TELLURIDE ARTS: ARTS WEEKEND, REGISTER NOW

05 May TELLURIDE ARTS: ARTS WEEKEND, REGISTER NOW

Telluride’s Art + Architecture Weekend is a unique opportunity to explore the distinct art, design, and culinary treasures of Telluride.

For three days, artists, chefs, and architects open their doors, offering an insider’s glimpse into the Telluride Creative District’s immense talent. Each day offers a different mix of disciplines: Expect a weekend of fine art brought to life with live music, wine and cocktails paired with culinary innovations and world-class architecture filled with surprise installations and performance. All of the action takes place within the heart of Telluride.

THE SCHEDULE

KICK OFF PARTY: WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 8-11 p.m.

The weekend kicks off Wednesday evening with a lively arts celebration. Expect signature cocktails, performance, music, film, an overview of what’s in store. Hear from artists, designers and chefs about what inspires them in Twenty(by)Telluride presentations.

STUDIO TOUR: FRIDAY, JULY 19, 12-4 p.m.

The Studio Tour on Friday provides a behind-the-scenes look into the creative workspaces of our artists, architects, and designers. The studios will be open to ticket holders only, and each participating venue has a sign indicating participants are welcome. Studios will collaborate with a local catering chefs to provide food (and wine) tastings and also may collaborate with a musician or another artist, offering demonstrations and/or artist talks throughout the day.

CULINARY TOUR: SATURDAY, JULY 20, 11-3 p.m.

The Culinary Tour on Saturday features a few select restaurants offering food tastings paired with wines being showcased by select wineries. Chefs will be on hand with demonstrations and some will offer a rare a peek into their kitchens. Restaurants will pair with musicians, actors, poets and/or visual artists.

HOME TOUR: SUNDAY, JULY 21, 12-4 p.m.

The Home Tour on Sunday offers an exploration of some of the private homes and gardens featuring exciting local architecture and design happening within the Town of Telluride. Architects will pair with artists, chefs and musicians to provide special events and/or tastings at each home. Architects and designers are invited to showcase up to three homes each.

EVENT TICKETS

The studio, culinary + home tours require a ticket that must be visible throughout the event.  Ticket buyers will receive a registration packet that includes a wearable ticket and a full color booklet with information about each participant, a schedule and a map. Earlybird tickets and Art Lover weekend packages that include Shakespeare in the Park and the Ah Haa Auction are available for a discounted price.

Visit www.telluridearts.org for more information.
ABOUT TELLURIDE ARTS:

Telluride Arts is Telluride’s Community Arts Organization, supporting the arts and artists since 1971. For more information please find us 970.728.3930, Telluride Arts.org, or on Facebook, Twitter or at the Telluride Arts Offices located in the Stronghouse at 283 South Fir Street in Telluride.