The Creamery Arts Center

06/12/2026

🎨 Artists from Bishop, California, St. George, Utah, Sedona, Arizona, and throughout Colorado have spent the last three days painting the beauty of Delta County for the Inaugural North Fork Plein Air Festival.

Tomorrow is the final day!

👩‍🎨 Quick Draw Competition
📍 Bridge Street & Hotchkiss Avenue
⏰ 9:00–11:30 AM

Then join us at the Creamery Arts Center for Hotchkiss Second Friday and the opening of the North Fork Plein Air Exhibition.

🖼️ Fresh Artwork
🗳️ People's Choice Voting
🏆 Awards
🎶 Live Music
🥤 Refreshments

⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM

06/11/2026

🎨 The North Fork Plein Air Festival is underway!

Artists are out across Delta County today capturing the landscapes, orchards, farms, and communities that make this region so special. These beautiful works by Lisa Fairbank and Jennifer Riefenberg offer a glimpse of what's being created this week.

Join us Friday, June 12, during Hotchkiss Second Friday for the opening of the North Fork Plein Air Exhibition!

🖼 Opening Reception: 5–8 PM
🏆 Awards: 6 PM
🎶 Live Music to follow

We'll be sharing more photos from the field tomorrow. We can't wait to show you what these talented artists create over the next few days!

06/04/2026

👋 Curious about the future of Hotchkiss?

Join us at the Creamery Arts Center to meet the Town Administrator candidates, chat with neighbors, ask questions, and learn more about the people hoping to help lead our community. 🏘️✨

06/02/2026

🎨 The countdown is on!

Join us Friday, June 12, from 5–8 PM for the Exhibition Opening of the Inaugural North Fork Plein Air Festival during Hotchkiss Second Friday.

For three days, artists will be painting throughout Delta County and the North Fork Valley, capturing the landscapes, orchards, vineyards, rivers, ranches, and mountain views that make this region so special. See the results Friday June 12th!

🖼️ Freshly created artwork on display and available for purchase
🏆 Awards Presentation – 6:00 PM
🎨 Public Voting for the Quick Draw Competition begins at 5:00 PM
🎵 Live music by Charles Wecker following the awards

Come celebrate local art, meet the artists, enjoy an evening in downtown Hotchkiss, and experience the beauty of the North Fork through the eyes of talented painters.

📍 Creamery Arts Center
165 W. Bridge Street, Hotchkiss

06/01/2026

🌸 Discover the beauty of watercolor in this beginner-friendly workshop! 🎨

No experience is necessary, and all supplies are included!

🗓️ Thursday, June 18
⏰ 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Creamery Arts Center
💰 $65
Register Here: https://forms.gle/C76FuDFBtkR4r47y6

05/29/2026

🎨 Every time a piece of artwork finds its new home, another beautiful creation takes its place!

Our gallery is constantly changing, which means there's always something new to discover at the Creamery Arts Center. Stop in often—you never know what artwork might be waiting for you. ❤️
Jean Marie Stortz Barbara Torke

05/28/2026

🎨 New Workshop Alert! 🖌️

Ready to level up your painting skills? Join us for an Acrylic Landscape Paintingworkshop with the award-winning Wayne McKinzie! 🖼️✨

Wayne recently took home a 1st Place at the National Fine Art and Photography Show in Loveland, Colorado for his stunning piece, "It's Just Past Those Trees." Wayne receives a perfect 10/10 student rating, known for his ability to translate complex techniques into actionable skills that will take your artistry to the next level! 🙌

🗓️ WHEN: Saturday, June 27
🕘 TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
💰COST: $65

Don’t miss this chance to refine your technique and create your own masterpiece! 🎨👇
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/tQJAKkJgPd9yKeJr6

05/27/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL WEST SLOPE ARTISTS 🎨

Start creating now for our upcoming open juried exhibition:

SHADES OF ONE
at the Creamery Arts Center

This monochromatic-themed exhibition invites artists to explore the depth, mood, texture, and emotion of a limited palette. From subtle tonal shifts to bold contrasts.

Open to all West Slope artists, all mediums, and all artistic styles. Entries will be juried.

Please note: artist entry is not open yet — this is simply your early heads up to begin creating work for the show now. More details and submission information will be announced soon.

🖤 Opening Reception: August 15, 5–8 PM
📍 Creamery Arts Center | Hotchkiss, Colorado

Send questions to
[email protected]
Poster image - original art photo courtesy of Creamery gallery member.

05/24/2026

Did you know we carry exquisitely crafted fine jewelry made by talented local artists? ✨ Treat yourself or surprise someone you love. Give the gift of something beautifully one-of-a-kind.

05/23/2026