Arts - The Journal

Second annual Four Corners Studio Tour in Cortez opens local artists’ workspaces to public

There are 21 participating creatives this year

DATE: Sep 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Dolores Mountain Quilters name raffle, people’s choice winners after biennial show

Event drew about 650 visitors

DATE: Sep 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Southwest Artists League to showcase work in September

Exhibition to showcase multimedia, collage pieces, and watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos to host free literary festival featuring Colorado poet laureate, bestselling mystery writer

More than 50 authors are set to participate in the event

DATE: Aug 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: Finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Cortez Makerspace opens $5,000 maker challenge for creatives in Four Corners region

There are three divisions available for entry

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Mountain Quilters to host quilt show at the end of August

A special raffle will also be held

DATE: Aug 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post in Cortez announces 2026-27 theater season with slate of upcoming shows

Auditions will be held a few months before each performance date

DATE: Jul 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Montezuma County artist Peggy Cloy to show new work at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery

Artist’s pieces are owned by collectors around the world

DATE: Jul 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Duo from Banshee Tree to play free show at Fenceline Cider in Mancos

Thom LaFond and Jesse Shantor will transform cidery into jazz club

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Creative District to host Mixed in Mancos 2025 album release party

The album was recorded live at the Mancos Opera House last year

DATE: Jul 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate

DATE: Jul 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News