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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.

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Signature EVENTS

NATIVE AMERICAN DANCES: 2026 DATES ANNOUNCED

FREE ENTRY thanks to funding from Colorado Creative Industries & County Lodgers Tax! A celebration of heritage and community this summer! Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of our Native American Dance performances a the Cortez Cultural Center. Witness the grace, power and storytelling as our multi-generational dancers bring centuries-old traditions to life. Check out our Puebloan mural and Hogan in our Dance Plaza. Dances will be held Tuesdays - Saturdays from June 16 thru August 29th, 6pm - 7pm at the Cortez Cultural Center. Enjoy perusing our artifacts and art gallery, and savor espressos, Italian cream sodas and more at our Coffee House, which opens at 10am.

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY

10 am – 6 pm (Fall 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.

Everybody Eats Food from the Heart;Tastings & Stories

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E.R. LAMB BUILDING

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

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THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS

Upcoming events

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Art Exhibit: Winter Wonders (Dec 5 - Jan 31)

Start
5 Dec 2025

End
31 Jan 2026

Location
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

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Sourdough Class with Stewart Farm Jan 27th

When
27 Jan 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location
25 N Market Street, Cortez (Cultural Center)

Register

Paula Stewart of Stewart Farm is hosting a Sourdough Discussion at the Cortez Cultural Center on Tuesday, January 27th at 6pm. Get all your sourdough and breadmaking questions answered!

Registration is $10 per person ($5 discount for CCC Members). Every advanced sign up gets a sourdough starter to take home. This is a talk only, no hands-on bread making.

Class is at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market Street. Register here, then pay at the door when you arrive at the CCC.

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Art Exhibition: Curator Showcase - Feb 6 - 28

Start
6 Feb 2026

End
28 Feb 2026

Location
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market St.

ART EXHIBITION: CURATOR SHOWCASE

This exhibit features our talented Curator Volunteers who normally work tirelessly with other artist's to get their work into the Cortez Cultural Center.

This exhibit is to showcase the works of Keith Williams, Diana Donnelly and Glen Shoemaker.

The Curator Showcase Exhibit runs from February 6th and ends on February 28th.

The art reception is February 6th at 5pm, with appetizers and cash bar.

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Art Exhibition: SPRING FORWARD - Mar 6 - 28

Start
6 Mar 2026

End
28 Mar 2026

Location
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market St.

ART EXHIBITION: SPRING FORWARD - March 6 to March 28

Theme: Spring, new beginnings, emergence, flowers, growth, warmth.

The art reception is March 6th at 5pm, with appetizers and cash bar.

Deadline to submit art for consideration is Feb 21st.

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Art Exhibition: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - April 3 thru 25

Start
3 Apr 2026

End
25 Apr 2026

Location
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market St.

ART EXHIBITION: APRIL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - April 3 to April 25

Artists:

Mike Pfotenhauer (Printmaker)

Kathy Myrick (Photographer)

T.J. Rea (Painter)

Pam Duncan (Ceramicist)

The art reception is April 3rd at 5pm, with appetizers and cash bar.

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Art Exhibition: WINGED HORIZONS - May 1 to May 30

Start
1 May 2026

End
30 May 2026

Location
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market St.

ART EXHIBITION: WINGED HORIZONS - A Birding Festival Art Exhibit - May 1st to May 30th

Theme: Art submissions must feature at least 1 bird of any type. This year's honored bird is the Green-Tailed Towhee.

The art reception is May 1st at 5pm, with appetizers and cash bar.

Deadline to submit art for consideration is April 11th.

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Art Exhibition: JUNE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - June 5 to 27

Start
5 Jun 2026

End
27 Jun 2026

Location
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market St.

ART EXHIBITION: JUNE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - June 5 to June 27

Artists:

Theresa Goldstrand (Painter)

Kristin Kuckelman (Photographer)

David Rainey (Mixed Media)

Deborah Lux-Harriman (Stoneware & Sculptures)

The art reception is June 5th at 5pm, with appetizers and cash bar.

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Art Exhibition: CANYON COUNTRY - Aug 7 to Sep 12

Start
7 Aug 2026

End
12 Sep 2026

Location
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market St.

ART EXHIBITION: CANYON COUNTRY - Aug 7 to Sept 12

Theme: Canyons, cliffs, landscapes with elevations, Southwest scenes, high desert themes.

The art reception is August 7th at 5pm, with appetizers and cash bar.

Deadline for local artists to submit art for consideration is July 25th.

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Four Corners Studio Tour - Weekend #1 (Sept 19 & 20)

Start
19 Sep 2026

10:00 AM

End
20 Sep 2026

4:00 PM

FOUR CORNERS STUDIO TOUR

A rare chance to see local artists in their studios and enjoy an art adventure weekend! The two 2026 Weekends are Sept 19/20 and Sept 26/27, 10am to 4pm each day.

Maps will be available for download or in print approximately 3 weeks prior to the Studio Tour, go to fourcornersstudiotour.com for more info on where you can get a printed map.

Artists wishing to showcase their studio can sign up here until July 15th.

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Four Corners Studio Tour - Weekend #2 (Sept 26 & 27)

Start
26 Sep 2026

10:00 AM

End
27 Sep 2026

4:00 PM

FOUR CORNERS STUDIO TOUR

A rare chance to see local artists in their studios and enjoy an art adventure weekend! The two 2026 Weekends are Sept 19/20 and Sept 26/27, 10am to 4pm each day.

Maps will be available for download or in print approximately 3 weeks prior to the Studio Tour, go to fourcornersstudiotour.com for more info on where you can get a printed map.

Artists wishing to showcase their studio can sign up here until July 15th.

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Art Exhibition: AUTUMN HUES - Oct 2nd thru 31st

Start
2 Oct 2026

End
31 Oct 2026

Location
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market St.

ART EXHIBITION: AUTUMN HUES - Oct 2 to Oct 31

Theme: Depictions of Autumn, growth, change, farms, harvest, trees in fall, Halloween, change of temps, landscapes in fall, family meals.

The art reception is October 2nd at 5pm, with appetizers and cash bar.

Deadline for local artists to submit art for consideration is September 19th.

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Art Exhibition: BOUNTIFUL GATHERINGS - Nov 6 thru 28

Start
6 Nov 2026

End
28 Nov 2026

Location
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market St.

ART EXHIBITION: BOUNTIFUL GATHERINGS - Nov 6 to Nov 28

Theme(s): Autumn, harvest, family meals, Thanksgiving scenes, fall colors, gratitude, food scenes, farms, pumpkins, hay, warmer clothing, and things capturing the transition to colder weather.

The art reception is November 6th at 5pm, with appetizers and cash bar.

Deadline for local artists to submit art for consideration is October 24th.

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Art Exhibition: WINTER WONDERS - Dec 4 thru Jan 30

Start
4 Dec 2026

End
30 Jan 2027

Location
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market St.

ART EXHIBITION: WINTER WONDERS & THE GIFT OF ART - Dec 4 to Jan 30, 2027

Theme(s): Artwork depicting winter scenes and activities, joy, family, holiday cheer and the joy of the season may be submitted, or other themes if the art is listed under $150 and would make great Holiday gifts.

This is a special 2-month exhibit where artists can submit up to 6 pieces, with special consideration if the art is under $150 to promote affordable gift giving.

The art reception is December 4th at 5pm, with appetizers and cash bar.

Deadline for local artists to submit art for consideration is November 21st.

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Cortez Cultural Center
25 N. Market St.
Cortez, CO 81321

970-565-1151

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Our non-profit is a 501(c)3 Charitable organization and our tax ID is 74-2503370

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