Creative Colorado | COME TO LIFE Telluride 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. Ridgway Galleries, studios, a historic theater and arts-education center come alongside furniture, jewelry, plus candle and clothing makers in this town of 900. 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. Westwood A Hispanic-centric culture pervades this west Denver district. Murals display generations of heritage, and galleries and arts affairs sprout up each year. Chile Fest showcases the neighborhood at its best. North Fork Valley Farms, orchards, vineyards and mesas have conspired to make Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford a pocket of natural and artist-made riches. River North Art District (RiNo) This Denver spot maintains its industrial origins while a growing crew of galleries, furniture makers and photographers have found a home here alongside some of the city’s most vibrant street art. Sterling In this farming community with a love of art, you’ll find Sacred Matter Glassblowing Studio and creatives at work at the Sterling Creatives Artists Co-Op. Spot the intricate tree sculptures by Bradford Rhea around town. OPPOSITE PAGE, ALL PHOTOS: COLORADO CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. THIS PAGE: TELLURIDE ARTS DISTRICT. 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. 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. Telluride Arts District Downtown Telluride is renowned for huge events, fine musicians, painters, photographers, bookbinders and more — and all downtown businesses are indie owned. WANT MORE? Find other ways to experience Colorado’s diverse art scene at Colorado.com/ Arts-Culture. COLORADO . COM 45
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