Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
Members of the Arts community are going to be talking about this show for years to come, you do not want to miss this showcase featuring two nationally renowned artists. Richard C. Harrington has been a professional artist for 33 years, and has placed over 900 paintings in private collections in North America and Europe. In addition to landscape, his ongoing series of barn paintings are a second body of work, evolving over the past fifteen years. He is currently represented by several galleries throughout the county. Andy Nasisse, a professional practicing artist for the last 50 years, who has had 33 articles written about his work, brings his ceramic vessels to the Kinder Padon Gallery. Naisisse uses the figure, the vessel, and the landscape as a primary image (or mythic image) through which thoughts about the human condition are expressed.
Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!