Silverton Art Galleries

Silverton’s rich history is ever-present in the Old West charm of Notorious Blair Street and the colorful Victorian-era architecture of Greene Street. Silverton’s artists, living and working at 9,318 feet in elevation, have long used the dramatic backdrop of this Western mountain town to inspire paintings, photography, weavings, words, and more. Learn about these artisan crafts directly from the makers. Their doors open each day, offering a unique behind-the-scenes peek and an opportunity to chat with them about their craft.

Colorado Landscape Photography

1159 Blair Street

(Enter on 12th Street between Green & Blair)

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Dale Malmedal has been capturing the beauty of the San Juan Mountains for over 25 years. His fine art photography is available on aluminum, canvas, fine art paper, and direct print/ laminated “polystacks” in many sizes. Malmedal also offers framing so that your artwork is ready to hang in your home or office. Fine art note cards, postcards, and the 2023 “Naturally Colorado” calendar.

The Creative Crackerjack & Route 550 Gifts

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Gina Maria Rosato specializes in many commercial art applications and has been a graphic designer in southwest Colorado for 20 years. Her most popular pursuit is creating unique designs inspired by Silverton and the surrounding San Juan Mountains. Her customers are not taking home a simple souvenir but a memory from the heart of the high country. Her artistic souvenirs are available at The 9318 Collective, Elevated Coffee Company, Silverton Train Store, Station 550, The Whistle Stop or online.

Signature Furniture Studio/Gallery

312 E. 12th Street signaturefurnitureinc.com 772-828-0640

Since 1977, Bob Schmidt has been handcrafting furniture, cabinets, and doors in the Craftsman style using varieties of hardwoods, from sapele mahogany to spalted maple. Recent designs and works are featured in Fine Woodworking magazine and Building Systems magazine. Schmidt’s working studio and furniture gallery are housed in an award-winning timber-frame building he designed and built in the year 2000 on 12th Street, the terminus of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Sand & Snow Studio

970-749-8880 1070 Greene St./PO Box 116 Silverton, Co. 81433

Plein Air landscape artist Eileen Fjerstad has been painting in the San Juan Mountains and Four Corners region for nearly 40 years. Her colorful and captivating works showcase her intimate knowledge of the play of light and colors throughout the seasons. The joys and challenges of working from life in the amazingly diverse and dramatic mountains and deserts of this part of the Southwest provides constant inspiration to the artist. Drop by the studio in the "Tower House" at the corner of Greene St. and 11th.

Carol Wilkins Designs

1130 Greene Street carolwilkinsdesigns.com 970-946-9460

Carol Wilkins Designs understands your need to express yourself—to have the confidence that allows you to be you, from that place deep down inside. You like to show that little “wild side” of yourself. Wilkins’ jewelry is designed to celebrate the strength in you, as well as your own unique, artistic statement. Come by and find the piece that makes you feel special and empowered.

Wesley Berg Photography

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Wesley Berg specializes in wildlife photography, focusing on the animals that live high in the San Juans such as the day-old moose calf with his mother shown in the photo on the left. A selection of cards, matted and framed wildlife prints, and a book on “Wildlife of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains” are available at the 9318 Collective (1212 Greene), the Art Hawk Studio (1121 Greene) in Silverton, or online at www.wesleybergphotography.com.

Quiet Bear Art

1130 Greene Street quietbearart.com 520-488-6831

Quiet Bear Art is a unique, artist-owned gallery and blacksmith shop. Ken Webb has become well-known throughout the Southwest for his exceptional sculptures and fine metal art. He incorporates old-world blacksmithing techniques into his creations. He has been selected for numerous commissions, from small tabletop and wall artwork to larger outdoor sculptures. Many of his originals are included in private collections throughout the world. Ken is available by appointment during the winter.