When Words Fail - Driven to Abstraction 9
Event Dates: 9/2/2026 - 9/6/2026
Reception: 9/4/2026 6 - 9 PM
Location: Center for Creativity
Phone Number: 9702185680
Address:
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
In an age saturated with conversation, some of life's deepest experiences remain beyond words. When Words Fail demonstrates the expressive power and value of abstract art through the work of Jim Benest, Karen Bailey, Bob Coonts, Kate Dardine, Jeanne Grove, Victoria Kempf, Carol Schinkel, Jennifer Spencer, and Bernadette Youngquist. Using color, gesture, texture, and form, these artists explore numerous topics and answer the question "Why Art?"
Rather than offering fixed narratives, their work invites contemplation and personal interpretation, showing how abstract imagery can communicate universal human experiences that words alone cannot express.
Community Art Exhibition
Event Dates: 8/14/2026 - 8/23/2026
Reception: 8/14/2026 5-7pm
Location: Center for Creativity
Phone Number: 9702185680
Address:
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Website: https://www.fortcollins.gov/Event-Folder/2026-Events/2026-Q3/Arts-Culture/Community-Art-Exhibition
The City of Fort Collins and the Center of Creativity are honored to showcase artwork from 92 talented Fort Collins artists and invite you to explore this diverse collection celebrating the creativity, skill and unique perspectives of our local arts community.
Discover something new, support local artists and experience the creativity of Fort Collins.
100% of the sale price of the art goes directly to the artist.
NOOBAA 26 - 7th Juried Exhibition
Event Dates: 2/13/2026 - 4/10/2026
Reception: 2/13/2026 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: 3 Square Art Gallery
Phone Number: 9702185680
Address:
2415 Donella Ct
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Website: https://www.3squareart.com/current-exhibits
The NOOBAA 26 Exhibit at 3 Square Art in Fort Collins, Colorado is a celebration of Non-Objective Art, where artists venture beyond the realm of representation to explore the fundamental elements of shape, line, color, and form. Unbound by the constraints of the familiar, these innovative compositions exist solely for their own sake, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in pure abstraction.
Opening Reception: Friday, February 13, 6-8pm
Regular Gallery hours during exhibits:
Thursday - Sunday: 1pm ‐ 5pm
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday: Closed
Visit the 3 Square Art Gallery to see our current exhibition. You are welcome to stop in and browse the gallery during our normal hours—visits are free! During your visit be sure to check to see if any of our Studio Artists are working.. artists love to have visitors and you can often see their work in progress, make purchases, and discuss their style.
Fort Collins Old Town Library
Event Dates: 1/11/2026 - 2/28/2026
Reception: 1/15/2026 4:30 - 6:30
Location: Fort Collins Old Town Library
Address:
201 Peterson
Ft Collins, Colorado 80524
Fort Collins Old Town Library is hosting an artist reception THIS Thursday, January 15th from 4:30-6:30pm in the 2nd floor gallery.
Jim Benest, Bob Coonts, Carol Schinkel, Jennifer Spencer and Bernadette Youngquist invite you to join them at the library 201 Peterson St. Their work will be on display through February.
The gallery is upstairs in a space furnished for comfort while enjoying a book, studying, or working.
Books and Art - definitely worth the visit!
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Continuum
Event Dates: 8/1/2025 - 8/3/2025
Reception: 8/1/2025 5 pm - 8 pm
Location: Art & Heritage Center
Phone Number: 970-674-3502
Address:
116 5th Street
Windsor, Colorado 80550
Website: https://www.recreationliveshere.com/185/Upcoming-Exhibitions
Realizing continuity in a connection to the past, present and future featuring five artists from four generations. Michael Safran, Don Vogl, Carol Schinkel, Dale Hartman, and Christine Hogg will share their original paintings offering unique perspectives in contemporary art.
Farewell to Art Lab
Event Dates: 5/21/2025 - 5/31/2025
Reception: 5/29/2025 5pm - 9pm
Location: Art Lab
Phone Number: 9702185680
Address:
239 Linden Street Old Town
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Website: https://www.artlabfortcollins.org/closing/
Farewell to Art Lab is a Retrospective Exhibition and Celebration to honor the legacy of Art Lab.
After 15 years in Old Town, Art Lab says farewell
Celebrating a decade and a half of uplifting the creative community
Art Lab Fort Collins, a community art space in Old Town Fort Collins, will close after almost 16 years of supporting community art and creativity.
The 501(c)(6) nonprofit started in 2009 with a simple question: Could a small group of creatives turn vacant storefronts into vibrant art spaces?
Driven to Abstraction 8
Event Dates: 4/30/2025 - 5/11/2025
Reception: 5/2/2025 6 pm - 10 pm
Location: Center for Creativity
Phone Number: 970-218-5680
Address:
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, Colorado
The Driven To Abstraction 8th annual Art Exhibition and Sale invites you to immerse yourself in the vibrant, evocative world of abstract expression. This showcase is far more than an exhibition—it’s a tribute to the artistry, passion, and dedication embodied by eight remarkable artists. Together, they carry the weight and synergy of a collective 284 years of experience, each one a testament to the transformative power of art and the unwavering commitment to their craft.
Featuring the exceptional talents of Jim Benest, Bob Coonts, Kate Dardine, Jeanne Grove, Victoria Kempf, Carol Schinkel, Jennifer Spencer, and Bernadette Youngquist. All artists will be present at the opening reception May 2, 6-9 pm. with complimentary bar service. Mingle with the artists and ask them your most pressing questions about abstract art!
The show is free and open to the public, and runs from April 29 - May 11. Public Gallery hours are 12:00pm–6:00pm, Wednesday-Sunday. Closing reception Mother’s Day, May 11, 2-4 pm
Art in B & W 25, 6th Annual Juried Exhibition at 3 Square Art
Event Dates: 4/11/2025 - 5/16/2025
Reception: 4/11/2025 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: 3 Square Art Gallery
Phone Number: 9702185680
Address:
2415 Donella Ct
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Website: https://www.3square-art.com
The Art in B & W 25 Exhibit highlights the enduring aesthetic of black and white art and photography, transcending the confines of time to create an experience that resonates across generations. This exhibition challenges artists to articulate their narrative in works devoid of color and is open to all artistic mediums and photography, subject matter, and styles from abstraction to realism.
New Horizons: Landscapes 25
Event Dates: 2/15/2025 - 3/28/2025
Reception: 2/15/2025 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: 3 Square Art Gallery
Phone Number: 9702185680
Address:
2415 Donella Ct
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Website: https://www.3square-art.com
Join us on a visual journey through the ever-evolving realm of landscapes at our New Horizons: Landscapes 25, 8th Annual Exhibition. Traditionally, artists have sought inspiration in the breathtaking landscapes that surround them, capturing the essence of nature's beauty on canvas. However, in the midst of contemporary shifts, how has this age-old practice transformed?
Explore the dynamic interplay between our changing landscapes and the evolving human connection to nature. Witness the exploration of newfound connections or the poignant losses embedded in the evolving terrain. Will landscapes become mere reproductions, frozen in the frame of a photograph, or can artists infuse them with the vibrant hues, nuanced lighting, intricate designs, and rich textures that encapsulate the profound essence of their experiences?
Much like the revolutionary impact of impressionism and cubism on our perception of landscape art in the past, what fresh interpretations and innovative perspectives define today's landscape art scene? In "New Horizons," we invite artists to submit works in both expansive and intimate formats, encouraging bold strokes, novel viewpoints, meaningful dialogues, vibrant blends of color, or monochromatic studies. The canvas is open to your creative exploration—what lies on the horizon for the future of landscape art?
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
3SASA 25 | The 3 Square Art Studio Artists Exhibition
Event Dates: 1/17/2025 - 1/31/2025
Reception: 1/17/2025 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: 3 Square Art Gallery
Phone Number: 9702185680
Address:
2415 Donella Ct
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Website: https://www.3squareart.com/
7th Annual 3 Square Art Studio Artists Exhibition
Get Ready for 3SASA 25 | The 3 Square Art Studio Artists Exhibition! This 7th year of the 3 Square Art Studio Artist Exhibition will showcase our Studio Artists and their finest artwork in a beautiful annual exhibition. The exhibit features existing and 56 new works from 20 of our Studio Artists who are setting the level for art in Northern Colorado. Each artist showcases their artwork and style using different media such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and design. This is an excellent opportunity to see the new works of our Studio Artists, purchase artwork, and to learn more about our exceptional artists.
Exhibition dates: January 17 - 31, 2025
Opening reception 6 - 8 pm
Exhibiting Artists: Kumiko S. McKee, Majorie Braverman, Tom Riley, Craig McKee, Andy Meade, Amy Riley, Brooks Boynton-Hughes, Andrea Gabel, Scott Christensen, Kelly Curl, Carol Schinkel, Alicia Thompson, Marty Banks, Stephanie Wray, Ilona Kennedy, Jai Cochran, Tom Nevrivy, Jim Benest, Mary Harnett, Pam Froemke
