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    Southern Colorado Arts Month 2026: Gallery and Museum Guide for October and Beyond

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    October is Arts Month in the Pikes Peak region, so get out and celebrate our visually creative friends and neighbors. Check out local gallery and museum exhibits or roam farther afield with a fun day trip.

    Colorado Springs

    The Peak Radar website, managed by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR), is the definitive resource for visual arts news in El Paso and Teller counties.

    COPPR has also collaborated with Cottonwood Center for the Arts to present “Stronger Together,” a juried exhibition featuring 34 locally created artworks honoring arts organizations across the Pikes Peak region. The exhibit remains on view through Sept. 23 at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave. Presented in celebration of COPPR’s 20th anniversary, the exhibition then moves to the Cultural Office, 287 Fountain Blvd., on view through December. The show opens at the Cultural Office 1–4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, with an artist mixer and open house. The selected artworks are being purchased through underwriting from Herman Tiemens, providing direct financial support to the 21 participating artists. After the exhibitions, each work will be given to the organization it represents.

    Also This Month

    The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has a full season of exhibitions and events planned for Arts Month and beyond. Read our full guide to the FAC’s 2026–27 season.

    Downtown

    Auric Gallery

    October“Fugitive,” by Corey Drieth and Margaret Kasahara; “We Call This Home: Finding Joy in Paying Attention” by Mallory Sharp; and exhibits by Allison Daniell and Forrest Morgan
    NovemberSusan Quinn Horsfall, Lupita Carrasco, Melissa Porter and Sara DeRose
    DecemberRobert Lococo and the Annual Holiday Show
    Work by Corey Drieth on display at Auric Gallery in Colorado Springs
    Corey Drieth’s work will be on display at Auric Gallery in October.

    Bridge Gallery

    October“Impressions of the Spanish Rockies” group show
    NovemberDave Armstrong solo exhibit
    DecemberTwo-weekend cash-and-carry exhibit

    Cottonwood Center for the Arts

    OctoberDarla Slee and Dale Johnson
    NovemberChristine Lawson / Ruth Chandler and Smol
    December“Fantastic Mr. Anderson”
    Also Downtown
    • Anita Marie Fine Art
    • Bosky Studio
    • Gallery 113
    • The LookUP Gallery
    • Orly’s Fine Art Gallery — 730 S. Tejon St., 719-630-3371
    • Rogue Gallery
    • True North Art Gallery
    Old Colorado City

    Hunter-Wolff Gallery

    OctoberSculptor/artist Adam Long. Meet Tony Heslop Oct. 16–18 as he celebrates 50 years in ceramics.
    NovemberMichelle Mitchell’s wildlife pastels
    DecemberHoliday gala
    Tony Heslop at Hunter-Wolff Gallery in Old Colorado City
    Meet Tony Heslop at Hunter-Wolff Gallery, Oct. 16–18, as he celebrates 50 years in ceramics. Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt.

    Surface Gallery

    OctoberBen Bires and Fran Bires and Kristopher Orr
    NovemberValerie Lloyd and Sarah Tucker
    DecemberPer Annum holiday show

    Meraki Springs

    OctoberErika Suckow’s “Love Letters to Colorado”
    NovemberTina Finn’s “Small Wonders”
    DecemberKathy Crowther’s “Nature’s Bounties and All of its Wonders”
    Erika Suckow's Love Letters to Colorado at Meraki Springs in Old Colorado City
    Erika Suckow’s “Love Letters to Colorado” at Meraki Springs in October.
    Also in Old Colorado City
    • 45 Degree Gallery
    • Blue Pony — 2501 W. Colorado Ave., 719-359-0699
    • Colorado Creative Co-op
    • Galleries Extraordinaire
    • Laura Reilly Fine Art
    • Lucky Pig
    • Michael Garman Museum & Gallery
    • Second Floor Studios — 2418 W. Colorado Ave., 719-648-6497
    • Squash Blossom
    • Velez Galleries
    Elsewhere in Colorado Springs

    Broadmoor Galleries

    Oct. 29“Translating Nature” by Dave Santillanes opens
    Nov. 19“Impressions” by Robert and Robbie Moore opens
    Work by Dave Santillanes at Broadmoor Galleries Colorado Springs
    Dave Santillanes’ “Translating Nature” opens Oct. 29 at Broadmoor Galleries.

    Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA)

    Through Oct. 10“Simulacra (or, The Persistence of Nature in an Age of Mediation)” by Dornith Doherty, Etsuko Ichikawa and Bill Viola; and “Moon Window” by Etsuko Ichikawa
    Nov. 12–Jan. 16, 2027UCCS Visual Art Faculty Exhibition
    Etsuko Ichikawa's Moon Window at Galleries of Contemporary Art Colorado Springs
    Etsuko Ichikawa’s “Moon Window” at the Galleries of Contemporary Art, through Oct. 10.
    Also in Colorado Springs
    • Academy Art & Frame Co.
    • Angie Tingle Studio & Gallery
    • Art Gallery of the Rockies
    • Disruptor Gallery
    • Range Gallery
    Manitou Springs

    Commonwheel Artists Co-op

    Oct. 2–Nov. 2“KOSAI: The Hue of Light” by Nitra Olsen, Maggie Quinn, Sabine Wachs, Tylan Troyer, Teri Roward, Julia Wright and Alan and Nancy Lindenmier
    Nov. 6–Dec. 27Annual Holiday Market
    Tylan Troyer's work in the KOSAI exhibition at Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs
    Tylan Troyer’s work is part of the “KOSAI: The Hue of Light” exhibit at Commonwheel in October.

    Green Horse Gallery

    Through Nov.Tina Riesterer’s experimental paintings

    729 Manitou Ave., 719-685-0636

    Manitou Art Center

    Hagnauer Gallery, Oct.Kumi Thompson
    Hagnauer Gallery, Nov.“Tease”
    Hagnauer Gallery, Dec.MAC Studio Artist Show
    Gallery 515, Sept.–Oct.“Emerging,” by Pikes Peak State College advanced art students and alumni
    Gallery 515, Nov.–Dec.Susan Marion solo exhibit

    Manitou Springs Heritage Museum

    Through Dec.Van Briggle pottery
    Also in Manitou Springs
    Pueblo

    The Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center

    Through Nov. 14“Nature’s Edge” by Bradley Bowman and Lance Rivera
    Through Jan. 16“La Vida Campesina: Portraits of Rural Mexico” by Peter J. Marchand
    Through Nov. 21“Textures and Tantalizing Turns” by Eric McCue
    Nov. 17–March 2027“Reflections of Radeaux” depictions of nature
    Dec. 4–Jan. 2“Own Your Own” art sale from dozens of local artists
    Through Dec. 12“Working the Land” Southwestern art from the permanent collection
    Bradley Bowman's Nature's Edge at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center in Pueblo
    Bradley Bowman’s “Nature’s Edge” at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, through Nov. 14.

    John Deaux Art Gallery

    OngoingWorks by Radeaux, John Wilbar and guest artists
    Work at John Deaux Art Gallery in Pueblo
    John Deaux Gallery features Radeaux’s stylized visions of nature.
    Work at John Deaux Art Gallery in Pueblo
    Works at John Deaux Gallery, Pueblo.

    Blo-Back Gallery

    OctoberPam Baca, Nicole Lachele and Tammi Otis
    NovemberAshley Martin and Woody Martin
    DecemberPottery show and holiday group show

    Pueblo Art Guild Gallery

    OctoberSouthwest-influenced exhibit
    NovemberAutumn exhibit
    Also in Pueblo
    • Steel City Art Works Gallery
    • Turf Exchange Visual Art Center
    South Denver

    Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe offers a dense concentration of galleries, with First Friday events running 5:30–9:30 p.m. throughout the year.

    D’Art Gallery

    Sept. 24–Oct. 18Carrie MaKenna, James-Allen Holmes, Deborah Carlson and Tom Riedel
    Oct. 8–Nov. 1SATELLITE Members Exhibition
    Oct. 22–Nov. 15Shelley Hull and Scott Wilson
    James-Allen Holmes work at D'Art Gallery in South Denver
    James-Allen Holmes’ work on display at D’Art Gallery in Denver.

    Access Gallery

    Oct. 2–24“Creepy Crawlies” group exhibition

    Bitfactory Gallery

    Oct. 16–Nov. 14“The Joy of Life and Death” by Tadashi Hayakawa and Vicki Christensen

    Chicano Humanities and Arts Council Gallery

    Through Oct. 16“Return of the Corn Mothers”

    Museo de las Americas

    Through Jan. 17“Identidad, Memoria y Palabra” by Karla de Lara
    Ongoing“La Misión: Hecho de Tierra y Espiritu / The Mission: Made of Earth and Spirit” and “Tiempo y Lugar / Time and Place”

    Niza Knoll Gallery

    Through Oct. 18“Mix One”
    Oct. 23–Dec. 6“Mix Two”

    Portal Gallery

    Through Nov. 1Alison Rose Bartlett’s “Scream Queens”
    Nov. 6–Dec. 27Carrie Shiffrin’s “Patterns and Distortions”

    SYNC Gallery

    Oct. 16–Nov. 15“Following a Line” by Sandy Marvin and Phyllis Rider
    Also in South Denver
    • 910Arts
    • 931 Gallery
    • Artists on Santa Fe
    • The Center for Visual Art
    • Colorado Women’s Art Museum
    • Cookie Factory
    • Decadent Art Gallery
    • Denver Art Society
    • Gallery 1505
    • The Lab on Santa Fe
    • Michael Warren Contemporary
    • PlatteForum
    • Polished Earth Gallery
    • Pop Gallery Denver
    • Rolo Gallery
    • SPACE Gallery
    • Threyda
    Trinidad

    Trinidad is home to the Corazón de Trinidad Creative District, with First Friday events running 5–8 p.m. from June through October.

    A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art

    Oct. 2–31Katie Maher and “Resonance 2026”
    Nov. 6–28Erika Victor paintings
    Dec. 4–26Group show
    Erika Victor's paintings at the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad
    The A.R. Mitchell Museum in Trinidad will showcase Erika Victor’s work in November.
    Also in Trinidad
    • 221B Gallery
    • Corazon Gallery
    • CrazyHeart Arts — 407 N. Commercial St., 719-859-0292
    Salida

    The Salida Creative District hosts a studio tour 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 26–27. Information: salidastudiotour.com.

    Leslie Jorgensen Fine Art

    OngoingWork featured at her gallery in Salida
    Leslie Jorgensen Fine Art in Salida, Colorado
    Leslie Jorgensen’s work at her gallery in Salida.
    Also in Salida
    • Arts Collective Salida — 135 F St., 719-677-8010
    • Bork & Watkins Studio Gallery
    • Brodeur Studio Gallery
    • Carl Ortman Fine Art
    • Eye Candy Art & Treasure
    • Four Winds Gallery — 118 F St., 719-539-6075
    • The Green Cat Gallery
    • Joshua Been
    • Katie Maher Fine Art
    • Mary Leslie Fine Art
    • The Maverick Potter
    • Michael Clark Fine Art
    • North: A Fine Art Destination
    • Patti Vincent Studio & Gallery
    • Sage Mountain Gallery — 114 E. First St., 970-623-4022
    • Salida Dreamer Studio & Gallery
    Westcliffe

    Greenstone Artworks

    OngoingConi Grant’s paintings
    Coni Grant's paintings at Greenstone Artworks in Westcliffe, Colorado
    Greenstone Artworks in Westcliffe displays Coni Grant’s paintings.

    Sangres Art Guild / 3rd Street Gallery

    Oct. 1–31“Fresh Paint Art Show,” plein air artists
    Nov. 5–28“The Natural World”
    Dec. 3–23“Winter Wonderful”
    Also in Westcliffe
    More to Explore
    Woodland Park
    • Our Gallery
    Green Mountain Falls
    • Stones, Bones & Wood
    Victor
    • Twin Flame Gallery
    Cañon City
    • The Royal Gorge Art Alliance
    • The Artists’ Gallery — 416 Main St., 719-345-4070
    • Earth in Art Gallery
    • Fremont Center for the Arts
    • Medora
    Florence
    • Blue Spruce Art & Antiques
    Crestone
    • Crestone Artisans Gallery
    La Veta
    • Artisans on Main
    • Estelle Center for Creative Arts
    • Shalawalla Gallery
    • Spanish Peaks Arts Council — “Fall into Color” through Oct. 10; “Artists’ Choice” Oct. 15–Nov. 14; “Gift of Art” Nov. 19–Jan. 2
    • Whitmore Studio and Gallery — 616 Poplar St., 805-448-0929
    Stroll, See and Sip Your Way Through Art Walks

    A leisurely ramble from gallery to gallery is a great way to meet artists and learn more about their work. Southern Colorado and South Denver offer many fun, hassle-free, plan-your-own-adventure opportunities.

    Colorado Springs — Downtown

    Fresh art, great music and special events, 5–9 p.m., every first Friday. Bonus: rent an e-bike to get around.

    downtowncs.com/first-friday
    Colorado Springs — Old Colorado City

    Art galleries and one-of-a-kind shops with live demonstrations and entertainment, 5–8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

    shopoldcoloradocity.com/first-friday-occ
    Manitou Springs

    Galleries welcoming art, music and socializing, 5–8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

    manitousprings.org
    Monument

    Downtown Art Hops, 5–8 p.m. on third Thursdays, May through September.

    townofmonument.org
    Pueblo

    The Van Gogh Downtown, a free shuttle roaming Pueblo’s Creative Corridor, 5 p.m. on first Fridays throughout the year.

    puebloarts.org
    South Denver

    Art District on Santa Fe Drive, 5:30–9:30 p.m., first Fridays all year. South Pearl Street hosts Final Friday Art Walks, 5 p.m. to sunset, June through October.

    denversartdistrict.org  ·  southpearlstreet.com/final-friday
    Trinidad

    Corazón de Trinidad Creative District first Fridays, 5–8 p.m., June through October.

    trinidadcreativedistrict.org
    Westcliffe

    Unique galleries and shops, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., first Saturdays from June through October.

    visitwetmountainvalley.com

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