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Promote your business or event thru the Estes Arts District's online Community Arts and Culture Calendar and Facebook page.
September 28, 2016 -- A comprehensive arts and culture calendar exists on the organization’s website www.EstesArtsDistrict.org/calendar.
The calendar is a free resource. Community members are encouraged to add their own events. The calendar has a local focus and looks to share information on:
This calendar is made possible by an anonymous donation from an Estes Park community member. This funding has allowed for the development of certain features, such as the ability to let users see the calendar in whatever view they prefer: a stream of events, one week at a time, a birds-eye view of the month and more. Users can also specify what kind of events they seek, such as music, outdoor, art exhibits, etc. This asset is stronger and more effective the more people that participate, both as users and contributors.
Community members can also send their information to [email protected].
September 28, 2016 -- A comprehensive arts and culture calendar exists on the organization’s website www.EstesArtsDistrict.org/calendar.
The calendar is a free resource. Community members are encouraged to add their own events. The calendar has a local focus and looks to share information on:
- Classes and Workshops for Creative Endeavor
- Call for Artist Opportunities
- Openings, Shows, and Exhibitions
- Networking Events for Artists and Creative Entrepeneurs
- Performances, Concerts, Theater Events
- Art Sales and Open Studios
This calendar is made possible by an anonymous donation from an Estes Park community member. This funding has allowed for the development of certain features, such as the ability to let users see the calendar in whatever view they prefer: a stream of events, one week at a time, a birds-eye view of the month and more. Users can also specify what kind of events they seek, such as music, outdoor, art exhibits, etc. This asset is stronger and more effective the more people that participate, both as users and contributors.
Community members can also send their information to [email protected].
Friends of Folk Announces the Dick Orleans Friends of Folk Festival
June 18, 2016 -- Friends of Folk will celebrate Dick Orlean's legacy with music and community. This Festival will be in the style of Dick’s “Friends of Folk” nights. Reintarnation will start off the night; then professionals & amateurs will “make a joyful noise” and sing those songs that remind us of our friend.
A scholarship fund has been established with Dick’s passions in mind. A $500 award will be given out at the Festival on June 28th. Anyone in the Estes Valley with a passion for music or photography can apply for the scholarship.
Dick’s photography will also be on sale at the Festival with proceeds helping support the new scholarship fund.
This Festival is part of the Tuesday Night Live Series sponsored by the Estes Arts District. It acts as a kick-off for the scholarship fund and future festivals. Dick Orleans was always supporting others to pursue their arts, whether music or photography or anything! He inspired so many and we want to keep that energy going. We miss you Dick! Come to our party on June 28th!
The venue has been generously donated by Estes Performs & The Estes Arts District.
June 28, 6 pm
417 West Elkhorn, Estes Park
June 18, 2016 -- Friends of Folk will celebrate Dick Orlean's legacy with music and community. This Festival will be in the style of Dick’s “Friends of Folk” nights. Reintarnation will start off the night; then professionals & amateurs will “make a joyful noise” and sing those songs that remind us of our friend.
A scholarship fund has been established with Dick’s passions in mind. A $500 award will be given out at the Festival on June 28th. Anyone in the Estes Valley with a passion for music or photography can apply for the scholarship.
Dick’s photography will also be on sale at the Festival with proceeds helping support the new scholarship fund.
This Festival is part of the Tuesday Night Live Series sponsored by the Estes Arts District. It acts as a kick-off for the scholarship fund and future festivals. Dick Orleans was always supporting others to pursue their arts, whether music or photography or anything! He inspired so many and we want to keep that energy going. We miss you Dick! Come to our party on June 28th!
The venue has been generously donated by Estes Performs & The Estes Arts District.
June 28, 6 pm
417 West Elkhorn, Estes Park
Estes Arts District welcomes Just Jill to Performance Park June 14th
June 8, 2016 -- The 2nd event in the Estes Arts District's Performance Park summer series of local talent, is the amazing Just Jill. Just Jill, a singer/songwriter who lives in the mountains of Estes Park, has been writing poetry and lyrics for as long as she can remember. Jill is always listening to music and is open to any and all types--from traditional folk to bluesy rock and roll. She can often be found around town with her guitar playing music that reflects her main influences: Bob Dylan, Amos Lee, Mary Gauthier and Jason Isbell. And Jill can sometimes be found on stage with assorted musicians or with some of her former band-mates, now known as Chain Station, playing bass and guitar.
With 21 years guitar experience, 13 years as a bass player, 25 years as a vocalist, and 23 years of theater training and performance, Just Jill is all about passion for the song. She plays local pubs, weddings, and special events, and she never disappoints. Jill mixes stories of life and love with songs about moonshine and sunsets. Bring a chair, a blanket, and a favorite refreshment and join Just Jill for some silliness and song at 7 pm June 14th, Performance Park, 417 West Elkhorn, Estes Park.
June 8, 2016 -- The 2nd event in the Estes Arts District's Performance Park summer series of local talent, is the amazing Just Jill. Just Jill, a singer/songwriter who lives in the mountains of Estes Park, has been writing poetry and lyrics for as long as she can remember. Jill is always listening to music and is open to any and all types--from traditional folk to bluesy rock and roll. She can often be found around town with her guitar playing music that reflects her main influences: Bob Dylan, Amos Lee, Mary Gauthier and Jason Isbell. And Jill can sometimes be found on stage with assorted musicians or with some of her former band-mates, now known as Chain Station, playing bass and guitar.
With 21 years guitar experience, 13 years as a bass player, 25 years as a vocalist, and 23 years of theater training and performance, Just Jill is all about passion for the song. She plays local pubs, weddings, and special events, and she never disappoints. Jill mixes stories of life and love with songs about moonshine and sunsets. Bring a chair, a blanket, and a favorite refreshment and join Just Jill for some silliness and song at 7 pm June 14th, Performance Park, 417 West Elkhorn, Estes Park.
The Estes Arts District Announces the Winner of the National Stanley Hotel Sculpture Contest!
Estes Park, CO – March 9, 2016 — The Estes Arts District is delighted to announce the winner of its nationwide Stanley Sculpture Contest: The Visionary by Daniel Glanz and Sutton Betti of Loveland. This figurative sculpture of F.O. Stanley will be a focal point in the new Stanley Maze, and the first sculpture ever created to celebrate this iconic man.
The summer of 2015, John Cullen, historic Stanley Hotel owner, asked the newly formed Estes Arts District to create and curate an annual national sculpture contest with a budget of $50,000 per sculpture for the hotel campus. The Stanley Hotel property is currently expanding to include two new hotels, a wellness center, a wedding/conference facility and an international film school. Several sculpture sites are being planned. The Estes Arts District enlisted the assistance of author and art consultant Judy Archibald to write the initial proposal for the contest. The first call for sculpture was issued in September 2015 to professional sculptors across the continental United States. The Estes Arts District then formed a Sculpture Review Team made up of Estes Arts District Board Members: Craig Soderberg, Karen McPherson, Greg Miles and Cydney Springer; Western Heritage Art Show Directors: Howell and J’Ann Wright; Estes Park Art in Public Places Board Members: Celine LeBeau and Brian Berg; artist Peter Gaustad, and author/art consultant Judy Archibald. Over fifty entries were submitted and reviewed by a panel who chose twelve submissions. In November 2015, these twelve were presented to the Sculpture Review Team. The three finalists selected were Twin Sisters by Jane DeDecker of Loveland, CO, The Visionary by Daniel Glanz and Sutton Betti of Loveland, CO and Bell and Arch by Larry Elardo of Groveland, Massachussetts. These artists were charged with creating small replicas or maquettes of their winning designs for a final presentation. On March 9, the three sculpture finalists made presentations with their maquettes at the historic Lodge at The Stanley Hotel to the Sculpture Review Team. The Visionary will be installed in the Stanley Maze in September 2016. “This has been an exciting project for the Estes Arts District and we express huge thanks to John Cullen for the opportunity to play a role in creating this extraordinary art collection,” said Cydney Springer, Estes Arts District Board Member. “The Stanley Hotel Sculpture Collection will be a gift for our community and visitors to enjoy for many years to come.”
Visit StanleyHotel.com or facebook.com/thestanleyhotel to learn more about the winning sculpture and video of the three presentations.
The Estes Arts District: The Estes Arts District has been a grassroots project focusing on creating a sustainable organization that will partner with the arts community to support and enhance creative endeavors in the Estes Valley. The organization has just received its 502c-3 designation and is pursuing the Colorado Creative District Certification. The District’s vision is to enhance its position as a lively and diverse arts destination which will drive economic growth, enrich the quality of life, and build upon the Valley’s rich cultural heritage. Visit estesartsdistrict.org to learn more!
The Stanley Hotel is famous for its classic turn-of-the-century charm and offers spectacular mountain views, including the majestic peaks of nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Multi-million dollar renovations have restored this 155-guest room hotel to its original 1909 grandeur with all the modern high-quality amenities required for a pleasurable stay.
The Stanley Hotel was Stephen King’s inspiration for his celebrated classic novel, The Shining. The subsequent Stanley Kubrick film clinched international fame for this iconic hotel. Guests report many paranormal experiences when visiting and the Stanley Hotel is consistently ranked the #1 haunted hotel in the world. It is an ideal destination for a Colorado getaway.
Estes Park, CO – March 9, 2016 — The Estes Arts District is delighted to announce the winner of its nationwide Stanley Sculpture Contest: The Visionary by Daniel Glanz and Sutton Betti of Loveland. This figurative sculpture of F.O. Stanley will be a focal point in the new Stanley Maze, and the first sculpture ever created to celebrate this iconic man.
The summer of 2015, John Cullen, historic Stanley Hotel owner, asked the newly formed Estes Arts District to create and curate an annual national sculpture contest with a budget of $50,000 per sculpture for the hotel campus. The Stanley Hotel property is currently expanding to include two new hotels, a wellness center, a wedding/conference facility and an international film school. Several sculpture sites are being planned. The Estes Arts District enlisted the assistance of author and art consultant Judy Archibald to write the initial proposal for the contest. The first call for sculpture was issued in September 2015 to professional sculptors across the continental United States. The Estes Arts District then formed a Sculpture Review Team made up of Estes Arts District Board Members: Craig Soderberg, Karen McPherson, Greg Miles and Cydney Springer; Western Heritage Art Show Directors: Howell and J’Ann Wright; Estes Park Art in Public Places Board Members: Celine LeBeau and Brian Berg; artist Peter Gaustad, and author/art consultant Judy Archibald. Over fifty entries were submitted and reviewed by a panel who chose twelve submissions. In November 2015, these twelve were presented to the Sculpture Review Team. The three finalists selected were Twin Sisters by Jane DeDecker of Loveland, CO, The Visionary by Daniel Glanz and Sutton Betti of Loveland, CO and Bell and Arch by Larry Elardo of Groveland, Massachussetts. These artists were charged with creating small replicas or maquettes of their winning designs for a final presentation. On March 9, the three sculpture finalists made presentations with their maquettes at the historic Lodge at The Stanley Hotel to the Sculpture Review Team. The Visionary will be installed in the Stanley Maze in September 2016. “This has been an exciting project for the Estes Arts District and we express huge thanks to John Cullen for the opportunity to play a role in creating this extraordinary art collection,” said Cydney Springer, Estes Arts District Board Member. “The Stanley Hotel Sculpture Collection will be a gift for our community and visitors to enjoy for many years to come.”
Visit StanleyHotel.com or facebook.com/thestanleyhotel to learn more about the winning sculpture and video of the three presentations.
The Estes Arts District: The Estes Arts District has been a grassroots project focusing on creating a sustainable organization that will partner with the arts community to support and enhance creative endeavors in the Estes Valley. The organization has just received its 502c-3 designation and is pursuing the Colorado Creative District Certification. The District’s vision is to enhance its position as a lively and diverse arts destination which will drive economic growth, enrich the quality of life, and build upon the Valley’s rich cultural heritage. Visit estesartsdistrict.org to learn more!
The Stanley Hotel is famous for its classic turn-of-the-century charm and offers spectacular mountain views, including the majestic peaks of nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Multi-million dollar renovations have restored this 155-guest room hotel to its original 1909 grandeur with all the modern high-quality amenities required for a pleasurable stay.
The Stanley Hotel was Stephen King’s inspiration for his celebrated classic novel, The Shining. The subsequent Stanley Kubrick film clinched international fame for this iconic hotel. Guests report many paranormal experiences when visiting and the Stanley Hotel is consistently ranked the #1 haunted hotel in the world. It is an ideal destination for a Colorado getaway.
Introducing Art Upstairs
The Estes Arts District is working with the Estes Valley Library to present a multi-media exhibition celebrating area performers. Area artists are submitting video and portraits of both current and historical performers. Email Craig if would like to get involved
The Estes Arts District is working with the Estes Valley Library to present a multi-media exhibition celebrating area performers. Area artists are submitting video and portraits of both current and historical performers. Email Craig if would like to get involved