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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We are located in the heart of historic downtown Crested Butte, Colorado.
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CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR OFF-SEASON
Summer Hours will resume May 23rd:
Daily 11am-7pm
132 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado
(970) 349-6484
Local artist applications for membership to our co-op are always open! We encourage any local artist who believes they would be an asset to our team to submit an application.
Please note: currently all the membership positions are filled; turnover rate for membership is fairly infrequent, but applicants will be contacted when/if an opening occurs.
Current Members:
Alyssa Moore - Jewelry
Bren Corn- Painting
Chelsea McKenzie - Pyrography
Christina Stillwaggon- Fusion Glass
Jim Garrison - Photography
Julia Adams - Jewelry, Metalsmithing, Skull, Antler & Wood
Kara Chambers - Ceramics
Laura Elm - Ceramics
Leslie Locklear - Creative Assemblages of Found Objects
Mary Tuck - Painting & Fibers
Patrick Duke - Painting
Susan Anderton - Painting & Illustrations
Will Tintera - Wood Carving & Calligraphy
Welcoming New Member Ashley Akerlund : Summer 2025
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 40th year.
Vendor applications for the 2025 Peoples Fair are now open
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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.