Tag: Colorado Artists

Salida Arts & Culture presents Printmaking Artists in November

Written by Tina Gramann on November 10, 2025.

Creative Mixer and Artist Reception

Thursday November 13 | 5:00 – 6:30pm

Salida SteamPlant Paquette Gallery

Salida Arts & Culture presents the November art exhibition: PRINT MAKING and artist reception Thursday November 7 in conjunction with the Creative Mixer with Salida Council for the Arts. The exhibit features print making work by local and regional artists Sybil Teague, Ken Brandon, Merry Cox, Thordis Simonsen, Brink Messick, Ryan O’Brien, Chris Beedy, and Dolan Potts. See relief, intaglio, lithography, serigraph printing and more. Talk with the artists and participate in the Soapbox tradition- where artists and organizations can make announcements about upcoming events, shows, and programs. From visual art, dance, music, theatre, and more, discover ways to get involved in Salida’s vibrant arts scene! Enjoy live music and light refreshments. A cash bar is available. The Mixer is free and open to the public.

32nd Annual SALIDA ARTWALK

Written by Tina Gramann on July 23, 2025.

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

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.

2nd Annual Salida Chalk Festival

Written by Tina Gramann on April 21, 2025.

Save the Date for the 2nd annual Salida Chalk Festival Saturday June 28! Artists transform downtown Salida into a giant outdoor gallery of colorful murals as artists create 6’ x 6’ temporary art works of chalk and pastel live during the festival. Apply as a Chalk artist! Selected artists receive stipend, lunch, artist T-shirt, 24 set of pastels. Presented by City of Salida, Arts & Culture Department Salida Creative District program and the Public Art Commission. Applications due May 2nd. See artist application and details on CaFÉ:
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On The Edge

Written by Addison Guskey on October 25, 2024.

On the Edge, presented by Grounded Dance Company, showcases a wide variety of choreography embracing the concept of war. Whether you interpret war at a global level or at an individual level, every moment of our existence there is constant push and pull, visible or hidden struggles and internal battles. Where will your thoughts and emotions take you over the course of the show?

Salida Studio Tour

Written by admin on September 9, 2024.

Visit artists at work during the annual Salida Studio Tour! This is your chance to meet Salida artists and step inside their unique studios. You will learn about painting, printmaking, clock making, woodturning, sculpting, metal working, mosaics, glasswork, fiber art and so much more. Find great art to buy, learn about art classes, and see cool ways to set up an art studio. All studios are open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th, 2024.