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In the CAC Fine Art Gallery
The annual holiday art exhibition features 70 visual arts members of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park in a variety of fine arts & crafts mediums, and spotlights some of the finest work in the nation.
Artists featured reside in Colorado, from across the United States, and abroad. Many are of national renown and work includes 2 and 3-dimensional forms for home adornment or gift giving. The annual exhibit is a way to say thank you to the visual arts members, many of whom volunteer in the gallery, help with major events, donate art for fundraising events, or contribute in other ways to the Arts Council each year.
Art in the exhibition for sale includes: paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic; sculpture in bronze and wood, jewelry in precious metals, semi-precious stones, glass, and amber; photography in digital and traditional formats; fused glass; ceramics, fiber, and mixed media. Smaller objects like ornaments, cards, and books also be available. are also available.
The exhibition is Tour stop #1 on the 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk. Exhibition Hours are 12 noon to 5 PM daily. The exhibition is free and open to the public. A portion of all proceeds from art sales in the exhibition go back into visual and performing arts programs that benefit persons of all ages.
Spirit of Giving Tree
Each year the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park displays a special tree in its gallery during the holiday season to help raise money for its arts education programs and other non-profit organizations in the greater Estes Valley. The 2009 tree will feature miniature works of original art, created by the 2009 exhibition participating artists. In 2009 a portion of the sale of each miniature ranging in price from $100 and less, will benefit the Crossroads Ministry in Estes Park as well as the CAC Youth Arts Program.
Some of the artists may choose to donate 100% of the sale to benefit both charitable funds. Artwork will be replenished as it sells. Sales from the Spirit of Giving Tree will begin on November 20, 2009.
About Crossroads Ministry
This non-profit community services organization was founded/incorporated in 1982 with a purpose to provide Human Services by distributing food and limited financial assistance to families and individuals in the Estes Valley who are in need of such assistance, with the goal of promoting self-sufficiency.
Activities at the CAC Fine Art Gallery for the Holidays
Many activities are slated in the CAC Fine Art Gallery and other venues in the Estes Valley. These will also occur through January 3, 2010.
Saturday November 28 & 29
Holiday Gift Emporium
321 W. Elkhorn Ave., just west of the CAC Fine Art Gallery
Hours: 11/28 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 11/29 10:00 to 4:00
Free Admission
Fine arts & crafts, jewelry, bin work, prints, books, notecards, ornaments, jewelry, and
Holiday decorations. All reasonably priced for gift giving. A benefit for CAC Youth Arts Programs in 2010.
Friday December 4
Artist Reception & Holiday Art Exhibition Opening
CAC Fine Art Gallery
423 W. Elkhorn Ave.
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Food, music and refreshments.
Meet the artists. Public Invited
Tuesday December 8
A Crossroads Christmas
CAC Fine Art Gallery
423 W. Elkhorn Ave.
5:00 to 8:00 PM
A gala holiday fundraising event for Crossroads Ministry. Vocal and instrumental music, food and refreshments at the gallery.
Donations of food or cash will directly benefit Crossroads Ministry.
This fundraiser for Crossroads Ministry on 12/8/09 was a success.
We raised $1,512.00 in cash contributions and numerous canned/boxed foods for Crossroads.
The music was superb; and the food and drink delightful. We extend a warm-hearted thanks to all of the performers
and volunteers who helped with the event.
If you could not attend the benefit, please note that we have ornaments, miniature art and selected art work on display here in the gallery through January 3, 2010 to continue to raise funds
for this much needed Estes Park community service.
Friday December 11
A Colorado Christmas II
Featuring Dick Orleans
Sponsored by the CAC at Aspen Lodge
6120 Hwy. 7, south of Estes Park
7:30 PM
A concert of Christmas, winter, and original songs.
Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park
Longs Peak Room at the Main Lodge.
Doors Open at 7:00 PM with Cash Bar
Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Children 12 and Under
General Admission, Limited Seating
Dinner & Lodging packages available
Saturday December 12
Selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
CAC Fine Art Gallery
423 W. Elkhorn Ave.
11:00 AM
Music students of the Estes Park Music Teachers Association will perform the holiday classics from the "Nutcracker" on
the CAC's Baldwin grand piano.
Free-will donations will be accepted to benefit the CAC's Piano Fund.
Throughout December
Artist Demonstrations
CAC Fine Art Gallery
423 W. Elkhorn Ave.
As part of the CAC's commitment to art education, live artist demonstrations will be conducted during regular gallery
hours throughout the holidays.
Demonstrations will take place in the CAC Fine Art Gallery between the hours of 12 Noon to 4 PM
Dec. 11 - Robert Salo and Eileen Van Baren, (oil)
Dec. 12 - Jeff Graham, (hand engraving on metal)
Dec. 18 - Janet Graham, (watercolor)
Dec. 19 - Margaret E. Jensen and Gerri Bradford - (oil)
Dec. 21 - Bill Zelt, (woodcarving)
Dec. 27- Meet artist Charlotte Lloyd, (watercolor)
Dec. 29 - Vi Gallagher, (watercolor)
December
Explorations in Art
321 W. Elkhorn Ave., just west of the CAC Fine Art Gallery
A visual arts curriculum to help students engage their creative side is geared for children ages pre-school through high
school.
Starting in December a series of classes will focus on painting and drawing skills, and some holiday craft projects.
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