What could go together better than falling snow, warm sunshine, a jovial atmosphere, and the world of the arts? Each town across the nation seems to have some sort of arts district, but often these areas of town are hard to discover. Breckenridge is proud of its artistic talent and you will find local artists� work showcased all over town.
In addition, the Arts District was founded in 2001 when Shamus O�Toole�s property was purchased and converted into the Breckenridge Theatre in 2002. Currently, the Arts District aims to bring local culture, art, and people together in order to create an art focal point. You will find the Arts District by walking west from the
The Arts District includes artistic workshops that encourage community or tourist involvement. Such workshops include artist showcasing, wine and cheese events, artistic learning seminars, open studio viewing hours, and even various workshops that will allow you to take part in an artists craft. The local �tin shop� is often the focal point of music, kids crafts, photography, and other artist venues throughout the year.
Additionally, the Arts District will begin crafting various forms of architecture through the usage of older, existing, buildings. Although Breckenridge will gain a bit of a face lift from this project, the Arts District will focus on maintaining the historical importance of each building, and they will adhere to the town�s historical guidelines.
If you happen to have a few extra hours during your vacation to stroll around town, walk along the Arts District. Also, if you would like to find out more about specific events, you can contact events planners and view current artist schedules by visiting the town of
