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Featured Events
September 2025
Mon. Sept. 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm "Unveiling Histories: Boarding Schools and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe," at Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum (SUCCM), in the Large Classroom, as part of the annual History Live! Program series with South West Colorado Humanities of the Round Table, hosted by SUCCM. Free event! Open to all! 503 Ouray Dr.
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Wed. Oct 1st. 8:30-9:30am: Halloween Craft Competition: Take home supplies let your creativity shine, and turn in your spooky haunted house masterpiece by Friday, the 24th. At The Ignacio Library.470 Goddard Ave.
Wed. Oct 1st. 11-2 pm Piinu Nucchi Farmers Market and Business Lab . at Sky Ute Casino: 14324 Colorado 172 Ignacio
Fri. Oct. 3rd, from 6-8pm Join us as we celebrate the creative talents of local artists Ann Salviazul and Lissa Lee! Enjoy a vibrant Southwest-themed art opening featuring new works, light refreshments, and an opportunity to meet the artists. At Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts: 465 Goddard Ave
Fri. Oct. 3rd, 5-8pm: 10 Year Anniversary, Harvest Festival Carnival & Trunk or Treat, Come enjoy food, vendors, crafts and games - for our Final Friday Night Block Party! The ELHI Community Center: 115 Ute st.
Fri. Oct. 3rd, 6-9 pm live music with Jackson Mountain Ramblers, great food and amazing local wines at Fox Fire Farms and winery 5513 Co Rd, Ignacio.
Fri, Oct. 3rd, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Horizons Fall Photography Conference At sky Ute casino resort 14324 Colorado 172 Ignacio
Fridays in Oct: 10AM-4PM and Sat-Sun 10AM-6PM | Millennial Nostalgia Pumpkin Festival featuring: Epic corn maze, rad photo ops, swag & more! At Jackalope Acres: 7195 County Rd. 318, Ignacio Tickets available: jackalopeacresfarm.com
Sat. Oct. 4th, 12-4pm. Harvest Festival Car Show - See the Batmobile, Mystery Machine and other unique cars - food, vendors and fun! The ELHI Community Center: 115 Ute st.
Sat., Oct. 4, at 7PM. OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT featuring Telescopes | stargazing displays | activilies | rockets food & beverages. At Shoshone Park, Ignacio. Hosted by the Ignacio Community Library
Sat. Oct. 4th, from 7-10pm Starry Night on the Farm, enjoy the farm and all of our activities below the night sky.Jackalope Acres. County Rd. 318, Ignacio Tickets available for purchase: jackalopeacresfarm.com
Sun. ,Oct. 5, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Paint and Sip watercolor class at Fox Fire Farms Winery 5513 Co Rd 321, Ignacio.
Tues., October 7th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm NIGHT MARKET AT WEST SLOPE STARTUP WEEK The Powerhouse in Durango, CO
Wed. Oct 8th, Piinu Nucchi Farmers Market and Business Lab. 11-2pm at SkyUte Casino 14324 Colorado 172 Ignacio,
Fri, Oct. 10, 9:30- 3:30 PM Exploring Watercolor Two Day Workshop with Ann Salviazul at Dancing Spirit community arts center. Fee required dancingspiritgallery@gmail.com
Sat, Oct. 11, 10- 4PM Join us for Family Day in the Ute Knowledge exhibit. Located at the animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave Durango. This is a free event! animasmuseum.org
Thurs. Oct. 16th, 8:30 a.m. - 3p.m., Disability Employment Awareness Workshop At the Southern Ute Museum Large Classroom. 503 Ouray Dr
Fri., Oct. 24th, 11-noon, Care and Share Free Food Mobile Market - at The ELHI Community Center parking lot 115 Ute St.
October 2025
November 2025
First Annual Ignacio Invitational! SAVE THE DATE
Details to follow
December 2025
Taste of Xmas! First Friday in December! Community event and parade
Details to follow
August 1st 2026
Contact us today to join our upcoming event to celebrate the Colorado 150/ 250 event!
Programming
We are excited to host and partner with amazing organizations for creative programming! If you have an idea for a program or project you would like to develop, Contact us today! to join our network of resources to make it happen.
Connecting artists with the community, and the community with art. We believe in the access of art for all! ​
To join our list of potential art sites, join the artist roster, or to sponsor a project, contact us today!
History Live! celebrates the humanities in Southwest Colorado with lectures, workshops, and live portrayals of historic figures. Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable is proud to offer a full month of programming each September!
A community hub for creatives across rural Colorado!
Our group embraces the diversity of creativity, recognizing that it extends far beyond traditional artistic mediums. Whether you're a painter, musician, writer, photographer, designer, artisan, or any other kind of creative soul, this is your home.
Take a unique journey through two states, Native American cultures, breathtaking countryside, treaties, and technology, across ancient and historic times, and varied communities of the present day. From the romance of the rails and authentic Native American culture to spectacular scenery and a myriad of recreational opportunities, Colorado’s and New Mexico's newest Byway is a richly layered time capsule offering the back road traveler a comprehensive experience
Free summer art program, including ample studio time, for Native youth in partnership with the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum. This program focuses on the fundamentals of drawing and painting, led by esteemed Native artists, culminating in a student show held at the annual Pino Nuche Art Market, and a silent auction to offer students a chance to sell their work. Stay tuned for future programming!
Museums on Mainstreet engages small town communities through educational resources and programming to become a catalyst for conversations. Colorado Humanities tour "Crossroads: Change in Rural America", a Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street (MoMS) Comes to Ignacio April 2024.
The Ignacio Creative District is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors, artists, and community members, regardless of ability. We strive to make our spaces, events, and online platforms accessible by adhering to current accessibility guidelines, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 504/ADA compliance. This includes features like accessible pathways, designated accessible seating, accessible signage, and alternative formats for content where appropriate. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing our spaces or events, please contact us at IgnacioCreativeDistrict@gmail.com and we will make reasonable accommodations to ensure your participation.
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