Alamosa Creates

08/10/2026

Nominations are now open for the Champion of the Arts Award for the Alamosa Creates ArtsFestival! This award recognizes an individual, business, or organization that has made extraordinary contributions to the arts in Alamosa. Champions of the Arts are essential because they are the driving force be...

08/05/2026

Call for Artists! 🎨🖌️

Please submit your stormwater mural designs to our Development Services Department at [email protected]

Deadline for submissions is August 20th

07/14/2026

Calling all Artists!

Alamosa Creates is officially looking for Artists for the 2026 Annual ARTSFest this fall! If you want to showcase and sell your work downtown, we’d love to have you join the fun! The first 20 artists to fill out their application will receive a $75 stipend.

Here are the details:
When: Saturday, Sept. 12, from 1-6 PM
Where: San Juan Avenue
Deadline to Apply: August 10th

Fill out the quick application form right here: https://forms.gle/oXffE5fdCenGGFYX9

For questions, please contact Jasmine at [email protected]

05/26/2026

☀️JUNE’S FIRST FRIDAYS IS APPROACHING AND IT’S COMING IN HOT!☀️
Get ready for June’s FFirst Fridays with Visit Alamosa Singing Sands of Summer! Alamosa Creates is the cosponsor, and we are kicking off the season on June 5th at 5 PM!
We are packing the night with 40+ incredible vendors, meaning there is officially something for everyone! But that’s not all...come vibe to the beautiful live music of Trío de Luz 🎶, snap a core memory at the Joy Squad Photo Booth📸, get a peek into your future with a tarot reading🔮, and take home a custom poem just for you!📝
Grab your friends, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate the singing sands of summer together! See you downtown!

From my 78 Collection Alvino Rey and his Orchestra – “The Singing Sand of Alamosa”Flip side – “Keep Smilin’, Keep Laughin’, Be Happy”1942

05/19/2026

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New research from University College London found that engaging with arts and culture weekly may slow biological aging at the same rate as regular exercise. 🔎 Get your Rx filled at the Pulitzer! 😉

Read more from The Times and The Sunday Times here: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/enjoying-the-arts-has-same-effect-on-ageing-as-a-weekly-workout-h2psl0ww8

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Photography by Robert Pettus

05/05/2026

04/23/2026

Call for Ceramic Mosaic Artists Community-Based Public Art Project – Zapata Historic Park, Alamosa, Colorado Project Overview Colorado is celebrating its Sesquisemiquincentennial, or 250-150! We are seeking artists in Alamosa County to create a community-focused sculpture in Zapata Park, focused.....