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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 'Wild & Crazy'
August 1-30, 2025 Reception August 2nd from 1-4pm
Tanya Carder was our featured artist during the reception Aug 2nd.She drew a huge crowd and it didn't hurt any that she had plenty of family visiting for a reunion! Everyone was intrigued by her vivid and colorful acrylic paintings and cards. You can find her works at the Art Coop in Salida. Meryl & Pete of Fresh Apples knew what they were doing as they awed the audience with knee slapping tunes and singalongs. They had their own loyal followers too!
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The Community Award went to Sandy Crawford for her fabulous photograph called Land before Time selected by Bob Fulton of Big View House Concerts. This month we were fortunate enough to have THREE first time entry artists so we had to draw and Megan Roberts of Westcliffe received the First Time Entry Award. New to SAG photographer, Andy Anderson took the Mystery Award selected by John Cheyney from Canon City.
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August WILD & CRAZY highlights
This month, we offered an activity of painting tile magnets with alcohol ink. Scary at first, but everyone who indulged really loved their finished mini artwork! Our next activity will be October mini pumpkin painting, so plan to bring your kids! No charge for any of the activities at the receptions.
Painting tiles with alcohol ink.
This is one wild kitty, entitled So Come on, Hold me Tight photo by Sandi Dalton. l |
One Wild and Crazy animal, a Golden Langur, pastel by Liz VanSommeren.
Wild it is! Rowdy, a watercolor by Pamela Wede |
SAG's own artist, Gerri Duke, is also an author. She is seen here with her new novel, a murder mystery with excellent reviews. They can be bought there at the gallery still. |
Art Education Classes
*We have wait-listing available for classes registered through this site.*
August
Conte' Pastel Pencils & Gouache Painting with Eric Matranga Wednesday - August 13th, 1-3:30pm Explore the vibrant world of color on black paper using Conté pastel pencils and gouache in this engaging one-day class. You'll learn how these rich, opaque mediums create stunning effects, and complete a finished drawing by the end of the session. Work from provided images or bring your own inspiration. All materials are provided or bring your own. Tool demos, tips and fixative are included. More details below... |
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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
