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Stories & Spotlights
Building Worlds in Miniature: Ryan Scheer’s Western Dioramas
Ryan Scheer didn’t set out to become a miniature world builder. Four years ago, he realized that the photographic style he was pursuing was perfectly suited to the micro scale.
Rooted in Steamboat
For Pine Moon’s February exhibit titled “Rooted: The Art of Trees,” artist Missy Borden created a painting of a single pine, and she took “Yampa Valley Arts & Culture Guide” behind the scenes of her creation.
Carving a New Path
Deb Armstrong has made a life and career as a professional skier and instructor, but for once she is the student. Her new passion is art –printmaking to be specific – and she’s taken to it with the tenacity of a champion.
All Arts Week Will Elevate Steamboat Arts
Steamboat Springs' All Arts Week will take place for the first time this year from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Ryan Scheer Creates Western Nostalgia
Ryan Scheer left Steamboat Springs after high school and swore he would never come back...
YVSC Insight Art Auction Becomes an Annual Staple Heading Into Second Year
The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council announced the opening of the month-long show of "Insight: Art for Climate Action" will open Friday, June 7, at 5 p.m as part of the First Friday Artwalk.
Barrett Smith of Steep Canyon Rangers on Working Together, Sleeping in the Woods and More
Strings kicks off their summer season on Friday, June 21, with an impressive array of Grammy winners, award recipients and, perhaps one of the biggest modern names in bluegrass, Steep Canyon Rangers, who are set to perform at Strings on Friday, July 19, at 7 p.m.
More Than Music
Strings Music Festival is synonymous with music in the mountains but it wasn’t until the pavilion was built in 2008 that their programming expanded.
About the Cover Artist: Sandi Poltorak
Cover artist Sandi Poltorak talks about her inspiration and creative process behind her work, "Moonlighting."
Snowcat Operator Matt Irvin Knows a Good Sunset When He Sees One
Matt Irvin's exhibit “Groom with a View: Photographs by Matt Irvin” will be on display at The Barley from Tuesday, Mar. 5 - Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024.
Yampa Valley Community Foundation Gets a Custom Installation
Yampa Valley Community Foundation gets a custom installation by local glass artist, Jennifer Baker.
The Future of Opera in Steamboat
A conversation with Opera Steamboat's new general director and CEO, Julie Maykowski.
Connecting Past to Future with Weaver Jillian Tomlinson
A look into the revived craft of local artist Jillian Tomlinson.
Where the West is Wild
A look into Steamboat Art Museum's latest exhibit, “Wild West: Wildlife Masters Past and Present.”