Creede Arts Council

04/13/2026

Another perfectly imperfect evening showcasing the amazing talent packed into this town! Hopefully we will see you on stage with us next year! Thanks Creede Repertory Theatre & Creede Musical Arts Collective ALLSTARS for helping us pull it off. And thanks to all the performers for putting yourselves out there!

04/12/2026

Thanks for coming out to the Variety Show! If you took photos or videos and are willing to share them with us for our archives and marketing purposes, please text to: 214-458-3663

04/11/2026

Sound check for the Variety Show tonight!

04/09/2026

This exhibition isn’t just a contest; it’s a way to share the magic of the region all summer long!

• Deadline to Enter: May 22, 2026
• Opening Reception: June 29, 6:00 PM at the Creede - Mineral County Visitor Center
• Exhibition Dates: June 29 – September 14, 2026

Beyond the 1st–3rd place awards, visitors will vote for the People’s Choice Award. The winning photo will be purchased by the CAC, framed, and given a permanent home at the Visitor Center! 🏆

For full details, visit: https://creedeartscouncil.com/mountain-shootout-photography-exhibit

04/09/2026

Saturday, April 11th at 7 pm — join us at the Ruth Theatre in Creede for the 31st Variety Show! 🎉

Locals from Creede will take the stage at 7pm with acts incorporating comedy skits, dance, music, and well... who knows what else! You are guaranteed to love this family-friendly event suitable for your whole crew. 🤩

04/07/2026

Reminder! The 2026 Mountain Shootout is open for entries. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a hobbyist with a great eye, we want to see the beauty of our region through your lens.

This exhibition isn’t just a contest; it’s a way to share the magic of our home with visitors from all over. Plus, this year’s judge, Brooke Ophoff, will be selecting our top winners!

• Deadline to Enter: May 22, 2026
• Opening Reception: June 29, 6:00 PM at the Creede - Mineral County Visitor Center
• Exhibition Dates: June 29 – September 14, 2026

Beyond the 1st–3rd place awards, visitors will vote for the People’s Choice Award. The winning photo will be purchased by the CAC, framed, and given a permanent home at the Visitor Center! 🏆

For full details, visit: https://creedeartscouncil.com/mountain-shootout-photography-exhibit

04/06/2026

This Saturday!

⭐️Featuring⭐️
Wade Adams
Jensen Albright
Jacee Beilenburg
Mo Bentz
Kerri Bohan
Annie Butler
John Goss
Aspen Griffin
Bee Jenkins
Kim Kosciusco
Chase Leggett
Ava Mankowski
Meg Marino
Noel Nease
Rich Ormsby
Steve Reynolds
Brooke Sliwkoski
Jody Stroh

03/30/2026

We want YOU to perform at the 31st Variety Show held at the Ruth Theatre on April 11th 🎉

Show us your act at the “Red Church” on March 31 or April 1st (6-7pm) or submit your act w/ a self-tape video preview (audition). Let us know via this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyj79g8vTTWhJPvnXN6sR8WmPud_jGEbGLt5k4uYK1FhTGlQ/viewform?usp=header

📍Community Church: 410 S. Main Street

03/26/2026

March 31st Deadline is approaching!

Tiny Masterpieces, Grand Scale: The 2026 National Small Print Show

The Annual National Small Print Show (NSPS) is returning, and we’re looking for the most intricate, captivating, hand-pulled original prints from across North America.

This isn’t just an exhibition; it’s a celebration of traditional printmaking techniques—woodcuts, lithographs, etchings, and more—distilled into a compact, intimate format.

We are officially inviting artists from all 50 states and Canada to submit up to three original works for the chance to exhibit and sell in one of the most stunning art destinations in the Rockies.

Why Creede? Nestled deep within the Rio Grande National Forest, Creede, Colorado, is a hidden gem where rugged wilderness meets high-end culture.

• A Creative Hub: Recognized as one of the “Best Small Art Towns” in the country.
• The Venue: Your work will be showcased at the prestigious Creede Repertory Theatre, a focal point of the town’s vibrant summer tourism and arts scene.
• Maximum Exposure: We will once again bridge the gap between the physical and the digital. Your prints will be featured in our physical gallery and our global virtual exhibit, ensuring collectors can find your work from anywhere on the planet.

Visit our website for details: https://creedeartscouncil.com/national-small-print-show

03/10/2026

The 2026 Mountain Shootout is officially open for entries! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a hobbyist with a great eye, we want to see the beauty of our region through your lens.

This exhibition isn’t just a contest; it’s a way to share the magic of our home with visitors from all over. Plus, this year’s judge, Brooke Ophoff, will be selecting our top winners!

• Deadline to Enter: May 22, 2026
• Opening Reception: June 29, 6:00 PM at the Creede - Mineral County Visitor Center
• Exhibition Dates: June 29 – September 14, 2026

Beyond the 1st–3rd place awards, visitors will vote for the People’s Choice Award. The winning photo will be purchased by the CAC, framed, and given a permanent home at the Visitor Center! 🏆

For full details, visit: https://creedeartscouncil.com/mountain-shootout-photography-exhibit

03/04/2026

🎭 CALLING ALL CREEDE AREA TALENT: The 2026 Creede Variety Show! 🎭

It’s time to dust off those tap shoes, tune those strings, and polish your punchlines. Our historic community tradition—born decades ago at the Creede Hotel and now thriving in the beautiful Ruth Theater—is back!

We are looking for a true variety of acts. While we absolutely love our musicians, we want to see the “everything else” too!

What are we looking for?

• The Classics: Singers, dancers, songwriters, and instrumentalists.

• The Eclectic: Jugglers, magicians, and stand-up comics.

• The Unexpected: Skits, monologues, celebrity impressions, poetry, party tricks (ya know, that one weird thing you can do with a hula hoop)

🎹 Need Accompaniment?

The legendary Meg Marino is ready to back you up! If you need her on the keys, please submit your song choice/sheet music early so she has plenty of time to practice and make you sound like a star.

The Vibe:

Don’t be shy! This is a low-key, family-friendly event with the safest, most supportive crowd in Mineral County 😆. Whether you’re 8 or 80, this stage is for you.

Online OR In-Person Preview Submission Form ⬇️ *Note: You act doesn’t have to be perfected yet. There is plenty of time to get Show Ready! Don’t overthink it, just sign up!

➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyj79g8vTTWhJPvnXN6sR8WmPud_jGEbGLt5k4uYK1FhTGlQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113579542486224622111

02/25/2026

Every year, one of our absolute favorite traditions is diving into the student submissions for the Willow Creek Journal. Seeing the world through the eyes of our local youth is a constant reminder of why we celebrate and nurture creativity at every age!

This year, the momentum is growing. The Arts Council is officially teaming up with other organizations across Creede to cultivate even more art experiences for our kids.

We can’t wait to see what you create, whether it’s a painting, poetry, prose, photography, or a photo of something you made my hand!