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Major Sponsors for the 2023 Commonwheel Art Festival

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​It takes many community volunteers and sponsors to make this Festival successful. Commonwheel applauds their sense of community and support for the Arts. Their donations of time, advertising, labor, prizes and/or materials make this festival exciting & fun.

Special Thanks

Special Thanks to the following businesses and individuals who have donated their time or discounted services to make this year’s Art Festival a huge success.
  • Renewal by Andersen Window Replacement
  • Manitou Brewing Company
  • Robin Jones (Kids Booth)
  • KRDO
  • The Gazette
  • Kathy Sullivan (Poster Art)
  • Rich Baker
  • Ken Yager
  • Manitou Springs Art Council
  • Manitou Art Center
  • Shanti Toll
  • M.S. Heritage Center
  • Manitou Collaborative
  • Summer Fun Guide
  • KRCC
  • S&B PortaBowl
  • Summit Tactical Group
  • Millibo Art Theater
  • Pikes Peak Bulletin
  • CS Independent
  • Rocky Mtn. Highway
  • COPPeR, Peak Radar
  • Briarhurst Manor
  • Bestway Disposal
  • David Havlick
  • Professor UCCS & Students
  • Pikes Peak Permaculture
  • Becky Elder
  • Manitou Springs Chamber
  • Leslie Lewis
  • Cathy Cayton
  • Jenna Gallas
  • Larry Charness
  • City of Manitou Springs Parks Dept.
  • Manitou Springs Police
  • Commonwheel Artists Co-op members for all their volunteered time.
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Festival Coordinator: Julia L. Wright

Julia has been a member of the Commonwheel Artists Co-op since 1976.  She attended the first art festival as an artist in 1975, then joined moved to Manitou Springs and joined Commonwheel that following January. She coordinated the Commonwheel Art Festival from 1976-2001 and returned to this position for the 2005 Art Festival.

She began her art career in theatre in 1969 designing sets and directing shows. Fiber arts became her focus after graduating from UNC, starting with macramé, then added off-loom weaving, marbling cloth and working with feathers. Her feather masks and jewelry can be seen at www.FantaFaces.com and Commonwheel Artists Co-op.

She has authored and published more than 25 books and has helped other authors publish. Find her books at: HieroGraphicsBooksLLC.com.

She will be showing her abstract transformational nature photography, many of her books, and perhaps some feathery art at this year’s art festival.

As a member of Commonwheel Artists Co-op, the Manitou Springs Art Council and an artist she has been an active participant in bringing fine art and crafts to the Pikes Peak Region since 1976.


The festival committee is made up of Commonwheel Artist Coop members:
  • Julia Wright (Coordinator)
  • Valerie Bartron (jewelry/glass)
  • Helen Smithwick (fine art)
  • Phyllis Cahill (jewelry)
  • Ginny Maiolo (jewelry)
  • Teri Rowan (fine art)
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719.685.1008
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  • Home
    • About >
      • FAQ
    • Subscribe to Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • Manitou Parking
    • Membership Opportunities
    • Gallery Show Application >
      • Gallery Show App
    • Visiting Artist
  • Artist List
  • Events
    • Pottery By The Price 2023
    • Carnivale 30 year celebration
  • Festival
    • 2023 Festival Application >
      • Online 2023 Festival App
    • 2022 Artists >
      • 2022 Clay Artists
      • 2022 Fine Art Artists
      • 2022 Commonwheel Artists
      • 2022 Fiber Artists
      • 2022 Glass Artists
      • 2022 Jewelry Artists
      • 2022 Mixed Media Artists
      • 2022 Photography Artists
      • 2022 Sculpture Artists
      • 2022 Wood Artists
    • Entertainment, Prizes & Kid's Activities
    • General Information
    • Sustainability
    • Map, Parking & Manitou Shuttle
    • Festival Sponsorsxxxxx
    • Contact Festival
  • Store