Victor Celebrates the Arts

Victor Celebrates The Arts is a judged show and will be celebrating our 20th year.

Judging is done by an established and respected professional artist. Professional and non-professional artists participate in painting various scenes within rustic Victor and many legendary 1890’s gold mining sites nearby.

Our show captures national attention. We invite you to join us as a participating artist as well as the public at large for this exciting and unique event. We expect dozens of artists to participate, with more than 20 awards to be presented with total cash prizes of over $4,000.00.

Thousands of visitors from many states attend the show and enjoy watching the artists painting around Victor.

Victor, CO, an historic town of 400 residents, is an unpolished gem of 1890’s gold mining history.

Victor is located on the sunny side of Pike’s Peak with great southern exposure, one hour west of Colorado Springs and 5-miles from Cripple Creek. Victor has panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, blue skies, fresh mountain air, alpine wild flowers, evergreens and aspens, all at an elevation of nearly 10,000 feet.

The natural beauty is breathtaking and an inspiration for the artist and all visitors alike.

Brush Rush Event:
Sunday, September 1: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registered artists check-in at Victor Elks Lodge front porch.  Artwork will be available for sale after the event at the show. Canvases must be stamped, maximum dimension 14” x 18”, one painting per artist, no framing is permitted. Completed artwork must be checked in at the Elks Lodge. Judging follows starting at 12:30. The public is welcome to view artists as they paint on-site.

Quick Draw Event
Monday, September 2: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registered artists check-in with Coordinator at Wallace Park. Live models, props, and historic Victor scenery are subject matter. Judging on-site. The public is welcome to view the artists paint and participate in judging at the conclusion of the event.