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 (Thursdays at ARTLab, 239 Linden Street, Fort Collins, *No classes in August*)

• Free Portrait Sessions (Mondays at CoCOA)

• Gallery Space

• Art Workshops and Lectures

• Exhibition Opportunities

Exhibitions:

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

July's exhibition features Patrick Zoller



Gallery Hours are Thursday and Fridays 11-3; 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!

Lecture Series

Lecture Series will return in the fall.  Check back for more information.

For more information contact CoCOA at 970-221-3019 or email info@cocoaart.com.

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.

Donations Accepted.  For more information contact CoCOA at 970.221.3019 or info@cocoaart.com

Other News:

Water Color Class Offered:

"Basic Watercolor Techniques"
Barbara McCulloch instructor
Wednesday August 11 10:00 - 2:00
Poudre River Art Center

$40 includes loaner supplies for beginners or some exploratory materials for advanced painters

Designed for both the beginner who needs a thourough introduction to the materials, as well as for the intermediate painter as a problem solving opportunity and time to work with the instructor individually refining skills.

Work from life using flowers and fruit still life sets. Always a fun class.

Barbara has taught watercolor for 20 years. You may see her work locally at Alpine Arts or at her studio in the Poudre River Arts Center.

“My goal as an instructor is to discover each individual’s natural direction, and work individually with them to leap a few hurdles in their own search for creative development. Working with the person then becomes a co-creative project.”
Please pre-register as the class is limited to 6 students.

Contact Barbara: 484-4043 or mindscapes@earthlink.net

New Art Calls:

"Fort Lupton Recreation Center Fine Art Show"

Friday, September 10th, and ending on Saturday, September 11th, 2010. (The show is held in conjunction with the Fort Lupton Trapper Days festivities which attract over 3,000 people during the weekend event. The Fort Lupton Fine Art Show will be held at the Fort Lupton Community Center. The center offers the venue to display artwork in a modern gallery setting. Deadline for artist entry is August 6, 2010. Download complete application at http://www.fortlupton.org/MAIN/artfest.pdf

Calls to Artists Posted at www.ArtCalendar.com

Monday Night Figure class moves to the ArtLab.

The Art Lab in Old Town Fort Collins is located at 239 Linden Street, Fort Collins.

Our class time is 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Portrait Class moves to Monday nights at CoCOA

The class will be held in CoCOA's gallery at the Poudre River Arts Center, from 6:30-9:00 pm, starting April 5th.

All are welcome, and this is a FREE event.

Thanks to all our Board member volunteers, they are the ones who make your co-op work!

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 2010

Director:  William Pilch

Treasurer:  Marilyn Edwards

Secretary:  volunteer needed

Education Coordinator:  Mary Harnett

Fundraising Coordinator:  Marcy Silverstein

Gallery Coordinator:  Mary St. Peter

Publicity:  Peggy Quinn

Website:  Laura Brent