Community Calendar

Visit the Paonia Museum and the Historic Bowie Schoolhouse Museum and learn the history of the North Fork Valley. Located next to the Paonia River Park. The museums are open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am till noon. Free but donations are appreciated.

Spencer Mahaffey Lightfoot
Growing up with both parents being painters, it would have been hard for me to avoid being an artist. I received a BA in Art from Arizona State, but most of my learning and inspiration has come from the world around me - colors, nature and for this new series, the people in my life. I have always worked in watercolor in the past, painting flowers, landscapes and abstracted designs. Last year that changed, a new career as a school counselor meant that I was working with people in a very personal, sometimes awkwardly close way and my work unexpectedly changed to reflect just that. I want to say a huge thank you to all of the friends, family in students who agreed to be my subjects and to be part of this new painting adventure. This is the first time I am exhibiting these works and I am excited to see the reaction, each one has been an absolute joy to paint and I look forward to continuing the process for many years to come.

Visit the Paonia Museum and the Historic Bowie Schoolhouse Museum and learn the history of the North Fork Valley. Located next to the Paonia River Park. The museums are open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am till noon. Free but donations are appreciated.

Adults are invited to Cedaredge Library to join a social group for all crafty types! Meet with other crafters, show off your crafts, and share resources. Anyone may attend, even if they are not currently crafting! This group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm at Cedaredge Library.

North Fork Montessori School student artwork is on display at Crawford Library through August! Visit the library during normal hours to view student work. Contact the library for more information at 970.399.7783.

Paonia's Arbol Farmers Market is coming up! Apply to be a full or part-time vendor for the season, Tuesdays May 17-October 4 from 5-8pm. View the application at thelearningcouncil.org to learn more!

Spencer Mahaffey Lightfoot
Growing up with both parents being painters, it would have been hard for me to avoid being an artist. I received a BA in Art from Arizona State, but most of my learning and inspiration has come from the world around me - colors, nature and for this new series, the people in my life. I have always worked in watercolor in the past, painting flowers, landscapes and abstracted designs. Last year that changed, a new career as a school counselor meant that I was working with people in a very personal, sometimes awkwardly close way and my work unexpectedly changed to reflect just that. I want to say a huge thank you to all of the friends, family in students who agreed to be my subjects and to be part of this new painting adventure. This is the first time I am exhibiting these works and I am excited to see the reaction, each one has been an absolute joy to paint and I look forward to continuing the process for many years to come.

Visit the Paonia Museum and the Historic Bowie Schoolhouse Museum and learn the history of the North Fork Valley. Located next to the Paonia River Park. The museums are open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am till noon. Free but donations are appreciated.

Spencer Mahaffey Lightfoot
Growing up with both parents being painters, it would have been hard for me to avoid being an artist. I received a BA in Art from Arizona State, but most of my learning and inspiration has come from the world around me - colors, nature and for this new series, the people in my life. I have always worked in watercolor in the past, painting flowers, landscapes and abstracted designs. Last year that changed, a new career as a school counselor meant that I was working with people in a very personal, sometimes awkwardly close way and my work unexpectedly changed to reflect just that. I want to say a huge thank you to all of the friends, family in students who agreed to be my subjects and to be part of this new painting adventure. This is the first time I am exhibiting these works and I am excited to see the reaction, each one has been an absolute joy to paint and I look forward to continuing the process for many years to come.