Guest Artist Program
Currently featuring work by Local Artist:
Susan Anderton- Painter
Susan Anderton
Winter 2025/2026 Guest Artist
"With nature as my inspiration, making art has been my calling since early childhood. Raised in the north of England, my family loved to be outdoors, especially in the mountains and by the sea in the more remote places in Wales and Cornwall. Thus I developed my love of nature, mountains, and small, historic villages.
Even so, when I came to Crested Butte from England at the end of 1969 it was quite a culture shock. From “Swinging London” to a tiny town isolated in a high mountain valley in the Rocky Mountains. There were approximately 300 residents, mostly old Crested Butte families who had stayed on after the Big Mine closed. The fledgling ski area was bringing some new life to the town, and there were a handful of new young people doing whatever they could in order to live here. I was immediately impressed by the warm welcome I received from the community, young and old alike. Everyone was so kind, friendly and helpful. That is still true today.
Fascinated by the town’s character and architecture, in 1970 I began an ongoing series of pen and ink drawings and etchings, which has since become a record of Crested Butte’s evolution from a mining town to a resort. Over the years I have explored a variety of mediums to best express my varied subject matter: pen and ink, printmaking (intaglio and silk-screen), oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache and pastels.
I’ve seen many changes here, much growth and many cycles of economic ups and downs, yet Crested Butte retains it’s beauty, charm and a strong sense of community. The historic town, it’s magnificent setting, the changing seasons, and the glorious wildflowers are an endless source of inspiration and joy. It has been a privilege to live in such a special community in this magical place for almost 50 years.
I am honored to be a guest of the Paragon Gallery. I hope my work will convey a sense of place, and have meaning to you.
970.349.1202
andertonstudio@aol.com
The Paragon Gallery is proud to exhibit revolving bodies of work by talented local Guest Artists. Featured artists rotate regularly & the artwork on display spans a wide range of mediums including many styles of painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, multimedia & more.
We are regretfully not currently accepting Guest Artist applications for WINTER SEASON ‘25-2026
To apply for our Guest Artist program for Summer 2026 or beyond, please fill out the form linked below. Applicants must be full-time residents of the Gunnison Valley.
Questions regarding this application or our program may be directed via email to Guest Artist Coordinator - paragongallery.guestartist@gmail.com