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Montrose Center for Arts exists to enrich lives through education, appreciation and education of art. We ARE open 10-4 Tue. - Sat.
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09/03/2026

Celebrating Colorado
Sept 29 - Nov 13

Submissions are now open for this premier MCA exhibit

2026 is Colorado’s 150 anniversary and we love our home! MCA is proud to present art that expresses our love of this great state. MCA artists will showcase the natural beauty, the flora and fauna, cities, towns, people, places and things that make up life in Colorful Colorado.

This juried exhibit welcomes all types of artwork including but not limited to: plein air, paintings, woodworking, woodturned, metal work, ceramics, mixed media and digital art as well as photography.

The Judge: Melanie Hoshiko is the Executive Director of The Creamery Arts Center in Hotchkiss, Colorado.

Exhibition Run Dates:  September 29 - November 13 (free admission during regular business hours)

Reception Date: October 8, 5 - 7 p.m.

Artist Entry Requirements

Submission Date:  September 1 - 18th
Notification of accepted enteries will be sent via email by Sept 21st

Art Drop Off Date: September 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at MCA

Take Down and Artists Art Pickup Date:  November 14 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Up to 3 entries per person

Entry fee is 1 entry - $20, 2 entries- $30, 3 entries - $40, no refunds

MCA receives a 30% commission on sold pieces for MCA members to support the center and promote art on the Western Slope, and 40% commission for non-members

Must be original artwork and not have shown for the past year at MCA

Website submissions here:
https://montrosecenterforarts.com

09/02/2026

Signup ends SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5th so don't delay and get in on this fun and creative class. Joyce Baker is so fun to work with that you'll be sure to have a blast!

Easy Botanical Monoprinting. Come ready to compose beautiful gel prints with fresh or dried leaves, grasses and flowers. This class will build on foundational gel printing skills incorporating colorful patterned layers highlighting the beautiful details seen in nature.

Instructor:

Joyce Baker - "My art of mixed media reflects my love of color and patterns. As I delve deeper into my own art practice, I find myself creating layers to cover up what has been applied before while at the same time shaping new visual possibilities. I cherish the feeling the inner joy I receive from letting my creativity flow freely from myself and finding deep satisfaction in the outcome.
Throughout my 25 years of teaching art for all ages in Denver, I provided step by step instruction building up the students' confidence in their art making."

Details

Class: Gel Printing with Nature: Easy Botanical Monoprinting
Instructor: Joyce Baker
Supplies: Provided by the Instructor
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Registration cutoff: September 5, 2026
Hours: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Maximum number of students: 8
Fee: $50

Notes: $5 material fee payable in cash to the instructor the day of the class.

Signup here:
https://montrosecenterforarts.com/

Venue: Montrose Center for Arts

205 E. Main Street
Montrose, Colorado, 81401

[email protected]

09/01/2026

Attention MCA member artists, September 12th is drop off day for your best creepy, spooky and eerie artwork between 10 and 5pm. Bring up to 3 pieces, max size 36" long dimn.

The tradition of Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (sow-in), when people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off ghosts. The celebration has evolved over the centuries into the second most popular holiday in the United States, Halloween. We’ve invited MCA artists to share their creepy, eerie, spooky and strange art for this unique exhibit.

08/28/2026

Change of class date!

Come learn how to create torn paper landscapes. Using papers – printed cardstock, upcycled and gel plate prints – provided by the instructor create your own unique landscape art. Learn the art of distressing, surface design, tearing and layering paper. Participants may create a few landscapes during this workshop. All skill levels welcome.

Instructor: Theresa is a mixed media artist working primarily with fibers (textiles and paper) and surface design. As a retired scientist who worked in geography, physical sciences and resource protection, her work often reflects these interests.

Details

Class: Torn Paper Landscape Workshop
Instructor: Theresa Ely
Supplies: Provided by the instructor (See Notes)
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Registration cutoff: October 20th, 2026
Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Maximum number of students: 8
Fee: $30.00
Notes: Additional material fee payable in cash to the instructor the day of the class - $8

Register here:
https://montrosecenterforarts.com/

Venue: Montrose Center for Arts

205 E. Main Street
Montrose, Colorado, 81401

[email protected]

08/16/2026

A beginning level introduction to copper embossing. We will be working with a simple design on a 12x12”, 5 mil copper sheet. Starting with cleaning, then embossing, painting with alcohol inks and sealing. Materials provided. No experience necessary.

Instructor

Kim Keller fell into Copper art in early 2010 shortly after retiring. It eventually became a business called “Coppertones” selling across the US and internationally. From there she transitioned into mixed media and currently is enjoying fabric art.

Details

Class: Intro to Copper Embossing and Painting
Instructor: Kim Keller
Supplies: Suggested materials: Cotton gloves, flora and fauna designs, and an apron.
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Registration cutoff: October 26, 2026
Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Maximum number of students: 8
Fee: $70
Notes: There will be a mutually agreed lunch break. Be aware that embossing can aggravate any wrist issues you may have!

Register here:
https://montrosecenterforarts.com/

Venue: Montrose Center for Arts

205 E. Main Street
Montrose, Colorado, 81401

[email protected]

08/15/2026

SOLD! Congrats to Beverly Farley on the sale of Flower Power from the Power of Art exhibit.

08/14/2026

Good times, good friends and great art all came together last night for the second Thursday Art crawl and exhibit opening!

Our wonderful judge, Ouida Touchon, presented the following awards for the Power or Art exhibit.

1st place ribbon and $200 cash prize went to Virginia Blackstock for her piece titled 'Grace & Substance'.

2nd place ribbon and $100 cash prize went to Greg Hunger for his piece titled 'Colorful Cimarrons'.

Honorable Mentions went to:
Katie Jenkins for 'Transformation'
Natalie Heller for 'Three Amigos'

The Gallery Team ribbon was awarded to Becky Mashburn for
'Golden Summer Susans'

Thank you to ElderAdo Financial for your generous financial support for this show and thank you to Debbie Daniel's for yet another night of amazing treats!

08/10/2026

Woo Hoo, we finally got the main gallery repainted! Thanks to Jeanette Oslund and her new business venture COLORADO WALLCRAFT. They did an amazing job making it look clean, tidy and consistent throughout the main gallery.

Next up is the member rooms in September when we switch out exhibits.

Are you looking for a reliable and professional home or commercial painter? Give Jeanette a call. 970.318.0532.

08/08/2026

Come learn how to create torn paper landscapes. Using papers – printed cardstock, upcycled and gel plate prints – provided by the instructor create your own unique landscape art. Learn the art of distressing, surface design, tearing and layering paper. Participants may create a few landscapes during this workshop. All skill levels welcome.

Instructor: Theresa is a mixed media artist working primarily with fibers (textiles and paper) and surface design. As a retired scientist who worked in geography, physical sciences and resource protection, her work often reflects these interests.

Details

Class: Torn Paper Landscape Workshop
Instructor: Theresa Ely
Supplies: Provided by the instructor (See Notes)
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Registration cutoff: October 9, 2026
Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Maximum number of students: 8
Fee: $30.00
Notes: Additional material fee payable in cash to the instructor the day of the class - $8

Register here:
https://montrosecenterforarts.com/

Venue: Montrose Center for Arts

205 E. Main Street
Montrose, Colorado, 81401

[email protected]

08/07/2026

MCA will be participating for the 2nd year and will have art projects for kids from 11-1, Sat. August 15. please stop by and have some fun with art!

Address

205 E. Main At
Montrose, CO
81401

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

970-787-9428

Website

https://montrosecenterforarts.com/

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