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❱❱ Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat, 1009 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-4744

Presenting “FACES.” Gallery artists are showing their interpretation of faces in different ways and mediums. In the Small Works Room: Mary Levingston’s watercolor class student art show.

❱❱ artWorks, The Victoria Building, 941 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7596

Come celebrate spring and support the local craftspeople who have made this town what it is. Complimentary wine, beer and appetizers.

❱❱ Body Grafffix, 837 Lincoln Ave., #1, 970-879-6807

In the words of artist Lee Brice, “Be your best friend, tell the truth, and overuse ‘I love you.’ These small commands are what I live by and what highly inspire my artistic creations every day. With my use of color and ability to create several different textures, I believe art can change people. This passionate belief of mine can be viewed in the drawings, paintings, and sculptures I have created and will continue to create.”

❱❱ Colorado Group Realty, 509 Lincoln Ave., 970-875-2917

Artist and photographer Jim Gmeiner features his new mixed media works on canvas as an addition to his landscape, nature and eclectic fine art images. Gmeiner makes innovative use of his photography talents, darkroom techniques and artistic hand as he creates a portfolio of unique, emotive mixed-media works.

❱❱ Creekside Cafe & Grill, 131 11th St., 970-879-4925

In photographing nature’s varied landscapes, Don Schwartz seeks to capture a moment in time that becomes a timeless moment. The photographs on display capture slices of Steamboat Springs along with landscapes and animals encountered during recent travels.

❱❱ Harwigs/L’apogee, 911 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1919

Dasques McCann was born and raised in Illinois but has lived in Steamboat for the past 13 years to satisfy his love for skiing and biking. One winter, upon purchasing a new condo, he found himself consumed by the bareness of the white walls in his new home. As the snow began to fall, his inner artist called for the return of color in his life. Since then, he has continued to express himself through painting with bright and bold colors.

❱❱ K. Saari Gallery, 837 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-0188

K. Saari Gallery hosts a Gallery Group Show featuring work from represented gallery artists in all mediums.

❱❱ Mangelsen-Images of Nature, 730 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-1822

Thomas D. Mangelsen long has been recognized as one of the world’s premier nature photographers. He recently was named 2011 Conservation Photographer of the Year.

❱❱ Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, 68 Ninth St., 970-879-6830

Off the Beaten Path Bookstore features the work of Karen Gordon Schulman and participants of her recent Focus Adventures’ iPhoneography workshop: Carlos Canseco, Jane Canseco, Gloria Pereyra, Chenza Lazof, Jennifer Holdeman, Bruce Holdeman, Tim Hannon, Lizzie Larock, Dave Labossiere and Joel Schulman. The eclectic imagery on display is representative of each artist’s individual interests and personal expression as created with the iPhone.

❱❱ Sleeping Giant Gallery, 601 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7143

Local and regional landscape, wildlife, and Western images by resident photographer Don Tudor and Raku stoneware and porcelain by Brown Cannon.

❱❱ Steamboat Art Museum, 807 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-1755

“Quang Ho: A Retrospective.” On exhibit is the work of Denver-based artist Quang Ho, who paints mostly in oils and occasionally watercolor and pastels. Ho’s subject matter includes still life, landscapes, interiors and figuratives. www.steamboatartmuseum.org.

❱❱ Steamboat Springs Arts Council at the Depot Art Center, 1001 13th St., 970-879-9008

Presenting the Routt County Youth Art Show, celebrating youth art from Routt County schools featuring art in all media ranging from elementary to high school ages.

❱❱ Steamboat Springs Center for Visual Arts, 906 Lincoln Ave., 970-846-5970

Presenting the annual AP Student Art Show, showcasing the work of 15 Advanced Placement art students from Steamboat Springs High School. The show is the culmination of the Center’s 2011-12 Artist Mentoring Program supporting youth art education. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. www.steamboatartcenter.com.

❱❱ Wild Horse Gallery, 802 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-5515

Wild Horse Gallery will feature bronze trout sculptures by wildlife sculptor John Kobald, of Meeker. www.wildhorsegallery.com

❱❱ Urbane, 703 Lincoln Ave., Suite B101, 970-879-9169

Urbane presents its fourth annual Skate Deck Art Show. Join us for a fun night of eclectic work done by Colorado artists all on skateboards.