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Cottonwood Center for the Arts

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The Cottonwood Center for the Arts offers classes in the classical tradition, studio space for artists and a space for its students, instructors and local arts groups to exhibit. Opening receptions are held on the last Friday of each month.

 

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    Cottonwood Center for the Arts

    427 E. Colorado Ave.
    Colorado Springs, CO 80903

    Phone: 719 520-1899   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    04/11/12- 06/13/12	Basic Pottery Workshop Cottonwood Center for the Arts Basic Pottery Workshop Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts April 11-June 13, 2012 Cottonwood Center for the Arts is excited to announce a 10 week Basic Clay workshop. Workshop fee includes instruction and 25 lbs of clay.
    10/08/11- 07/27/12	Open Metalsmithing Studio Cottonwood Center for the Arts Open Metalsmithing Studio Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts October 8, 2011-July 27, 2012 Sandy Murphy will be hosting a facilitated open metalsmithing studio. Bring your metals and stones to this fully equipped studio at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. Advance reservations are required.
    10/05/11- 10/31/12	Open Print Studio Cottonwood Center for the Arts Open Print Studio Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts October 5, 2011-October 31, 2012 The printmaking studio at Cottonwood Center for the Arts is now be available for printmaking students, former students or those that can provide a portfolio demonstrating experience in a printmaking environment. Hours are 10am to 5pm on Wednesdays. There will not be instruction but Kay Beaubian, printmaker extraordinaire,  will be available during open studio hours to help get your set up, use the press or answer technical questions. Call ahead to make reservations.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    04/11/12- 06/13/12	Basic Pottery Workshop Cottonwood Center for the Arts Basic Pottery Workshop Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts April 11-June 13, 2012 Cottonwood Center for the Arts is excited to announce a 10 week Basic Clay workshop. Workshop fee includes instruction and 25 lbs of clay.
    10/08/11- 07/27/12	Open Metalsmithing Studio Cottonwood Center for the Arts Open Metalsmithing Studio Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts October 8, 2011-July 27, 2012 Sandy Murphy will be hosting a facilitated open metalsmithing studio. Bring your metals and stones to this fully equipped studio at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. Advance reservations are required.
    10/05/11- 10/31/12	Open Print Studio Cottonwood Center for the Arts Open Print Studio Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts October 5, 2011-October 31, 2012 The printmaking studio at Cottonwood Center for the Arts is now be available for printmaking students, former students or those that can provide a portfolio demonstrating experience in a printmaking environment. Hours are 10am to 5pm on Wednesdays. There will not be instruction but Kay Beaubian, printmaker extraordinaire,  will be available during open studio hours to help get your set up, use the press or answer technical questions. Call ahead to make reservations.

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    There are no upcoming events available for this organization at this time.

• Past
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  • Past Events

    05/25/12	Glass Artists of the Pikes Peak Region and Jay Curtis Opening Reception Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/23/12	Book signing for The Bill Hyer Story Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/18/12- 05/20/12	Randy Pijoan: From Line to Aquatint Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/12/12- 05/13/12	Jennifer Hanson: Pebble Pots Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/28/12- 04/29/12	Jude Silva: The Wonders of Solar Etching Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/27/12	Icons, Shamans, and Seekers Opening Reception Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/21/12	Karen Standridge ~ From Mess to Magic: Improving Your Watercolors Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/14/12- 04/15/12	Jennifer Hanson: Music Rattles Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/13/12- 04/14/12	Advanced Open Studio Figure Drawing Marathon Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/05/12- 04/26/12	Chris Alvarez Plein Air Painting Quick Sketch Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/30/12	Art Into Words Opening Reception Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/24/12- 03/25/12	Lisa Hewett: Revolutionize Your Pencil Drawings Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/17/12- 03/18/12	Roger Carlson: Painting Water Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/10/12- 03/11/12	Trevor Thomas: Anatomy of Figure Drawing Weekend Workshop Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/10/12	Gail Nelson: Illustrating Children’s Books Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/25/12- 02/26/12	Michel Devore ~ Realism in the Methods of the Masters Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/18/12- 02/19/12	Introduction to Metalsmithing with Sandy Murphy Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/18/12	Tracy Miller ~ Acrylics: Demystifying the Mediums Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/18/12- 02/19/12	Jennifer Hanson: Plates & Platters Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/16/12- 03/08/12	Tim Diebler: Seeing and Using Values Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/15/12	"Unmasking the Heart" with Marlene Milner Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/11/12- 02/12/12	Flash Canvas: Intro to Methods of Body Painting Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/04/12- 02/05/12	Sandy Murphy: Stolen Hearts – Introduction to Metalsmithing Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/27/12	Last Friday Open House Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/27/12- 02/14/12	"Mardi Gras" & "Masks" Gallery Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/25/12- 02/25/12	Gail Nelson: Art Journals from Altered Books Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/19/12- 02/16/12	Michael Pach: Digital Photography Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/17/12- 02/21/12	Chris Alvarez: Expressive Figure Drawing Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/17/12- 02/07/12	Kay Beaubien: Monotype Printmaking Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/11/12	“How Relationships Can Heal Our Shadow” Free Marlene Milner Brown Bag Lecture Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/10/12	“What Judges look for when Judging a piece of Art” ~ Free Workshop Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    12/09/11	Emerging Artist Solo Show ~ Zacharia J. Spriggs Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    12/09/11	Opening Reception ~ Pikes Peak Watercolor Society's 24th Annual Members Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    12/06/11- 01/12/12	Pikes Peak Watercolor Society's 24th Annual Members Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/17/11	All Ages Clay Enoch Figurative Workshop Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/17/11	Chris Alvarez Figurative Demonstration Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/17/11	Come Create with Cottonwood Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/16/11	"Death Reframed" Brown Bag Lunch Presentation by Marlene Milner Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/12/11- 11/13/11	Clay Enoch - Figure in Relief Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/12/11- 11/13/11	Molly Lord Tuned In: The Soundtrack of Your Life Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/11/11- 11/13/11	Gwen Fox - Abstracting From Everyday Images Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/05/11- 11/06/11	Tom Heaney - Airbrush Basics Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/02/11	Free Joe Barrera Brown Bag Lunch Presentation “La Ofrenda” Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/29/11	Rodney Wood ~ “The Judge, the Jury and the Art of Self-Assessment” Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/28/11	3rd Annual "Dia de los Muertos" Celebration Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/28/11- 11/23/11	"Dia de los Muertos" Art Exhibit Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/28/11	Chris Alvarez Free Oil Painting Demos Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/22/11	Rodney Wood ~ Promote Thy Art-Self Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/20/11- 11/17/11	Michael Pach – Photoshop Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/20/11- 11/17/11	Chris Gilman ~ Cartooning Secrets Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/15/11	R. W. Carlson ~ Expressive Skies: The Basics Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/11/11- 11/15/11	Rob Burrington ~ Capturing / Controlling Light Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/08/11- 10/22/11	Jude Silva ~ Line Dance with Dry Point Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/08/11	Kathleen Reed ~ Zen / Ikebana Floral Arranging Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/08/11- 10/09/11	Lance Timco and Jennifer Hanson ~ Introduction to Raku Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/07/11- 11/04/11	"Portraits of Manitou" Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/04/11- 10/05/11	Rick Bongiovanni ~ Introduction to Life Casting Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/04/11- 11/08/11	Kay Beaubien ~ Non-toxic Monotype Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/01/11- 10/18/11	"The Courageous & The Brave" ~ Susan G. Komen for the Cure Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/01/11- 10/02/11	Rob Burrington ~ Capturing / Controlling Light Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/30/11	Opening Reception ~ "The Courageous & The Brave" Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/24/11- 09/25/11	Lisa Hewett ~ Perfecting Facial Features Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/22/11- 11/10/11	Trevor Thomas ~ Fundamentals in Figure Drawing Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/22/11- 09/24/11	Art Intake for "The Courageous and Brave" Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/17/11	Karen Standridge ~ Fun With Watermedia Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/17/11	Kathleen Reed ~ Zen / Ikebana Floral Arranging Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/15/11- 10/13/11	Michael Pach ~ Digital Photography Class Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/13/11- 09/16/11	Chris Alvarez – Plein Air Painting Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/09/11	Opening Reception for local artist R.W. Carlson Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/27/11- 08/28/11	Scott Mattlin - Painting Stunning Impressionistic Figures Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/26/11	Last Friday Open House ~ Dog Daze of Summer Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/26/11- 09/13/11	Dog Daze of Summer Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/20/11	"Uncovering Your Creative Signature" ~ Robert Masla Workshop Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/13/11- 09/03/11	Sculpting the Goddess - Marie David Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/09/11- 08/12/11	Mariya Zvonkovich - Pastels Today Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/06/11	Sandy Murphy - Glass Bead Making Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/05/11- 08/07/11	Chris Alvarez - Plein Air Painting Quick Sketch Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/04/11- 09/01/11	Lisa Hewett - Intermediate/Advanced Drawing Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    07/29/11- 08/20/11	Chaps, Boots & Hats Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    07/26/11- 09/13/11	Judith Michael Myers - Portraiture Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    07/18/11- 07/22/11	Chris Alvarez - Figurative Quick Sketch Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    07/07/11- 08/04/11	Michael Pach - Photoshop Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/17/11- 07/15/11	Lisa Hewett - Beginning Drawing Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/17/11- 06/19/11	Clay Enoch - Simplifying the Figure Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/16/11- 07/21/11	Kay Beaubien - Monotype Printmaking Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/14/11- 06/16/11	Susan Hinton - The Power of Light & Shadow in Watercolor Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/11/11- 06/18/11	Jennifer Hanson - Saturday at the Wheel Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/10/11- 06/12/11	Michael Mentler - The Art of the Start Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/04/11	Marie David - Creating with Clay! Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/04/11- 06/05/11	Tim Deibler - Indoor Preparations for Outdoor Success! Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/02/11- 06/30/11	Michael Pach - Digial Photography Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/27/11	Last Friday Open House "Brothers in Arms" Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/27/11- 06/11/11	"Brothers in Arms" Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/21/11- 05/22/11	Watercolor Basics - Susan Hinton Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/14/11- 05/15/11	Carole Reece - Pop Art Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/14/11- 05/15/11	Mariya Zvonkovich - Expressive Directions in Pastel Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/29/11- 05/15/11	"Through the Lens" ~ Wildlife Photography by Ellie Hamby Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/29/11	"Madonna" ~ Last Friday Open House Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/29/11- 05/14/11	"Madonna ~ Honoring the Feminine Form" Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/29/11	The Art of Archival Framing ~ Free Workshop at Frameworks at Cottonwood Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/29/11	Metal Smith Sandy Murphy Celebrates a New Studio Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/16/11- 04/17/11	Marie David - Handbuilding in Clay Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/09/11- 04/10/11	Kay Beaubien - Monotype Printmaking Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/07/11- 05/26/11	Chris Alvarez - Figurative Quick Sketch in Oil Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/31/11- 04/28/11	Michael Pach - Photoshop Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/25/11- 03/27/11	Thomas J. Owen - Design Your Way to Success in Watercolor Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/25/11	Last Friday Open House ~ "Art into Words" Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/25/11- 04/16/11	Gallery Show ~ "Art into Words" Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/25/11	Interactive Painting Demo by Local Artist Jill Spear Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/25/11	Reception for New Executive Director Sandy Murphy Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/25/11- 04/16/11	"Rising Stars" Hang Group Show At Cottonwood Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/21/11- 03/25/11	Chris Alvarez - Expressive Figure Drawing Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/18/11- 03/20/11	Sculpture Workshop with Clay Enoch Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/12/11- 03/13/11	Gwen Fox - Understanding Design and Color Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/05/11- 03/06/11	Michael Pach - Digital Photography Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/25/11	2011 Congressional High School Art Awards Night Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/25/11	Jackson Elementary Open House Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/25/11- 03/11/11	5th Congressional Art Show Continues Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/25/11- 03/11/11	Jackson Elementary Students Display Artwork Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/19/11- 02/20/11	Sandy Murphy - Beginning Metalsmithing Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/15/11- 03/22/11	Susan Hinton - The Power of Light and Shadow in Watercolor Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/05/11- 02/06/11	Monotype Workshop - Kay Beaubian Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/01/11- 03/22/11	Dan Schultz - Drawing and Painting Portraits Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/28/11- 02/16/11	"Wheels" Exhibition Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/28/11- 02/18/11	K8E Orr ~ One by One Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/22/11- 01/23/11	Marie David - Sculpting in Clay Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    12/10/10	Bill’s Kids to Benefit from Cottonwood Center for the Arts’ “Year of Giving” Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    12/09/10	Guadalupe Tonantzin: Hidden Mysteries of Our Lady of Guadalupe Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/10/10	The History of Dia de los Muertos Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/06/10- 12/04/10	Color and Design Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/03/10- 11/06/10	Quick Sketch in Oil - Kim English
    10/29/10- 11/17/10	Opening Reception and Ongoing Exhibit Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/29/10	"Dia de los Meurtos Gala Opening" Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/14/10- 09/17/10	Painting Reality - Carolyn Anderson Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/04/10	Downtown Arts and Antique Festival Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/27/10- 09/14/10	Traditions in Transition Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/11/10- 08/15/10	Plein Air Painting in Oil
    08/02/10- 08/06/10	Figure Drawing Intensive with Chris Alvarez Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    07/20/10- 07/22/10	Begin or Begin Again Oil Painting Workshop with Laura Reilly Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    07/07/10- 07/11/10	Figure and Form - Figure Drawing Workshop
    06/25/10	Treasures Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/19/10	Raku Firing Workshop with Lance Timco Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/09/10	Brown Bag Poetry Reading Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/28/10	Opening reception: Tribute Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/28/10- 06/18/10	"Tribute" In Honor of Our Military Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/24/10- 05/28/10	Simply Seeing - Plein Air Painting in Oils
    04/30/10- 05/21/10	Glass in the Springs 2010 Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/26/10- 04/21/10	Jubilee Celebration Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/26/10	Deb Bartos Benefit Art Sale Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/26/10- 03/17/10	Art of a Nation Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    12/12/09	6th Annual Holiday Market Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/27/09	Holiday Small Works Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/11/09	Going to Mictlan: Spanish & Mexican Indian Roots of Los Dias de los Muertos Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/05/09	Dia de los Muertos and Hispanic Culture Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/30/09	Dia de los Muertos Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/25/09	12th Annual Cottonwood Student Art Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/28/09	Last Friday Open House: Exhibit Invitational Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    07/31/09	A Community of Visual Artists & Blissfest 2009 Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    06/26/09	Last Friday Open House: People in Places & Pikes Peak Camera Club Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/29/09	Last Friday Opening: Spirit of the West/Spirit of the Far East Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    05/29/09	Spirit of the West Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/24/09- 04/25/09	Grand Opening of the Cottonwood Center for the Arts Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/11/09	Opening reception for Thresholds, Crossroads and Dead Ends Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    04/03/09- 05/09/09	Thresholds, Crossroads and Dead Ends Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    03/06/09	Members and Studio Artists Juried Photography Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/28/09- 03/02/09	27th Congressional Art Competition Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/06/09- 02/25/09	Members' All-Media Juried Art Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    01/02/09- 01/27/09	Holiday Miniature Show (after the holidays) Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/07/08- 11/25/08	Cottonwood Artists' School's 11th Annual Instructor's Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/10/08- 10/29/08	Tarahumara Indians of the Sierra Madres Exhibit Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/10/08	Opening reception for Tarahumara Indians of the Sierra Madres Exhibit Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/05/08- 09/23/08	Abstract Expressions Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    07/11/08	We're Still Here! Cottonwood Open House Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    02/01/08- 02/26/08	Congressional District High School Art Exhibit Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    12/07/07- 12/21/07	Holiday Benefit Minatures Show Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    11/02/07- 11/03/07	10th Anniversary Celebration and Fibers with a Twist Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    10/09/07	Fine Wine, Food & Art Pairing, to benefit Cottonwood Artist's School Bistro de Pinto
    10/05/07- 10/23/07	Pikes Peak Pastel Society Exhibit Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/07/07	Opening Reception for Colorado Springs Art Guild: Autumn Gems Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    09/07/07- 09/25/07	Colorado Springs Art Guild: Autumn Gems Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/03/07	H2O With a Little Lemon - Opening Reception Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    08/03/07- 08/28/07	H2O With a Little Lemon Cottonwood Center for the Arts

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    • Event Name: Guadalupe Tonantzin: Hidden Mysteries of Our Lady of Guadalupe
      "Brown Bag Lecture "Our Lady de Guadalupe" by Joe Barrera"
      Review posted by: Jill M Spear from Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Nov 12, 2010
      

      Dr. Barrera's November lecture "The History of Dia de los Muertos" was an engaging 5 star event. I am looking forward to "Our Lady de Guadelupe."

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      Dr. Barrera's November lecture "The History of Dia de los Muertos" was an engaging 5 star event. I am looking forward to "Our Lady de Guadelupe."

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    • Event Name: "Dia de los Meurtos Gala Opening"
      "The Dead Celebrated Aesthetically"
      Comment posted by: Art Lover from Colorado Springs, Oct 24, 2010
      

      A wonderful experience for all ages! We went last year and really enjoyed a vast array of local artistic talent! Wouldn't miss it. Great food and spirit of celebration.

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      A wonderful experience for all ages! We went last year and really enjoyed a vast array of local artistic talent! Wouldn't miss it. Great food and spirit of celebration.

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