"Spark the Arts"

An Operations Fundraising Campaign

Your gift is the match that ignites creativity! 


We’ve renovated our historic home. Now we need your support to fuel the next chapter! Help us raise $50K in four weeks to fund year-round programs, classes, exhibitions, and performances that make the Gunnison Valley a more vibrant, connected, and inspired place. Campaign runs August 13th - September 10. 


Early Bird Giving: Donate between August 6–12 for a chance to win a $100 GAC Gift Card — good for art, classes, and event tickets!
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2025 Open HOURS

Tuesday - Fridays:

Beginning Tues. 7/8:

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Saturdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm


*Please contact us via phone or email at 970.641.4029 or contact@gunnisonartscenter.org for gallery visits outside of these hours. Please allow 24 - 48 hours for a response.

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Support Community Arts!

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See Art.

Hear art.

be art.

Offering the Gunnison Valley community and visitors arts classes and immersive creative experiences, with a little something for everyone! Celebrate and support the many local artists featured in our gallery spaces, get your hands dirty in our Clay Studio, or find your center in one of our moving or visual arts classes.

GUNNISON ARTS CENTER MEMBERSHIP


NEW Monthly Membership Program!


The Gunnison Arts Center is excited to introduce our new Monthly Membership Program, designed to engage and reward our community of arts and music enthusiasts.


As a valued member, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits such as discounted class registration, discounted event tickets, early access to gallery openings, and special invitations to VIP events. By joining, you not only enrich your own cultural experiences but also support the vibrant programming and mission of our non-profit arts center.


Become a Member

Art & Community For all.

We believe that all art forms have the power to enrich lives, transcend our differences, and create strong connections among communities. Our goal at the Gunnison Arts Center is to provide a platform for this beautiful journey.


Through a diverse range of art-focused classes, exciting events, captivating gallery exhibitions, and a welcoming shop for local artists to showcase and sell their work, we offer countless opportunities to both learn and teach, fostering a vibrant creative community.


At the Gunnison Arts Center, there's a class perfect for everyone's interests. Whether you're expressing yourself on the dance floor, mastering a new painting technique, exploring the magic of clay in our Ceramics Studio, sharing laughter in our Blue Box Theater, grooving to the tunes of local musicians, or cooking up your next culinary masterpiece in Dot's Culinary Kitchen, we've got it all and more.


Classes

Cultivate your next passion in a variety of classes!

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 Events

Attend one of our events or host your very own at the GAC!

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Galleries

Tour our 3 rotating galleries, premiering on the First Friday of every month!

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Get Involved

Support Your Local Community Arts!

Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution through a monetary gift, purchasing supplies from our Amazon Wishlist, shopping at City Market, and more!


Receive exclusive member perks, including shop and class discounts, all while supporting community arts.

From budding artists to professionals, join our local art collective, The Shop, to showcase your work to thousands of community members and visitors!

From programming, galleries, and community outreach, there is a volunteer opportunity for everyone!

Get the latest information on upcoming classes, events, and experiences!

From experienced teachers to artists sharing their expertise, we offer teaching opportunities in a variety of mediums.

let us host your next gathering

From wedding rehearsals to birthday parties, host your event in our iconic historical building.

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