Center for the Arts Crested Butte
The Center for the Arts is Crested Butte’s largest music and event venue. The state-of-the-art building was completed in 2019. It features a 350-seat theater and 28,000 square feet of multi-use space. Check the Center’s calendar for upcoming music shows and performances.
Every Monday in summer, the Center hosts the Alpenglow concert series, featuring free outdoor shows by musicians from all over the world.
Situated just steps from downtown Crested Butte, the Center is also the perfect venue for a private group event or wedding.
Gunnison Arts Center
Housed in a historic building in the heart of downtown Gunnison, the Gunnison Arts Center offers classes and events. The space features three galleries with rotating exhibitions.
On the first Friday of every month, join the Gunnison art community in an art walk through downtown. See what’s new at the Gunnison Arts Center and at galleries around town. The event often features live music.
Photo: John Fellows creates art at his studio in Crested Butte
The Gunnison & Crested Butte Creative Directory
The Gunnison Valley’s Creative Districts curate an artist directory featuring creatives of all stripes, from musicians to ceramicists. Browse the directory to support the valley’s artists and shop local. Whether you’re looking to hire a muralist or buy locally made earrings, the creative directory will guide you in the right direction.
Shop and hire local
Galleries in Crested Butte and Gunnison
The local scenery has a strong influence on Gunnison Valley artists, with many pieces featuring mountain imagery and Colorado wildlife. The art galleries in Crested Butte and Gunnison showcase unique pieces to display in your home as a souvenir of your trip. Art also makes a perfect gift to friends and family. Browse business listings below to find a gallery that suits your taste.
FIND AN ART GALLERY IN CRESTED BUTTE AND GUNNISON
-
RedLine Gallery
RedLine Gallery was established in 2014 in Crested Butte, Colorado. We are dedicated to showcasin… -
Crested Butte Clay Studio
Crested Butte Clay Studio is a ceramics studio that focuses on building community through clay an… -
Rocky Mountain Frames & Trophies
Our shop, located on Main Street, Gunnison, Colorado, includes an art gallery. We feature work fr… -
Scout’s General Store
A new store in an old house, Scout’s General is a year-round festival of the senses. We are proud… -
Center for the Arts Crested Butte
Truly unrivaled in Colorado as a captivating and welcoming place, The Center for the Arts brings … -
Gunnison Gallery
Featuring 60 local and Colorado artisans in a variety of mediums including aspen turnings and fur… -
Paragon Art Gallery
The Paragon Art Gallery is a local cooperative made up of members all from the Gunnison Valley. T… -
Rijks Family Gallery, Inc.
Rijks Gallery is a small family business located in the beautiful resort town of Crested Butte, C… -
Zacchariah Zypp & Co.
Described as “among the best gemstone the world has ever seen,” Crested Butte Lapis Lazuli and st…
Annual events
Crested Butte Arts Festival
Every August, hundreds of booths fill Elk Avenue during the Crested Butte Arts Festival. Browse art in many forms, from landscape photography to handcrafted jewelry. The Arts Festival is one of the town’s most beloved and longest-running events.
Crested Butte Film Festival
The Crested Butte Film Festival brings an eclectic selection of films from around the world to screens in Crested Butte every September.
Mountain Words Festival
The Mountain Words Festival celebrates literature through readings, workshops and panels featuring world-class writers. The event is held annually in May.
More art events in the Gunnison Valley
Check our events calendar for more art-related events.
Colorado Creative Districts
The Gunnison Valley is home to two of Colorado’s 30 designated Creative Districts. The Creative District certification recognizes communities that celebrate an area’s unique art and culture. Colorado Creative Districts invigorate the economy while enriching the experiences of locals and visitors alike.
Gunnison Creative District
The Gunnison Creative District highlights local artists in the south end of the Gunnison Valley. The District and the Gunnison Arts Center host an art walk and live music on the first Friday of every month.
Crested Butte Creative District
The Crested Butte Creative District supports the north valley’s creative community by providing resources, opportunities and education. The Crested Butte Creative District also administers grant funds to local artists and organizations through the Artist Enrichment Grant.
More Gunnison Valley culture
If you love the arts, you might also enjoy these other activities in Crested Butte and Gunnison. Learn about the area’s rich history—from mining to mountain biking—at one of the Gunnison Valley’s museum. Or browse the events calendar to find live music, races and other happenings.
Museums
Events
Agency Tourism Marketing