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The ARTery is almost here!

A community art studio space, coming soon to downtown Grand Junction, CO. 

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The ARTery: Bringing Creatives Together

Our Mission

What We Offer

Where We Are

The ARTery is designed to serve artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs, The ARTery will provide community access to professional-grade studios, shared workspaces, and educational opportunities that support both creative exploration and skill-building.


Where We Are

What We Offer

Where We Are

The Grand Valley Creative Alliance (GVCA) is launching The ARTery, a 5,900-square-foot, community-driven creative hub located at 539 Colorado Avenue, in the heart of downtown Grand Junction’s Creative District.

What We Offer

What We Offer

What We Offer

From ceramics and fiber arts to printmaking and collaborative programming, The ARTery will be a place where creatives of all backgrounds can learn, connect, and create—together. The space features a ceramics studio, a fiber & printmaking studio, a community space, and so much more.

What We Are Creating

Ceramics Studio

Printmaking Studio

Printmaking Studio

Outfitted with pottery wheels, kilns, slab rollers, and glazing stations to support artists at every skill level.

Printmaking Studio

Printmaking Studio

Printmaking Studio

Featuring solvent-free processes, etching presses, Moku Hanga, and dedicated bookbinding workspaces.

Fiber Arts Studio

Fiber Arts Studio

Fiber Arts Studio

Including a dye kitchen and surface design areas to support a wide range of fiber and textile techniques.

Programs & Access

Fiber Arts Studio

Fiber Arts Studio

 The ARTery will offer Workshops, Classes, and Open Studio Memberships.

Coming Soon...

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    Why the ARTery Matters

    The ARTery responds to a critical need in the Grand Valley’s creative landscape. Many local artists and makers face barriers to affordable studio space, access to professional equipment, and opportunities for collaboration.


    Since 2022, community surveys and stakeholder conversations have consistently shown strong demand for a dedicated, inclusive space where creatives can gather, work, learn, and grow. The ARTery is designed to meet that need—strengthening the region’s creative infrastructure and supporting a more connected, vibrant arts community.

    How You Can Help

    GVCA is raising over $1.6 million to renovate and equip The ARTery, creating a permanent, accessible home for creativity in the Grand Valley.


    Your support will help:


    • Renovate and modernize the building, including façade restoration, safety upgrades, energy-efficient improvements, and ADA accessibility enhancements


    • Equip professional studios with pottery wheels, kilns, printmaking presses, textile equipment, and more


    • Expand community access through scholarships, free programming, and inclusive design—ensuring creativity is accessible to all


    Join in on the Action!

    Your donation, sponsorship, or partnership is an investment in the creative future of the Grand Valley.
    Every contribution brings us closer to opening a thriving hub where artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs can learn, connect, and grow.
    To learn more about giving stock or other methods of support, or if you have questions about the Capital Campaign, please contact:
    Chip Walton
    chip@gvcreates.org

    DONATE TODAY

    Announcement: Enterprise Zone Tax Credits!

    The GVCA Community Art Studio has been approved as a Contribution Project for the Mesa County Enterprise Zone Tax Credit program!


    You can claim 25% of a cash donation as a state income tax credit...

     The Enterprise Zone Contribution Tax Credit provides a tax credit to Colorado taxpayers that contribute to targeted enterprise zone projects. When taxpayers make a certified contribution, they can claim 25% of a cash donation as a state income tax credit. The amount of this tax credit is capped at $100,000 per taxpayer per tax year. If you cannot use all of your credits in a given tax year, you can carry forward the balance up to five years.

    In-kind donations may also qualify.  

    About the program: https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-contribution-tax-credit

    https://gjincubator.org/mesa-county-enterprise-zone/


    To process your donation, please provide us with your tax ID (last four numbers of your SSN or your business EIN) and let us know if you prefer mail or email for your certificate/receipt.


    Email Chip and learn more about how you can get involved...

    chip@gvcreates.org

    or Click do Donate to our Capital Campaign...

    Donate Today

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    PO Box 851, Grand Junction, CO 81502

    970-697-7007

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