Commonwheel Artists Co-Op

Specialties

Fine arts and contemporary crafts created by 30+ member artists. 41 years presenting work by local Colorado artists including pottery, glass, mosaics, masks, jewelry, photography, fine art, mixed media, wearable art, and much more. Open daily. Gallery opening receptions every 3^rd Friday of the month. Sponsors the Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Arts Festival in Manitou Springs.

History

Established in 1974.

For over 40 years we’ve been running this uniquely democratic artists co-​op. Over the years some things have changed, artists and art styles come and go, but the quality of the art and crafts sold by our co-​op member/​artists and guest artists is always impressive.

Commonwheel is a favorite place for locals to bring out-​of-​town friends and family. We have tourists who tell us they come visit every time they’re in the area. We are a great place to buy a unique gift or reminder of your time in Manitou Springs.

Our members run the store and love to talk about the artwork with patrons.

On the 3^rd Friday of each month we host a new show of invited guest artists work in our gallery area. Come join us to meet the artists, view (and buy) new art, and have a bite to eat.

Our Holiday Market creates a unique holiday shopping experience In November and December.

And on Labor Day weekend Commonwheel hosts a juried Art & Craft Festival with over 100 fine artists, craftspeople, and musicians,

Meet the Business Owner

Commonwheel Members A.

Business Owner

We are a truly co-​operative business. Our 30+ members create the stock for the shop, sell the artwork, and sit on committees that do the work of running the business. We have a Board of Directors but there’s not just one «owner». That role falls to all of us.

Yup, it’s a heck of a way to run a business, but we like it this way.

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