Tag: Colorado artist

Paint a Cow

Written by Tina Gramann on September 21, 2026.

Join local artist Patti Vincent while she uses oil paint to paint one of her favorite subjects, a Colorado cow. She has a few tricks that she will share to make you fall in love with her cow paintings or your cow paintings. The demonstration will start at 1pm with a brief discussion about supplies and suggestions on where to find the best cows for painting. Patti will stop when the cow comes home but feel free to leave before 4pm so you can get in one last bid on the mini masterpiece of your dreams.

What is Gouache?

Written by Addison Guskey on September 19, 2026.

Join local artist Patti Vincent for a discussion on gouache, including a painting demonstration. What is gouache? How do you pronounce gouache? And all of the other gouache related questions fielded on a daily basis at Patti Vincent Studio & Gallery in historic downtown Salida, Colorado. Patti will paint a painting of her favorite subject, Max, the IG famous tuxedo cat.

Felting Demo by Karen Watkins

Written by Tina Gramann on September 16, 2026.

Karen Watkins Needle felting demonstration. Ghosts and possibly Jack o lanterns, etc. I will be having a raffle and participants will have a chance to win the felted figures I made during the demonstration.

Live Painting by Reindeer Age

Written by Addison Guskey on September 16, 2026.

Come see Wood’s High Mountain Distillery’s resident artist live and in action! Reindeer Age Art, or Alex Taormina, is an acrylic painter with a love for bright colors and silly characters.

New Artist Ethan Hansen

Written by Addison Guskey on September 16, 2026.

We will be featuring new art by young emerging jeweler Ethan Hansen. Ethan works pirmarily in Titanium and stainless steel, and often features stones that he has cut.

First Friday: Rodeo RoundUp Aug 1

Written by Tina Gramann on July 23, 2025.

Dust off your boots and come join us after the rodeo for August First Friday: RODEO ROUNDUP

August 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.

Salida Steam Plant’s Annual Holiday Pop Up Art Market

Written by admin on November 5, 2024.

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.