telluride regional artists
Alacran Woodworks: Alacran Woodworks, owned and operated by brothers Brandon and Justin Bain, specializes in the design and construction of custom, freestanding furniture. Using hand tools, old-fashioned joinery and the finest American Hardwoods, the Bain brothers build heirloom quality furniture pieces to be used and enjoyed for generations. Their style, centered around the mining history of the San Juan Mountains, also incorporates the simple strength of Japanese joinery with the visible structure of Arts and Crafts era designs.
Bruce Gomez: All of Bruce’s work are done in pastel, a medium in which he is entirely self-taught. His paintings reflect extensive travels throughout the western United States but most specifically through Telluride and the surrounding San Juan Mountains. His other works show his tours from London, Paris to southern France, the Tuscany…thence to Rome! (Charlton Heston voice) Although a Denver painter his works can be found throughout the world and his formal representation lies with his dear friends at the Abend Gallery in Denver and with the Telluride Gallery of Fine Art in Telluride.
Nancy Craft & Esprit Travel Esprit Travel & Tours has been offering custom tours to foreign countries since it was established in 1979 and is one of the oldest US companies specializing in Japan. We offer individual travel planning (FIT) and custom tours for special interest groups. No matter what your preferred mode of travel, we guarantee you’ll have a deeply meaningful, highly personal and memorable travel experience. This is a promise we’re comfortable making because each of our journeys is carefully planned and expertly orchestrated to immerse you in the culture of the country you’re traveling to - its history, sights, customs, cuisine, arts and crafts. Most of all, we will introduce you to wonderful local people in warm, personal and enlightening ways.
Jim Woodham: Digital photography. The natural beauty of Southwestern Colorado is so striking it makes you want to share it with the rest of the world. Living in this area exposes one daily to the most inspiring scenery you will ever encounter. Only in the last few years has digital photography advanced to the point that it is possible to approximate what the eyes can enjoy and transfer this visual beauty to media.
Julie McNair: Julie’s clay sculptures are personal and work as a gateway for her own growth and may speak to others in a completely different way. Most of the subject matter pertains to transformation of the human spirit and one’s internal reality.
Hunter Hogan: Hunters work is displayed in several corporate collections including Sterling Drug, Chugai-Upjohn, Ernst and Young, Satellite Health Care of Mountain View, California, and the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. One of her tapestries was included in a show entitled “Significant Colorado Women Artists of the 20th Century” which traveled around the western region and to the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C.
Lisa Issenberg: Lisa Issenberg has specialized in innovative, custom metalwork, creating unique, three-dimensional functional pieces. Her work ranges from delicate, detailed jewelry to large-scale architectural installations, all of which originate in the Issenberg Design studio in southwestern Colorado.
Matt Downer Designs: Painstakingly crafted woodwork by attentive eyes and practiced hands, every piece he makes is worked so as to bring life back to the wood that once grew as a beautiful tree.
Rita Bernstein: One-of-a-kind, hand-dyed silk artworks.
Ron Patterson: Contemporary acrylic painter based in Telluride and Santa Fe. Ron paints large canvases with a variety of subjects from people in love to animals at play in a colorful, expressive style.
Susie Billings: Favoring a bright, warm palette Billings incorporates a range of mediums in her work - watercolors are painted onto japanese rice papers to create an underlying image. Then pastels, charcoal, papers, ink and gold leaf are applied to develop depth and create transparent layers. Billings’ final images are ultimately simple, yet complex compositions. “Billings uses color to create a subtle yet definite spirit. Her paintings leave viewers with a sense of optimism about life.”
Timothy White A furniture maker from Crested Butte, CO. “I remain fascinated and driven by the creative process of an idea becoming an object that will enhance someones life in some small way.”
If you are a regional Telluride artist who would like to be listed on the Ah Haa site please contact lauren@ahhaa.org with link information.
galleries
Telluride Gallery of Fine Art: The Telluride Gallery of Fine Art exhibits contemporary American artists, internationally renowned sculptors, painters, and photographers, and artists featured in the White House Collection of American Crafts, It also maintains its support of local and regional artists and showcases an extensive studio jewelry collection.
Gallerie Framing & Photography: Gallerie Framing has been successfully serving the town of Telluride, CO for over 6 years with top quality custom framing. During this time, a strong relationship has been built with our customers. As new owners, we take pride in our work and strive to maintain the high level of quality using the established proven techniques. We also aim to continually improve and offer new services and options for our customers. We are excited about our new Photography studio addition to the business and look forward to offering unique, fun or formal portraits and photo shoots. Our green screen allows us to offer you a variety of backgrounds or scenery for your portrait.
Womanmade Gallery: The Womanmade Gallery is a not for profit organization that supports women in the arts by providing opportunities, awareness, and advocacy.
Agora Gallery: Agora Gallery, with two locations in New York City, is dedicated to the promotion of national and international contemporary artists.
art supplies
H. R. Meininger: Art supplies from around the world.
Daniel Smith: Fine art supplies.
Dick Blick: Art materials with dependable savings.
Thai Silks: Quality silks including, Silk Habotai, Crepe De Chine, Chiffon, Charmeuse, Raw Silk Noil, Velvet, Brocade, Organza, Taffeta, Doupioni, Shantung, Silk Knit, Hand-hemmed Silk Scarves, Silk Lingerie and more!
Dharma Trading: Textile craft supplies and clothing blanks.
Mile Hi Ceramics: Pottery and ceramic supplies.
telluride links
Visit Telluride: Plan your Telluride vacation by purchasing ski lift tickets, booking lodging, and organizing group events! Learn about what’s happening in Telluride including special events, shopping, dining, outdoor activities and indoor activities.
Telluride.com: Plan your Telluride vacation.
Telluride Inside & Out: An insiders peek into the ZAZZ of Telluride.
Telluride Ticket: Find tickets for special events and activities in Telluride. Anything from Ah Haa art classes to music at the Sheridan Opera House.
Plum TV: Plan your Telluride vacation by purchasing ski lift tickets, booking lodging, and organizing group events! Learn about what’s happening in Telluride including special events, shopping, dining, outdoor activities and indoor activities.
other resources
Artshow.com: Artists and art resource for national art workshops, call for entries, artist portfolios, tips and tutorials, and art organizations.
Agora Gallery’s ARTisSpectrum Magazine: Agora Gallery’s magazine, ARTisSpectrum, is a contemporary art publication. It interviews notables of the international art world, has profiles of artists, and offers advice & more for artists, art professionals and art lovers.
ArtsLynx Colorado: Artslynx is designed as a portal to the best information on the arts available on the web. Find an extensive library of art links in Colorado.
ArtistsRegister: The place to find artists and art.
Boulder Arts Commission: Seeks to increase awareness and support for the arts. Great resource for upcoming exhibitions, call for entries and grants.
ClayArtWebGuide.com Clay Art Web Guide is a leading online ceramic portal serving the clay art community since 2000. We serve over 20,000 visitors a month on a wide variety of clay related topics in over 60 categories with more than 3,000 unique listings.
claystation.com An online ceramic forum for all things clay.
ColoradoArts.Net: The region’s leading link hub directory for arts and entertainment, offering a wider diversity of domain links than any major-media web site in the state.
Pinhead Institute: Pinhead Institute is a Smithsonian Affiliate based in Telluride, Colorado, that strives to promote science-education both locally & globally. An international network of the world’s leading scientists supports our many educational programs providing unparalleled opportunity to high-level scientific education in rural Colorado. Their mission: To promote community scientific literacy & environmental understanding through educational & participatory activities with scientists and other professionals for students and adults in Southwest Colorado & beyond.
SNAG: Society of North American Goldsmiths. An organization for jewelers, designers and metalsmiths.
Studio B: Going to the beach? Check out this fabulous school in Alys Beach, Florida!
TCAH: The Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities is a community-based arts organization working to secure ongoing support for the arts and humanities by promoting a flourishing cultural environment in Telluride and the region.
TSRC: The Telluride Science Research Center is dedicated to providing workshop and conference services for scientists. Their mission is to inspire substantive scientific inquiry, breakthroughs, and discoveries by hosting scientific meetings in an open environment conducive to productive collaboration and positive contributions to research, policy, and education.
Western States Arts Federation: Dedicated to the creative advancement and preservation of the arts.
