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The Vail Valley Art Guild offers a thoughtfully curated program of events, workshops, exhibitions, and receptions designed to elevate artistic practice and foster creative connection. These experiences bring together professional artists, emerging talent, and art enthusiasts to celebrate and support the visual arts throughout the Vail Valley. Members gain access to opportunities that encourage learning, visibility, and engagement providing pathways to exhibit, connect, and share work within a respected cultural network.

Upcoming Events & Workshops

  • Art Around Avon - Guided Walking Map Tour
    Art Around Avon - Guided Walking Map Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Jun 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Art Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    Explore the dynamic Art Around Avon temporary installations, the array of offerings at the Art Guild at Avon, which add a touch of artistic flair to our community. With something fun for everyone, Avon, CO is the ultimate destination for a summer filled with excitement. (Online App Available)
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  • First Friday Gallery Night
    First Friday Gallery Night
    Multiple Dates
    Jun 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Join our First Friday Gallery Night for a one-of-a-kind art community experience. Meet with local artists’ and explore their creative visual art.
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  • Workshop: Abstracting The Narrative with Peggy McGivern
    Workshop: Abstracting The Narrative with Peggy McGivern
    Multiple Dates
    1 day to the event
    Jun 06, 2026, 9:30 AM – Jun 08, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Art Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    3-Day Workshop - Using the Blind Contour method, you will avoid the fear of perfection. This will be your roadmap to take you from start to finish. Then using layering, glazing, and outline we will create depth. You will learn to see shapes, instead of things, shadow and light as composition.
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  • Workshop: Mood and Color in the Landscape with Anton Nowels
    Workshop: Mood and Color in the Landscape with Anton Nowels
    Multiple Dates
    6 days to the event
    Jun 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Art Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    This 3- Day workshop focuses on developing strong landscape painting ideas through small studies in your preferred medium.
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  • Photo Group meeting (Zoom):  Understanding the Abstract Photo, A Creative Guide to Outdoor Photos with David Shaw
    Photo Group meeting (Zoom):  Understanding the Abstract Photo, A Creative Guide to Outdoor Photos with David Shaw
    13 days to the event
    Jun 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom meeting
    You'll learn from professional outdoor photographer, David W. Shaw, about the different strategies and styles of abstract photography in the context of outdoor photography, and how to think through and create them on your own. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/fnB29iWLQ_ms1RqS5eWFoQ
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  • Call For Submissions
    Call For Submissions
    Multiple Dates
    31 days to the event
    Jul 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Art Guild at Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    You are invited to submit: ONE large format work (up to 48" in width) or up to THREE smaller format works (20'' & Under). *A reminder that June is dedicated to Visual Fine Arts ONLY (non-functional).
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  • Workshop: Make Tila Bead Bracelets with Cindy Duncan
    Workshop: Make Tila Bead Bracelets with Cindy Duncan
    36 days to the event
    Jul 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Art Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    Create a stretch bracelet with Japanese glass beads. Be creative designing a colorful one of a kind bracelet, made by stringing beads on elastic thread with a needle. All supplies and tools provided.
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  • Workshop: Natures Inspiration with Lorenzo Chavez
    Workshop: Natures Inspiration with Lorenzo Chavez
    Multiple Dates
    40 days to the event
    Jul 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – Jul 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Art Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    Lorenzo Chavez, a native of New Mexico and now based in Colorado finds inspiration for his landscape paintings in the intoxicating, wide, open spaces of the American West. His oil and pastel paintings are found in galleries across the US , prominent private and corporate collections and museums.
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  • Photography Group Meeting
    Photography Group Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    41 days to the event
    Jul 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    Join our lively photography group for various topics and pro-tips!
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  • High Five Access Media- Student Film Camp
    High Five Access Media- Student Film Camp
    Multiple Dates
    45 days to the event
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
    137 Benchmark Rd, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA
    5 day long summer film camp, learn more about videography!
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