Center for the Arts Evergreen Grand Opening of our New Home Sept 16!

As the grand opening of the new CAE facility gets closer, excitement and anticipation grows. We now own the building free and clear but are still hoping folks will continue to donate for all the little things we need like new easels, classroom tables, a mini-glass fusing kiln and more.

Let know if you can help!

Moving an art center is no small task! The computers and phone system will be the final phase, which will result in a shut down of operations August 27 - September 4. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but look forward to getting into our new facility!

During this down time, check Facebook for updates and information.

Steve Sumner
Executive Director, CAE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A New Era, a New Home for Center for the Arts Evergreen

EVERGREEN, COLORADO – After over 40 years of bringing the arts and the community together and over four years of raising money for a Capital Campaign, Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) will unveil its new home at 1318 County Road 65 on September 16th. The Grand Opening will coincide with the Opening Reception of the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia (RMNW) exhibition, a prestigious, national exhibition with a 43 year history, coming to Evergreen for the first time.

The new facility, the former Bergen Park Church, earned historic preservation status because part of the building was the Soda Creek Schoolhouse built in the 1880’s. The Capital Campaign raised nearly $1.5 million for the purchase and renovation of the structure. The new facility, which was completed remodeled on the inside, will now accommodate a larger gallery and classroom spaces as well as a stage, reception area, small gift shop in the lobby, and better equipped administration offices.

Steve Sumner, Executive Director, says, “CAE wishes to thank the numerous donors, sponsors, members and friends that made this dream come true.” The public is invited to the Ribbon Cutting on September 16 at 4:00 pm. Following will be a reception and award ceremony for RMNW until 8:00 pm. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Cedar 65 Bistro & Gallery.

CAE is thrilled to present this inaugural show to the community and keep RMNW in the Front Range of Colorado. Almost 550 works of art were entered from artists all over the United States. The 2017 juror, Stephen Quiller, selected 73 paintings for inclusion. As always, RMNW goes beyond the traditional transparent watercolor, and this year’s exhibition includes acrylic, egg tempera, gouache, and mixed watermedia are represented as well. Mr. Quiller selected 22 artists to receive awards for their paintings, to be announced during the reception.

Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) was founded in 1974. Since then, CAE has been a leader in advocacy and support for visual and performing arts in Evergreen. The year 2017 is a landmark year for CAE as it moves into its new home, the renovated and expanded "Old Bergen Church,” a designated historic Jefferson County landmark. The new CAE will allow for expanded programming, providing exhibitions, classes, festivals, concerts, and special events to serve the greater cultural needs of Evergreen.

Contact: Becky Guy, Director of Exhibitions and Marketing, Center for the Arts Evergreen, 303.674.0056 ext. 12, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The big day is almost here!

4:00 Sat Sept 16 - Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
31880 Rocky Village Rd, Evergreen, 80439 (off of County Road 65)

4:00 SHOW OPENS
5:30 AWARDS CEREMONY
Rocky Mountain National Watermedia


In its 44th year, this exhibition is one of the premier national watermedia shows in the country and will be presented in Evergreen for the first time. Internationally-recognized watermedia artist, Stephen Quiller, juried this year's show. Don't miss this incredible show which runs Sept 16 - Oct 28.

Get your commemorative book for $15