Events, Classes, Groups & Workshops
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.
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
3 days to the eventMar 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMArt Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAA 3-hour workshop with Rick Spitzer, going over many features with tips and tricks to be more productive and comfortable using your phone. Learn about settings to make phone usage easier.
5 days to the eventMar 16, 2026, 5:00 PMArt Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAThis lecture dives into female artists who have Influnces major movements and visual culture. We will discuss why so many of their names have been left out of the standard narrative and examine their legacies.
7 days to the eventMar 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMArt Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAUsing acrylic paint on stretched canvas, you will create an abstract painting with a squeegee tool to blend and layer acrylic paint on stretched canvas.- 7 days to the eventMar 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMArt Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAThe best camera is the one you have with you.The iPhone can be that camera. This class will provide you with the information needed to capture all sorts of photography, zoomed in images, nighttime photos, videos and more! Edit and organize photos on your phone or computer.
8 days to the eventMar 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMMinturn, 1901 Main St, Minturn, CO 81645Raj Manickam, a long-time VVAG member whose photography bridges fine art, abstraction, and storytelling from nature to human stories, will speak about “The Art of Observation: Storytelling with Photography.”- 10 days to the eventMar 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMArt Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAThe best camera is the one you have with you.The iPhone can be that camera. This class will provide you with the information needed to capture all sorts of photography, zoomed in images, nighttime photos, videos and more! Edit and organize photos on your phone or computer.
17 days to the eventMar 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMArt Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USABecky Kiser will host a comprehensive and engaging workshop dedicated to the intricate and enjoyable process of creating her delightful Rain-Sticks.
Multiple Dates23 days to the eventApr 03, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMAvon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAOPEN 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.
Multiple Dates26 days to the eventApr 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMAvon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAShow your work at the upcoming First Friday Gallery Night
31 days to the eventApr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMArt Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USADiscuss and explore Color Theory. Practice color placement and how they interact to make pleasing color choices. Put new knowledge to work with a print of a Picasso face and color it!