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Photographers with ties to the San Luis Valley are invited to submit photography to this year's exhibition. This is a wonderful way for tourists to experience the beauty of our region and for our local photographers to gain recognition for their work.

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This year’s judge was Brooke Ophoff, current photographer for Creede Repertory Theatre, who selected the following winners:

1st Place: Golden Solitude by Jenny Powers
2nd Place: Zabriske Point by Steve Hall
3rd Place: Big Brutus by Steve Hall
Honorable Mentions:
Reflect by John Gary Brown
Pure Colorado by Kathy Killip
Here with Us by Sam Smartt

Visitors will vote for their favorite photo, and the winner will receive the People’s Choice Award. The winning photo will be purchased by the CAC, framed, and displayed at the Creede & Mineral County Visitor Center. TBA

2026 Sponsors

The Creede Arts Council is a 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax-deductible up to the amount allowed by law.

Background artwork by Fred McLeroy "Ore Bin"