
Carbondale
Creative District
Photo by Rory Savatgy
Carbondale finds its sense of place under the gaze of Mount Sopris and confluence of the Roaring Fork and Crystal Rivers. The town of Carbondale has created a special niche in the Roaring Fork Valley with a rich mixture of creative industries and artists, cultural heritage, ranching and local food production, as well as abundant outdoor recreation. Arts and history are a significant part of the community's culture and local economy.
In 2016 Colorado Creative Industries, a division of the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade, designated Carbondale as a Creative District, which is managed by Carbondale Arts. Learn more about the vision and mission of the Carbondale Creative District (CCD) by clicking the link below.
Projects
Photo by Matt Suby
Photo by Michelle Smith

Preserving the creative ethos of
Carbondale through advocacy,
support and action.
Artist Opportunities
We try to uplift the creative economy in any way we can. This includes being a resource for creative happenings, endeavors and opportunities for artists to thrive.
Artwork by 2024 recipient, Mellie Test
Artist Fellowship Program
The Artist Fellowship Program is for artists and creatives of any genre, who need some funding to help them further their career, their art or their ideas. Applications will be made available each spring.
This fellowship can help an artist develop a vision, buy supplies, or rent rehearsal/studio space; it can help with residency/workshop fees or for marketing purposes. The uses are limitless, but the requests should be specific.
Thanks to the Wolfpack Foundation and Carbondale Arts supporters we are able to offer $12,000 in funding this year.
Email staci@carbondalearts.com with any questions. Applications are due June 2, 2025.
Artwork by Lindsay Jones
Exhibition Resources
In addition to our own gallery space, Carbondale Arts partners with local businesses to curate and feature work created by local artists throughout the year.
BONFIRE COFFEE: Located right on Main Street in downtown Carbondale. Bonfire is an excellent high-traffic venue to display art. The space is booked through the rest of 2025; reach out to be added to the 2026 waitlist.
FIRSTBANK: Two artists are shown at a time each spring and fall at the Carbondale branch on Highway 133. Proceeds benefit Carbondale Arts.
Interested in participating? Email brian@carbondalearts.com, or call (970) 963-1680

We believe in the collective power of Carbondale’s citizens, organizations and enterprises. We are more creative together.
District Features
Stay in Touch
Mid-month Carbondale Arts sends out a newsletter dedicated to all that is happening both within the District and the Roaring Fork Valley. Follow Carbondale Creative District on social media to stay up to date on creative happenings, features and opportunities!
Reach out to sarah@carbondalearts.com with questions or a request for promotional support.
Image by Sarah Overbeck
Land Acknowledgement
When visiting the beautiful landscape that encompasses Carbondale, you are on the ancestral territory and homelands of the Nuche (Ute) people. We honor their inherent stewardship of the land, water and air that we have the privilege to immerse ourselves in. We recognize the violent history and removal of the Nuche people and culture, and strive to be modern-day advocates to move forward in an authentic and peaceful manner.