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the First National Bank building and across the street from the A. R. Mitchell
Museum dwells the Corazon Gallery, the longest established local art gallery in
Trinidad. As the public face of the Trinidad Art League, this cooperative
gallery exhibits art by 25 professional artists and craftspeople, all of whom
live and work in the Trinidad area. A requirement of exhibiting members is to
“man” the desk two days a month, so visitors come in personal contact with
the artists themselves and have the opportunity to learn firsthand about the art
on display.
Cynthia Berresse Ploshi, Trish Keck, J. Burk Sheehan, Mitzi Ashcroft
In the Corazon Gallery, visitors will find a large variety of
media from traditional to contemporary — including paintings, pottery,
sculpture, fabric art, jewelry, stained glass — plus a room of teas and tea
accessories, and another room containing unique women's clothing. In accordance
with the Trinidad Art League's mission to encourage local art and art
appreciation, the Art League holds several shows every year, which are open to
area artists at large. Additionally, every three months the Gallery mounts a new
theme show, and each month one of the Gallery members is highlighted as “Artist
of the Month.” Each April the Art League hosts the TALAS (Trinidad Area Local
Artists' Show), a juried and judged show in which artists from all over Southern
Colorado and Northern New Mexico compete for prize monies exceeding $1,200.
Another event held every September is the annual Critter Show,
where all manner of animals, lifelike and whimsical, are represented. Over
Thanksgiving, the Art League sponsors a two-day Arts and Crafts Fair at the
Gallery, with local craftspeople exhibiting products suitable for Christmas gift
giving. Likewise, during December, there is a special exhibit of fine art gifts
under $100.
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Visitors will always find a selection of “Big
City Art at Small Town Prices” and a warm welcome from the artists at the
Corazon Gallery in Trinidad — the Little Taos of Colorado.
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Corazon Gallery
149 East Main Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
719/ 846-0207
Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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