The Montrose Center for the Arts (MCA) celebrated its grand re-opening on Feb. 12, unveiling a re-imagined space at its new location at 205 E. Main Street.

The event, themed “Let HEART Take Root: An Interpretive Show of Western Trees,” highlighted the center’s commitment to fostering art and community connections across the Western Slope.

The evening drew a large crowd, and more than 75 artists donated their works for the first MCA fundraiser of the year, and over 300 visitors showed up to view and purchase artwork.

Mayor J. David Reed was onhand with other representatives from the city and said they are “100% behind” the Montrose Center for the Arts.

Artist Heidi Comstock’s piece, “At the Root of It All,” was reproduced for the event’s commemorative poster, with limited editions now available for purchase. The exhibition, featuring a diverse array of interpretations of Western trees, will remain on display through March 15.

MCA President Pat Chaloupek thanked the community for their support.

“We moved just a few blocks down to the west from where we were located, but boy, we have a whole different vibe,” she said. “We are reimagining the looks of the Center for Arts. It’s going to be about connectivity. It’s going to be about creativity, and it’s going to be about community.”