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Arts Alive Gallery in Breckenridge is a co-op gallery designed to not only support local artists, but also to reach out to the greater community.
From 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, local painters, ceramic makers, photographers, jewelers and other artisans will present artful, international cuisine, to benefit the National Repertory Orchestra. The gallery has held annual fundraisers since 2004 to support local organizations, such as the Breckenridge Music Institute, the Continental Divide Land Trust and the Breckenridge Resort Chamber.
This latest event, titled “Our Worlds of Art” features hors d'oeuvres inspired by Mexico, South America, Asia, the Mediterranean, France and America, all topped off with a dessert table. Many of the approximately 35 artists represented at the gallery will be present to discuss their inspiring work, which ranges from oil paintings and watercolors to ceramics, photography, fiber art (scarves and shawls), jewelry, lamps and stained glass. One-hundred percent of the $35 admission price will go to the National Repertory Orchestra, and 15 percent of art sales will also benefit the organization.
“We believe in promoting the arts,” said event co-chair Diane Jaynes, “and (this is) one of the ways the gallery can interface with the community.”
The gallery recently underwent a remodel, in which volunteers replaced temporary interior separators with new walls to showcase work.
Summit County Arts Council runs the gallery and provides a juried panel for any local artist.
“If someone paints or does ceramics and doesn't necessarily know how to get in a gallery, this is a great way to get in (front of) a juried panel,” said president Tom Kramer.
Artists volunteer to take a shift at the gallery, which is open seven days a week, about once a month. They support each others' sales by learning the ins and outs of art pieces in the gallery.
“With the economy, it's been difficult for galleries, but our sales have increased,” said artist Joanne Hanson, “and I think it's because we're less relaxed about the quality of the work, but we're at a price point that people can afford.”
Event co-chair Sandi Bruns said the gallery has become “way more professional” since it opened its doors more than a decade ago. Still, the gallery has maintained a friendly feel.
“It's still a warm and welcoming place with many diverse artists, and it's been my connection to the arts community and one of my reasons to keep on working like I do on my art, because it's just this amazingly fun place and fun group of people to be with,” Bruns said, adding: “We probably have the best, reasonably priced selection of art in the county.”
From 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, local painters, ceramic makers, photographers, jewelers and other artisans will present artful, international cuisine, to benefit the National Repertory Orchestra. The gallery has held annual fundraisers since 2004 to support local organizations, such as the Breckenridge Music Institute, the Continental Divide Land Trust and the Breckenridge Resort Chamber.
This latest event, titled “Our Worlds of Art” features hors d'oeuvres inspired by Mexico, South America, Asia, the Mediterranean, France and America, all topped off with a dessert table. Many of the approximately 35 artists represented at the gallery will be present to discuss their inspiring work, which ranges from oil paintings and watercolors to ceramics, photography, fiber art (scarves and shawls), jewelry, lamps and stained glass. One-hundred percent of the $35 admission price will go to the National Repertory Orchestra, and 15 percent of art sales will also benefit the organization.
“We believe in promoting the arts,” said event co-chair Diane Jaynes, “and (this is) one of the ways the gallery can interface with the community.”
The gallery recently underwent a remodel, in which volunteers replaced temporary interior separators with new walls to showcase work.
Summit County Arts Council runs the gallery and provides a juried panel for any local artist.
“If someone paints or does ceramics and doesn't necessarily know how to get in a gallery, this is a great way to get in (front of) a juried panel,” said president Tom Kramer.
Artists volunteer to take a shift at the gallery, which is open seven days a week, about once a month. They support each others' sales by learning the ins and outs of art pieces in the gallery.
“With the economy, it's been difficult for galleries, but our sales have increased,” said artist Joanne Hanson, “and I think it's because we're less relaxed about the quality of the work, but we're at a price point that people can afford.”
Event co-chair Sandi Bruns said the gallery has become “way more professional” since it opened its doors more than a decade ago. Still, the gallery has maintained a friendly feel.
“It's still a warm and welcoming place with many diverse artists, and it's been my connection to the arts community and one of my reasons to keep on working like I do on my art, because it's just this amazingly fun place and fun group of people to be with,” Bruns said, adding: “We probably have the best, reasonably priced selection of art in the county.”
