The Gallery is located in the Historic District of Telluride on Colorado Avenue.

The Telluride Gallery of Fine Art was founded in 1985. At the time, the gallery was the only venue in Telluride dedicated to exhibiting the work of established American, local and regional artists. New owners Ashley Hayward and Michael Goldberg acquired the gallery in 2017 and expanded its direction to include both post-war modern and contemporary art by leading artists of national reputation with a special focus on art from Southern California or art informed by an LA perspective. Partner and curator Ashley Hayward, the daughter of abstract minimalist, James Hayward came of age in the heady emerging art scene of Los Angeles and it’s Cool School artists.

Committed to presenting regional and national artists whether in early or established careers, the gallery sta is always searching for those rare creative’s known as “artist’s artists.” These individuals often inspire other artists with their eccentric brilliance or unique, path-breaking style that is ahead of the times. Some of these figures may already be recognized—but others might be unsung talents, perhaps known mostly to other artists but still underexposed in the larger art world.

The Gallery has consistently demonstrated a pioneering interest in showing progressive, innovative creative’s who may work in diverse mediums but exhibit a singular perspective or distinctive style that defines them. Many of the artists the gallery exhibits have been role models for generations of younger artists, including for example Edward Moses, Tony Berlant, and Maya Lin.

Fine artists and avant-garde studio jewelers exhibited or represented by the gallery work in a wide range of disciplines, from painting, film, sculpture, and ceramics to photography, metalsmithing, encaustic, goldsmithing, and mixed media. While informed by the quality of the work shown, the Gallery’s reputation is also based on its welcoming, accessible vibe. The knowledgeable staff is focused on helping visitors identify their special interests as well as engaging them with interpretative tools that encourage personal art exploration and discovery.

The Telluride Gallery of Fine Art continues today to break new ground by honoring its educational mission to transcend barriers to the appreciation of art. It is our commitment to be a strong supporter of the local arts community and to strive to make significant contributions to encourage art and artist dialogue through our unique gallery programs and offerings, including a full media center, art lending library, informative catalogs, interpretive tools, artist films, lectures, and docent programs.

The Gallery is located in the Historic District of Telluride.