Curtis Center for the Arts

Art Exhibits, Lectures & Special Events

Current Exhibits

Pastel Society of Colorado 19th annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibition
May 12- July 1
Reception: Friday, May 12, 6-8pm

The Curtis Center for the Arts is honored to host the 19th Annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibition. The exhibit showcases 85 paintings in a variety of styles and subject matter. This year’s juror is Aaron Shuerr, an accomplished pastel artist from Montana. Aaron has chosen 85 pieces from 328 entries submitted by 117 artists from across the country. There is an excellent chance that with a visit to this show you will fall in love with at least one painting.

Throughout the exhibit on certain weekends, the Pastel Society of Colorado will be holding demonstrations presented by their members, which is an excellent way to become familiar with this fabulous medium. PSC will be celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024 and has over 300 members making it one of the largest in the country.

Artist Demos:
May 27th, 10-1 pm: Diane Fechenbach
June 17th, 10-1 pm: Sandy Marvin
June 10th, 11-2 pm:  Jeanette Stutzman and Sarah St. George

Upcoming Exhibits

40th Annual All Colorado Art Show
July 8- August 26
Reception: Saturday, July 15, 6-8pm

One of most popular shows, this exhibit will feature Colorado artists in a variety of styles and mediums. Come explore some of the best artwork Colorado artists have to offer.

Wanderlust: A Collection of artists from the Cherry Creek Art Gallery
Sept 2- Oct 28
Reception: TBD

Wanderlust conjures our dreams of other places and what those places would bring to our lives. The 12 Cherry Creek Art Gallery artists bring their dream places, real or imagined, to this exciting show in oil, acrylic and mixed media paintings. These artists made individual journeys to Patagonia, Europe, Africa, the American West and the American South. Their combined paintings represent these places, the sky above, and the earth below. Diverse and creative in their individual approaches, the artists take viewers to sites that all would like to see. These Colorado artists will present their work: Linda Petrie Bunch, Mary Dunn, Aga Elliott, Jeannie Paty, Nea Brown, Carm Fogt, Marion Kahn, Beth Lindsay, Mariah Raymond, Bev Ruiz, Paul Valdez, and Betsy Johnson Welty.

Women's Caucus for the Arts- Taking Up Space
Nov 4- Dec 22
Reception: Saturday, Nov 4, 6-8pm
An exhibition of WCACO women artists working in large format. Our title is an homage celebrating women creating and owning their space, taking up residence and becoming a force in their communities. Women expand their influence by becoming their most authentic selves.