Giant Puppet Making for ArtWalk Parade
2024-09-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Salida Scout Hut, 220 W Sackett Ave., Salida, CO, 81201, United States
SALIDA ARTWALK will be a spectacular showcase of the arts featuring gallery exhibitions, curated shows as well as community art making and festivities. In preparation for one of the events, come join us for Giant Puppet Making Workshops for ArtWalk Saturday evening’s festivities:

Free puppet-making workshops for arts or community groups. Come and create giant, colorful and dramatic puppets, headpieces, masks, or props for the 1st Salida Art Walk Parade of the Arts on ArtWalk Saturday, October 12. Then join us in Riverside Park for the Art pARTy with performances, DJ & dancing.

Puppet Workshops are guided by local guest artists Krista Jarvis, Brandon & Tamar of Corvus: Clothing and Curiosities, Ms. Tina and others.

Free! Bring your imagination and cardboard, fabric scraps, ribbon, etc. to share but think light in weight like sheer. Wednesdays and Sundays 6-7:30pm downstairs at the Scout Hut Sept 22, 25, 29; Oct 2 and 6. See reel for inspiration.

Brought to you by Salida Arts & Culture community engagement Salida Creative District

Salida Creative District First Fridays
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-01 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Salida, Salida, 81201, United States
The Salida Creative District, local galleries, artists and creative businesses present 2024 First Fridays!
Mark your calendars to visit Salida, Colorado, the state’s first designated Creative District, during FIRST FRIDAYS held every month of the year! Galleries and creative businesses in downtown Salida’s Creative District will stay open late every first Friday of the month. From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, fiber arts, and more, drop into one of Salida’s twenty+ art galleries and creative businesses where you can interact with the artist, ask questions, watch a demo and build your unique collection. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and a festive evening. See individual galleries and businesses for their schedule of events including demos, lectures, live music, and more.

An Evening with Pam Houston
2024-10-05 18:00 - 19:30 | A Church, 419 D street, Salida, 81201
Mark your calendar for an engaging evening with Pam Houston, featuring a presentation and reading from her newest book, Without Exception: Reclaiming Abortion, Personhood and Freedom, on Saturday, October 5th at 6:00 pm at A Church. Books will be available for sale and signing, and donations will be accepted to benefit a nonprofit organization dedicated to this cause.

Salida Steam Plant's Annual Holiday Pop Up Art Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Salida SteamPlant
It’s time for the annual Holiday Pop Up Art Market brought to you by Salida Arts & Culture and the Creative District. Join us Saturday, December 14 as local and regional artists and makers bring their hand made art, jewelry, prints, note cards, fiber art, ornaments, sculptures, ceramics and more for a fun holiday art market at the Salida Steam Plant. Find that perfect gift and enjoy music, cocktails, hot cocoa, sweets, a photo booth and more while you shop this fun market experience! Artists interested in participating as a vendor, please see the information and application here. Applications are due November 18.

Artist Reception- Andrew Dengate
2025-03-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Salida SteamPlant
Please join us at the Salida SteamPlant as Arts & Culture hosts the March artist reception featuring the work of Andrew Dengate, painter and designer. Stop in to view the work and talk with the artist. Light refreshments and cash bar available.

First Friday: Rodeo RoundUp Aug 1
2025-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Salida, Salida, 81201, United States
Dust off your boots and come join us after the rodeo for August First Friday: RODEO ROUNDUPAugust 1 at 5pm in historic downtown Salida Creative District! Dress the theme, let’s see those Western ‘fits Salida!

The galleries and creative businesses are ready to welcome you for an inspired evening!

From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, culinary arts, brewers, makers and more, drop into one of Salida’s twenty+ art galleries and creative industies. Interact with the artist or business owner, ask questions, watch a demo and discover something new! Enjoy art & industry, live music, and light refreshments.

Catch live music by the Sad Hands at Rocky Mountain Mercantile & Guitar Co. And David Tipton at Brodeur Art!

Stop in at local businesses Well Rooted, Howl Mercantile & Coffee, Sage Mountain Gallery, Arts Collective Salida, Four Winds Gallery.Salida.CO, BrodeurArt, The Michael Clark Gallery and Studio, Oveja Negra, Eye Candy Art and Treasure, Lindsay Sutton-Stephens – HomeSmart Preferred Realty, Museum of Authenticity Annex on 1st, Kaleidoscope Toys, The Maverick Potter, Carl Bork and Karen Watkins Studio Gallery and more! Plus end your evening with events at The Vic Salida and Tres Litros Beer Company! It’s going to be a fun night, yee-haw!

Brought to you by the City of Salida, Colorado Creative District program and local businesses.

32nd Annual SALIDA ARTWALK
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-12 | Downtown Salida, Salida, 81201, United States
Save the Dates for the 32nd annual Salida ArtWalk! From the beloved Paint & Sip Kickoff to art demos, the Mini Masters, and the new tradition of the ArtWalk Parade featuring local performances followed by a giant dance party in Riverside Park, get ready for the 2025 Salida ArtWalk! New events this year featuring inspiring demos, lectures, and film. Watch for Community Art Making events as well as events for children and families. Come and get inspired, find a new piece of art, savor special menus at Dine Out with ArtWalk as you discover Salida’s unique arts community at the 2025 Salida ArtWalk this Fall!
Visual Art
Gallery Receptions
Artist Demos
Workshops
Lectures, Film,
Live Music
Paint & Sips
Community Art Making
Mini Masters
ArtWalk Festival
Parade & Party
Dining Out w ArtWalk
& much more…
Stay tuned. To find out more or to volunteer, reach out to info@salidasteamplant.com

Tula CD release party
2025-11-07 18:30 - 21:30 | A Church, 419 D street, Salida, 81201
Friday, November 7, 2025
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6:15pm-9:30pm
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A Church 419 D Street Salida CO
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Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
Tix $15
Tula (aka Eunice Collette) is a local singer, songwriter, guitarist who weaves stories into soul stirring lyrics and memorable melodies. With guest musicians TJ Hittle (guitars, harmonica), Bill Lavato (bass guitar), Andrew Callaway (keyboard), and others.

Art Matters:
2025-11-21 16:00 - 2025-11-22 19:30
FALL of FREEDOM is calling for artists to host events nationwide on Friday-Saturday 21-22 November. In response, the Museum of Authenticity is hosting ART MATTERS: the Thrill of Mutiny, the Power of Community, a grassroots event designed to acknowledge the value of creative self-expression and to celebrate the role the arts play in social change.
21 november friday
4-7pm: art exhibit: Chaffee County women artists: LANDSCAPES
6-7pm: music: Buena Vista’s MACKLEROY & THE BODHIMANTRA, infectious guitar grooves and spirited West African beats
22 november saturday
noon-8pm: art exhibit: Chaffee County women artists: LANDSCAPES
1-1:30pm: presentation: Denverite LEON LOUGHRIDGE, master reduction block print artist: A Life in Woodblocks
2-3pm: panel discussion: Charting a new course through the arts
3:30-4:30pm: music: AUBREA ALFORD, Salida’s extraordinary genre-bending, classically trained, violinist and recording artist
5-6pm: reading: Salida writer-artist THORDIS NIELA SIMONSEN, stories from Dancing Girl and You May Plow Here that connect us to the land and to each other.
6:30-7:30pm: music: Buena Vista’s MACKLEROY & THE BODHIMANTRA, infectious guitar grooves and spirited West African beats
all events free and open to the public
consider contributing to GARNA.org or GUIDESTONEcolorado.org
@Fall of Freedom FallOfFreedom.com

April Art Studio
2026-04-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Ark Valley Preschool, 330 BURNETT AVE, PONCHA SPRINGS, CO, 81242, United States
Friday, April 24th
Studio time and space for kids at Heartscapes is an invitation to explore creativity where process is the point: process over product, play over performance, and curiosity over perfection.
Join artist and educator Maren J. Miller for a studio day or come for all 3, featuring multiple creative tables where participants can explore different ways of making.
Move at your own pace and choose from a variety of stations. This open-studio style workshop invites experimentation, creativity, and connection—no prior art experience needed.
All materials are provided.
Ages: 4- 8
No art experience needed—just curiosity and openness.
Please bring clean recycled materials such as cardboard, toilet paper rolls, or glass jars to use in our projects. Contributions are welcome but not required—materials will be provided for everyone.
https://www.marenjmiller.com/heartspace
marenjmillerllc@gmail.com
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