If you’ve ever visited the Nederland Community Center, you will have noticed the art collection decorating its walls, from paintings and colored pencil prints to photography and sculptures.
Art at the Center’s vision is to transform the Nederland Community Center into a “vibrant hub to highlight Nederland’s image as an emerging artisan center,” and with 15 to 25 artists being represented every four months, no one can argue with that.
Three times per year, the Nederland Community Center and the volunteer Art Committee host a new Art at the Center show, where Nederland area artists can enter for the chance to be featured.
Best in Show awards are given in different categories and recipients receive awards in painting, photography, fiber art, jewelry, and sculpture. Winners’ art remains on display for three to four months.
Selected artists participate in an annual demo show, where an enchanting evening is filled with creativity and interactive experiences. Yearly shows feature 19 artists from all mediums and are hosted as much for the artists as for the community.
Artists interested in submitting their work should contact Annie Thayer for details. As a fellow artist, Thayer is one of the Art at the Center’s coordinators and watercolor artists.
Art at the Center was born in 2009 through the efforts of the Community Center Foundation Board and has proven a great success for the town of Nederland, making it the perfect place to highlight and support Nederland’s image as an emerging artisan center.
Art at the Center provides the perfect opportunity to learn about Nederland, and there’s no better way to learn about a town than through the eyes of its artists.
Art at the Center is at 750 Highway 72, Nederland. You can learn more by visiting townofnederland.colorado.gov/art-at-the-center or call them at 303-619-0804.
