Grand Valley Creative Alliance

10/14/2026

What is an ofrenda?

An ofrenda is an altar built to honor and remember loved ones who have died. Families fill them with photos, marigolds (cempasúchil), candles, pan de mu**to, water, salt, sugar skulls, papel picado, and the favorite foods and belongings of the people they remember. Each item helps guide spirits home.

Five local artists are creating original ofrendas for the first annual Día de los Mu***os Festival (Day of the Dead) at Cross Orchards Historic Site. Come see them in person, hear the stories behind them, and add a remembrance of your own to our community ofrenda.

Oct. 30 and 31 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Ofrenda Open House
Nov. 1 | Noon to 4 p.m. | Día de los Mu***os Festival
Free and open to everyone.

Presented by the Grand Valley Creative Alliance, The ARTery, Museums of Western Colorado.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1020745547653845

10/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Grand Valley Creative Alliance to the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce!

The Grand Valley Creative Alliance (GVCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating and promoting the creative community throughout the Grand Valley. Through collaboration, education, advocacy, and programming, GVCA connects artists, makers, creative entrepreneurs, and organizations while strengthening the region's creative economy and enriching the lives of those who live, work, and visit here. Grand Valley Creative Alliance

One of their exciting initiatives is The ARTery, a new community creative hub in Downtown Grand Junction that will provide professional studios, shared workspaces, educational opportunities, and collaborative programming for artists and makers of all skill levels. This innovative space reflects GVCA's commitment to making creativity more accessible while supporting the growth of local talent and creative businesses.

The arts are an important part of a thriving economy and vibrant community. They attract visitors, inspire innovation, support local businesses, and help create the unique sense of place that makes Western Colorado so special. We're excited to welcome the Grand Valley Creative Alliance to our Chamber family and look forward to collaborating to support our region's creative and entrepreneurial spirit.

Please join us in giving the Grand Valley Creative Alliance a warm Chamber welcome! 💙🎨🤝

09/03/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 💀

The Grand Valley Creative Alliance and Museums of Western Colorado are looking for artists to create original, large scale ofrendas celebrating the lives and memories of loved ones who have passed. ❤️

Selected artists will receive:
• A 2-week residency at The ARTery beginning October 5th
• $750 stipend + $750 for materials
• Support with ofrenda installation
• The opportunity to have your completed work displayed during the festival

Use link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1-G6T5wwZXoBXe0X2hhFfeDoZ2rSOT2tSElcTCiDvsPUBOg/viewform?usp=header

✨We’re excited to announce our first annual Día de los Mu***os Festival happening November 1st, 2026 (more details regarding the festival coming soon!)

06/11/2026

Join as a member of The ARTery today!

04/18/2026

Grand Valley Creative Alliance hosted our 2026 Board Retreat yesterday, and not only was it productive, but inspiring! We are so excited to share our visions with the art community of the Grand Valley! 🎨

04/08/2026

04/06/2026

Check out this sneak peek of the The ARTery 👀👀👀

03/26/2026

The ARTery has a new page!

03/26/2026

Call for artists!

02/04/2026

Build Update #1 | The ARTery Progress Report

ICYMI — The ARTery has been taking shape in downtown Grand Junction. Construction is well underway on a new creative hub being brought to the community by the Grand Valley Creative Alliance.

This space is being built with creativity, connection, and community at its core, and we’re excited to share the progress as it unfolds.

Monthly updates are coming as we head toward our Grand Opening this summer, huge thanks to KREX for helping share the journey with our community. Stay tuned!

https://www.westernslopenow.com/news/local-news/living-local/the-artery-under-construction-in-downtown-grand-junction/

To learn more about the project or donate to our capital campaign visit: www.gvcreates.org