ART DISTRICT ON SANTA FE With dozens of galleries, art studios, theater companies and murals, this Denver neighborhood’s First Friday Art Walk has turned into an all-out street party. CORAZÓN DE TRINIDAD An influx of artists in residence and galleries have come to the heart of Trinidad. Be sure to ogle the large collection of Victorian-era houses. EXPLORE 30 CERTIFIED COLORADO CREATIVE DISTRICTS These communities brim with galleries, arts activities and special arts events. Creative Colorado MANCOS Old and new both flourish in a town that’s true to its Western character. Take a maker class at Mancos School of the West or see artist demos on the Mancos Studio Tour. BRECKENRIDGE This mountain downtown includes Breckenridge Backstage Theatre and National Repertory Orchestra as well as studios, galleries and other creative outfits. NORTH FORK VALLEY Farms, orchards, vineyards and mesas have conspired to make Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford a pocket of natural and artist-made riches. GOLDEN TRIANGLE This wedge of Denver has a list of adored attractions, including the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum and History Colorado Center. Examine the mix of art galleries, boutiques, coffee shops and bars. PUEBLO CREATIVE CORRIDOR A decades-strong First Friday Art Walk; historic buildings housing boutiques, art galleries, studios and cafes; and the Riverwalk add to Pueblo’s artsy atmosphere. CARBONDALE Explore the Third Street Center’s grassroots galleries and performance venues; or visit during July’s Mountain Fair to celebrate the town’s creative riches. RIDGWAY Galleries, studios, a historic theater and arts-education center come alongside furniture, jewelry, candle and clothing makers in this town of 900. FORT COLLINS Artisans pay tribute to the area’s great outdoors with galleries, museums and innovative institutions dotting historic Old Town. TELLURIDE ARTS DISTRICT Downtown Telluride is renowned for huge events, fine musicians, painters, photographers, bookbinders and more — and all downtown businesses are indie owned. FORT COLLINS CRESTED BUTTE The hamlet’s Center for the Arts, artist-owned shops and performance venues delight visitors. Stroll Elk Avenue and check the calendar for arts events. DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS With more than 50 pieces of public art, esteemed cultural institutions and a packed schedule of artsy events and festivals, it’s no surprise the Springs earns marks for creativity. DOWNTOWN LONGMONT Galleries and theaters are surrounded by an eclectic mix of shops and cafes. With its Art in Public Places, there are always delights to stumble upon. SALIDA This Arkansas River-side downtown has the creative spirit. Long loved by rafters and mountain bikers, it’s now reaching new travelers with its arts scene. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Wild West roots combine with long-standing institutions, workshops, youth art programs, Art in the Park (July) and the Free Summer Concert Series. Encompassing downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, you’ll find arts events to inspire, including flash mobs, First Fridays and Concerts Under the Stars. GREELEY This Denver spot maintains its industrial origins while a growing crew of galleries, furniture-makers and photographers have found a home here. RIVER NORTH ART DISTRICT (RINO) 40 WEST ARTS DISTRICT MANITOU SPRINGS Downtown is peppered with outdoor art, galleries, concert series and events. Stop at the Common wheel Artists Co-Op to see what the locals are making. Lakewood hosts an understated artistic community with more than 20 public art installations, the 40 West ArtLine, performing-arts venues and a dozen-ish galleries. 44 1-800-COLORADO THIS PAGE: MILES/LISA SEAMAN. OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP: JONATHAN PHILLIPS; 40 WEST ARTS/WILL STRATHMANN.
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