Arts and cultural organizations are essential components of healthy communities!
Welcome to Cortez Cultural Center!
The mission of the Cortez Cultural Center is to provide programs that enrich the lives of our community and its visitors by increasing cultural awareness, promoting the arts, and educating about the area's history, diversity and natural environment.
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Community Coffeehouse
OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY
10 am – 4 pm
Our Coffeehouse is OPEN! We're excited to provide this cozy, welcoming place, where residents and visitors can gather and enjoy a good cup of java, locally made pastries, and lively conversation.
Debi Berger
JOURNEY TO KENYA
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Kenyan history and independence, various tribes, as well as African animals in a variety of parks.
Artist Showcase
for the Historic Cortez
Coloring Book
Cortez Cultural Center Gallery
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
Dan Chiras, Ph.D.
Author and Educator
9am – 12 NOON
Cortez Cultural Center
Dr. Chiras will explore memorable character creation, stimulating a reader's senses, crafting imaginative similes & metaphors, and more helpful insights for aspiring writers.
Some Tours and Keynote Banquet Tickets are still available.
Register Today!
The Cortez Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the return of the 17th Annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival and the 2nd Annual juried Avian Artworks Exhibit. This exhibit will run from May 6th – May 31st, and artworks will be offered for sale.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE – APRIL 21, 2024
Avian Art Exhibition
“Inspiration from Birds
of the Mesa Verde Region”
Exhibit at CCC Gallery
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, May 10th
4:30 – 6:30 pm
EXHIBIT EXTENDED!
Amy Grogan
Block Print Exhibition
LANDSCAPES FROM THE HEART:
An Artist's Connection
to the Southwest Landscape
Happenings
Past programs and events