Firedworks Gallery
A large selection of collectible art, prints, jewelry, weaving's, pottery, sculptures and custom framing.
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Arts and Culture
San Luis Valley History Museum
The San Luis Valley Museum, located at 4th and Hunt in Alamosa, features displays of the diversified cultures and arts of the area. Among the various displays in the museum are the costumes worn in the 1860's by frontiersman, Tom Tobin, and numerous Indian artifacts and clothing of the late 19th Century. In the museum, visitors can experience two display rooms; one is a typical old school room and one room displays a traditional trading post. Also on display are fascinating collections of railroading memorabilia, cultural artifacts of the early settlers, farming and ranching, and a display of arrowheads and exotic insects. A veteran's memorial wall honors those who served, with varied displays of uniforms from World War I and World War II. A unique collection of old hats and dolls is also on display. Rotational displays are planned for future diversified exhibits. Stop in and browse the gift shop while you are there. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Read More >Historic Downtown Alamosa Walking Tour
A stroll around Alamosa’s downtown reveals its history and small town charm. From red brick to pressed metal ornamentation and glazed colored tile, Alamosa is a study in the architectural trends that have passed through the nation since the 19th century —late Victorian, commercial brick, Mission Revival, and Art Deco styles stand side by side in this tightly constructed area.
Read More >Luther Bean Museum at ASU
The Luther E. Bean Museum features a beautiful collection of Native American pottery including pottery by Maria "Marie" Martinez and Acoma and Santo Domingo Pueblos. Visitors can also view Navajo and Rio Grande Valley weavings that includes a weaving by Eppie Archuleta.
Read More >Stations of the Cross: San Luis Bronze Sculptures & Art
A short 45-minute drive southeast of Alamosa will lead you to the town of San Luis, home of a cultural and spiritual display of inspiring art. The Stations of the Cross are beautifully depicted in a series of bronze sculptures by internationally known San Luis artist Huberto Maestas.
Read More >Creede Repertory Theatre
Creede Repertory Theatre (Creede Rep or CRT) is a professional repertory theater company located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains northwest of Alamosa. Winner of numerous statewide and national awards, Creede Rep has become recognized as one of our nation's top theaters.
Read More >A Mural Map of the San Luis Valley
It’s no surprise that the region containing the oldest town in Colorado is home to some colorful history. The San Luis Valley, nestled between the giant San Juan Range and the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains and at the headwaters of the Rio Grande River, has been inhabited for more than 10,000 years by groups that include nomadic hunters, Spanish explorers, homesteaders, prospectors, and farmers.
Read More >Theatre at Adams State University
Adams State University Theatre offers an intensive generalist program with a growing national reputation designed for the student who wants to experience everything college theatre has to offer. From a state-of-the-art theatre building to award winning productions and innovative community outreach, they are redefining the role of live theatre on a college campus.
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