The Montrose Center for Arts is proud to present its first regional juried exhibit showcasing talent from all over Colorado. The artists explore the seven elements of art — line, shape, form, space, value, color and texture — to the fullest extent of their imaginations.
The award ceremony will take place around 6 p.m.
- 1st and 2nd place ribbons will be awarded for each medium (watercolor, acrylic, oils, pottery, wood, photography, mixed media, digital, metal and fiber)
- Best of Show Award – $200
- People’s Choice Award – Ribbon and Gift Certificate will be award at the end of exhibit
Judge: Michelle Curry Wright will judge the exhibit and be on hand to present the awards.
Wright is a writer and painter and has lived in the area for over 40 years. She has experimented with a variety of different mediums (ink, oil pastels, paint, collage) and of subject matter from caricatures and cartoons to landscapes, whimsy and everyday life. She has worked framing art, in gallery sales, has had exhibitions, and is currently working to refine her work as an abstract painter.
Author of two novels, she currently writes bi-weekly health column for the Telluride newspaper and lives in Ridgway with her husband and their Corgi.
Sponsor: Development and Revitalization Team – City of Montrose (DART)
Helping Montrose businesses grow and be more prosperous is the primary focus of the city’s Development and Revitalization Team (DART). This entity takes a modern approach to the city’s efforts to foster business growth in Montrose.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Montrose is a recognized leader among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share a commitment to creating high-quality places and building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.
“DART enhances Montrose’s vibrancy through business support and community beautification,” says Community Programs Coordinator and DART Michelle Wingfield. We lean into what makes Montrose unique, including our historic architecture, local small businesses, and creative culture, to help develop a strong sense of place for residents and visitors alike.”
