Telluride Council for the Arts & Humanities

TCAH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to championing the arts in Telluride and building connections within Telluride’s visual and performing arts community and the general public.  We believe that a creative cultural environment is essential to Telluride’s well-being, and we focus to promote programs that integrate the arts into all aspects of Telluride living.

We are proud to produce arts events including Stronghouse Studios, the Telluride Art Walk and the Small Grant and Artists Fellowships, as well as supporting humanities events including play reading series, Astronomy programs, poetry awards, and SquidShow Theatre group. TCAH provides gallery space for exhibitions, photography, music, performance rehearsals, poetry readings and social events for many artists and organizations.  We display national, regional and local artists in solo shows, group exhibits and installations featuring a new exhibit each month from January through October, our on-seasons. 

TCAH was established in 1971, and formally organized with tax-exempt status in 1976. We are a non-profit, member-supported organization (independent from government but generously supported by government grants) dedicated to encouraging and preserving art in our community. 

Our Mission

TCAH is a community-based arts organization that exists to encourage creativity by developing a flourishing cultural environment in Telluride and the region.  We also focus on outreach, artistic education and making it affordable for families to participate in cultural experiences.

Our Vision

TCAH strives to increase awareness of the arts and humanities by:

•  Serving as an arts and humanities communication network
•  Providing an arts facility for the community and artists (visual, performing, textile, multimedia and more)
•  Presenting and sponsoring quality art exhibits
•  Organizing arts festivals
•  Assisting offering more performing arts events and securing funding for local theatre
•  Generating active community participation
•  Coordinating with other arts and humanities organizations for a stronger community

Contact Details:

Telluride Council for the Arts & Humanities