Exhibits

The calendar for Estes Park and Grand Lake features a number of special exhiits this year.

by Rocky Mountain National Park

Herb Thompson Remembered

Exhibit examining the legacy of this noted Estes Park watercolor artist. Estes Park Museum. Through April 11:

High Country Health

High Country Health & Medicine, an exhibit that examines the history of human health and medical practices in the Estes Valley, Estes Park Museum.

Colorful Dimensions

Whimsical and colorful ceramics of Jan Igaki and her husband, Hide, with his beautifully glazed vessels and raku pieces.... [more]

Women's History Art Show

21st Annual Womens History Month Art Show, Random Works A Colorful Collection of Art Exhibit features the art of Colorado women in two and three-dimensional art forms in a variety of subject matter, style and techniques.... [more]

Variety - the Spice of Life

Variety...the Spice of Life - Opening exhibit and reception featuring watercolor artist, Cynthia Price Reedy. Come enjoy an array of landscapes, portraiture and colorful abstracts. 970-586-5882, info@artcenterofestes.com, www.artcenterofestes.com, Art Center of Estes Park,... [more]

Before Estes

Evidence of the Native American looks at the material culture alluding to the presence of Native Americans in the Estes Park area. At the time of Joel Estes and his family, the first white settlers to the Estes valley in the mid-nineteenth century, there were no apparent Native American inhabitants.... [more]

Native Visions

A Collection of Work by William Sitting Bull. Exhibit opening and reception. A collection of new paintings by Native American artist William Sitting Bull, great‐great grandson of Chief Sitting Bull. Also on exhibit, the exquisite hand carved wood clocks by sculptor William O.... [more]

Expression in Fiber

Artistic Expression in Fiber - Opening exhibit and reception with fabulous art quilts by Annette Kennedy, renowned for superb detail and beautiful colorations in wall creations and silk garments. Free, 5 pm, 05/16/08, Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big... [more]

Parade of Years

Celebrate the 24th annual Parade of the Years as Stanley Steamers and other vintage cars recreate the historical trip up the Big Thompson Canyon bringing the first tourists of the season to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The classic cars will be on exhibit. Admission is free. Sponsored... [more]

Plein Air Painters

Plein Air Painters & Landscape Artists International - Opening and reception for contemporary landscape artists seek to create environmental awareness and stewardship of the land as well as further appreciation for landscape painting through this world tour. Far and Near Horizons is an international art exhibit organized by... [more]

Landscape Artists Workld Tour

Contemporary Landscape Artists World Tour. Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. Noon to 5 pm daily. 970‐586‐9203

Nature's Forms

Exhibit featuring the highly imaginative photography of Del Hope and the lifelike bronze equine and other artful sculptures of Carol Cunningham. Free, 5 pm, Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave., 970-586-5882,info@artcenterofestes.com, www.artcenterofestes.com... [more]

Legends & Lore II

The tradition continues with a second exhibition of art works from Estes Parks artistic heritage. Includes a collection of rarely seen art, objects and photographs on loan; with a limited sale of art from private collections. Free. Daily noon to 5 pm. Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery, 304 E.... [more]

Plein Air Prelude

Exhibit opening and reception, a sampling of work by artists represented by the Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery in Estes Park Plein Air 2008. Free, 12 pm - 5 pm, Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery, 304 E. Elkhorn Ave.,... [more]

Watercolor-Here and There

Exhibit eaturing an array of colorful watercolors depicting images of flowers, landscapes and architecture by Pam England. Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave., 970-586-5882, info@artcenterofestes.com,

Plein Air Gala Opening

Estes Park Plein Air Gala Opening Day Festivities - 50 artists from across the country exhibit freshly painted works created outdoor and on location in and around Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The show and sale opens to the public at 12 pm. Gala receptions and awards in... [more]

Romancing the Stone

Romancing the Stone - Brian Archibald Sculpture Show. Cultural Arts Council. Through October 12. 432 W. Elkhorn Ave. Noon. 970- 586-9203.

the 60's

Remember the days of shag carpeting, wide ties, Andy Griffith and console television sets? For baby boomers, their Generation X offspring and everyone beyond, the Estes Park Museum is preparing a new addition to "Tracks in Time", the permanent exhibit that describes the history of Estes Park. The 1960s exhibit... [more]

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