A special musical performance at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum by Chantil Dukart
Join us in Montezuma Park at the corner of Market & Montezuma in Cortez, CO for this annual Outdoor Market featuring vendors, live music, dancing, food & drink, giveaways and community fun! Presented by CREA in partnership with the City of Cortez and local sponsor First National Bank, Third Thursdays Cortez Downtown Markets have become […]
You are invited to the Four Corners Indigenous Art Market at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum on June 28, 2025. Art demonstrations and cultural lectures will take place between 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase local indigenous artwork.
Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum will be hosting the 3rd annual Four Corners Indigenous Art Market
Art Exhibit: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water
Artists are invited to spend the day painting or creating en plein air among the lavender fields at Mesa Verde Lavender Farm. Gather with other incredible artists from the area and enjoy a day full of inspiration and fragrant beauty among the blooming lavender fields!
Three Years of Archaeofaunal Analyses at the Haynie Site (5MT1905) with Jonathan Dombrosky, PHD
The Mesa Verde Literary Festival is a celebration of literature, storytelling, and the written word, held in around the Mancos area, which is close to Mesa Verde National Park. This festival is a wonderful opportunity for writers, readers, and book lovers to gather, engage, and explore the world of literature in the stunning natural surroundings […]
Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum will be hosting Hopi artists, Marvene and Nuvadi Dawahoya for a special cultural demonstration.
The Montezuma Heritage Museum will host a presentation about the history of quilting and its ongoing significance in our everyday lives with area expert, Patricia Joy.
Join us for this monthly celebration of community and the arts, shopping, and dining in Cortez, Colorado! Sponsored by CREA and in creative collaboration with ZU Gallery and CPAAC (Cortez Public Arts Advisory Committee), First Friday Cortez brings into focus the creative arts in our city and has grown to include many locations around town. Cortez residents and visitors can […]
Join us at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum on Saturday August 9 for a special artist led workshop showcasing Navajo artist Kino Benally. Participants will be guided through Kino’s creative process for composing music using both digital tools and natural elements. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments to add to the experience.