Good to Know Before You Go

Telluride Art + Architecture 2023

Thank you for your support of Telluride Arts.

To help you prepare for a week filled with events that celebrate the art, architecture, design and creative talent of Telluride we are offering some details and recommendations.

Registration + Credential Pick-Up is located at the home of Telluride Arts at 220 W. Colorado Ave. You are welcome to pick up your credential package Monday, July 10 - Sunday, July 16 from 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Please plan to pick up your guest package early in the week to ensure you get the most out of the schedule of events.

Please Bring with You on the Garden or Home Tour. The items you received when you picked-up your credential package:

  • Tote Bag 

  • Credential

  • Guidebook

  • Wine Glass

  • Raincoat

Schedule of Events. A variety of new and complimentary events have been added to Telluride Art + Architecture please click here to find the current schedule of events. A printed schedule will be included in your guest package. 

Mountain Casual Attire. Summer in the mountains means planning for weather that changes quickly.  Please bring a raincoat and wear shoes that you can comfortably walk in and remove if you are entering a private home.  Now is the time to purchase creative socks or get a festive pedicure!  Shoe covers will also be provided for the Home Tour.

Garden Tour. Saturday, July 15 from 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. New in 2023 is the self-directed walking Garden Tour in the Town of Telluride, featuring four private gardens, entertainment and small bites paired with fine wines and inventive cocktails.  The map of the tour can be found in The Guidebook you will receive when you pick-up your credential. To enter the gardens and enjoy the food and beverage offerings a credential must be shown. Please no pets.

The Home Tour. Sunday, July 16 from 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M includes both a self-directed walking component and a shuttle to properties in outlying areas. The shuttle, provided by Telluride Express, will make your Sunday afternoon a carefree day immersed in custom home design, incredible art, world-class food and wine, entertainment and views! 

The map of the self-directed walking portion of the Home Tour can be found in The Guidebook you will receive when you pick-up your credential. To enter the homes and enjoy the food and beverage offerings a credential must be shown.

Guests must take the shuttle to the homes in the outlying areas. During your credential purchase you provided your preferred shuttle departure time and location which will be confirmed in your guest package when you pick up your credentials. Shuttle departs from Blue Mesa parking lot in Mountain Village and Telluride Arts at 220 W. Colorado Ave. in the Town of Telluride. First shuttle departs at noon and loops on the half hour.

Free. Complimentary. No cost. Telluride Art + Architecture offers a variety of architecture and artists discussions throughout the week that are fee for the public to enjoy.  Please see the schedule of events or pick up a printed schedule at Telluride Arts, 220 W. Colorado Ave. 

If you have any questions please contact
Ann Barker at 602.418.7774.

Thank you for your support of Telluride Art + Architecture a project of Telluride Arts the oldest non-profit in our community.