Welcome to the website of the Colorado Coalition of Artists.

The mission of the Colorado Coalition of Artists (CoCOA), a non-profit arts cooperative started by artists and sustained by its members, is to provide a foundation of support for artists from diverse disciplines.  To achieve this mission, CoCOA provides a common meeting ground to encourage an enriching and creative environment with opportunities for artistic expression, education, and dialogue between artists, arts groups, and the wider community.

CoCOA Offers:

• Painting and Drawing Classes

• Non-Instructed Figure Sessions

• Free Portrait Sessions

• Gallery Space

• Art Workshops and Lectures

• Exhibition Opportunities

Exhibitions:

CoCOA Gallery, 406 N. College Ave., Suite 105, Fort Collins

Opening March 5:  American Landscapes by Patrick Zoller

Opening Recpetion March 5, 2010, during the First Friday Gallery Walk, from 6:00-9:00 pm

Exhibition continues through March 31.  Gallery hours:  Tuesday-Saturday 10-4



Gallery Hours also available by appointment.  Call 970-221-3019 or email info@cocoaart.com.

CoCOA's gallery is available for rent.  The art center participates in Fort Collins' First Friday Gallery walk where many visitors are touring all the local galleries and museums.  The artists' studios, and the Center for Fine Art Photography, make the Arts Center a one stop art destination, and it is a great place for a solo or small group exhibition.  Price is $80/month for CoCOA members, or $100/month for nonmembers.  Please call 970-221-3019 to schedule your month, or for more details!

Other Exhibitions:

FCMOCA

THE MIND AND ALL IT CREATES

an ARTScience exhibition by Todd Siler

January 15 through March 25, 2010.  Member Only Preview, Thursday January 14 from 5-7 pm.  (Exclusive offer for FCMOCA member's guests:  half-off new memberships!)

FCMOCA is located at 201 S. College Avenue, Fort Collins, in the old post office building.

New Opportunities:

(see Artists Calls on the Opportuniities page for more links...)

New Watercolor class taught by new member Barbara McCulloch

The class is held at the CoCOA studio at Poudre River Arts Center. Cost of class is $35 includes loaner supplies for beginners.

Landscape Techniques in Watercolor:  Sat. March 13, 2010, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

$35 includes beginners supplies.  

Small group of 6-8 students allows for personal instruction whether a beginner needing an introduction to materials and techniques or the advanced painter exploring creativity and style development.

For information or to register in advance, contact Barbara:  484-4043 or mindscapes@earthlink.net

See the Classes page for more information.

Lecture Series:  The 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Sorry, but no lecture scheduled in March.  Stay tuned for more details about April's lecture.

These events are free and open to the public.  For more information contact CoCOA at 970-221-3019 or info@cocoaart.com.

Have something interesting you would like to  share?  There is a $50 stipend to all presenters.

Contact Mary Harnett (ricmar@mywdo.com) if you would like to present a lecture.

Lectures are the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at the Poudre River Arts Center, 406 N. College Ave. in Fort Collins, from 7:00-9:00 pm.  Admission is free and open to the public.  Donations Accepted.  For more information contact CoCOA at 970.221.3019 or info@cocoaart.com

Other News:

Monday Night Figure  classes moving to the ArtLab.

More details coming soon.

Thanks to our two newest Board member volunteers:

Mary St. Peter - Gallery coordinator

Peggy Quinn - Publicity

Thanks to Compass Bank for the support of our lecture series!

If you are a customer of the bank, ask about how you can support nonprofit organizations.  See the opportunities page for more info.

Donations are accepted at any time, and all donations are tax deductible.

Board for 2009

Director:  William Pilch

Treasurer:  Marilyn Edwards

Secretary:  Gale Whitman

Education Coordinator:  Mary Harnett

Fundraising Coordinator:  Marcy Silverstein

Gallery Coordinator:  Mary St. Peter

Publicity:  Peggy Quinn

Website:  Laura Brent