Galleries
Art Galleries, Boulder County, Colorado
See also Boulder Art Events and Boulder County Museums
Monthly Friday-night receptions and artwalks are a tradition at galleries and in art districts throughout Boulder County. In addition to opening receptions at galleries, you’ll often find live entertainment, food and drink, and other businesses with extended hours.
Downtown Boulder: First Fridays, 6-8pm on and around the Pearl Street Mall.
Lafayette: Third Fridays, 6-9:30pm at more than a dozen shops and restaurants along Public Road.
Longmont: Second Fridays, 6-9pm along Main Street between Third and Sixth avenues.
Niwot: First Fridays, 5-8pm; participating locations in Niwot change each month.
NoBo Nite Out: First Fridays, 6-9pm in the NoBo Art District, along North Broadway between Iris Avenue and Lee Hill Road.
Art & Soul 1615 Pearl St., one block east of Pearl Street Mall, 303-544-5803. Vibrant and contemporary gallery shows national and international artists working in paint, sculpture, ceramics, art glass, wood and jewelry. Opening receptions the first Friday of each month, 6-9pm.
Art Center of Estes Park 517 Big Thompson Ave., lower Stanley Village, Estes Park, 970-586-5882. Nonprofit facility promotes local and regional artists. Proceeds benefit the artists and contribute to the center’s educational and community-outreach programs.
Art Mart 1326 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-443-8248. More than 6,500 square feet of jewelry, art and home-decorating items made by local, national and international vendors.
Art Source International 1237 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-444-4079. Antique and rare maps, globes, classic posters and prints, including botanicals and vintage Colorado photographs.
Art Work Space 2810 Wilderness Place, Suites A-E, 303-444-3839. More than three dozen artists, working in many media, share this cooperative workspace. Visitors are welcome by appointment.
The Artists' Niche 686 Highway 119, Nederland, 303-258-0549. This always-changing co-op gallery shows fine art and crafts by mountain artists working in media from digital painting to chainsaw art, jewelry and custom hats. Open Thurs-Sun noon-6pm. Final Friday reception on the last Friday of every month, from 4-8pm, features guest artists, special demonstrations, and food from local restaurants
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200. The center’s two galleries feature rotating exhibits by national and Colorado artists, and a permanent local-history exhibit that contains a log cabin from 1864. The “Music with a View” series features monthly concerts in the Main Gallery.
Bead Lounge 320 Main Street, Longmont, 303-678-9966. Staffed by experts, with workshops, classes and more than 2,000 square feet of beads.
Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery 1421 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-443-3683. Artist-owned cooperative is celebrating 40 years of offering pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, glass and other work by more than 200 artists from Boulder and beyond. First Friday receptions are 6-8pm.
- Through Jan. 9: “BAC 2-D”, at Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St.
- Through Jan. 15: 18th annual Judaica Show
- Dec. 1-Jan. 7: “From Hippie to Hip,” a show to commemorate the group’s 40th anniversary, at Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St.
Boulder County Arts Alliance 2590 Walnut St., 303-447-2422 ext. 3. For more than 30 years, BCAA has supported artists and arts organizations through grants, workshops and exhibit opportunities.
Boulder Public Library 1001 Arapahoe Ave., 303-441-4397. The Canyon Gallery and Corridors show national touring exhibits and changing works by Colorado artists. Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, hosts local artists, and Carnegie Branch Library for Local History, 1125 Pine St., features historic Boulder photographs.
- Dec. 1-Jan. 31: Teen Art Gallery by homeschooled students
- Dec. 3-17: Boulder Solstice Arts exhibit and sale
Boulder Stained Glass Studios 1920 Arapahoe Ave., 303-449-9030. Primarily a commission studio. Gallery features leaded glass, vases, perfume bottles, eggs, ornaments and clocks.
Broomfield Auditorium Gallery 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, 303-469-3301 ext. 7999. The gallery complements the auditorium’s varied events with work by local artists. Open Fridays 2-6pm and during Audi events. Through Dec. 29, see works by members of the Broomfield Art Guild.
Buffalo Indian Room 1240-6B Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-442-8440. Native American jewelry, original oil paintings, bronze statues, kachina dolls, pottery, warriors’ shields, beads, beading and silversmithing supplies, native herbal teas. Now at a new location in Longmont.
Christine Marguerite Designs 1721 Pearl St., 303-447-234. Custom engagement and wedding rings, fine-art jewelry, gifts. Fine-art gallery features a new local artist every eight weeks.
- January-February: Judith Babcock
- March-April: Alex Sweetman and Paula Gillen
- May-June: Martine Amade
City of Lakewood Galleries The city of Lakewood has several gallery spaces that feature rotating exhibits of local and national artists, plus informative historic exhibits. Through the end of the year, see “Sound the Alarm! Firefighting in Jefferson County” at the Radius Gallery, part of the Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow.
Community Holistic Health Center 409-B South Public Road, Lafayette, 303-666-6192. Formerly called Uniquely Natural, this holistic health center has an artist co-op with locally made handcrafted items. A featured artist is highlighted in the gallery every two months, and the “Canvas and Cabernet” series pairs instructional painting classes with food and beverages.
Crystal Galleries 1302 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-444-2277. Museum-quality fossils and shells, rare mineral specimens, and exquisite glasswork by René Lalique.
Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park 304 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9203. Information source on Estes Park galleries and studios. Fine-art gallery features work by nationally recognized artists as well as exhibits on loan from museums and private collections.
The Dairy Center for the Arts 2590 Walnut St., 303-440-7826. The Dairy’s three galleries are devoted to photography, Colorado artists and shows offered through the Community Curator program. Through Jan. 6: Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery; Tim Shepard; Steve Zimmerman.
Decorasian 1500 Pearl St., 303-938-1107. Furniture, art, decorative accessories, textiles and rugs created in or inspired by Asia. The Denver location at 1787 S. Broadway, on “Antique Row,” includes six galleries and halls, including “Hall of the Great Wall” and “Hall of the Rising Sun.”
Department of Clothing 350 Main St., Longmont, 720-340-4229. D.O.C., a clothing store that features apparel adorned with artwork by inmates, also has a small art gallery that exhibits the framed original works. Check the store’s Facebook page for new items and events.
Eagle Plume's 9853 Highway 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2861. 1917 trading post specializes in Native American arts and crafts.
Earthwood Gallery 1412 Pearl St., 303-444-3838; also Earthwood Collections, 141 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-8100. Art gallery featuring a wide selection of original fine art, limited-edition photography, art glass, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking and more by award-winning Colorado and national artists. Featured artists often host meet-and-greets, and First Friday openings for exhibits are 6-9pm.
Fastframe of Boulder 2317 30th St., 303-448-1000. Local framing store houses Art Den Gallery, featuring month-long exhibits. Receptions are first Tuesdays of the month from 5-7pm.
15th Street Studio 1708 15th St. at Arapahoe, 303-447-2841. Specialty framing studio also features gallery exhibits of contemporary works.
Foothills Art Center 809 15th St., Golden, 303-279-3922. Forty-year-old arts resource housed in historic buildings features a sculpture garden, exhibitions, programs and art classes. Exhibits mingle Colorado artists with their regional and national peers.
- Through Dec. 30: Holiday Art Market
The Great Frame Up 430 Main Street, Longmont, 303-772-7293. Artists’ Gallery hosts monthly receptions and rotating exhibits of new Colorado artists.
Indochine Home and Garden 2525 Arapahoe Ave., in The Village shopping center, 303-444-7734; warehouse, 1779 Valtec Lane. Large-scale importer of Asian antiques and artifacts sells furniture, textiles, baskets, architectural pieces, Oriental rugs and garden items.
Lafayette Art Center 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-5222. Located in the Lafayette Public Library, LAC features local artists selling their work and promoting the arts in the Lafayette area. Demonstrations, receptions and other community events are scheduled periodically.
Louisville Center for the Arts 801 Grant Ave., Memory Square Park, Louisville, 303-666-8668. Renovated, circa-1904 brick schoolhouse displays works by local artists, offers art classes for all ages and hosts Coal Creek Community Theater.
Manifest Art Gallery 108 Second Ave., Niwot, 303-652-0952. Features contemporary fine arts and crafts in downtown Niwot. A different artist is featured each month.
Marisol Imports 2516 Broadway, 303-442-3142. Features handcrafted furniture, folk-art pieces, hand-loomed Indian rugs and home accessories. Check online for updates on evening art events.
Mary Williams Fine Arts 2116 Pearl St., Unit C, 303-938-1588. Gallery specializes in antique prints and maps that focus on the American West, as well as botanicals, animals and other topics. Also provides custom framing and houses a superior collection of Russell Chatham original lithographs. Through Jan. 12, see ‘Some MOORE Watercolors,” paintings by Leon Loughridge from the Denver Botanic Gardens’ recent exhibit of sculptures by Henry Moore.
Mercury Framing 4692 N. Broadway, 303-938-0123. Framing shop also hosts gallery exhibits and opening receptions.
Muse Gallery 356 Main St., Longmont, 303-678-7869. Cooperative gallery features shows by Longmont Council for the Arts, plus works by member artists: oil and watercolor painting, photography, pastels, wood and metal sculpture, fiber, jewelry, mosaics and clay.
- Through Dec. 23: The Contemporary Cache, Judy Campbell and Sharon Strasburg
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) 1850 Table Mesa Drive, 303-497-2408. Community Art Program in NCAR’s Mesa Laboratory has two galleries with rotating exhibits open to the public 8am-5pm weekdays, and 9am-4pm weekends and holidays. Schedules and event information can be found at the website.
- Gallery I: December/January: Ken Schmeelk, photographic arts; February/March: Dan Friedlander, clay tile artwork; April/May: Julia Lunk, watercolor paintings
- Gallery II: December/January: Erin King, pen and ink drawings; February/March: Ashley Williams, oil paintings; April/May: Judith Trager, fiber art
Nature’s Own 5 E. First St., Nederland, 303-258-3557. One of four locations in the state, this rock shop and gallery is crammed with fossils, geodes, all kinds of stones, curios, household items made of stone, and old-fashioned toys. Open daily.
Nicholas Angelo Fine Art 429 Main Street, Lyons, 303-823-0607. Paintings and prints, African art and rare books.
Nomad Bead Merchants 1909 Ninth St., 303-786-9746. Unusual beads, gold and silver jewelry, and folk art from Asia, Africa and the Americas. Now in a new location.
Old Firehouse Art Center 667 4th Ave., Longmont, 303-651-2787. Old Firehouse offers art classes, lectures and workshops for aspiring artists and art appreciators of all ages; Saturday Art Experience for children 6-12 every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Exhibits feature local, regional and national artists.
- Through Dec. 16: Objects of Inspiration
Old Tibet/Potala Imports Old Tibet, 948 Pearl St., two blocks west of Pearl Street Mall, 303-440-0323; Potala Imports, 1136 Pearl St., 303-449-2098. Spiritual items from Nepal, India and Tibet: thangkas, singing bowls, prayer beads, and Hindu and Buddhist statuary.
Osmosis Gallery 290 Second Ave., Niwot, 303-652-2668. Unique gallery housed in a charming Niwot landmark features an eclectic collection of Colorado contemporary fine art, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gifts, plus an outdoor sculpture garden. First Friday receptions are 5-8pm.
Particulars: The Lafayette Art Market 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 720-890-7888. pARTiculars: The Lafayette Art Market is an artist-owned gallery and teaching studio in the heart of old town Lafayette. Classes for adults and children include painting, photography, crafts, book binding and jewelry.
Rabbit Brush Gallery 7504 Hygiene Road, Hygiene, 303-651-1106. This new gallery specializes in fine art, ceramics, jewelry and gifts, and is a member of the Fair Trade Community of Boulder County. Don’t miss the sculpture garden.
Rabbit Mountain Cottage Furnishings 7161 Valtec Court, 303-443-8229. Features handcrafted and refinished furniture and unique home accessories.
Red Canyon Art Co. 400 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5900. Open daily, this gallery features fine art, jewelry, stained and blown glass, pottery, weaving, and home accessories by more than 100 Colorado artists.
Rembrandt Yard 1301 Spruce St., 303-301-2970. Gallery and working studio houses the work of resident studio artists and Open Studios artists; exhibits rotate every two to four months. Workshops and classes are also offered.
St. John’s Boulder Art Gallery 1419 Pine St., 303-442-5246. This nonprofit organization established by St. John’s Episcopal Church serves as a venue for local and regional artists. Juried shows are developed around themes, and receptions coincide with First Friday art walks.
SmithKlein Gallery 1116 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-444-7200. Gallery of traditional and contemporary paintings, sculpture, hand-blown art glass, jewelry, and a collection of old and new fetishes. Gallery hosts monthly First Friday receptions, 6-9pm, for featured artists.
Tibet Gallery 1916 13th St., between Pearl and Walnut streets, 303-402-0140. Tibetan items including rugs, arts, crafts, music, jewelry, statues, pashmina items, thangkas, clothing and spiritual gifts.
UMC Art Gallery Euclid and Broadway, CU Campus, 303-492-7465. Variety of visual offerings ranging from student works to presentations by internationally recognized artists.
Uniquely Natural Healing Arts & Gifts 409-B South Public Road, Lafayette, 303-666-6192. Artist co-op features locally made handcrafted items. A featured artist is highlighted in the gallery every two months, and the “Canvas and Cabernet” series pairs instructional painting classes with food and beverages.
