The North Fork is home to countless artists and craftspeople that are both preserving the past through time honored traditions and envisioning a vibrant future with their talented imaginations. Find several galleries in both Hotchkiss and Paonia filled with local artworks ranging from ceramics to painting to locally-sourced textiles. Spend an afternoon perusing the creative scene for inspiration, the perfect gift, or even your new favorite art piece!
Unique, quirky, and meaningful shopping is the name of the game in the North Fork. The downtown districts of Hotchkiss, Paonia, and Crawford each contain locally-owned galleries, boutiques, antique and second-hand stores that are sure to delight. You never know what you’ll discover from locally-grown herbal teas to handmade ceramics and metalworks, as well as fine art, and rare antiques and home decor.
The North Fork is home to countless artists and craftspeople that are both preserving the past through time honored traditions and envisioning a vibrant future with their talented imaginations.
Many of these artists use materials sourced from the local landscape, such as willow for basketweaving and wool that's transformed into intricate textiles. During live artists demonstrations at local galleries, you might even be able to see the full lifecycle of a piece, from raw material to spun and knitted garment.
Spend an afternoon perusing the creative scene of all three towns for inspiration, the perfect gift, or even your new favorite art piece!
