26th Annual Victor Celebrates the Arts Show & Sale
Labor Day Weekend
All paintings in the VCTA Show & Sale will be painted en plein air - on site, directly from life - within a 10-mile radius of Victor City Hall during the week before the show and sale.
We are excited for you to visit Victor, CO this year to help us celebrate VCTA’s 26th anniversary as "Plein Air" artists from around the country gather to paint on location in our historic town. Professional and Emerging artists participate in painting various scenes in and around the City of Victor and many nearby legendary 1890s gold mining sites. Our show is judged by an established and respected professional artist, and original works produced for the show will be available for sale in the gallery.
All are welcome at this exciting and unique event! As in previous years, we expect dozens of artists to participate, with more than 20 awards to be presented, with total cash prizes of over $4,000.00. Thousands of visitors from many states attend the show and enjoy watching the artists painting around Victor.
Check out the much-anticipated film “Victor Colorado: A True Treasure.” Take a dive into the rich history of the tiny but vibrant Gold Rush Boomtown of Victor, Colorado. Our charming little town, tucked away in the heart of the Rockies, has a story like no other – full of hidden gems, unforgettable characters, and the spirit of the wild west. Whether you’re a history buff, a fan of westerns, or just love discovering new places, this film is a must-watch!
Victor Celebrates the Arts is highlighted!!
Art Demonstrations Saturday, September 5
Victor Elks Lodge 181 N 3rd Street
10-11:30 | Juror | TBD
12:00-1:30 | TBD | TBD
2:00-3:30 | TBD | TBD
VCTA Purchase Patrons
Our event will be held FRIDAY, September 4, 2026, at the Victor Elks Lodge. Doors open at 6:00 pm with refreshments and cash bar. Gallery doors open at 7:00 - 9:00 pm!
Please email us at VCTASHOW@GMAIL.COM to be added to our Purchase Patron list.
“Ticket to Yesterday” by David Collins 2025 Poster Award
2025 SHOW AND SALE Summary
This year was another great success — 53 artists participated, entering 168 paintings into the main show and 12 into Brush Rush. Of those, 77 paintings (46%) found new homes, purchased from 39 artists (74%) — an incredible accomplishment worth celebrating. Congratulations on being part of this achievement for our community of artists!
As always, we remain committed to keeping commission rates low so that the majority of profits return directly to our artists. We’re pleased to share that the rate remains unchanged at 30% this year. Congratulations!!
Thank you to all of our amazing artists, vendors, sponsors, visitors, patrons, and volunteers! Thank you to our Victor and extended Gold Camp community for your support!
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The purpose of art is to make the invisible visible ~Paul Klee
Downtown Victor
Victor, Colorado
This historic city of Victor is an unpolished gem of 1890’s gold mining history. Victor is located on the sunny side of Pikes Peak with great southern exposure, one hour west of Colorado Springs and 5 miles from Cripple Creek. Victor has panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, blue skies, fresh mountain air, alpine wildflowers, evergreens, and aspens—all at an elevation of nearly 10,000 feet. The natural beauty is breathtaking and an inspiration for artists and visitors alike.
To learn more about our city and the organizations dedicated to our success, please visit:
VictorColorado.com
Victorheritagesociety.com
CityofVictor.com
Mailing Address
VCTA
PO Box 676
Victor, Colorado 80860
PHONE NUMBER
(719) 286-0815
Meet our Team of Dedicated Board Members and Volunteers
2024 Board of Directors
Judy Sandlin, Co-Chairperson
Lisa Baca, Co-Chairperson
Glori Thurston, Secretary / Treasurer
Kat Chandler, Member-At-Large
Marilyn Fay, Member-At-Large
Linda Lyons, Member-At-Large
Additional VCTA event assistance is provided by some 70 active community volunteers.
Photography provided by Vaughan and Walker Photography and Thomas Baca