Unconformities An Exploration in Layers and Time Fiber Art by Julia March Crocetto October 7 – November 4 This body of work was inspired by the unconformities and peculiar formations of the Colorado Plateau, reflections on geologic time vs. human time, experiences of socio-political turmoil, the…

Philip Carlton An Exhibition of Paintings by Philip Carlton October 7 – November 4 Philip Alexander Carlton is a self-taught plein air painter who takes delight in the endless challenge of observational painting. Although his foray into outdoor painting began in the urban midwest, his artistic…

Mexican Roots Masks, Prints, and Traditional Arts of Mexico From the private collection of Robert Gaston and Elisa Uribe September 2-30 Emphasizing Mexican masks and Oaxacan relief prints, this exhibit explores the thread of similarities that can be traced through the diversity of traditional…

Raven Mavens An Exhibition of Fiber Arts September 2-30 Artwork drop-off: August 30, 10am - 2pm Group Artist Statement: Raven Mavens is a Western Colorado-based group of phenomenal female artists that began as a critique group. Historically, the group was involved in art quilting and, as its…

Art from the Heart Sponsored by Hopewest, Community Hospital, Family Health West, Hilltop, and St. Mary’s Hospital September 2-30 The Art Center is excited to partner with HopeWest for Art from the Heart, a show featuring art created by local health care workers and volunteers. The artwork…

The Art Center is excited to host this traveling exhibit in collaboration with Visit Grand Junction, making one of it's first stops here in GJ after initially being exhibited at the Denver International Airport.  Photo of artwork courtesy of Visit Grand Junction

AIR: Mesa County Libraries Artist In Residence Exhibition An Exhibition of Poetry by Caleb Ferganchick and Jill Burkey September 2 – November 11 Join us as we celebrate the art of the spoken word through verse, rhymes, and balladry. This year the Mesa County Libraries Artist In Residence (AIR)…

An Exhibition of Photography by Forrest Zerbe July 1 - August 27 Forrest Zerbe's Biography: "The arts have always played a major role in my life. I grew up in a family that held education and culture in high esteem. As a youth, I spent a lot of my time working in the woodshop and darkroom. I loved…

Works on Paper An Exhibition Featuring 2D work from Regional Artists August 5-27 Pick-up date: August 29, 10am-2pm Before the invention of paper, artists used stone, clay, plaster, bone, and even wax to create impressive compositions that embodied concepts of nature and beauty. In the ancient…

Recent Acquisitions An Exhibition of Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection In Memory of Pat and Tillie Bishop August 5-27 This August The Art Center’s Permanent Collection will host an exhibition of recent acquisitions. This will be the first time these works will be shown as a…