Event Specials
Chapter 1 will begin February 8th and the group will meet for the following 12 weeks. Another guided 12 weeks will take place in the Fall 2026 (days/times TBD).
"The Artist's Way", penned by Julia Cameron over 30 years ago, has helped millions through a structured 12 week transformative program of unleashing your creativity, self confidence and artistic potential.
This book and community program is for anyone seeking to add creativity, spontaneity and inspiration into their life."
Books are available at The Church Project for loan through our in-house reference library. Or, for purchase at The Narrow Gauge Book Coop in Alamosa.
"My name is Mindy Painter. Living in the SLV most of my life, I love to learn. As I approach my 60th birthday, I am so thankful for The Church Project in Monte Vista and it's environment and encouragement to join artists to create. I've been reminded of how fun it is to create art within a community of amazingly talented residents.
With much gratitude toward the people, classes, and spirit of The Church Project, I am honored to be able and give back by offering to coordinate a gathering of artists through the creative journey of "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron." - Mindy Painter, TCP Artist and Instructor
Monthly Events
Every Friday: Open Studio 3 - 6 pm Donations accepted
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Every Sunday: Sunday School 1 - 4 pm Donations accepted​
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1st Tuesday: Write Club with Jean Alger 5 pm - 8 pm Donations accepted
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2nd Sunday: El Valle Libre Open Mic with L8gacy Project 6 - 8:30 pm Donations accepted
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1st & 3rd Sunday: Dance Church with Tim and Emily10:30 am - 12 pm Donations accepted​​
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2nd & 4th Sunday: Sound Bath with Susan 10:30am - 11:30 $15 suggested
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3rd Thursday: Playful Writing with Jean Alger 6 pm - 8 pm Donations accepted
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2nd and 4th Thursday with Sarah Shapard 5:30pm - 7 pm Sustainable Crafting Donations accepted
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Last Friday: Haunted Highway presents BASSment Party 7 - midnight $15 at the yellow door
Epilogue Circle
book selection
"M Train"
by: Patti Smith
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This book discussion will meet
MARCH 17th, 2026
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A copy of the book is available to check out at The Church Project
​in addition to an audio book, read and recored by Madeleine Ahlborn (not for resale)
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On odd Months: The Epilogue Circle
with Kim Marquez
6 pm - 8 pm Donations accepted
and keep up to date on the book selections via our social media pages.
Open Studio
&
Sunday School
These FREE community events were the first projects of The Church Project in partnership with and generosity from LOR Foundation in Monte Vista.
LOR Foundation works to help solve rural issues by partnering with community voices.
THANK YOU!
p.s supplies provided and open for all ages!
About
At The Church Project, Community Art Center, we believe the power of the arts unlocks creativity and brings people together to develop and nurture creative problem solving skills that can be applied to everyday life and work environments. We do this through various artistic mediums such as journalism, music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.
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Our mission is to provide the space and freedom for all people to unlock their creative potential.
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Not everyone owns the title "Artist", but opportunities steeped in creativity allow people to express themselves and breakdown barriers to social justice.
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"The Church Project is a space to fail with out embarrassment..."
-Joel (Senior Leadership Team, Stone Sculptor)
A piece of history...
Though the project site is a Baptist Church, there is no religious affiliation that drives our programs. However, no matter who you are or what your belief system entails, all are welcome to participate in The Church Project.
I did a Google search in July of 2023, "How to turn a church into an art center..."
An article published by The National Trust for Historic Preservation shared 10 inspiring transformations, read the article, Losing My Religion (But Not the Building).
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