers share stories with ceramicists—and the unexpected happens!
Salon Nights celebrate the unique character of Telluride’s creative community and the belief that art thrives when people come together. We invite artists, thinkers, creatives, and anyone who loves the arts to join us. There’s no right way to participate—just come ready to connect, share, and see what unfolds.
Want to chat about Salon Nights? Let’s talk!
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Creative Exchange
The Creative Exchange is a monthly series by Telluride Arts designed for the artists and creatives who call Telluride home. It’s a space where emerging and established artists gather to share the knowledge, skills, and stories that fuel their work. Think of it as an open source model for creativity—where we learn from each other, swap ideas, and help strengthen one another’s practice.
Each session is hosted by local artists and creative leaders who bring their own perspectives, techniques, and creative journeys into the room. Topics may span everything from the business of art and professional development, to creative process, storytelling, collaboration, and the philosophical underpinnings of making work in a mountain town that’s both intimate and global.
SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED
Salon Night
Salon Nights are inspired by the legendary Parisian salons—those lively gatherings where artists, thinkers, and dreamers came together to debate, collaborate, and inspire the movements that shaped art and culture. We’re bringing that spirit into the present and rooting it here in Telluride.
These are evenings for conversation and connection, not lectures or formal programming. They are casual, open, and intentionally unstructured, designed to create the atmosphere where ideas can collide, new friendships form, and creativity sparks. Imagine an evening where musicians talk with writers, painters meet photographers, filmmakers share stories with ceramicists—and the unexpected happens!
Salon Nights celebrate the unique character of Telluride’s creative community and the belief that art thrives when people come together. We invite artists, thinkers, creatives, and anyone who loves the arts to join us. There’s no right way to participate—just come ready to connect, share, and see what unfolds.
Want to chat about Salon Nights? Let’s talk!
Tell us what you want to see - take the survey! Sign up for our newsletter below for the latest details!
Creative Exchange
The Creative Exchange is a monthly series by Telluride Arts designed for the artists and creatives who call Telluride home. It’s a space where emerging and established artists gather to share the knowledge, skills, and stories that fuel their work. Think of it as an open source model for creativity—where we learn from each other, swap ideas, and help strengthen one another’s practice.
Each session is hosted by local artists and creative leaders who bring their own perspectives, techniques, and creative journeys into the room. Topics may span everything from the business of art and professional development, to creative process, storytelling, collaboration, and the philosophical underpinnings of making work in a mountain town that’s both intimate and global.
SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED
Salon Night
Salon Nights are inspired by the legendary Parisian salons—those lively gatherings where artists, thinkers, and dreamers came together to debate, collaborate, and inspire the movements that shaped art and culture. We’re bringing that spirit into the present and rooting it here in Telluride.
These are evenings for conversation and connection, not lectures or formal programming. They are casual, open, and intentionally unstructured, designed to create the atmosphere where ideas can collide, new friendships form, and creativity sparks. Imagine an evening where musicians talk with writers, painters meet photographers, filmmakers share stories with ceramicists—and the unexpected happens!
Salon Nights celebrate the unique character of Telluride’s creative community and the belief that art thrives when people come together. We invite artists, thinkers, creatives, and anyone who loves the arts to join us. There’s no right way to participate—just come ready to connect, share, and see what unfolds.
Want to chat about Salon Nights? Let’s talk!
Tell us what you want to see - take the survey! Sign up for our newsletter below for the latest details!
Creative Exchange
The Creative Exchange is a monthly series by Telluride Arts designed for the artists and creatives who call Telluride home. It’s a space where emerging and established artists gather to share the knowledge, skills, and stories that fuel their work. Think of it as an open source model for creativity—where we learn from each other, swap ideas, and help strengthen one another’s practice.
Each session is hosted by local artists and creative leaders who bring their own perspectives, techniques, and creative journeys into the room. Topics may span everything from the business of art and professional development, to creative process, storytelling, collaboration, and the philosophical underpinnings of making work in a mountain town that’s both intimate and global.
SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED
Salon Night
Salon Nights are inspired by the legendary Parisian salons—those lively gatherings where artists, thinkers, and dreamers came together to debate, collaborate, and inspire the movements that shaped art and culture. We’re bringing that spirit into the present and rooting it here in Telluride.
These are evenings for conversation and connection, not lectures or formal programming. They are casual, open, and intentionally unstructured, designed to create the atmosphere where ideas can collide, new friendships form, and creativity sparks. Imagine an evening where musicians talk with writers, painters meet photographers, filmmakers share stories with ceramicists—and the unexpected happens!
Salon Nights celebrate the unique character of Telluride’s creative community and the belief that art thrives when people come together. We invite artists, thinkers, creatives, and anyone who loves the arts to join us. There’s no right way to participate—just come ready to connect, share, and see what unfolds.
Want to chat about Salon Nights? Let’s talk!
Tell us what you want to see - take the survey! Sign up for our newsletter below for the latest details!
Salon Night
Salon Nights are inspired by the legendary Parisian salons—those lively gatherings where artists, thinkers, and dreamers came together to debate, collaborate, and inspire the movements that shaped art and culture. We’re bringing that spirit into the present and rooting it here in Telluride.
These are evenings for conversation and connection, not lectures or formal programming. They are casual, open, and intentionally unstructured, designed to create the atmosphere where ideas can collide, new friendships form, and creativity sparks. Imagine an evening where musicians talk with writers, painters meet photographers, filmmakers share stories with ceramicists—and the unexpected happens!
Salon Nights celebrate the unique character of Telluride’s creative community and the belief that art thrives when people come together. We invite artists, thinkers, creatives, and anyone who loves the arts to join us. There’s no right way to participate—just come ready to connect, share, and see what unfolds.
Want to chat about Salon Nights? Let’s talk!
Tell us what you want to see - take the survey! Sign up for our newsletter below for the latest details!
Creative Exchange en Español de Dominique Bruneau Saavedra
June’s Creative Exchange will be hosted by Dominique Bruneau Saavedra, and this conversation will be fully in Spanish.
¿Cómo crear arte con el corazón roto?
El 11 de junio, Dominique Bruneau Saavedra intentará responder a esta pregunta mientras comparte su trayectoria como inmigrante latina que ha buscado nuevas formas de dar sentido a los desafíos que esta identidad conlleva en estos tiempos, y como trabajadora del ámbito artístico que encontró su camino en la cerámica. Esta conversación se llevará a cabo completamente en español.
How to make art with a broken heart?
On June 11th, Dominique Bruneau Saavedra will try to answer that question while sharing her journey as a Latina immigrant who's been finding new ways to make sense of the challenges that identity brings in these times, and as a worker in the arts who landed in pottery. This conversation will be fully in Spanish.
The Creative Exchange is a monthly series by Telluride Arts designed for the artists and creatives who call Telluride home. It’s a space where emerging and established artists gather to share the knowledge, skills, and stories that fuel their work. Think of it as an open source model for creativity—where we learn from each other, swap ideas, and help strengthen one another’s practice.
Each session is hosted by local artists and creative leaders who bring their own perspectives, techniques, and creative journeys into the room. Topics may span everything from the business of art and professional development, to creative process, storytelling, collaboration, and the philosophical underpinnings of making work in a mountain town that’s both intimate and global.
OPEN HOUSE: Paint Your Canvas for the Community Art Project
JUNE 1 • 12-4PM • OPEN HOUSE | Last chance to participate in the Community Art Project! Join us for an open-house afternoon co-hosted by Telluride Historical Museum and Telluride Arts at the HQ Gallery - drop in, learn about Colorado, and paint your 12x12” canvas. No experience required, we will provide supplies, inspiration, and a chance to contribute to a larger regional art exhibition.
first come first serve - no registration required
See more details about the “This is Colorado (In One Square Foot)” Community Art Project, link here.
This is Colorado - Community Art Project: "Canvas & Cocktails" at Telluride Distilling Company
MAY 28 • 5-7PM • FREE EVENT | Be part of the Telluride Arts and Telluride Historical Museum Community Art Project - join us for “Canvas & Cocktails”, another free event opportunity in Mountain Village hosted by the Telluride Distilling Company and supported by TMVOA and Telluride Arts! Create your own 12x12” canvas for the “This is Colorado” mosaic exhibition this summer. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome!
No experience needed, come create with your friends, neighbors, and fellow artists - this is a fun, easy way to be part of a community-wide exhibition. Complimentary pizza will be provided, and cocktail specials will be available for purchase. Come hang out, get creative, and be part of YOUR community art project to celebrate Colorado’s 150th year! Artistic project materials will be provided.
first come first serve • registration ENCOURAGED - LINK HERE • WALK-INS WELCOME
See more details about the “This is Colorado (In One Square Foot)” Community Art Project, link here.
This is Colorado - Community Art Project: "Sip and Create" at Ah Haa
Join Ah Haa and Telluride Arts for a relaxed, no-pressure creative evening as part of Telluride Arts' community art project, “This is Colorado (In One Square Foot),” in partnership with the Telluride Historical Museum. Bring a friend (or come solo!) and enjoy a fun, uninstructed studio session where you can create your own 12” x 12” artwork inspired by the question: What does being a Coloradan mean to you? Your piece will join a collective mosaic installation this summer in Telluride and Mountain Village so plan to leave your artwork at Ah Haa at the end of class!
No experience is needed; this is all about creativity, connection, and having a good time. Complimentary pizza will be provided, and wine will be available for purchase. Come hang out, get creative, and be part of something bigger!
All materials including paint, pastels and collage materials are provided.
Details + Sign Up: https://canvas.ahhaa.org/classes/1027
Class Full - Registration Closed
See more details about the “This is Colorado (In One Square Foot)” Community Art Project, link here.
Lindsay Branham VR Experience: "Ocean Keepers"
Lindsay Branham VR Experience — Telluride Arts: "Ocean Keepers," narrated by Meryl Streep, follows a manatee named Kat in the turquoise waters off Belize as conservationist Jaimilee Cruz and rescue specialist Jamal Galves, supported by The Nature Conservancy, work through sleepless nights to bring her back from the edge. Open Friday 4–7 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–4 PM.
Lindsay Branham VR Experience: "Ocean Keepers"
Lindsay Branham VR Experience — Telluride Arts: "Ocean Keepers," narrated by Meryl Streep, follows a manatee named Kat in the turquoise waters off Belize as conservationist Jaimilee Cruz and rescue specialist Jamal Galves, supported by The Nature Conservancy, work through sleepless nights to bring her back from the edge. Open Friday 4–7 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–4 PM.
Lindsay Branham VR Experience: "Ocean Keepers"
Lindsay Branham VR Experience — Telluride Arts: "Ocean Keepers," narrated by Meryl Streep, follows a manatee named Kat in the turquoise waters off Belize as conservationist Jaimilee Cruz and rescue specialist Jamal Galves, supported by The Nature Conservancy, work through sleepless nights to bring her back from the edge. Open Friday 4–7 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–4 PM.
Salon Night + Paint Your Canvas for the Community Art Project
Special Edition Salon Night - Paint Your Canvas for the Community Art Project!
Join us for Salon Night on May 21, where we’ll gather at the Telluride Arts HQ Gallery for a relaxed, hands-on creative session inspired by the This Is Colorado community art project. All materials are provided - just bring your imagination and leave with a piece ready for exhibition this summer.
More about Salon Nights:
Salon Nights are inspired by the legendary Parisian salons—those lively gatherings where artists, thinkers, and dreamers came together to debate, collaborate, and inspire the movements that shaped art and culture. We’re bringing that spirit into the present and rooting it here in Telluride.
These are evenings for conversation and connection, not lectures or formal programming. They are casual, open, and intentionally unstructured, designed to create the atmosphere where ideas can collide, new friendships form, and creativity sparks. Imagine an evening where musicians talk with writers, painters meet photographers, filmmakers share stories with ceramicists—and the unexpected happens!
Salon Nights celebrate the unique character of Telluride’s creative community and the belief that art thrives when people come together. We invite artists, thinkers, creatives, and anyone who loves the arts to join us. There’s no right way to participate—just come ready to connect, share, and see what unfolds.
Want to chat about Salon Nights? Let’s talk!
Twenty(By)Telluride: Mountainfilm Edition
Mountainfilm's art programming returns, in partnership with Telluride Arts. On Wednesday from 7–9 PM, Twenty(by)Telluride takes the stage at The Alibi, featuring five creatives: Aaron Huey, Max Romey, Morgan Heim, Sav Rodgers and Angela Hawse, each presenting 20 slides, shown for 20 seconds.
View Mountainfilm’s lineup and purchase tickets here: www.mountainfilm.org
Creative Exchange with Brittany Miller
The Creative Exchange is a monthly series by Telluride Arts designed for the artists and creatives who call Telluride home. It’s a space where emerging and established artists gather to share the knowledge, skills, and stories that fuel their work. Think of it as an open source model for creativity—where we learn from each other, swap ideas, and help strengthen one another’s practice.
Each session is hosted by local artists and creative leaders who bring their own perspectives, techniques, and creative journeys into the room. Topics may span everything from the business of art and professional development, to creative process, storytelling, collaboration, and the philosophical underpinnings of making work in a mountain town that’s both intimate and global.
May’s Creative Exchange will be lead by Brittany Miller. During her session titled “Happy Mistakes”, Brittany will focus on how mistakes create leads to the next ‘thing’ in her artwork, and how life’s mistakes and hiccups have steered her on her artist’s path.
Tales From The Season
THURSDAY, April 2 • 5:30PM | After a long winter, it’s time to laugh, share, and reconnect! Join Telluride Arts & Citizens State Bank on Thursday, April 2, starts 5:30PM at Telluride Arts HQ for an evening of mocktails, light bites, and short stories from your friends and neighbors. Funny, heartfelt, or chaotic - these 3–5 minute stories celebrate community and lift our spirits. Free and open to adults - come for the stories, stay for the laughs!
Salon Night
Introducing our all-new Salon Night for artists & friends! A relaxed, informal mixer for artists to hang out, meet new people, swap ideas, and spark creative connections at Telluride Arts HQ. No agenda—just good vibes, conversation, and community. All are welcome (bring a friend!).
Creative Exchange - Austin Halpern
Introducing our brand-new Creative Exchange - a peer-led learning series where artists share insights, tools, and professional knowledge. We welcome artists of all levels to connect, learn, and build community at Telluride Arts HQ.
March’s event will be lead by local photographer Austin Halpern, titled “Finding Creative Voice: A Conversation About Place, Perspective, and Photography”.
Salon Night
Introducing our all-new Salon Night for artists & friends! A relaxed, informal mixer for artists to hang out, meet new people, swap ideas, and spark creative connections at Telluride Arts HQ. No agenda—just good vibes, conversation, and community. All are welcome (bring a friend!).
Creative Exchange with Brandon Berkel
Introducing our brand-new Creative Exchange - a peer-led learning series where artists share insights, tools, and professional knowledge. We welcome artists of all levels to connect, learn, and build community at Telluride Arts HQ. February 12th’s Creative Exchange is titled “In AI = Artistic Imagination” and will be hosted by local artist, Brandon Berkel.
Through the lens of “In AI = Artistic Imagination”, Brandon Berkel shares his personal journey as an artist navigating creativity alongside real-life responsibilities, being a father and husband, managing a bar, and staying connected to his artistic practice. He reflects on how AI became a tool that allowed him to continue creating art during busy and demanding seasons of his life. In his practice, Brandon explores the importance of imagination as a driving force for creativity, problem-solving, and artistic expression. His perspective invites us to rethink how new tools can support (not replace) the human imagination.
Brandon will also speak about his ongoing art project at the Transfer Warehouse, where he collaborates with local artists and curates street art as a way to activate the space. His goal is to “wake up” the warehouse through local art in the heart of Telluride.
Check out Brandon’s works featured in the Smithsonian Museum of American History, as well as his instagram for ongoing projects.
Salon Night
Introducing our all-new Salon Night for artists & friends! A relaxed, informal mixer for artists to hang out, meet new people, swap ideas, and spark creative connections at Telluride Arts HQ. No agenda—just good vibes, conversation, and community. All are welcome (bring a friend!).
The theme this week is “Show & Tell” - we are asking each participant to take two minutes to share their work, ideas, or current explorations.
Creative Exchange with Alex Ferrari
Introducing our brand-new Creative Exchange - a peer-led learning series where artists share insights, tools, and professional knowledge. We welcome artists of all levels to connect, learn, and build community at Telluride Arts HQ.
The January 8th Creative Exchange will be hosted by Alex Ferrari titled “Culture, Commercial and the Counter Balance”. Alex will lead a conversation centered around the questions of why we create and how we find meaning and success in our experience as artists and creatives.
In Motion
January through April 2026, Telluride Arts presents “In Motion”. This exhibition brings together the work of 13 local and regional artists who explore movement as a constant condition of life. Through abstract and figurative forms, shifting light, evolving landscapes, bodies in transition, and emotional or natural processes, the exhibition reflects how change, adaptation, and transformation shape our lived experience. Some works express motion through stillness, others through rhythm, gesture, or flow, reminding us that nothing is ever truly static. “In Motion” celebrates creativity as an ongoing state of becoming—where art, like life itself, is always responding, evolving, and in motion.
Salon Night
Introducing our all-new Salon Night for artists & friends! A relaxed, informal mixer for artists to hang out, meet new people, swap ideas, and spark creative connections at Telluride Arts HQ. No agenda—just good vibes, conversation, and community. All are welcome (bring a friend!).
Special Edition Noel Night Art Walk
Join Telluride Arts and local galleries and Art Walk partners for a special festive edition of Art Walk on Noel Night. Shop and browse your favorite galleries and be sure to visit the Makers Market at Telluride Arts for local handmade goods!
Holiday Arts Bazaar 2025
The Telluride Arts Holiday Bazaar is a lively tradition hosted by Telluride Arts in collaboration with Ah Haa School for the Arts that features a wide variety of fine crafts, including artisan jewelry, organic body products, gourmet food, ceramics, clothing, and more - all made by hand.
El Bazaar de Artes Navideño de Telluride Arts es una animada tradición organizada por Telluride Arts en colaboración con la Ah Haa School for the Arts, que presenta una gran variedad de artesanías de calidad, incluyendo joyería artesanal, productos orgánicos para el cuidado personal, comida gourmet, cerámica, ropa y más, todo hecho a mano.
CANCELLED!Baby-Wearing Ballet with Valerie MadoniA
Baby-Wearing Ballet Barre
FREE – Tips encouraged
Bring your little one with you as you move, strengthen, and connect. This unique barre class allows caregivers to wear their babies in supportive carrier while enjoying a ballet-inspired workout. Gentle barre exercises focus on leg and core strength, balance, and rhythm—all adapted to be low-impact and baby-friendly. Set to classical music, the class nurtures both body and spirit, offering a chance to bond with your child while meeting other caregivers in a welcoming community.
No prior ballet experience required—just a secure carrier and comfortable clothing. Expecting parents welcome too!