Welcome to Cortez Cultural Center!
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.
OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY
10 am – 4 pm
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.
Debi Berger
JOURNEY TO KENYA
Kenyan history and independence, various tribes, as well as African animals in a variety of parks.
Shane Queener
“Preserving Western Heritage in Words and Music”
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Join us for a special evening of acoustic western music, cowboy poetry and storytelling
Local Cortez artist Bobbe Jones will be on hand to discuss her
“Reflections on a Rural Lifestyle”
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
Dan Chiras, Ph.D.
Author and Educator
MAY 4, MAY 11, MAY25 & JUNE 1
9am – 12 NOON
Cortez Cultural Center
Dr. Chiras will explore memorable character creation, stimulating a reader's senses, crafting imaginative similes & metaphors, and more helpful insights for aspiring writers.
The Cortez Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the return of the 17th Annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival and the 2nd Annual juried Avian Artworks Exhibit. This exhibit will run from May 6th – May 31st, and artworks will be offered for sale.
Bobbe Jones
“Reflections on a Rural Lifestyle”
Exhibit at CCC Gallery
EXHIBIT EXTENDED!
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, April 5th
4:30 – 6:30 pm
An exhibit which embodies the self-sufficiency and independence of rural farming and ranching in Southwest Colorado
EXHIBIT EXTENDED!
Amy Grogan
Block Print Exhibition
LANDSCAPES FROM THE HEART:
An Artist's Connection
to the Southwest Landscape
Arts and cultural organizations are essential components of healthy communities!