Colorado artists submitted over 400 works for the 'Best of Colorado' exhibition at Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery, with only 93 selected by juror Jill Soukup, a local oil painter originally slated to judge the 2020 edition before it was canceled due to the pandemic. The show, coordinated by Merrie Wicks of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, features a range of mediums including sculpture and mixed-metal jewelry, with pieces priced from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.
The exhibition matters because it provides a statewide snapshot of Colorado’s artistic landscape and makes high-quality, affordable art accessible to local audiences without requiring travel to elite art destinations like Aspen or Vail. It also highlights the role of community-run galleries in fostering regional art scenes and supporting local artists through juried shows and sales opportunities.