Arts

Arts and Entertainment

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: Finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit

August 12, 2026

Local News

Cortez Makerspace opens $5,000 maker challenge for creatives in Four Corners region

There are three divisions available for entry

August 9, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Dolores Mountain Quilters to host quilt show at the end of August

A special raffle will also be held

August 4, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post in Cortez announces 2026-27 theater season with slate of upcoming shows

Auditions will be held a few months before each performance date

July 31, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Montezuma County artist Peggy Cloy to show new work at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery

Artist’s pieces are owned by collectors around the world

July 31, 2026

Local News

Duo from Banshee Tree to play free show at Fenceline Cider in Mancos

Thom LaFond and Jesse Shantor will transform cidery into jazz club

July 29, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Creative District to host Mixed in Mancos 2025 album release party

The album was recorded live at the Mancos Opera House last year

July 27, 2026

Local News

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate

July 26, 2026

Local News

Cortez quilt show to celebrate milestone anniversaries

Event will promote anniversary of U.S., Colorado, Cortez and more

July 22, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sundog Gallery in Mancos to host exhibition of Fort Lewis College’s art department founder

The late Stanton Englehart taught at the institution for 30 years

July 18, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Meet the authors leading Mesa Verde Writers Conference workshops in September

Faculty encourage seasoned and emerging writes to attend event in Mancos

July 15, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sundog Gallery to mark first anniversary with celebration in Mancos

The gallery has hosted multiple exhibitions in its first year

July 14, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to wrap first season with theater shows and BBQ

Summer campers will perform kids’ editions of ‘101 Dalmatians’ and ‘The Jungle Book’

July 11, 2026

Local News

New signs at Mancos State Park feature local art

Colorado Parks and Wildlife project revamps interpretive signs for park goers in three distinct panels

July 8, 2026

Local News

Longtime Mancos artist to sell southwestern paintings at Millie’s

Lynne Clay spent years crafting paper earrings. Now she’s fulfilling childhood dreams with a paintbrush

June 27, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez to feature local fiber artists in quilt exhibit

Gallery owner Mary Fuller has been advocating for fiber arts to be seen as fine art

June 26, 2026

Local News

Canyons of the Ancients to host Indigenous art market in Dolores

Artists of all mediums from across Four Corners will display their artistry

June 24, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Retired Cortez surgeon advances in national art competition with stained glass works

Voting for quarterfinals open until Thursday evening

June 24, 2026

Education

Cortez eighth grader earns invitation to International Thespian Festival

Afton Nielson received the invite after her individual performance at Thescon

June 23, 2026

Education

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center announces summer programs for kids

Morning and afternoon activities to be held in June and July

June 6, 2026

Local News

Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center

Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood

June 6, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Common Press to launch series of summer youth camps in Mancos

Group seeks to create community space for young people

May 28, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez seeks submissions for rock music-themed exhibit

Exhibit to be held in June

May 24, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez photographer Aren Goldstrand featured in local exhibits through May

Goldstrand is a photojournalist who documents his travels in the Western U.S.

May 18, 2026