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The Sangres Art Guild in Custer County, Colorado, promotes the arts in the Wet Mountain Valley to create a dynamic, supportive environment for the visual arts to flourish. We operate the 3rd Street Gallery in Westcliffe to provide support for our members’ artistic endeavors and foster commerce in our community through the visual arts.
Members - We need your support as a Volunteer!
Our Artist Members are also the volunteers that passionately bring their expertise to each and every aspect of the gallery, including behind the scenes through social media, planning, and website operations.Learn more about becoming a Volunteer.
Classes
*We have wait-listing available for classes registered through this site.*
April
| A Water Color Workshop with Julie Hutslar! 4 Tuesdays in April: 1st, 8th, 15, & 22nd In these 4 continuing workshops, you’ll explore watercolor—how it flows, blends, and creates depth and emotion, while experiencing color mixing, layering, texturing, and special effects. Click the link below to learn more and register for this workshop online. |
Photo Pet Portraiture for all Artists with Sandra Dalton Saturday, April 12th, 12:30-2:30pm Learn to overcome the obstacles to capturing the essence, personality and beauty of pets on camera for both fine art photography and reference photos for other mediums. Click the link below to learn more and register for this class online. |
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| Watercolor Magic: Blending & Contrast with Julie Hutslar Monday, April 14th, 2-3:30pm This FREE workshop is held in collaboration with our local library, West Custer County Library. Explore blending and contrasting watercolors with ease. To learn more and register with the West Custer County Library, click the link below. |
May
Drawing for Everyone with Tim Diffenderfer Tuesday, May 27th, 11am-12:30pm A FREE SAG/Library Workshop! All supplies are included. Explore materials, form and composition as well as ways to identify your subject matter. For more information and to register with the West Custer Library, please use the link below. |  |
| 3 Days of Mixed Media in May with Stephanie Amos! Monday's - May 5th, 12th, & 19th from 1-3pm Join us for a 3-day workshop to explore your artistic side and create personalized masterpieces on canvas. Draw inspiration from themes given by the instructor or bring your own unique theme to life. We'll provide an array of supplies for mixed media collages on 8” x 10” or 9” x 12” canvases. Over the course of three Mondays, you'll have the opportunity to complete up to three artworks, experimenting with different techniques and mediums. This workshop is for all skill levels. 3 Day Mixed Media Journey with Stephanie Amos |
On-going Classes April - October (Non-SAG)
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Welcome our new Gallery Manager!
We are thrilled to have Eileen Piasecki-Couch as our new Gallery Manager! I have lived in Westcliffe about 10 years, and have been a member of SAG for 6 years. I lived most of my life in Rural New York and worked as a Microbiologist for American Home Products, currently Pfizer Pharmaceuticals until I started my own business (The Pine Island Herb and Spice Company). After 28 years with my own business supplying products to over 60 grocery stores, I sold my company in 2014 and retired to Colorado with my husband when he retired from Pfizer. Since that time, I have worked as an EMT for Custer County Ambulance and Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center with the Ambulance Service and in the ER. Most recently, I worked for the Custer County Public Health Center. I am also a private pilot, and when able, fly non-medical emergency patients for Angel Flight West. I’m currently retired and volunteer for Sangre Arts Guild. The next time you are visiting the gallery, please say hello to her! If you have any questions or concerns, email Eileen at gallerymanager@sagboard.org |
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Welcome our new Treasurer!
| We are delighted to announce that Mindi has agreed to become the treasurer for SAG! Here is a brief introduction: "Happy to meet everyone. I am Mindi Davis and have been a member of the Westcliffe/Silver Cliff community for ~5 years now, and in the State of Colorado for over 10 years. I own a home in the Eastcliffe subdivision which I share with my 13-year-old pug, Sadie..." Read more here.There are still several volunteer positions we are seeking to fill. It is important to us to continue to bring art education and inspiration to our community! We cannot do this without the generous donation of time and expertise by our volunteers. Please take a look at these roles and email board@sagboard.org. Thank you for your consideration! |
SAG Artists!
Offers
As a member of the Sangres Art Guild, Frame Destination is offering you a 10% discount!
Creating your Profile & Portfolio (Artist Members)
You'll find this video helpful while creating your Artist Profile & Portfolio. As part of your membership, this aspect is free for each artist to feature themselves and their artwork. Learn how to: Add your website URL Add a profile picture Choose your medium(s) Create albums Add photos to your albums |
