The Silverton Standard & the Miner

07/01/2025

🎇 First Friday Art Walk – July 4th Edition! 🎨
Friday, July 4 • 4–7 PM • Downtown Silverton

Celebrate Independence Day with a burst of "Creative Sparks" at Silverton’s First Friday Art Walk! This special July 4th edition blends patriotic flair with high mountain creativity, featuring local art, family fun, and festive surprises around every corner.

🖌️ What to Expect:
✨ Art demos + tie-dye party
🛍️ Shop small & support local artists
🎶 Live music & community vibes
📍 Hot pink flags mark participating stops
🗺️ Start at The 9318 Collective (1212 Greene St.) to grab a map or scan the QR code

Whether you're a visitor or a local, this free event is your chance to experience Silverton’s thriving creative scene. Hosted by the Silverton Creative District, First Friday brings art, culture, and community to the heart of our historic downtown.

Learn more: silvertoncreativedistrict.org/first-friday

06/25/2025

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06/19/2025

NEWSPAPER DAY 🗞️

BIG NEWS FOR SILVERTON AND BAKERS PARK FUNDING 🎉
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06/12/2025

BIG NEWS FOR SILVERTON! 🎉🚵

🚨 BIG NEWS FROM THE TRAIL 🚨
Baker’s Park Trail System has been awarded a $750,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado - GOCO! 🎉 One of only 4 projects funded statewide through their Community Impact Program in this cycle, this major award will help move us closer to our 30-mile vision of world-class, multi-user trails right here in San Juan County. 🙌

This milestone reflects years of hard work by Silverton Singletrack Society and a coalition of incredible partners including San Juan County, Town of Silverton, CO, Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office, International Mountain Bicycling Association, IMBA Trail Solutions , Colorado Youth Corps Association, and others.

💪 Trails for all ages. 🚵‍♀️ A stronger local economy. 🏞️ A community-powered vision.

Let’s keep the momentum rolling!

👉 Learn more or donate: silvertonsingletracksociety.org

06/06/2025

NEXT FRIDAY! 1st Silverton Summer Sounds Concert! 🎤 🎵 🎸

RFBV Films ! LIVE IN 4K Director and Editor - Rick Barnwell Camera Operators - Nick Hughes & Adam PriestTracking and Mixing - Scott Von Ensign November 2022J...

06/06/2025

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Tonight's the night! Join us for the first art walk of the season! 🎨🖌️

06/05/2025

06/05/2025

🎉 TOMORROW is First Friday! 🎨

Downtown Silverton is gearing up for a fun First Friday Art Walk—and you won’t want to miss it! 💥Our delicious theme this month is ART & EATS!

🕓 Friday, June 6th | 4–7 PM
📍 Look for the hot pink flags to find galleries, shops, and maker spaces bursting with local art, live music, kids’ activities, and tasty treats.

Participating businesses this month include:
The 9318 Collective
Timberline Traders
White Eyes Gallery
Quiet Bear Art
The Alpine Tavern
Colorado Landscape Photography
The Silverton Camera Company
Villa Dallavalle
Gerties Gifts
Sand and Snow Gallery
The Powerhouse Collective

🗺️ Stop by event HQ at The 9318 Collective (1212 Greene) to grab your map and start exploring!

And don’t forget—Cookie Contest at the Silverton Powerhouse Collective.

Support local. Celebrate creativity. Soak up that mountain magic. 🌄🎶



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🎉 ¡MAÑANA es First Friday! 🎨

¡El centro de Silverton se prepara para un divertido First Friday Art Walk—y no te lo puedes perder! 💥

🕓 Viernes 6 de junio | 4–7 PM
📍 Busca las banderas rosa fuerte para encontrar galerías, tiendas y espacios creativos llenos de arte local, música en vivo, actividades para niños y delicias para saborear.

🗺️ Pasa por el punto de información en The 9318 Collective (1212 Greene) para recoger tu mapa y comenzar la aventura.

🍿 Y no lo olvides—después del Art Walk hay Noche de Película a las 7:30 PM en Powerhouse Collective.

Apoya lo local. Celebra la creatividad. Disfruta la magia de las montañas. 🌄🎶

05/28/2025

🎨✨ FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK RETURNS JUNE 6TH! ✨🎶

Get ready, Silverton! On the first Fridays of June 6, July 4, August 1, and September 5, from 4–7 PM, downtown transforms into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and mountain town magic. 🏔️

🖌️ Stroll historic downtown Silverton
🎻 Catch live music & demos
🛍️ Shop small, local & unique
🎈 Enjoy kids' activities + refreshments

Look for the hot pink flags to find participating locations—or swing by HQ at The 9318 Collective (1212 Greene) to grab a map. Then check out After Art Walk Movie Nights at 7:30 PM at Silverton Powerhouse Collective! 🎬🍿

👋 **Calling all downtown businesses—**especially galleries, shops, and restaurants! Want to join the fun and drive traffic to your door? 👉 Sign up now at www.silvertoncreativedistrict.org/first-friday

Let’s make this a summer to remember—art @ altitude starts here! 💗

05/16/2025

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01/29/2025

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What an a-Moose-ing photo!🫎

: Watch for wildlife🦌 and remember these tips if you come across any on your drive ...

🚨Slow down

👀Scan for movement

🚗Don't swerve

⚠️Brake gradually

Photo📸 captured by in Silverton.