Located in the heart of historic downtown Crested Butte, Colorado.

Paragon Art Gallery was established in 1979 as an artist cooperative.

Displaying the diverse work of 14 local artists & 2 rotating guest artists, our gallery selection is unique & ever-evolving. 

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CLOSED FOR OFF SEASON

RE-OPENS 11-28-25 at 11:00 AM

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132 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado

(970) 349-6484

The Paragon Gallery is seeking new artists to join our co-op:

We currently have an opening for a full time wall artist for the 2025/2026 Winter Season. We encourage local artists who believe to be an asset to our team to apply! Exact jury date to be determined. The selected artist must be ready to display their work by November 28, 2025.

Also, looking ahead, additional jurying for an incoming floor artist will take place for the Spring of 2026. The selected floor artist will display their work for the Summer 2026 season.

Current Members:

• Alyssa Moore - Jewelry

• Ashley Akerlund - Fused Glass

• Bren Corn- Painting

• Chelsea McKenzie - Pyrography

• Christina Stillwaggon- Fusion Glass

• Jim Garrison - Photography

• Daniela Burk- Macrame

• Kara Chambers - Ceramics

• Laura Elm - Ceramics

• Leslie Locklear - Creative Assemblages of Found Objects

• Mary Tuck - Painting & Fibers

• Patrick Duke - Painting

• Jeff Dautrich-Klein- Jewelry

• Will Tintera - Wood Carving & Calligraphy

Every Labor Day weekend we host The Paragon People’s Fair in downtown Crested Butte: a non-juried arts and crafts festival now in its 41st year. 

Vendor applications for the 2026 Peoples Fair will be released during Spring of 2026.

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Paragon Art Gallery donates 1% of it’s profits to Open Space.

We participate in the Crested Butte Creative District & donate to the Crested Butte Community School art programs.