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Stories & Spotlights
The Space In Between
Joy is the word judges used to describe “Music,” the mixed media artwork by Steamboat Springs artist Marion Kahn that was selected unanimously to be the cover of this edition of the Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide.
Stepping Into the Image
Like vintage wine, the landscape imagery of fine art photographer Tim Zandee is created with archetypal equipment.
Performing Artist Spotlight: Renee Fleischer
Renee Fleischer is the owner of Elevation Dance Studio and has been involved in dance for over 40 years.
Performing Artist Spotlight: Kristin Esper
Kristin Esper is a singer-songwriter who plays music in the folk, red dirt, Americana and Western genres.
Performing Artist Spotlight: Andres Cladera
Andres Cladera is the general and artistic director of Opera Steamboat. He has been involved in the performing arts community for over 38 years.
Susan Schiesser: Remembering an Iconic Steamboat Springs Artist
Fearless. Vibrant. Unpredictable. Amusing. Colorful. The adjectives people use to describe Susan Schiesser are telling: the artist could not be summarized in simple terms.
Performing Artist Spotlight Series: Jr. Adams
The Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide’s Performing Artist Spotlight Series highlights local performers of all kinds and how they’ve adjusted in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Paulina M. Johnson: Exploring the Art of Paper
For the past three years, Johnson’s new medium has become a learning experience. She went from focusing on the graphic design profession for many years to diving into the world of paper art, which she creates out of her studio, Copper Case.
Jill Bergman: From Oboe to Ink
Steamboat Springs artist Jill Bergman tells a unique story of her journey into visual arts and her continuing projects to support the community.