Free Art Show July 5 in the 3rd Street Gallery

The Sangres Art Guild (SAG) will be hosting a free art reception from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Westcliffe, Colorado’s 3rd Street Gallery, 59000 N Highway 69, with food and entertainment.

“The Sangres Arts Guild represents some of the finest artists in Colorado,” SAG Marketing Chair Julie Hutslar said. “We invite you to plan a visit to Westcliffe for our free opening reception in the 3rd Street Gallery with hosted music and refreshments. It is a great opportunity to see and purchase pieces directly from Westcliffe’s acclaimed artists.”

The July free reception will be held Saturday, July 5 from 1-4. Music will be provided by Westcliffe favorites Smythe and Taylor and graciously sponsored by Wet Mountain Manual Therapy on Main Street. The featured artist is Ken McGowan from Canon City, a teacher and acclaimed Colorado artist. Stefanie Sere of KLZR radio will be the Community Award selector at the opening reception. Bring your family and enjoy the fun, music, refreshments, community and art.

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025 1-4 P.M. Shadows & Light Show Runs through July 31
Shadows and Light is the theme for July, when the sun is high in the sky, we are reminded about the balance between light and darkness and the value of each. Just as during the dark months we light candles, during the brightest, we honor the shadows in however they speak to us while we are bathed in brilliant light. Artists who want to have their work professionally evaluated can choose to do so by the SAG featured artist and highly reputable teacher, Ken McGowan.
• Music: Smythe & Taylor
• Featured Artist: Ken McGowan, Canon City

In addition to great art, there is plenty to do in Westcliffe, Colorado. Some of the more popular excursions for tourists include hiking in the surrounding Sangre de Cristos Mountains, visiting the acclaimed local theater for a live production or touring the nearby wolf sanctuary. This area of Colorado is known as a dark sky community and gazing at one of the darkest, starriest night skies on Earth is also top of the list.

For more information, visit https://www.sangresartguild.org/