Lake City Arts is your creative home in the San Juan Mountains—celebrating community through year-round arts, culture, and education.

Whether you're a resident or a visitor, there’s always something happening. Our programs include:

Art Classes – Pottery, felting, painting, embroidery, printmaking, and more

Gallery Exhibits – Rotating themed art shows with local and visiting artists

Theater Performances – Music, storytelling, and live stage productions

Youth Programs – Kids’ art camps, scavenger hunts, and school break activities

Family Craft Nights – Hands-on art nights for all ages

Peak Performers Series – Live music events featuring regional talent

Open Mic Nights – A welcoming space for community performers

Annual Arts & Crafts Festival – A beloved summer tradition in the Town Park

First Friday Art Walks – Monthly celebrations with live art, music, and gallery openings

Yoga in the Gallery – Weekly sessions surrounded by inspiring local art

Historic Gallery Hours – Explore, shop, and connect with the arts community

Upcoming Events

Anthony Gallery

Art Classes
Printmaking Open Studio
Jun 10
Printmaking Open Studio
2-Day Art Incubator Workshop
Jun 13
2-Day Art Incubator Workshop
2-Day Art Incubator Workshop
Jun 14
2-Day Art Incubator Workshop
Paint & Sip - American Basin
Jun 17
Paint & Sip - American Basin

Paint one of Lake City’s most iconic summer scenes—American Basin!

Paint your own Pottery
Jun 20
Paint your own Pottery

Join us for a guided pottery painting session where you'll follow along to create a beautiful, themed ceramic piece.

Felting Class - Wild Animals
Jun 24
Felting Class - Wild Animals

Join Becky Daniels for a fun evening felting the wild animals of Lake City on dryer balls.

Paint & Sip - Fireworks
Jul 1
Paint & Sip - Fireworks
Printmaking Open Studio
Jul 8
Printmaking Open Studio
Felting Class - Coasters
Jul 22
Felting Class - Coasters
Paint your own Pottery
Jul 25
Paint your own Pottery
Art Shows
Natalie Reeve Show
Jun 2
Natalie Reeve Show

Art Drop-Off: June 3–5, 12:00–4:00 PM
Art Pick-Up: July 2–3, 12:00–4:00 PM

Exhibition Opening Reception: Friday, June 6, 4:00–6:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: June 6 – July 1

First Friday - Natalie Reeve Opening
Jun 6
First Friday - Natalie Reeve Opening

Celebrate creativity and community at Lake City’s monthly First Friday Art Walk along Silver Street! Each month features fresh art show openings, showcasing work from talented local artists.

Respect the Wildlife
Jul 2
Respect the Wildlife

Exhibition Opening: Saturday, July 5, 4:00–6:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: July 5–29

Art Drop-Off: July 2–3, 12:00–4:00 PM
Art Pick-Up: July 30–31, 12:00–4:00 PM

First Friday - Respect the Wildlife Opening
Jul 5
First Friday - Respect the Wildlife Opening
Florals
Jul 30
Florals

Exhibition Opening Reception: Monday, August 5, 4:00–6:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: August 1 – September 3

Art Drop-Off: July 30–31, 12:00–4:00 PM

Art Pick-Up: September 4–5, 12:00–4:00 PM

First Friday - Florals Opening
Aug 1
First Friday - Florals Opening

Stroll through Silver Street on Friday, August 1 and soak up the creativity at our monthly Art Walk, where art, community, and summer vibes come together in full bloom.

Changing Colors
Sep 4
Changing Colors
Miniatures
Nov 5
Miniatures

Summer Hours

Tuesday - Sunday

12-4 pm

Mary Stigall Theater

Performances
Open Mic Night
Jun 26
Open Mic Night

Join us for a fun, all-ages Open Mic Night celebrating local talent and community!

Sky's the Limit: Musical Revue
Jul 9
Sky's the Limit: Musical Revue

Celebrate the beauty of Lake City skies in this summer’s musical revue, featuring songs about the sun, moon, and stars, a star-studded Family Feud with local businesses, and pre-show gallery activities.

Sky's the Limit: Musical Revue
Jul 16
Sky's the Limit: Musical Revue

Celebrate the beauty of Lake City skies in this summer’s musical revue, featuring songs about the sun, moon, and stars, a star-studded Family Feud with local businesses, and pre-show gallery activities.

Jeneve Rose - Peak Performer
Jul 17
Jeneve Rose - Peak Performer
Hunny B's Rhapsody: Peak Performer
Jul 19
Hunny B's Rhapsody: Peak Performer

Hunny B’s Rhapsody, the soulful mother-daughter duo of Cindy Bea and Chelsea Dee, charm audiences with rich harmonies and timeless tunes, all while sharing deep roots in Lake City through their performances and family-run shop, World of Gems.

Sky's the Limit: Musical Revue
Jul 23
Sky's the Limit: Musical Revue

Celebrate the beauty of Lake City skies in this summer’s musical revue, featuring songs about the sun, moon, and stars, a star-studded Family Feud with local businesses, and pre-show gallery activities.

Open Mic Night
Jul 24
Open Mic Night

Join us for a fun, all-ages Open Mic Night celebrating local talent and community!

Sky's the Limit: Musical Revue
Aug 6
Sky's the Limit: Musical Revue

Celebrate the beauty of Lake City skies in this summer’s musical revue, featuring songs about the sun, moon, and stars, a star-studded Family Feud with local businesses, and pre-show gallery activities.

McLeod Nine
Aug 9
McLeod Nine

McLeod Nine, a dynamic acoustic duo from Texas, blends Celtic, swing, Americana, and folk into high-energy performances featuring fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and rich vocals for an unforgettable live experience.

Mito de Soto: Peak Performer
Aug 21
Mito de Soto: Peak Performer

Mito de Soto is a New Mexico-based guitarist and composer whose passionate performances blend flamenco, classical, and world traditions into a sound that’s both technically masterful and emotionally rich.

Youth Activities