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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.

Cultural Center gift shop & Gallery

The Cultural Center’s Gift Shop and Art Gallery proudly supports work by local and Indigenous artists from the Four Corners’ region, emphasizing those works representative of life and culture in the American Southwest, past and present.


MEMBERSHIP

Get involved. Become a Member of the Center or renew your membership.


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Signature EVENTS

Save the dates for the 2025 Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival: May 7-11, 2025

Native American Dances: Join us come summer June – August - Dates/Times To Be Announced.


COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE


OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY

10 am – 4 pm (Winter Hours)

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.







CONNECT

Follow us on social media to stay tuned for all the great things happening at the Cortez Cultural Center in 2025.

E.R. LAMB BUILDING

Learn the history of the E.R. Lamb Building, built in 1909 by Edwin and Mary Lamb.


THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS








Upcoming events

    • 1 Mar 2025
    • 29 Mar 2025
    • 25 N Market Street, Cortez


    • 16 Apr 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 25 N Market Street, Cortez
    • 28
    Register

    HERB TALK WITH MATT AT TIERRA MADRE HERBS

    Wednesday, April 16th, 6pm - 8pm at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Sit down with Matt Keefhauver with Tierra Madre Herbs to chat about planting, growing, harvesting, processing and usage of herbs for cooking and health.

    $10pp, payable upon entry to event

    **Register online here, pay at door

    Limited seating, registration highly encouraged

    There will be coffee, italian sodas and baked goods available in the Coffeehouse at the Cortez Cultural Center for purchase.

    • 24 Apr 2025
    • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • 25 N Market Street, Cortez
    • 34
    Register

    TEA IN THE AFTERNOON -

    A Tea Tasting Adventure with Chris Burkett

    Thursday, April 24th from 3:30pm - 5:30pm at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Sit down with our local tea expert Chris Burkett as he gives a presentation on the history of tea, how to properly prepare tea, its benefits, and his travels around the world sampling various teas.

    This session, you will also be sampling two teas with some tea cookies: 

    • Keemun Mao Feng Tea
    • Keemun Hao Ya A Tea

    $25 per person, with a $5 discount for CCC members. Maximum of 35 people.

    Pay online at registration, or pay cash at door.

    The last two tea events sold out, so please get registered as soon as you can!




    • 1 May 2025
    • 31 May 2025
    • 25 N Market Street, Cortez

    Mesa Verde Birding Festival's Avian Art Exhibit

    May 1 - 31 at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Call for Artists deadline is April 16th, go to Current Art Exhibits & Archives to sign up.

    Artist Reception is May 2nd, 5pm - 7pm

    • 2 May 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 25 N Market, Cortez

    Artist Reception: Avian Art Exhibit

    May 2nd from 5pm to 7pm at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Meet the artists, enjoy free appetizers, Cash bar and Coffee drinks available for purchase.


    • 7 May 2025
    • 11 May 2025
    • Cortez Cultural Center


    • 6 Jun 2025
    • 28 Jun 2025
    • 25 N Market Street, Cortez

    FOUR CORNERS STUDIO ARTISTS SHOW

    The Cortez Cultural Center will be presenting artwork from area studio's to highlight their work during the Four Corners Studio Artists Show.

    Artist Reception is Friday, June 6th from 5pm - 7pm at the Cultural Center.



    • 6 Jun 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 25 N Market

    Artist Reception for Four Corners Studio Art Tour

    June 6th from 5pm - 7pm at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Meet the artists, enjoy free appetizers, cash bar & coffee drinks available for purchase.

    • 4 Jul 2025
    • 26 Jul 2025
    • 25 N Market, Cortez

    Exhibit: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water

    July 4 - 26th at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Artists submit your work here: Current Art Exhibits & Archives to sign up.

    Artist Reception is July 11, 5pm - 7pm


    • 11 Jul 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 25 N Market, Cortez

    Artist Reception: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water

    July 11th from 5pm to 7pm at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Meet the artists, enjoy free appetizers, Cash bar and Coffee drinks available for purchase.

    • 1 Aug 2025
    • 30 Aug 2025
    • 25 N Market, Cortez

    Exhibit: Ancient Cultures

    Aug 1 - 30th at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Artists submit your work here: Current Art Exhibits & Archives to sign up.

    Artist Reception is Aug 1st, 5pm - 7pm


    • 1 Aug 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 25 N Market Street, Cortez

    Artist Reception: Ancient Cultures

    Aug 1st from 5pm to 7pm at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Meet the artists, enjoy free appetizers, Cash bar and Coffee drinks available for purchase.


    • 5 Sep 2025
    • 27 Sep 2025
    • 25 N Market, Cortez

    Exhibit: Sacred Spaces

    Sept 5 - 27th at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Artists submit your work here: Current Art Exhibits & Archives to sign up.

    Artist Reception is Sept 5th, 5pm - 7pm


    • 5 Sep 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 25 N Market, Cortez

    Artist Reception: Sacred Spaces

    Sept 5th from 5pm to 7pm at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Meet the artists, enjoy free appetizers, Cash bar and Coffee drinks available for purchase.


    • 3 Oct 2025
    • 29 Nov 2025
    • 25 N Market, Cortez

    Exhibit: Bountiful Harvest

    Oct 3 - Nov 29th at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Artists submit your work here: Current Art Exhibits & Archives to sign up.

    Artist Reception is Oct 3rd, 5pm - 7pm


    • 3 Oct 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 25 N Market Street, Cortez

    Artist Reception: Bountiful Harvest

    Oct 3rd from 5pm to 7pm at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Meet the artists, enjoy free appetizers, Cash bar and Coffee drinks available for purchase.


    • 5 Dec 2025
    • 31 Jan 2026
    • 25 N Market, Cortez

    Exhibit: Winter Wonders

    Dec 5 - Jan 31st at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Artists submit your work here: Current Art Exhibits & Archives to sign up.

    Artist Reception is Dec 5th, 4pm - 6pm


    • 5 Dec 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • 25 N Market Street, Cortez

    Artist Reception: Winter Wonders

    December 5th from 4pm to 6pm at the Cortez Cultural Center

    Meet the artists, enjoy free appetizers, Cash bar and Coffee drinks available for purchase.



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25 N. Market St.
Cortez, CO 81321

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