Click here for a virtual tour of this exhibition! Light Studies David Lord Photography An Exhibition of Photography by David Lord May 12 – June 25 In an era that seems to be dominated by computers, my work is proof that expensive camera equipment and computer editing are still not necessary to…

Sponsored by The Art Center Guild April 12-23 “It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” -Pablo Picasso Join The Art Center for this annual three-week exhibit showcasing artwork by District 51 students. With over 400 works, both by individual artists…

Featuring works from The Art Center’s Permanent Collection Curated by Gayle Gerson March 5 – April 9 “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” - Henry David Thoreau Mixed media art describes a visual art form that combines a variety of media in a single artwork. Mixed…

“Watercolor is like life. Better get it right the first time, you don't get a second chance!" -Sergei Bongart Juror David Smith March 5-29 This exhibition is one of the most competitive national exhibits for watercolor in the region. The Western Colorado Watercolor Society was formed in 1989…

Please note: registration/tickets are not required to view this exhibit during regular business hours, Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-4pm. It’s time for Art Center members to show the people what you have been working on. This is by far one of our largest and most popular exhibitions every year. Last year…

December 4 – January 28 Mesa County Libraries and The Art Center of Western Colorado will collaborate on an exhibition honoring the Mesa County Libraries Artists in Residence of 2020. The Art Center is pleased to have on display works by TJ Smith, Evan Curtis, and Rebecca Woods. This talented and…

Featuring works by Ron Henry and Terry Shepherd, and works by Harold Bryant from The Art Center’s Permanent Collection Sponsored by Chuck and Patti Shear / Shear Inc. December 4 – January 28 Put on your boots and cowboy hats; it’s time to take a walk through the West. This exhibition features…

An Exhibition of Ceramics by Terry Shepherd and Paintings by Dan Logé Sponsored by Chuck and Patti Shear / Shear Inc. December 4 – January 28 Terry Shepherd, The Art Center’s Director of Ceramics, has led The Art Center of Western Colorado’s ceramic studio since 1984. With a career spanning over…

It’s a muddy world for these mud slingers, mud daubers, and hairy potters. Explore ceramic art that’s hot from the kiln and into your hands. This exhibition brings together artists from across the Western Slope in both functional and sculptural ceramics at various levels of ability. Grand Junction…

Gaze into the eyes of youthful faces wanting to tell their stories in this exhibition brought to you by photographer Nichole Montanez. Montanez captures the casual expressions of children at play, careless and joyful, all the while living with life-altering circumstances such as epilepsy, Dravet…