Telluride Arts & Culture

The arts and humanities thrive in Telluride and Mountain Village--all year round! Telluride is known as a summer festival mecca, but winter offers some of the most intimate and entertaining opportunities of the year. Sign up for a class, take in a lecture, or listen to a choir that is as far reaching as the setting that inspires local creativity.

Ah Haa School for the Arts
A focal point for innovative arts and artists, the Ah Haa School holds classes in painting, drawing, ceramics, fabric, the book arts, photography, basketry, writing, printmaking and dance. Ceramics and bookbinding studios are available. Ah Haa is located in the historic Silver Bell building on the corner of Spruce and Pacific.
135 S. Spruce, Box 1590 (970)728-3886
Email: staff@ahhaa.org

Dance in Telluride
Dance in Telluride has been a dance presence in Telluride since 1997. They've sponsored the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago's summer residency, the Telluride Dance Academy and various dance performances.

Faraway Foundation
The Faraway Foundation is dedicated to preserving the 960-acre Faraway Ranch while developing it as an educational retreat center for the community. The site serves as a demonstration area for appropriate and sustainable land use, and environmentally sound technologies. The foundation holds workshops that emphasize the human relationship to the natural world, to self, and to others, along with children's programs in collaboration with the Telluride Academy, Ah Haa! School, and Telluride Public Schools. The Living in Harmony Concert with Peter Yarrow in September is one of the Foundation's annual fund-raisers.
Box 3284, (970)728-9640

Sheridan Arts Foundation
Dedicated to bringing performance arts to Telluride, the SAF encourages development of young playwrights and performing artists. The Sheridan Opera House is home to the SAF's productions, including the Holiday Show, Wild West Fest, and live theater and music throughout the year.
110 N. Oak, Box 2680 (970)728-6363
Email: saf@gwe.com

Stained Glass Art Company and Gallery
Colorful custom and displayed lamps, windows, jewel boxes,and more. Each acenting the beauty of glass and its many faceted hues. Windows can compliment the beauty outside or obscure something undesirable, with colorful glass art inside. All colors and price ranges. Come in or on site appointments available. Offering six hundred 2 x 3" samples of glass textures and colors to choose from. Two day or six week classes available. P.O. Box 2999, Telluride, CO 81435, 970-728-1721

Telluride Council for the Arts & Humanities
TCAH is a grassroots, community-based arts organization dedicated to keeping the arts strong, healthy and growing in Telluride. Programs include education programs, individual artist grants, the "Homegrown Series" showcasing local artists' original works and the annual Celebration Arts Street Fair.
100 W. Colorado, Suite 228
Box 152 (970)728-3930
Email: saf@gwe.com

Telluride Dance Academy
Founded by prima ballerina Valerie Madonia and sponsored by the Dance in Telluride, the Telluride Dance Academy offers all levels of classes in ballet, modern and jazz for all ages.
164 Society Drive, Box 1247

The Telluride Repertory Theatre
The Telluride Repertory Theatre Company was founded in 1990 to provide professional-quality theater from original, classical and contemporary works, encouraging all ages to participate in the creation and enjoyment of the theatrical experience. Repertoire includes a spring musical, summer Classics in the Park and Bitter Blues (education for teens).
Box 2469 (970)728-4539

Ciné Club
Ciné Club brings critically acclaimed and award-winning films to the Nugget Theatre year round. Call for a schedule.
Box 1721 (970)728-3030