The visual art scene in Estes Park is vibrant and worth exploring. From museum quality shows to quaint artist studios, visitors will enjoy original art; original paintings, sculpture, pottery, weaving, jewelry, woodcarving, Native American crafts, glasswork, handmade paper, and photography fashioned by accomplished artists of local, state-wide and national acclaim.

Since the mid-1800's, artists like Albrecht Bierstadt, Charles Partridge Adams, John Fielder and others of note, have painted en plein air (on location) or photographed the essence of the Rockies for future generations to enjoy and collect.Today over 200 artists reside in the greater Estes Valley, and like their predecessors, are creating a legacy for novice and seasoned collectors to enjoy.

Ranging from affordable to the collector's fare, there is something to fit everyone's budget.

The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park sponsors four Art Walks each year, and the kick-off for the 2009 season is Art Walk Weekend May 16 and17. This self-guided tour of the local gallery scene is free, and can suit individual needs.

Participating galleries include:

Art Center of Estes Park
A non-profit artist education center and gallery for the visual arts.  The gallery features the juried work of local and regional artists in a broad range of media.
517 Big Thompson Avenue

Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park Fine Art Gallery
The Cultural Arts Council is the central arts organization for the greater Estes Valley.
304 E. Elkhorn Avenue. Moving to 423 W. Elkhorn June 1, 2008

Dennis Reinke Artist Studio & Gallery
The working art studio and gallery of nationally recognized artist, Dennis Reinke. 
165 Virginia Drive, Suite 5-C (in The Courtyards building.)

Earthwood Collections
One of three unique galleries of fine American art and handcraft in the Earthwood family of galleries..
141 E. Elkhorn Avenue

Fall River Jewelry, Antiques & Coins
Featuring vintage and antique artworks & rare documents.
356 E. Elkhorn Avenue #4

Glassworks Studio and Gallery
The Glassworks Studio and Gallery has been offering fine hand blown art glass in Estes Park for over fifteen years.
323 West Elkhorn Avenue

Highland Music & Minstrel's Gifts 
Offering Early Music instruments, sheet music, books, and CD's include Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Folk and Celtic Music, as well as the Irish harp, bodhran drum, Irish flute, mountain & hammered dulcimer, and many other instruments such as bagpipes, practice chanters, cases, bagpipe method books and Celtic décor.
157 West Elkhorn Avenue

Images of Rocky Mountain National Park
Gallery of fine art photography featuring one of the most extensive and inspiring collections of Rocky Mountain National Park photos to be found anywhere. 
205a Park Lane (behind Bond Park.)

Loch Vale Fine Art
View selection of artwork from the Western U.S., with the emphasis on RMNP. 
165 Virginia Drive, Suite 5-B (in The Courtyards building.)

Neota Designs Weaving Studio
One of the few "open to the public" weaving and dye studios in Colorado, featuring artist Deborah Coombs. 
156 Wiest Drive

Omnibus Fine Collectibles
A gallery featuring contemporary American art glass, metal wall sculpture, hand crafted jewelry and personal accessories located in downtown Estes Park.
239 W. Elkhorn Avenue
Village Goldsmith, Inc.
The Village Goldsmith, Inc., is recognized as one of the finest jewelry studios in America today.
235 W. Elkhorn Avenue

Wildlife Photo Art
Featuring award-winning wolf photographs and a unique and diverse collection of wildlife photographs by Tom Mussehl, wildlife photographer.
440 E. Elkhorn Avenue