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Art Galleries, Boulder County, Colorado

See also Boulder Art Fairs and Arts & Events: Museums


ART & SOUL
1615 Pearl St., one block east of Pearl Street Mall, 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.

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.


“Birds of a Feather,” by Maggie Taylor, from the exhibit
“Wondrous Fair: Truths Revealed and Mysteries Concealed,”
Boulder Public Library’s Canyon Gallery


ART SOURCE INTERNATIONAL
1237 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-444-4079

Some 25,000 original antique maps, botanical prints and vintage Colorado photographs in stock, plus globes and classic posters.

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.

THE ARTISTS' NICHE
686 Highway 119, Nederland, 303-258-0549

This always-changing co-op gallery shows fine art and crafts by mountain artists working in media from digital painting to chainsaw art, jewelry to custom hats. Open Wed-Sun, noon-7pm. Final Friday opening reception on the last Friday of every month, from 4-7pm, features guest artists, special demonstrations, beverages and fine food from local restaurants.

ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200

The center’s three galleries feature rotating exhibits by national and Colorado artists, and a permanent local-history exhibit that contains a log cabin from 1864. New exhibitions open several times this spring; check website for schedule.

BEAD LOUNGE
320 Main Street, Longmont, 303-678-9966

Staffed by experts, with workshops, classes and over 4,000 square feet of beads, the largest selection in Northern Colorado.

BLINK GALLERY
1011 Pearl St., 303-447-1011

A contemporary gallery featuring paintings, sculpture, glass and jewelry.

BOULDER ARTS & 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.

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 at the Boulder Public Library and McGuckin Design Center. 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.

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.

  • May 2 - June 30: ZimFest 2009 Art Show, featuring African art including photography, sculpture, textiles and musical instruments

  • Opening May 9: The Ditch Project: Ditches of Boulder (City &) County

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.

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.

CHRISTINE MARGUERITE DESIGNS
1721 Pearl St., 303-447-2344

Custom jewelry and apparel.

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. “Art and the Animal National Exhibit” opens May 30.

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 presented through the Community Curator program.

EAGLE PLUME'S
9853 Highway 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2861

1917 trading post specializes in Native American arts and crafts.



"In and Out of Time: Selections from the CU Art Museum’s Video Collection”
was featured at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art


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.

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.

15TH STREET STUDIO
1708 15th St. at Arapahoe, 303-447-2841

Framing studio also features gallery exhibits.

FOOTHILLS ART CENTER
809 15th St., Golden, 303-279-3922

Nonprofit center is celebrating its 40th year. Exhibits mingle Colorado artists with their regional and national peers.

  • Through May 31: Colorado Art Open 2009, juried exhibition of Colorado artists

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 free monthly receptions, Wednesday evening demonstrations 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.

LAFAYETTE ART CENTER
775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-5222

Located in the Lafayette Public Library, LAC features local artists selling their work and promoting the arts in the Lafayette area. Demonstrations, receptions and other community events are scheduled periodically.

LOUISVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
801 Grant Ave., Memory Square Park, Louisville, 303-666-8668

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.

MACKY GALLERY
At 17th Street and University Avenue on the CU campus, 303-492-8423

Housed in historic Macky Auditorium, this gallery exhibits six shows during the academic year. The gallery is open to the public on Wednesdays from 9am-4pm and to ticketed patrons during performances at the auditorium.

MARISOL IMPORTS
915 Pearl St., two blocks west of Pearl Street Mall, 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.

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. Gifts from the heART, a holiday boutique, runs through Dec. 21.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
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 weekend and holidays. Schedules and event information available at the website.

NICHOLAS ANGELO FINE ART
429 Main Street, 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.



“Sunflowers,” by Sergey Cherep, at SmithKlein Gallery


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 Saturdays. Exhibits feature local, regional and national artists.

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.

pARTiculars
401 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 720-890-7888

pARTiculars: The Lafayette Art Market is an artist-owned gallery and teaching studio in the heart of old town Lafayette. Classes for adults and children include painting, photography, crafts, bookbinding and jewelry.

RABBIT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE FURNISHINGS
602 5th 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.

SMITHKLEIN GALLERY
1116 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 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. Opening Dec. 5: work by Ann Dettmer and Jim Budish.

SPIRITS IN THE WIND GALLERY
1211 Washington Ave., Golden, 303-279-1192

Antiques and collectibles from the 20th century.


New works by Mary Liz Ringer displayed at St. John's Boulder Arts Gallery


ST. JOHN'S BOULDER ART GALLERY
1419 Pine Street, Boulder, 303-442-5246

The St. John's Boulder Art Gallery is a non-profit organization established by St. John's Episcopal Church. It serves as a venue for talented local and regional artists. Juried shows are developed around themes, and submissions must be appropriate for all ages. Receptions are scheduled to coincide with First Friday Art Walk for downtown Boulder galleries. Call for hours.

Three Sisters Curiosity Shoppe & Gallery
4481-B N. Broadway, 720-260-3859

Brand new gallery in North Boulder showcases the work of area artists including Bonnie Ferrill Roman (handmade paper sculptures), Paul Stafford (wood carvings), Steve Vieregg (photography) and painter/owner Deborah Nabozny.

TIBET GALLERY
1916 13th St., between Pearl and Walnut streets, 303-402-0140

Specializes in Tibetan items including rugs, arts, crafts, literature, music, jewelry, statues, pashmina items, thangkas, 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.

WILLOW ARTISANS MARKET
1500 Pearl St., one block east of Pearl Street Mall, 303-443-0835

Formerly called The Middle Fish, this whimsical boutique showcases handcrafted items by more than 150 artists, mostly local.


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