Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou Springs, CO

1974 to 2019 - Celebrating our 45th year!

Commonwheel Artists Co-Op

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Artist Co-op
Established 1974

Welcome to the Commonwheel Artists Co-op, where local Colorado artists offer examples of their creativity in our sales shop.

Since the gallery began in 1974, our mission has been to promote the arts in the Pikes Peak Region. Today our collective energy is focused on our extensive shop, gallery events, and our annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival. We sell wall art, jewelry, glass, pottery, sculptures and clothing.

Commonwheel Artists Co-op has been recognized as a significant resource in the arts community by various groups, including the Pikes Peak Arts Council and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce.

All the wall art, jewelry, glass, pottery, sculpture and clothing exhibited in our charming gallery is made by Colorado artists. You can be assured of selecting unique handmade gifts of art objects for your personal enjoyment.

Artist of the Month

July Artist of the Month is
Kelly Green.
Enjoy 10% off of in store purchases of Kelly's art through month's end.

Our Current Gallery Show

Creative gambit

JuLY 5-29, 2019
open 10 am-8 pm daily
Reception: Fri, June 7, 5-8pm

Commonwheel is proud to present Jennifer Hanson, Liz Kettle, and Kay Liggett in a groundbreaking collaborative show. As established artists in the mediums of clay, fiber, and wood, they have combined their creative energies to produce compelling and imaginative art pieces. Creative Gambit refers to their art as a device to produce innovative collaborations and alludes to the inherent risk associated with art-making.

“Gambit” is a device, action, or opening remark, typically entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage. “Creative Gambit” refers to the artwork as a device to gain creativity and alludes to the inherent risk associated with art-making, especially collaborative work.

Jennifer, Liz, and Kay will be taking an artistic risk for Creative Gambit, calculated to increase their growth as artists. The common theme for the show is the risk-taking stretch of their artistic boundaries.