Arts

Local News

New signs at Mancos State Park feature local art

Colorado Parks and Wildlife project revamps interpretive signs for park goers in three distinct panels

July 8, 2026

Local News

Longtime Mancos artist to sell southwestern paintings at Millie’s

Lynne Clay spent years crafting paper earrings. Now she’s fulfilling childhood dreams with a paintbrush

June 27, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez to feature local fiber artists in quilt exhibit

Gallery owner Mary Fuller has been advocating for fiber arts to be seen as fine art

June 26, 2026

Local News

Canyons of the Ancients to host Indigenous art market in Dolores

Artists of all mediums from across Four Corners will display their artistry

June 24, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Retired Cortez surgeon advances in national art competition with stained glass works

Voting for quarterfinals open until Thursday evening

June 24, 2026

Education

Cortez eighth grader earns invitation to International Thespian Festival

Afton Nielson received the invite after her individual performance at Thescon

June 23, 2026

Education

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center announces summer programs for kids

Morning and afternoon activities to be held in June and July

June 6, 2026

Local News

Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center

Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood

June 6, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Common Press to launch series of summer youth camps in Mancos

Group seeks to create community space for young people

May 28, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez seeks submissions for rock music-themed exhibit

Exhibit to be held in June

May 24, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez photographer Aren Goldstrand featured in local exhibits through May

Goldstrand is a photojournalist who documents his travels in the Western U.S.

May 18, 2026

Community

Organizers highlight unique atmosphere and opportunities for 2026 Mesa Verde Writers Conference

Registration is now open for the September event

May 17, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez exhibit explores question: ‘When Do I Stop?’

Turquoise Raven features mixed media from local artists

May 11, 2026

Education

Dolores Theater Troupe to stage ‘Alice in Wonderland’ this week

The cast and crew have been preparing since February

May 7, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center gears up for busy summer

The learning center is hosting a wide array of events in May and beyond

April 30, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez StreetScapes Art Park launches contest for public murals

Money prizes are included for winners

April 28, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sunflower Troupe to stage Steve Martin play at Mancos Opera House

The comedy follows a fictional meeting between Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein

April 27, 2026

Education

Mancos school district to host art supply garage sale to benefit art programs

The event is open to the public

April 15, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez students overcome challenges and come together to stage ‘Clue’ murder mystery show

Show will be held in May

April 14, 2026

Education

Mancos schools to hold band concert, virtual talent show to benefit homeless shelters

Show is Wednesday at campus Performing Arts Center

April 13, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post to present interactive comedy melodrama ‘Peril on the High Seas’

Learning center has many events upcoming for April

April 7, 2026

Local News

Durango sculpture being repaired by original artist

‘Endurance’ was damaged when a car smashed into it at the Florida Road roundabout

April 4, 2026

Arts

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

The U.S. Navy Brass Band will host a free outdoor concert in Cortez on Thursday, April 23. (Photo courtesy of…

March 31, 2026

Arts

Southwest Artists League to host silent art auction to benefit Dolores Knowledge Bowl team

The event will include chili bowls and drinks

March 30, 2026