Community Days at the Arts Center

Pay-As-You-Can Sundays

The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Buell Children’s Museum offer an unforgettable experience for those who visit.  In order to ensure that every child and family can visit, we offer Pay-As-You-Can basic admission* every other month. Basic admission fees are waived all day!* Visitors on this day are asked to please consider making a donation of admission - at any level - when visiting the Museum. 

Community Free Days in 2020 are Sunday, January 12, Sunday, March 8, Sunday, May 10, Sunday, July 12, Sunday, September 13, and Sunday, November 8 from 12 - 4 pm. 

I have 3 kids. 7 years old to 3 years old and they all had a blast when we visited yesterday. 2 hours later they still didn't want to leave. The Family Free Day was a great opportunity for us to see what the Arts Center has to offer too. There were tons of volunteers on-hand and I loved that they were very aware of what the kids were doing. They also have a nice little Mother's Room on the second floor for breastfeeding moms!  - Erin F.   

We thank our generous sponsors:

Sunday, January 12 from 12-4pm | Waived admission is made possible by W. Bret Kelly Trust.
Sunday, March 8 from 12-4pm | Waived admission is made possible by W. Bret Kelly Trust.
Sunday, May 10 from 12-4pm | Waived admission is made possible by The Pueblo Chieftain.
Sunday, July 12 from 12-4pm | Waived admission is made possible by W. Bret Kelly Trust.
Sunday, Sep 13 from 12-4pm | Waived admission is made possible by W. Bret Kelly Trust.
Sunday, Nov 8 from 12-4pm | Waived admission is made possible by W. Bret Kelly Trust.

First Friday Artwalks 

Everywhere you go in Pueblo you’ll see wonderful art exhibits and installations. The Arts Center participates in Pueblo’s certified Creative Corridor which participates in First Friday Art Walks on the first Friday in Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr, and May. The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center offers free access to the seven fine art galleries inside the Helen T. White Building from 5 to 7 pm. During these nights, visitors are invited on a self-guided tour of the art galleries, restaurants, and businesses located within the Creative Corridor in Downtown Pueblo. Events on these nights celebrate the culture that makes Pueblo so special - and one of only 12 certified creative districts in Colorado.

Free days during First Friday Art Walks in 2020 are February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, September 4, October 2, November 6, and December 4. The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center takes a three-month summer break from First Friday Art Walks in order to host its anniversary gala and Festival Fridays.

We thank our generous sponsors:

Friday, February 7 from 5 - 7 pm | Free admission is made possible by an anonymous cowgirl.   Exhibit openings include: "Representing the West," "Goodnight Invitational" with artist Meet & Greet
Friday, March 6 from 5 - 7 pm | Free admission is made possible by The W. Bret Kelly Trust. Exhibits on display include: "Color in Color: Celebration the Vibrancy of Minority Women"
Friday, April 3 from 5 - 7 pm  Exhibit openings include: "Gray & Gray: 75 Years of Working in Dirt"
Friday, May 1 from 5 - 7 pm | Free admission is made possible by Talecris Plasma Center. Exhibits on display include: "Perennial Favorites from the King Collection of Western Art"
Friday, September 4 from 5 - 7 pm Exhibits on display include: "Inspiration: Dale Chihuly, James Mongrain, and Vintage Venetian Glass"
Friday, October 2 from 5 - 7 pm |  Free admission is made possible by Black Hills Energy. Exhibit openings include: "Body Politic"
Friday, November 6 from 5 - 7 pm Exhibits on display include: "Robert Wands" and "Frank Blasquez"
Friday, December 4 from 5 - 7 pm |  Free admission is made possible by Pueblo Water. Exhibit openings include: "Own Your Own Holiday Art Show & Sale"

Access and inclusivity are very important to the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. Together, with the generous supporters of these community days, we are strengthening and elevating our community. The Arts Center is grateful to all the donors, members, and supporters who make the sharing of our permanent collections, exhibitions, and programs available to visitors locally and from around the world.   

*Basic admission includes entrance to the Buell Children’s Museum and Helen T. White Galleries.  Admission to special exhibits may have an extra fee.