VICTOR CELEBRATES THE ARTS
Come to historic Victor, Colorado, on the sunny side of Pikes Peak as ‘plein air’ artists from around the country gather to paint on location in our town and the many legendary 1890’s gold mining sites nearby. Victor Celebrates The Arts is a judged show now in its 15th year. Professional and Non-Professional artists participate in painting various scenes within rustic Victor and beautiful surrounding areas. Our show captures national attention, generating art sales. We invite you to join us as a participating artist as well as the public at large for this exciting and original event. We expect dozens of artists to participate, with more than 20 awards to be presented with total cash prizes of nearly $4,000.00. The event is the single largest public activity in Victor each year. Well over two-thousand visitors attend to enjoy the artists in action and view the completed works for possible purchase. Judging is done by an established and respected professional Colorado artist.
2014 Schedule
Aug. 22 - 29: Artists paint in Victor,
1890's Mining sites and mountain scenery.
Aug. 29: Patron Pre-Show Silent Auction Sale
by Invitation (Contact 719.689.5836).
Aug 30: Open Art Show and Sale Victor Elks Lodge
9am-5pm Aug 30 and Aug 31, 9am-1pm Sep 1
Aug 31: Brush Rush Competition
9am-Noon artists paint at in-town site
Labor Day Sept 1: Quick Draw Event
9am - Noon artists paint models and historic props at Wallace Park in Victor. The public will vote for the winning paintings!
Victor, Colorado
This historic town of 400 residents is an unpolished gem of 1890's gold mining history. Victor is located on the sunny side of Pike's Peak, one hour west of Colorado Springs and 5-miles from Cripple Creek. Victor has panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, blue skies, fresh mountain air, alpine wild flowers, evergreens and aspens, all at an elevation of nearly 10-thousand feet. The natural beauty is breathtaking and an inspiration for the artist and all visitors alike.
To learn more about our city and the organizations that are dedicated to our excellence, please visit:
VictorColorado.com
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