Edgar Allan Poe Reception October 7, 6-9 pm at the Whitman Building Celebrate the life and works of Poe on the date of his 167th death anniversary. For $12, you get a full evening of entertainment, storytelling, company, conversations, and … Read More

Daguerreotype Photo Booth October 7, 5:30-8:00 at Robin’s Nest of Antiques and Treasures at 602 Main Street Proceeds benefit The Veteran’s Art Center. Visit A Robin’s Nest during First Friday for your own “daguerreotype.” Sitting is $5 suggested donation and … Read More

Join the Avalon Theatre Foundation for the Alpha Family Children’s Movie Festival. It will be held October 8th at the Avalon Theatre. At 3:00 p.m. we will be showing E.T. and at 7:00 p.m. we will be showing Charlie and … Read More

Marilyn K. Anderson Wilcox is Art Bar’s featured artist at our October 7 reception.  In her portraiture and figurative work, acrylics is her primary medium.  Marilyn’s work is filled with energy and expression.  Experimentation has led her to her current direction of … Read More

The Art Center is definitely going to the dogs … and cats and other four-legged friends this October.  We are excited to be teaming up with Roice-Hurst Humane Society to bring art patrons and animal lovers together for a fun … Read More

Hosting the Poe Project’s annual Edgar Allan Poe night celebration. Featuring Poe readings throughout the night and a special ‘group painting’ session to benifit the Veterans Art Center.  Materials will be available to create the Poe-inspired art as well as an artist … Read More

437CO, CMU’s Art Gallery in downtown Grand Junction That would be chaos…, CMU Art & Design Faculty October 3-November 10, 2016 Monday through Saturday, 12-5PM First Friday Opening Reception, Friday, October 7, 5-9PM; Artist Talk 5:30PM First Friday Reception, Friday, … Read More

Local potter Ron Cloyd will be in the store as a demo artist and Grand Valley Books will be offering some discounts on local photography.  All art books will be 10% off on Saturday.

Costumes, fan meet-ups, a panel discussion, and a variety of activities for kids, teens, and adults will highlight the second annual Mesa County Libraries Comic Con from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at the Central Library, Fifth Street … Read More

Virginia Jensen demonstrating at Crystal Books & Gifts  Open Late until 8pm on Friday, Oct 7. Saturday 9:30am – 5:30pm. Virginia Jensen is a beadwork artist working in beadweaving and bead embroidery. Her accomplishments include three books of original beadwork designs with … Read More