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. 

CLOSED FOR OFF SEASON

Will re-open on May, 22, 2026 for Summer Season

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132 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado

(970) 349-6484

Paragon Gallery is looking for a floor artist for Summer 2026. Artist must live in Gunnison County, work one shift a week, and work well with a cooperative of 14 artists. If interested, click the link above to apply. We will be jurying for a new artist on April 29th.

The Paragon Gallery is seeking new guest artists to for 2026. Click the link above to apply.

Current Members:

• Alyssa Moore - Jewelry

• Ashley Akerlund - Fused Glass

• Bren Corn- Painting

• Chelsea McKenzie - Pyrography

• Christina Stillwaggon- Fusion Glass

• Jim Garrison - Photography

• Daniela Burke- Macrame

• Kara Chambers - Ceramics

• Laura Elm - Ceramics

• Todd Dennis Murray - Mixed Media Assemblage

• Mary Tuck - Painting & Fibers

• Jeff Dautrich-Klein- Jewelry

• Will Tintera - Wood Carving & Calligraphy

• Kristina Hess- Painting

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.