News from the North Fork Valley

From July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017, Colorado Creative Industries and the Boettcher Foundation supported the development of 18 Certified Creative Districts across the state in: Attracting visitors, creative entrepreneurs and artists to a community, infusing new energy and innovation, and enhancing the economic and civic capital of the…

North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, in collaboration with Carbondale, Crested Butte, Ridgway, and Salida, is partnered in a $25,000 marketing matching grant from the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) to develop the first Colorado Creative Corridor. The regional collaboration, which is spearheaded by Carbondale Tourism and Carbondale Arts, brings the five rural destinations together to promote a visitor experience that will be…

Our unique and creative valley is drawing attention all the way from the big city of Denver! Our creative district is featured in this special report in Confluence Denver.  Read the entire article here!

Friday, September 22, 2017 - The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Colorado Creative Industries Division (CCI) and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) along with Boettcher Foundation, Artspace and the town of Paonia gathered yesterday at the annual Mountain Harvest Festival to announce Paonia as the…

Elsewhere Studios, located in Paonia, CO, has received a $25,000 grant from the Arts in Society Program to offer social action artist residencies. This collaboration between Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries, and Hemera Foundation is in partnership with RedLine Contemporary Art Center. Elsewhere was chosen as one of 23 recipients from a…

We are contracting!!! NFVCC is contracting a local expert in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to work with us and our community partners to improve our websites' impact outside the NFV. We would like your help to find the right person. Please pass this job description on to anyone you think might…

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…