Welcome to The Mountain- Ear’s Studio Tour 2024

Peak to Peak Studio Tour 2024

The Studio Tour, sponsored by The Mountain-Ear, takes you throughout the spectacular mountains and hills and around the curves of the Peak to Peak Highway to visit local artists and their creations. Our artists work in many mediums, from wood to fiber to clay to paint to photography. Their talent is astonishing and we love sharing it with our locals and guests. While in the area for the Studio Tour on September 21 and 22, 2024, enjoy the autumn season in the Peak to Peak region from Central City to Allenspark. Every town along the way has its own unique narrative to tell and entertaining places to visit. Come along with The Mountain-Ear on our Studio Tour 2024. Experience the Peak to Peak mountain art and meet the artists who create the art.

Peeping art amongst the leaves

Local artist WANDERWEIRD has their colorful, nerd culture-inspired mosaics on display at Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Gallery in Nederland.
The second annual Peak to Peak Studio Tour took place on September 21 and 22. Galleries and visitors enjoyed a colorful event in the mountains.

Colorado artists shine at Gilpin Arts

Artwork by Colorado artists decorates the rustic walls of Washington Hall, home of the Gilpin Arts Association.
Artwork by Colorado artists decorates the rustic walls of Washington Hall, home of the Gilpin Arts Association. There is every kind of medium here …

Laurence Delaunay, inspired by nature

Laurence Delaunay – Lolo – has been a professional painter in Nederland for nearly 20 years. She enjoys painting animals and landscapes on large canvases “in a semi-abstract, semi-realistic style.” She combines colors, and uses strokes that leave room for the eyes to travel and imagine. “Big Bears and Hummingbirds are my favorites!” she declares. Delaunay hopes Lolo’s Atelier is a place “to gather among friends, artists, and art lovers….I am so grateful to live in such a beautiful place called Nederland, surrounded by the most beautiful nature” –  inspiring Delaunay every day.

Inspired by nature Laurence Delaunay – Lolo – has been a professional painter in Nederland for nearly 20 years. She enjoys painting animals and landscapes on large canvases “in a semi-abstract, …

Nathan Eigenfeld, 'heal and grow, and inspire'

Wild landscapes He calls it “my art through photography from Turtle Island.” Nathan Eigenfeld describes himself as “a 3rd generation mixed race adoptee – a Black European-American …

Brent Bishop: Surreal landscapes

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Brent Bishop believes that “anything you can think can be expressed through paint.” So it’s no surprise that Bishop’s studio space, where he displays his minimalist surreal landscapes, is a work of art. He hopes his art inspires people to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us at all times.

You can see Brent Bishop’s minimalist surreal landscapes at his studio at 158 E. 1st Street in Nederland.  Bishop tells us that he primarily works with acrylic on canvas or board, …

Kathy Bremers paints from Copperdale Lane

Artist Studio Kathy Bremers has been painting for many years, expressing her love for the beauty of the Peak to Peak area since 1979. Inspired by “the abundant beauty here in Colorado and the …

Amy Hager

Art by Amy Hager

Amy Hager Artist & Beekeeper

Spinning Silica Art Collective

Brianna Rashbaum poses with a piece designed by one of her five-year-old students at Spinning Silica Art Collective.

Brianna Rashbaum poses with a piece designed by one of her five-year-old students at Spinning Silica Art Collective.

Artist Malena Hirschfeld

Artist Malena Hirschfeld poses next to a handful of her paintings near the second floor inside The Old Gallery.

Artist Malena Hirschfeld poses next to a handful of her paintings near the second floor inside The Old Gallery.

Studio Tour 2023

Art at the Center, Intriguing Collection

An array of art adds color and excitement to the walls inside the Nederland Community Center.

If you’ve ever visited the Nederland Community Center, you will have noticed the art collection decorating its walls, from paintings and colored pencil prints to photography and sculptures. …

A most colorful tour in the Rocky Mountains

Vibrant leaves and brushes Alcohol ink artist Jan Bannister surrounds herself with one-of-a-kind vibrantly colored pieces also made using acrylic and locally salvaged wood. Above, right: Lolo Delaunay takes a break from creating to pose in front of one of her many intriguing pieces. PHOTOS BY OMAYRA ACEVEDO

The Peak to Peak Highway is one of Colorado’s most popular scenic byways. The countless stands of aspens, pine, spruce, fir, and juniper go through a natural process of shedding needles and

 

Black Hawk and Central City electrified with art

Gilpin alive with art Above: Visiting artist Ricky C. Powell paints live at the Gilpin County Arts Association during the Studio Tour on September 22. Top, right: Litwood and Artisans displays uniquely made wood in a plethora of creations. PHOTOS BY MINDY LEARY

Exploring Ghost Town Gallery, Gilpin County Arts Association, and Litwood. At the southwestern edge of the Studio Tour, the Ghost Town Gallery is located in Russell Gulch in a historic home

Aspens and art abound

Art around us Martina Pernicano stands with her pottery during the Studio Tour. Pernicano makes a variety of cups and bowls and other useful everyday pottery. She makes them in her studio in Coal Creek Canyon. PHOTO BY JOHN SCARFFE

Three residents of Coal Creek Canyon and one in Rollinsville participated in the Artist Studio Tours organized by The Mountain-Ear during the weekend of Friday, September 23, 2023, to Sunday,

Studio Tour Spotlight: Spinning Silica

Endless art The array of artistic talent displayed inside Spinning Silica is depicted in items from pottery to decor and everything in between. PHOTO COURTESY OF SPINNING SILICA

Welcome to Spinning Silica, an art collective in the heart of Nederland since June 2019. The studio showcases locally made and sustainably crafted products. It houses “intentionally made wares

Studio Tour Spotlight: LitWood and Artisan Friends

Many faces of art Above: Fractal burnings and framed paintings showcase the array of talent at the Litwood and Artisan Friends shop. PHOTO COURTESY OF LITWOOD AND ARTISAN FRIENDS

Jason Flesher and Michelle Garcia are owners of LitWood and Artisan Friends. Flesher’s use of high voltage electricity, 2200 volts, to be exact, adds a unique design to the furniture,

Studio Tour Spotlight: Covered Bridge Art Restoration

[caption id="attachment_103848" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Preserving art, memories, and history - Top, left: Kevin Malanaphy’s work greets locals and visitors as they use the covered bridge

Studio Tour Spotlight: O’Neil Rocky Mountain Art

[caption id="attachment_103607" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Wild expressions: Wildlife comes to life through glass and vibrant colors that warm the soul and the home. PHOTO COURTESY OF KAY

Studio Tour Spotlight: Debra Stanger

The joy of art Artist Debra Stanger expresses her love for art with two distinct colorful pieces. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEBRA STANGER

Debra Stanger has loved art all her life. She studied under many renowned artists and taught art before retiring. Stanger has been painting since high school, winning many awards. She enjoys