Welcome to Art in the Garden, 2010

Art in the Garden, now in its third year, is a celebration of the senses in the form of fine paintings and sculptures, beautiful musical entertainment, and gourmet food and beverage that is enhanced by the stunning environment in which the festival takes place. 

Buck Residence, Pagosa Springs, CO
Site of Art in the Garden 2010

For the price of a ticket ($45 single admission; $40 each, group of two or more) you will have the opportunity to see fifteen regional artists who will be drawing, painting, or sculpting in one of the most gorgeous settings in the San Juan Mountains.  At the same time you will enjoy the talents of individual musicians, or musical ensembles, every thirty minutes between 3pm and 7pm. 

Elegant and delicious hors d’oeuvres will be presented by a talented group of local chefs, and their assistants, during the event. 

Can you imagine a more enjoyable way to spend a summer afternoon while helping someone less fortunate than you at the same time?

Last year, Art in the Graden was hosted by El Rancho Pinoso, one of Pagosa's most beautiful ranches.Bob and Betty Lindner and their son David, graciously donated the use of their ranch for our event. The art for the 2009 commemorative poster was created by longtime former Pagosa Springs resident and nationally known artist Claire Goldrick. She signed limited edition event posters that depicted the spectacular scenery from the setting of the event.

This year, Art in the Garden will be held at the beautiful Buck Residence, located at 238 Pineview Drive, Continental Estates, in Pagosa Springs, CO. Our featured artist for 2010 is Catherine Wagner, who gratiously has painted "Werner's Garden" on behalf of this year's event.

The artists who are participating in the festival and working plein-aire throughout the event, will each have original works on display for your enjoyment and for your purchase.  You will have the opportunity to watch them work and speak with them directly about their art. These fifteen selected artists will all be donating a 30% commission to the Community Assistance Fund from the sale of their artwork. In addition to works by the artists, there will be event note cards available in two different sets of six.  These cards depict the stunning flowers, gardens and scenery at El Rancho Pinoso. Cash or checks will be accepted at the Festival for your purchases. (A credit card option will not be available this year.)

Event tickets will be available in several Pagosa Springs locations as well as online. Parties interested in lodgine, please visit The Pagosa Daily Post for a list of local accomodations.