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
Multiple Dates3 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.
11 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!
Multiple Dates13 days to the eventApr 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMAvon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAMonthly Board member meeting
16 days to the eventPhotography Group Zoom Meeting - Butch Mazzuca: 33 Hacks To Improve Your Scores in Club CompetitionsApr 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMZoom meeting - register in advanceThis presentation will explore how photographers can create more interesting images, whether for themselves, for their portfolio or for a competition. Please register for this Zoom Meeting in advance. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/UwGeuVY5SJi2_DTQWHsuXQ
18 days to the eventApr 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.
20 days to the eventApr 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM137 Benchmark Rd, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USALearn the calming and magical art that is yarn dying with our In-Residence-Artist, Natalie Thompson from the Knitten Cat.
Multiple Dates34 days to the eventMay 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMAvon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAShow your work at the upcoming First Friday Gallery Night
Multiple Dates51 days to the eventMay 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMAvon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAJoin our lively photography group for various topics and pro-tips!
Multiple Dates66 days to the eventJun 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMArt Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USAExplore 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)
Multiple Dates67 days to the eventJun 06, 2026, 9:30 AM – Jun 08, 2026, 4:00 PMArt Guild At Avon, 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620, USA3-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.