See also Boulder Art Fairs and Visual Arts Museums

ART & SOUL GALLERY
1615 Pearl St., 303-544-5803. Vibrant, contemporary gallery shows national and international artists working in paint, sculpture, ceramics, art glass, wood and jewelry. Opening receptions the first Friday of each month, 6-9pm.

ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK
517 Big Thompson Ave., lower Stanley Village, Estes Park, 970-586-5882. Non-profit facility promotes local and regional artists. Proceeds benefit the artists and contribute to the center’s educational and community-outreach programs.

• Feb. 22-March 30: Colorful Dimensions, featuring potters Jan and Hide Igaki
• April 4-May 11: Variety ... the Spice of Life with watercolor painter Cyntia Reedy
• Opening May 16: Artistic Expression in Fiber with Annette Kennedy, art quilts

ART MART
1222 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-443-8248 or 303-443-8291. More than 6,500 square feet of jewelry, art and home-decorating items made by local, national and international vendors. A great place for gift shopping.

ART SOURCE INTERNATIONAL
1237 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-444-4079. Antique maps, globes, classic posters and prints including botanicals and vintage Colorado photographs.

ART WORK SPACE
2810 Wilderness Place, Suites A-E, 303-444-3839. More than three dozen artists, working in many media, share this cooperative workspace. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200. The center’s two galleries feature rotating exhibits by national and Colorado artists, and a permanent local-history exhibit that contains a log cabin from 1864. From Dec. 6-March 9, the upper gallery features a celebration of non-verbal communication by artist Uzi Buzgalo.

BEAD LOUNGE
320 Main Street, Longmont, 303-678-9966. Staffed by experts, with workshops, classes and over 2,000 square feet of beads.

BLINK GALLERY
1011 Pearl St., 303-447-1011. A contemporary gallery featuring paintings, sculpture, glass and jewelry.

• March-April: Landscape show, with Bruce North, Buff Elting and Penni Pearson; window installation by George Peters and Melanie Walker
• May-June: Painter Amy Clay, sculpture by Craig Rob; window installation by Geoffrey Gorman

BOULDER ARTS AND CRAFTS GALLERY
1421 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-443-3683. This artist-owned cooperative shows pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, glass and other work by more than 200 artists from Boulder and beyond.

• Feb. 13-March 25: Phil Lewis, digital art
• March 26-May 6: Steven Bunnelle, mobile sculpture
• May 7-June 17: Carol Watkins, art-quilting and thread painting

BOULDER COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE
2590 Walnut St., 303-447-2422 ext. 3. For more than 30 years, BCAA has supported artists and arts organizations through grants, workshops and exhibit opportunities. A rotating exhibit of members’ work appears each month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2915 Pearl St. Receptions the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7pm.

• February: Kathleen Lanzoni
• March: Colleen Tucker

BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY
1000 Canyon Blvd., 303-441-4397. The Canyon Gallery and Corridors show national touring exhibits and changing works by Colorado artists. Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, hosts local artists, and Carnegie Branch Library for Local History, 1125 Pine St., features historic Boulder photographs.

BOULDER STAINED GLASS STUDIOS
1920 Arapahoe Ave., 303-449-9030. Primarily a commission studio. Gallery features leaded glass, vases, perfume bottles, eggs, ornaments and clocks.

BROOMFIELD AUDITORIUM GALLERY
3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, 303-469-3301 ext. 7999. The gallery complements the auditorium’s varied events with work by local artists. Jan. 4-Feb. 29, admire 30 works from the Westminster Paletteers; and Feb. 29-May 2 features the Colorado Artists Guild.

BUFFALO INDIAN ROOM
3127 28th St., 303-442-8440. Native American jewelry, original oil paintings, bronze statues, kachina dolls, pottery, warriors’ shields, beads, beading and silversmithing supplies, and native herbal teas.

COLORADO ACADEMY OF ART (CAA)
2897 Mapleton Ave., 303-442-0669. The gallery houses a collection of contemporary drawings, paintings and sculptures. Studio offers instruction in fine-art techniques for all levels.

CRYSTAL GALLERIES
1302 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-444-2277. Museum-quality fossils and shells, rare mineral specimens, and exquisite glasswork by René Lalique.

CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ESTES PARK
304 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9203. Information source on Estes Park galleries and studios. Fine-art gallery features work by nationally recognized artists as well as exhibits on loan from museums and private collections. Through Dec. 31, enjoy the 11th annual Holiday Art Walk Series.

THE DAIRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2590 Walnut St., 303-440-7826. The Dairy’s three galleries are devoted to photography, Colorado artists, and shows offered through the Community Curator program.

• Feb. 22-March 28: Artists Michael Dixon, Christina Craigo and Thomas Carr
• April 4-May 9: University of Colorado MFA/BFA Art Show and Sale
• Opening May 16: The Veil by Jennifer Heath; Gretchen King and Brenda Biondo

EAGLE PLUME'S
9853 Highway 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2861. 1917 trading post specializes in Native American arts and crafts.

EARTHWOOD GALLERY
1412 Pearl St., 303-444-3838. Art gallery featuring a wide selection of original fine art, limited edition photography, art glass, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking and more by award-winning Colorado and national artists.

EXHIBITREK
1711 15th St., 303-998-1711. Gallery shows contemporary art from regional, national and emerging artists. Now featuring new space in Rembrandt Yard as well, 1301 Spruce St.

• March 14-May 1: Fraud, features more than a dozen artists’ exact replicas of famous masterpieces, opening 6-9pm March 14

EYES ON EARTH
665 Fourth St., Longmont, 303-684-9094. Investment-grade fine art, antiques, artifacts and gifts. Gallery features new artists monthly and is open for Second Fridays.

FASTFRAME OF BOULDER
2317 30th St., 303-448-1000. Local framing store houses Art Den Gallery, featuring month-long exhibits from June to the end of the year. Receptions are first Tuesdays of the month from 5-7pm.

FOOTHILLS ART CENTER
809 15th St., Golden, 303-279-3922; www.foothillsartcenter.org. housed in historic buildings features a sculpture garden, exhibitions, programs and art classes. Exhibits mingle Colorado artists with their regional and national peers.

• Jan. 19-March 9: Colorado Clay, a juried biennial exhibition, reception and award presentation Feb. 8, 5:30-8pm

FULL SPECTRUM GALLERY
1023 1/2 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-1511. Nontraditional gallery setting hosts receptions, wine tastings, percussion workshops, art cinema, open-stage nights and poetry readings.

THE GREAT FRAME UP
430 Main Street, Longmont, 303-772-7293. Artists’ Gallery hosts monthly receptions and rotating exhibits of new Colorado artists.

INDOCHINE HOME AND GARDEN
2525 Arapahoe Ave., in The Village shopping center, 303-444-7734; warehouse, 1779 Valtec Lane. Large-scale importer of Asian antiques and artifacts sells furniture, textiles, baskets, architectural pieces, Oriental rugs and garden items.

LOUISVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
801 Grant Ave., Louisville, 303-546-8668. Renovated, circa-1904 brick schoolhouse displays works by local artists, offers art classes for all ages, hosts Coal Creek Community Theater, and is home to the Louisville Art Association.

MARISOL IMPORTS
915 Pearl St., 303-442-3142. Handcrafted furniture, folk-art pieces, hand-loomed Indian rugs, home accessories and more.

MARY WILLIAMS FINE ARTS
2116 Pearl St., Unit C, 303-938-1588. Specializing in antique prints and maps that focus on the American West and Native Americans, as well as animals, botanicals and other topics. Gallery provides custom framing and houses a superior collection of Russell Chatham original lithographs. Contemporary artists are also represented.

MERCURY FRAMING
4692 N. Broadway, 303-938-0123. Framing shop and gallery features local artists.

THE MIDDLE FISH
1500 Pearl St., 303-443-0835. Colorful, decorative crafts by Colorado and national artists, wall art, home accessories, jewelry, and garden accents.

MUSE GALLERY
356 Main St., Longmont, 303-678-7869. Cooperative gallery celebrating a variety of media features shows by Longmont Council for the Arts, plus works by member artists: oil and watercolor painting, photography, pastels, wood and metal sculpture, fiber, jewelry, mosaics and clay.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH (NCAR)
1850 Table Mesa Drive, 303-497-2408. NCAR’s Mesa Laboratory features galleries with rotating exhibits open to the public 8am-5pm weekdays, and 9am-4pm Sat, Sun and holidays. Schedules and event information: www.ucar.edu/outreach/art_gallery/calendar.html.

• Gallery I — March: oil paintings by Karla Nolan; April: Ellen Westbrook, digital photography; May: collagraph and relief prints by Melinda Laz
• Gallery II — Feb.-March: Katie Hoffman, oil paintings; April-May: Laura Guese, gouache and soft pastels

NICHOLAS ANGELO FINE ART
429 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-0607. Paintings, American prints, African art and rare books.

NOMAD DESIGN
1813 Pearl St., 303-786-9746. Unusual beads, gold and silver jewelry, and folk art imported from Asia, Africa and the Americas. The back of the store houses Christine Margurite Designs (www.christinemargurite.com), featuring jewelry, blown glass and other fine art. Gallery showcases rotating artists for eight-week periods and is open for First Fridays.

OLD FIREHOUSE ART CENTER
667 4th Ave., Longmont, 303-651-2787. Old Firehouse offers art classes, lectures and workshops for aspiring artists and art appreciators of all ages; Saturday Art Experience for children 5-12 every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Exhibits feature local, regional and national artists.

• March 14-April 19: Photo Salon, with Cole Thompson, Libby Rowe, Tony Umile, Rick Visser and Stefka Trusz; reception March 14, 6-9pm

OLD TIBET
948 Pearl St., 303-440-0323; 4800 Baseline Road, 303-449-3055. Spiritual items from Nepal, India and Tibet: thangkas, singing bowls, prayer beads, and Hindu and Buddhist statuary.

RABBIT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE FURNISHINGS
602 Fifth Ave., Lyons, 303-823-6445. Renovated old gas station features rotating exhibits by local artists: handcrafted furniture, custom finishes on heirloom-quality pieces, jewelry handmade in Lyons, and unique home accessories. Open Wed-Sun.

RED CANYON ART CO.
400 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5900. Open daily, this gallery features fine art, jewelry, stained and blown glass, pottery, weaving, and home accessories by more than 125 Colorado artists.

REMBRANDT YARD
1301 Spruce St., 303-301-2970. Gallery and working studio houses master replicas and the work of eight resident studio artists. Workshops and classes are also offered.

ROSAHNDA ART & FINE CRAFT
112 Second Ave., Niwot, 303-652-9400. Gallery presents the work of jewelers, potters, glass artists, woodcarvers, fiber artists, painters and photographers.

SMITH-KLEIN GALLERY
1116 Pearl St., 303-444-7200. Gallery of traditional and contemporary painting, sculpture, hand-blown art glass, jewelry, and a collection of old and new fetishes. Gallery hosts monthly First Friday receptions, 6-9pm, for featured artists.

SPIRITS IN THE WIND GALLERY
1211 Washington Ave., Golden, 303-279-1192. Antiques and collectibles from the 20th century.

TIBET GALLERY
1916 13th St., 303-402-0140. Specializes in Tibetan items including rugs, arts, crafts, literature, music, jewelry, statues, pashmina items, thankgas, clothing and spiritual gifts.

UMC ART GALLERY
Euclid and Broadway, CU Campus, 303-492-7465. Variety of visual offerings ranging from student works to presentations by internationally recognized artists.

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