Inspiring Creativity. Building Community.
Inspiring creativity, growth, and connection in our communities through high-quality opportunities and cultural experiences.
Weehawken Creative Arts
Weehawken Creative Arts is a nonprofit arts organization creating high-quality opportunities for people of all ages to learn, create, connect, and belong. Through classes, performances, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events, we make the arts accessible and engaging for communities across the San Juan Mountains.
Class Registration & Performance Ticket Questions
970-318-0150. Please leave a message (as our admin team is not full-time).
Or email: questions@weehawkenarts.org
Gallery & Ridgway Rendezvous Questions
970-318-0308.
Or email: questions@weehawkenarts.org
Upcoming Events
List of events in Photo View
Our Programs
Dance Classes
Serving Montrose, Ridgway and Ouray County. Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Aerial Silks and Lyra for Youth and Adults.
Studio Rentals
Private studio rentals in Ridgway and Montrose with birthday party packages and private classes upon request.
610 Arts Collective
A downtown Ridgway art gallery and exhibition space operated by Weehawken Creative Arts and the Sherbino. Art sales support local artists and both nonprofit arts organizations.
Special Events
Weehawken sponsors and produces a wide range of art-inspired events that have helped establish Ouray County’s reputation as a vibrant hub where artists, art lovers, and creativity thrive.
Ridgway Fete De La Musique
June 28, 2026
Fête de la Musique is an annual community street festival celebrating music and the Summer Solstice. North Ridgway becomes an open-air stage for local and regional musicians of all ages and styles. The event is free and open to the public, with food trucks, beverage stations, and tips encouraged for musicians.
Ridgway Rendezvous Arts & Crafts Festival
August 9 & 10, 2026
Weehawken’s 40th Annual two-day festival is held each summer at Hartwell Park in Ridgway during the second weekend of August. The event includes over 100 juried vendors, live music, artist demonstrations, children’s activities, food trucks, and a beverage garden. Guests are invited to explore Ridgway’s downtown galleries throughout the weekend.
Ridgway 1K & San Juan Barrel Fest
October 4, 2026
The Ridgway 1K Rally thru the Alley is a costumed, all-ages fun run along a “grueling” six-block downhill course with plenty of snack stops along the way. The race ends at Hartwell Park with live music and an optional San Juan Barrel Fest. Remember: in the Ridgway 1K, if you’re first, you’re last! Proceeds benefit Weehawken Creative Arts and the Sherbino.
Weehawken Dance Performances
November & may
Join Artistic Director Of Weehawken Dance Miss Natasha Pyeatte for captivating dance performances, whether or not you know a student in the program. Tickets go on sale to the public in November & May.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable—be sure of your dancer’s show before purchasing.
Support our Capital Campaigns
For more than 20 years, Weehawken Creative Arts has been a cornerstone of arts education in Ouray County and Montrose, serving youth, adults, and families with programs in dance, visual and performing arts, aerial and circus arts, and more. Over the past decade, growing demand for Weehawken’s programs has outpaced the capacity of its rented facilities. The time has come for Weehawken to secure its existence in Ouray County and Montrose by investing in permanent spaces to call home.
