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< Back Rick Spitzer Rick is a Colorado native and grew up in Greeley, Colorado. He completed a BS degree in biology with a minor in chemistry at the University of Northern Colorado. He taught various science courses in grades 7 through 9 and later taught high school biology and photography. Rick worked 22 years as a director of technology in two school districts and retired in 2006 with 34 years in education. His all-time favorite job was 15 summers as a Seasonal Supervisory Park Ranger Naturalist in Rocky Mountain National Park. During his park service summers he sold prints through many gift shops in Grand Lake and Estes Park. He self-published “Focus on Photography: A Simple Guide to Better Pictures” and after retirement published a coffee table book titled “Colorado Mountain Passes: The States Most Accessible High Country Roadways.” Landscapes are among his many subjects, but his photographic passion is wildlife photography. Rick’s camera has captured most of Colorado’s wildlife in all the life zones of the state. His images have appeared in the Vail Daily and other newspapers, Colorado Outdoors, The National Geographic web site, Walking Mountains publications, and a number of local magazines and other publications. Previous Next

The Vail Valley Art Guild is the only visual arts non-profit serving all of Eagle County, we rely on partners and donors to provide resources that help achieve our goals. Without thier support, we would struggle to sustain our operations and make a meaningful impact for our members and our community.  By working together, we create positive change by creating opportunities for our members, providing outreach and education, and building awareness of the artistic talent in Eagle County. Partners and Donors As the only visual arts non-profit serving all of Eagle County, we rely on partners, donors, and volunteers to help achieve our mission: enriching lives by fostering and promoting artistic growth and building awareness of the visual arts in Eagle County. Without their support, we would struggle to sustain our operations and make a meaningful impact for our members and our community. Together we create opportunities for our members and community by providing outreach & education programs, and building awareness of the artistic talent in Eagle County. "When I moved here, I didn't know where to start with my interest in photography. The Guild helped me get established and provided the confidence for me to show my work at local libraries." -Guild member Partners Donors In-kind Donors Volunteers Colorado Mountain College Eagle Arts Eagle County School District Eagle County Veterans Services Eagle Valley Library District The Charter at Beaver Creek Town of Avon Town of Vail Public Library Vail Daily Partnerships are collaborative relationships with the shared goal of advancing our mission and objectives. Our partnerships include other non-profit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and community groups. They provide valuable support and resources, such as access to funding, increased visibility and reach, and the ability to leverage different skills and strengths. This is essential for amplifying our impact and creating positive experiences for our members and community. Our Premium & Sponsor Members Andrew Graham Beth Runyon Catherine Bennett Janet Burmeister Jennifer Haunschild John Gary McDavid Mio Cirkovic Neil & Caroline Stewart Financial Supporters Arkay Foundation Chris Sena Colorado Creative Industries El Pomar Foundation Joann and Ed Levy Laura Moore Lynn Feiger & Woddy Woodruff Melissa & Kurt Nelson Rosalyn Reed Slifer, Smith and Frampton Susan and Harry Frampton The Bunkhouse, Minturn The Charter at Beaver Creek The National Endowment for the Arts Town of Avon Vail Valley Cares Donors are organizations or individuals who provide financial support to help achieve our mission and goals. We rely on the generosity of donors to continue our work and make a positive impact for our members and community. Did you know you could become a Premium or Sponsor Member today? By doing so, you receive all of the member benefits plus the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting our mission! Contact Us if you'd like to convert your current membership. Becky Kaiser Bob Will Chris Sena Joanne Carhart Levy Lynn Feiger Margo Thomas Melissa Nelson Pam O'Hara Patti Dixon Raymond Bleesz Rick Spitzer Tara Novak Volunteers are Guild members who provide the gift of time for catalog building, managing our galleries and events, technology support, content authoring, member services, teaching, and communication. Bill Rey Dahl Plumbing KH Webb Architects Randall Case Riverwalk Wine and Spirits Stone Concepts The Bunkhouse In-kind donors are organizations who provide products to help achieve our mission and goals. We rely on the generosity of in-kind donors to continue our work and make a positive impact for our members and community.

Tara Novak < Back Tara Novak Reflections of Midnight 3 2022 CMC Fine Arts Show Abstract Painting using Acrylic on Canvas 18x36 Inquire Previous Next

Alice Laurent < Back Alice Laurent "Water Lilies" 2022 CMC Fine Arts Show Landscape Painting using Oil on Canvas 18 x 18 x 2 Inquire Previous Next

Donate today to help the Vail Valley Art Guild achieve its mission of enriching lives by fostering and promoting artistic growth and building awareness of the visual arts in Eagle County. $25 $50 $75 $100 $150 $200 Custom Amount If you would prefer to make a donation by mail, please send a check to: Vail Valley Art Guild P.O. Box 9733 Avon, CO 81620

Mason Torry < Back Mason Torry Up on Crooked Creek 2022 CMC Fine Arts Show Landscape Painting using Oil on Canvas 16" x 12" Inquire Previous Next

Carol Calinoff < Back Carol Calinoff Monument Valley Wagon 2022 CMC Fine Arts Show Landscape Photography using Digital Camera on Paper 8x10 Inquire Previous Next

Willow Murphy < Back Willow Murphy Mother 2022 CMC Fine Arts Show Abstract Ceramics using Clay on Ceramics 12" x 7" x 4" Inquire Previous Next

David Shapiro < Back David Shapiro Tall Display Vase 2022 CMC Fine Arts Show Functional Ceramics using Clay on Ceramics 21”x 9” Inquire Previous Next

Rick Spitzer < Back Rick Spitzer Crested Butte Barn 2022 CMC Fine Arts Show Landscape Photography using Digital Camera on Metal 16 x 20 Inquire Previous Next