Art Connects Community
Art creates shared experiences, fosters dialogue, and reflects our collective identity. Through exhibitions, public spaces, and creative gatherings, art brings people together—inviting individuals from all backgrounds to engage, respond, and connect. By giving voice to personal and cultural stories, art builds empathy, celebrates place, and strengthens a sense of belonging. Creativity becomes a bridge, linking individuals into a more connected and vibrant community.
SANGRES ART GUILD (SAG) in Custer County, Colorado, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes the arts in the Wet Mountain Valley to create a dynamic, supportive environment for the visual arts to flourish. We operate 3rd Street Gallery in Westcliffe providing support for our members’ artistic endeavors and fostering commerce in our community through the visual arts. Our Members are also our volunteers that passionately bring their expertise to each and every aspect of the gallery, including behind the scenes producing events, through social media, planning, and website operations.
Membership Applications available online or visit 3rd Street Gallery
