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Breckenridge Arts District guide

The Breckenridge Arts District: historic studios off Ridge Street, public workshops, open studios and the monthly open house.

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Arts District

Old buildings, new art

The Breckenridge Arts District sits around the corner of South Ridge Street and Washington Avenue, a block off Main Street. It started in 2001, and it's made up of restored historic buildings, from an old livery stable to a tin shop, now used as studios and classrooms.

It's a good thing to do on a snowy afternoon or a rest day. Book a class, look around the open studios or come back for the open house on the second Saturday of the month.

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  • WhereS. Ridge St and Washington Ave
  • Started2001
  • Run byBreck Create
  • Open house2nd Saturday, 4 to 6pm
  • ClassesCeramics, painting, printmaking

Arts District

In the Arts District

Robert Whyte House and Fuqua Livery Stable

Resident artists.

Two of the original buildings, at 127 South Ridge Street and 110 East Washington Avenue, now used by resident artists.

The Tin Shop

Open studios and classes.

Visiting artists from around the country hold open studio times and public workshops here.

Ceramics, painting and more

Booked through Breck Create.

Public workshops cover ceramics, drawing, printmaking, metalsmithing, textiles and painting. Find the schedule at BreckCreate.org.

Second Saturday open house

4pm to 6pm.

On the second Saturday of each month, the district holds an open-house walk from 4pm to 6pm, and galleries stay open until 8pm.

Riverwalk Center

Just down the road.

The district's anchor venue, for concerts and films. See our Riverwalk Center guide.

Quick tip

Ski & snowboard rental

Book online before you arrive and pick your gear up in town the evening before. The morning rush at the base shops can eat your first hour, and booking ahead can be cheaper.

Quick tip

Lift tickets & the Epic Pass

Breck is on the Epic Pass. Buying a ticket at the window on the day is the most expensive way up the hill, so buy ahead online or look at an Epic Day Pass if you're here for a few days.

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