Sangres Art Guild

06/20/2026

Happy Summer Solstice weekend! For only $20 you can enjoy works of fine art for the next 18 months starting July 2026. The calendars are available at 3rd Street Gallery, Back to Basics Bakery, Vally Ace Hardware, Peregrine Coffee Roasters, Wet Mountain Treasures, The Village Shop and Sunflower Natural Foods. It's Christmas in July with a wonderful gift of local art in the SAG 18 month calendar. Thank you for your support.

06/19/2026

Follow our Instagram page for inspiration of local art!

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06/17/2026

~ARTBeat~
SAG Member Newsletter

Summer Member Social

As this is the year to celebrate America's 250th and Colorado's 150th, we thought we would celebrate SAG's 20th too! We encourage SAG members to save the date of SUNDAY, JULY 26th from 2-6 pm for an afternoon social with light refreshments, fresh popcorn, sangria & iced tea, door prizes and maybe even some fun and games! Bingo anyone? We have long time members along with many new ones. As a member driven organization, we should get to know one another and work together to make good things happen for the next 20 years!

You are cordially invited to join us to celebrate SAG!
SUNDAY, JULY 26 ~ 2-6pm
Please RSVP to [email protected] by July 21st

This is also intake day for the August show to "Celebrate Colorado."
Enter Your Art and Stay for the Social!

Calls to Action

We always welcome artwork to be considered for SAG marketing. We post on social media, share on art focused and community pages and add fresh content to the website. Have you seen the updated home page slide show and page banners? Label file: "LastName_Initial_Title_Medium.jpg" Thank you for sharing your artistry. Send to [email protected]

There is a section under each monthly show for "Gallery Art Photos submitted by artists." Please submit a digital file of the art you enter into shows, especially if it is under glass when hung. It would be greatly appreciated to help populate the show section each month, if possible.

Please follow the SAG (https://www.facebook.com/SangresArtGuild/) page and encourage family, friends and associates to follow SAG too. Like and share posts to broaden our scope. We are aiming to have over 1000 followers by summer's end. We have 901, help us grow!

Looking Ahead...

We are seeking new board members to be seated in 2027. Board members serve a two year term and play a vital leadership role guiding the organization's strategic direction and ensuring SAG continues to thrive for years to come.

We are looking for individuals with a variety of skills sets to actively engage with the organization throughout the year. Board Members needn't be full-time residents. Board meetings are every other month. The next board meeting is Tuesday, July 28th at 1:30pm. We welcome anyone with a desire to help sustain SAG's cultural legacy.

Not ready for a board seat...There's still a meaningful place for you within SAG. Committee involvement is a rewarding way to contribute your skills and become more engaged with the organization. There are bite size volunteer opportunities to help with the Gallery, Social Media, Marketing, Membership, Arts Education, Scholarship, Art in Public Places, Alla Prima Westcliffe, and Website Content.

If you believe in the power of art to connect and enrich our community, we'd love to hear from you. Contact SAG president [email protected] or vice president [email protected] about how to be involved with SAG.

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06/15/2026

"An Abstract View" Review (https://sangresartguild.org/June-Show)

Summer Art Shows at
3rd Street Gallery

"An Abstract View" June 4-27
"America the Beautiful" July 2-25
"Celebrate Colorado" July 30-Aug 29
"Everyday Life" Sept 3-26
Gallery Open Thu to Sun from 11am-4pm
1st Saturday Receptions 1pm-4pm
SAG hosts gallery receptions on the 1st Saturday with a featured artist, live music, sweet & savory bites and a great opportunity to connect with others to support local arts.

Newsletter Banner "Twlight in Violet"
Oil by Eileen Piasecki-Couch

From the SAG President

Hello Summer in the Valley! As the weather heats up so does the visitor season here in Westcliffe and the gallery is in full swing with "An Abstract View." If you haven't stopped by to see this remarkable show, you are missing out on the creative talents of our guild artists.
As we celebrate our country and Colorado this year, we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sangres Art Guild becoming a non-profit and the opening of the 3rd Street Gallery. WOW! Has it really been 20 years! We have so many talented artists in this valley and many of them are on exhibit in the 3rd Street Gallery.
I would like to thank all our past and present volunteers over the years for making this organization a success. We could not have done it without you. Now let's prepare together for the next 20 years!
-Eileen Piasecki-Couch, SAG President

I have spent more than 20 years working in finance, where attention to detail, patience, and problem-solving were part of everyday life. During my career, I served as Finance Director for Custer County and as Accounting and Payroll Manager for UAACOG. While I enjoyed the analytical side of finance, photography became my creative outlet and a true passion.
My husband and I have lived in the Wet Mountain Valley for the past 10 years. I find endless inspiration in the natural world. I enjoy photographing wildlife, birds, wildflowers, and the ever-changing light across the landscape. I strive to capture the beauty, character, and fleeting moments that often go unnoticed.
My background in finance taught me discipline and precision, while photography allows me to slow down, observe, and connect with nature. I hope my images encourage others to pause, appreciate their surroundings, and find wonder in the simple details of the world around us.
I look forward to serving as the Treasurer and Bookkeeper and working with the SAG Board. -Lisa Bivins

Lisa joins Board Officers: President Eileen Piasecki-Couch, Vice President Debbie Adams, Secretary Tess Jones along with Board Members: Bridget Dean-Pratt, Tim Diffenderfer, Danica Lee and Jill Westbrook.

SAG Celebrates 20 Years!
With many $20 purchases of the new SAG Fine Art 18-month (July 2026 to December 2027) Calendar it would make it "Christmas in July" for SAG and financially strengthen our organization.
We need your help to sell 500 calendars. We know that's a lot of calendars when most people no longer use a paper calendar...For only $20 you can enjoy the passing of time with fine art painted right here in the Wet Mountain Valley. We greatly appreciate your support of SAG as we celebrate our 20th year!

Art Workshops & Classes

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06/15/2026

Now at 3rd Street Gallery...

06/12/2026

Our June Show - An Abstract View - is here! Stop in Thursday-Sunday from 11am to 4pm to experience a new emotion and perspective with abstract art!

06/11/2026

You can never get enough fine art! Check out these two art events happening this weekend along with "An Abstract View" at 3rd Street Gallery.

06/11/2026

3rd Street Gallery opening reception on June 6th.