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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 3rd Street Gallery in Westcliffe providing support for our members’ artistic endeavors
and fostering 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.
Now Showing 'Shadows & Light'
July 3-27, 2025 Reception July 5th from 1-4pm
Ken McGowan, the featured artist for the July reception, is also the Feedback Artist, offering inspiring encouragement in writing to any of the artists showing in July who chose to be part of his feedback. Ken is a renowned artist and teacher, showing in many galleries in the region, teaching in Canon City and Florence.
Smythe & Taylor were a huge hit, it was an up close and personal concert, many times the audience sang along. What a genuine treat!! |
Ken McGowan, the featured artist, was also the artist providing feedback for those who wanted to be a part of it. Everyone who was there got a personal overview and something in writing as well. All left the interaction inspired and amazed at the depth and insight of Ken's comments. Ken with local photographer, Sandi Dalton. Elaine and Dale Coleman get to be inspired!
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July SHADOWS & LIGHT Show Awards & Winners
We had SIX first time entry artists and they were all a fabulous addition to the show! THANK you for coming all the way from Buena Vista, Canon City and rural parts! We finally were able to offer all three awards, since the last two shows there were no new artists!
You can view more of the entries here at 'Shadows and Light' - July Show
Marcia Lewis was selected as the Mystery Award judge and after many times around the show, she decided on Eileen Piasecki-Couch's oil painting called Vermont. Marcia said what caught her was the shadows on the path, they felt very inviting and cool! | First Time Entry Award went to Tom Brown and his fabulous watercolor called Tunnel Vision. Since we had 6 first time entry artists we had to draw names. Tom definitely deserved the award, the painting is exquisite.
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Stefanie Sere, News Director at KLZR was the Community Award person and after much consternation, she chose Susan Marion's painting which coincidentally was the featured artwork on the posters for the Shadows and Light show. |
Art Education Classes
*We have wait-listing available for classes registered through this site.*
July
2-Day Watercolor Refresher with Julie Hutslar Monday - July 7th & 21st, 10am - Noon Whether you're a long time water-colorist or haven't picked up a paint brush for a long time, in this 2-day workshop you’ll continue or relearn to express yourself with techniques and special effects to create depth and emotion. You’ll use your own photos or numerous postcards and images provided by Julie to produce one or more pieces to proudly to display! Watercolor art supplies are provided or bring your own. More details below... |
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| Wildlife and Texture Workshop with Vickie McMillan-Hayes Tuesday - July 8th, 10am - 2pm In Vickie McMillan-Hayes’ acrylic demo and hands-on workshop, you will discover new approaches, techniques, and textures to create your own dynamic paintings. Vickie will demonstrate how to apply unique textures using various mediums and substrate for vivid effects in your paintings. She will also share artistic concepts such as form, composition, design, color, and brushwork, to see the importance of values and light in creating a dramatic painting. Supplies are included. More details below Wildlife and Texture Workshop with Vickie McMillan-Hayes |
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@sangresrartguild.org |
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CONTACT US
59000 CO-69
P.O. Box 205
Westcliffe, CO 81252
Phone: 719 315-6045
Email: info@sangresartguild.org
