COMMONWHEEL ARTISTS CO-OP, MANITOU SPRINGS, CO

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.

Our Current Gallery Show

Pottery By The Pound

January 3rd - February 3rd

artist of the month

Enjoy a 10% Savings on Your Instore Purchase of Kathy's Linoleum Prints, Cards & Felted Animals Through Months End!

Each January, Commonwheel Artist Co-op members and guest artists from the Pikes Peak region clear their studio inventory and sell beautiful pottery seconds and other art items at discounted prices, with many items sold by weight.

The reputation of this event has grown over the years, so come early for the best selection! Then come back a many times because we’re constantly restocking with new work.

I have enjoyed making art from about the 4th grade when I was praised for doing a pretty darn good still life drawing. I wanted to be a fashion designer in middle school and to speak French. Although never actually becoming a designer, I did, with my excellent seamstress mother, design a very cool 60’s gown as well as win a spot in a teen magazine for a very “Emma Peel” outfit.
Anyway, after a stint as a French teacher (yes, I did learn to speak French), I decided to be a full time artist doing greeting cards, assorted calligraphy and linoleum prints. I also was a puppeteer for a while, designing many wonderful characters. I love horses, cats, bunnies, my family and my friends.