The arts and humanities thrive in Telluride and Mountain Village. Known as a festival mecca, the region also offers countless cultural opportunities. Sign up for a class, take in a performance or listen to a thought-provoking lecture.

For event schedules, see our Calendar of events.

Ah Haa School for the Arts 970.728.3886
www.ahhaa.org
300 S. Townsend
A wide variety of year-round programs offer something for every age, from metal arts to cooking to clay classes. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

KOTO Radio 970.728.4334
www.koto.org
207 N. Pine, P.O. Box 1069
Non-commercial, free-form, community-supported radio on FM 91.7, 89.3 or 101.5.

One to One San Miguel Mentoring Program 970.728.0885
www.onetoonetelluride.com
A nonprofit committed to offering children ages five to 17 guidance, companionship and understanding through academic and recreational opportunities.

Out Loud Lecture Series 970.728.3886
www.ahhaa.org
P.O. Box 1590
From politics to philanthropy, Out Loud brings many thought-provoking lecturers to the community each year.

The Pinhead Institute 970.728.0713
www.pinheadinstitute.org
P.O. Box 3525
This nonprofit science organization, one of 130 nationwide Smithsonian affiliates, produces educational programs, field studies, exhibits, lectures and research for all ages with a goal to teach people bioliteracy.

San Miguel Resource Center 970.728.5842
725 W. Colorado, P.O. Box 1521
A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual assault crisis hotline, legal advocacy, emergency shelter, support groups, referral services and education programs. Habla Español.

Sheridan Arts Foundation 970.728.6363
www.sheridanoperahouse.com
110 N. Oak, P.O. Box 2680
SAF hosts live entertainment and Young People's Theater in the historic Sheridan Opera House.

Stronghouse Studios 970.728.8959
www.telluridearts.com
283 S. Fir
An artist cooperative that rents affordable studio space and a darkroom to visual artists. The gallery holds monthly exhibits with openings the first Thursday of every month from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. Public visiting hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

St. Sophia Nature Center 970.728.0399
www.telluridearts.com
Gondola Station St. Sophia
Guided nature hikes and activities for all ages.

TCTV 970.708.3838 tctv12@yahoo.com
725 W. Colorado, P.O. Box 1521
This locally programmed, public access television, airs on cable TV Channel 12.

Telluride Academy 970.728.5311
www.tellurideacademy.com
P.O. Box 2255
A nonprofit youth organization that hosts more than 750 students (ages five to 7) who participate in over 100 unique programs in art, science, outdoor exploration and more. Programs run June through August and range in length from one to three weeks.

Telluride Choral Society 970.728.3411
www.telluridechoralsociety.org
P.O. Box 727
This organization offers live performances by community choristers: Children's Chorus of Telluride, Telluride Chorale and Telluride Chamber Singers.

Telluride Council for the Arts & Humanities 970.728.3930
www.telluridearts.com
100 W. Colorado, Ste. 228, P.O. Box 152
TCAH is a community-based arts organization, host of the extravagant Beaux Arts Ball, producer of Stonghouse Studios and organizier of Telluride Art Walk.

Telluride Dance Academy & Movement Center 970.728.9065
www.telluridedanceacademy.org
Dance classes for all ages: Call or visit the website for a schedule.

Telluride Film Festival Presents 970.728.3030
P.O. Box 1721
Nugget Theater: once per month
Some of the most interesting, and perhaps overlooked, art films from the Telluride Film Festival show at the Nugget Theatre once per month.

Telluride Foundation 970.728.8717
www.telluridefoundation.org
620 Mountain Village Blvd., #28
A community foundation that funnels support from donors to community-based efforts through fund stewardship, education, technical assistance and grant making.

Telluride Historical Museum 970.728.3344
201 W. Gregory Avenue
Housed in the historic miner’s hospital, the museum is restored and open to the public. New exhibits honor Telluride’s mining past and the museum’s original calling as a hospital. The museum store sells historic books and black-and-white photos from the region.

Telluride New Community Coalition 970.728.1340
www.newcommunitycoalition.com
100 West Colorado, #231
TNCC coordinates efforts for regional sustainability, including energy conservation, green building standards, renewable energy, food security, resource recovery/recycling programs and relocalization efforts.

Telluride Institute 970.728.8312
www.tellurideinstitute.com
P.O. Box 1770
The "Think and Do Tank of the Rocky Mountains" drives such projects as Ideas Festivals, Watershed Education and the Telluride Mushroom Festival.

Telluride Repertory Theatre Company 970.728.4539
www.telluridetheatre.com
P.O. Box 2469
Since 1990, The Rep has provided year-round on-stage entertainment.

Telluride Rock and Roll Academy 970.728.1186
www.rockandrollacademy.com
622 Mountain Village Blvd.
The academy offers classes in the art of playing music in a band and instruction on guitar, bass, drums, piano and vocals, as well as a full-service audio and video recording facility.

Telluride Writers Guild 970.728.0399
P.O. Box 190
The Guild organizes readings by local and guest writers, workshops, annual contests, a writers-in-the-school program, and Talking Gourds and Walking Words Literary Festival.

University Centers of the San Miguel 970.728.5613
www.universitycenters.homestead.com
224 E. Colorado
The Univeristy Center's goal is to insure that residents of the San Miguel Watershed communities have access to post-secondary education, cultural enrichment, and profressional training taught in the context of this unique environment.