Community Calendar

Downtown Paonia sparkles with creativity during Final Friday Frolics. The last Friday of each month, year-round, visit galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants. Enjoy our tasty local food and wine, mingle with the community and find the perfect treasure to take home. You never know what you might find…wine tasting, farm-to-table dinners, live music, exhibition openings and more!

Participating Venues (venues vary month-to-month; please check venue websites for current offering):
- Big B’s Delicious Orchards
- Blue Sage Center for the Arts
- Chrysalis Barrel Aged Beer
- Cirque Boutique & Gallery
- Elsewhere Studios
- Grapevine Gallery
- Horse Cow 57
- Louie’s Loft
- Lucille Lucas Gallery
- Paonia Books
- Paonia Clayworks
- Paradise Theatre of Paonia
- Pollinate Paonia
- PUB
- Refinery Paonia
- Robin’s Nest (formerly Trader Mags)
- Root & Vine Market
- The Hearth by The Learning Council
- The Looking Glass Gallery by Shannon Richardson

2023 Dates:
- Friday, January 27th
- Friday, February 24th
- Friday, March 31st
- Friday, April 28th
- Friday, May 26th
- Friday, June 30th
- Friday, July 28th
- Friday, August 25th
- Friday, September 29th
- Friday, October 27th
- Friday, November 24th
- Friday, December 29th

Support your local artists.
Artists talk at six pm.
September Featured Artists:
- Rebecca Carona
- Michael P{aul Franklin
- Kaye E. Howe

Arts on Main proudly presents Seeing Another Side, a captivating exhibition celebrating contemporary and modern art that invites viewers to experience fresh perspectives and discover new ways of seeing the world.

Join us for the Grand Opening Reception at our monthly Open House Soiree on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and enjoy an inspiring evening of exceptional artwork, conversation, and community.

Whether you're a longtime collector or simply curious about contemporary art, Seeing Another Side offers a thought-provoking journey through diverse artistic voices and creative expression. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate this exciting exhibition at Arts on Main.

This special show runs through September 30, 2026.

Come support local growers and artists at the Hotchkiss Saturday market next to the creamery Arts Center in Hotchkiss.

Common Ground Music & Arts Festival is a free three-day community celebration on August 28th-30th, bringing together music, art, culture, and creativity in the heart of Montrose. Hosted by LFMG Music Academy, the festival features live performances, local artists, vendors, food trucks, family-friendly activities, youth showcases, workshops, and community connection.

The event is designed to bring people from across Western Colorado together while supporting accessible creative arts programs for youth. Proceeds and community support help LFMG Music Academy continue providing free and low-cost music, production, podcasting, entrepreneurship, and creative workshops for young people in our region.

Join us for a weekend of good music, good people, and Common Ground.

Join the community every Saturday for open craft studio and snacks. Bring your own craft supplies or use what we have. Bring food to share or share food with others. FREE event but we do accept donations or tips.

Arts on Main proudly presents Seeing Another Side, a captivating exhibition celebrating contemporary and modern art that invites viewers to experience fresh perspectives and discover new ways of seeing the world.

Join us for the Grand Opening Reception at our monthly Open House Soiree on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and enjoy an inspiring evening of exceptional artwork, conversation, and community.

Whether you're a longtime collector or simply curious about contemporary art, Seeing Another Side offers a thought-provoking journey through diverse artistic voices and creative expression. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate this exciting exhibition at Arts on Main.

This special show runs through September 30, 2026.

Common Ground Music & Arts Festival is a free three-day community celebration bringing together music, art, culture, and creativity in the heart of Montrose. Hosted by LFMG Music Academy, the festival features live performances, local artists, vendors, food trucks, family-friendly activities, youth showcases, workshops, and community connection.

The event is designed to bring people from across Western Colorado together while supporting accessible creative arts programs for youth. Proceeds and community support help LFMG Music Academy continue providing free and low-cost music, production, podcasting, entrepreneurship, and creative workshops for young people in our region.

Join us for a weekend of good music, good people, and Common Ground.

Arts on Main proudly presents Seeing Another Side, a captivating exhibition celebrating contemporary and modern art that invites viewers to experience fresh perspectives and discover new ways of seeing the world.

Join us for the Grand Opening Reception at our monthly Open House Soiree on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and enjoy an inspiring evening of exceptional artwork, conversation, and community.

Whether you're a longtime collector or simply curious about contemporary art, Seeing Another Side offers a thought-provoking journey through diverse artistic voices and creative expression. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate this exciting exhibition at Arts on Main.

This special show runs through September 30, 2026.

Arts on Main proudly presents Seeing Another Side, a captivating exhibition celebrating contemporary and modern art that invites viewers to experience fresh perspectives and discover new ways of seeing the world.

Join us for the Grand Opening Reception at our monthly Open House Soiree on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and enjoy an inspiring evening of exceptional artwork, conversation, and community.

Whether you're a longtime collector or simply curious about contemporary art, Seeing Another Side offers a thought-provoking journey through diverse artistic voices and creative expression. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate this exciting exhibition at Arts on Main.

This special show runs through September 30, 2026.