News from the North Fork Valley

Taking this quick survey will help The North Fork Valley Creative Coalition gauge the overall understanding, impact and value of the North Fork Valley being a Creative District. Your input helps to shape our creative district. This survey will also be passed out at the Members' Meeting.  If you are…

Friday, November 11th Edesia Warehouse - 395 Clark St, Paonia 6:00pm Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres 6:30pm Presentation & Meeting Join the Creative Coalition for this annual meeting where we review our accomplishments for the year and share our plans and goals for the next year.   Whether a current or…

NORTH FORK VALLEY CREATIVE COALITION PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL CELEBRATE THE FORK DINNER: A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE NORTH FORK VALLEY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 6PM-11PM HERITAGE HALL, DELTA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN HOTCHKISS An evening of celebrating the Creative People that help make the North Fork Valley the amazing…

Join in the fun and support the NFV Creative Coalition at Kids' Pasta Project. Monday, September 19th, 6pm at Delicious Orchards. $14 adults, $8 kids - Price includes everything! Salad, Pasta, Meatballs, Dessert.  Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! email kppreservations@gmail.com or call Lenore at 970-985-9220

Have you ever wondered…“What’s up on Redlands Mesa?” Well, here’s your chance to find out! A group of artists, gardeners and farmers on Redlands Mesa, near Hotchkiss, Colorado, have collaborated to offer a self-guided tour of their studios, farms and gardens on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The…

Register today to join in the fun Saturday, August 27th! The tour is $20 which includes a map of all participating farms, wineries, galleries and more, as well as a delicious boxed lunch that you may take to your desired location to enjoy! The event begins at 9am with a…

The Alliance of Artists Communities is pleased to announce an open call to visual artists based in Colorado. Denver will be the host city for the Alliance’s Annual Conference in the fall of 2017. One artist’s work will be chosen by a panel to be featured on the Alliance’s conference…

Saturdays following the Final Friday Frolics the fun continues throughout the whole North Fork Valley! Visit local farms and artist's studios.  Discover the abundant fun of u-pick farms and orchards, taste locally grown and crafted wines, enjoy a fresh farm-to-table dinner and be dazzled by a live art demonstration by…

Sculptors | Furniture Makers | Turners | Whittlers | Chainsaw Carvers   HOTCHKISS IS CELEBRATING ALL THE WOOD ARTS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST! We are inviting woodworkers throughout the region to show and sell their work at the Creamery Arts Center. EXHIBITORS WILL RECEIVE COUPONS FOR DISCOUNTS ON TOOLS…

Summer time is always an exquisite time to be in the North Fork Valley.  Everything from the abundant farms and gardens to the fantastic art, music, and theater shows says that this is one creative epicenter! This year the Chambers of Commerce and the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition are…

The NFV Creative Coalition is inspired to provide our members with a dedicated retail space for selling their goods.  This will help us provide visitors with wonderful souvenirs crafted in the North Fork Valley.  It will also provide exposure for artistic individuals and the Creative Coalition.  Lastly, but possibly most importantly,…

(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) PICKIN’ IN THE PARK Paonia’s 9th Annual Free Summer Concert Series Paonia Town Park, Paonia, CO Thursday Evenings in August, 6pm ‘til Dark August 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ 2016 Free Live Music, National Touring Acts, Family Friendly, Children’s Activities Local Food, Local Beer & Local Wine,…

Creative Coalition Board Members Mary George and Sharon Bailey, and I journeyed over the hill to Carbondale last week for the Colorado Creative Summit, an annual gathering of over 300 creative leaders throughout the state. By our side were three other visionary women artists from our valley: Mary Hockenberry, Susie Kaldis Lowe, and Karen Good.…

Blacksmith and metal artist Ira Houseweart  just completed a new handicap accessible ramp at the Paonia River Park on the North Fork of the Gunnison River. The project was commissioned and funded by the Western Slope Conservation Center, the stewards of the park.  Feast your eyes on this functional artistry and visit the park…

We're proud of all of our local creatives that participated in TEDx Paonia, the first ever TED event on the Western Slope this past February! The event was an amazing showcase of the North Fork Valley's "world changing" dancers, writers, and thinkers.  Watch the TED Talk videos online here. For immediate release: April 21, 2016…