Commonwheel Artists Art Festival

09/05/2026

Our Artist Announcements + Highlights continue through the weekend for the 52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival!

Meet five more artists joining us in Manitou Springs this Labor Day Weekend:

Porter Pottery
Functional clay with a playful twist. What started as one little bird on a bowl has become a joyful collection of bird-topped pottery that makes people smile.
www.PorterPotteryOnline.com

Reflections In Metal
Patriotic and Western metal art décor created by a family business with deep roots in craftsmanship, welding, service, and hard work.
www.reflectionsinmetal.net

Regina Tamosh
Fine-detail wildlife artwork created with pastel drawings over watercolor, bringing birds, nature, and delicate movement beautifully to life.

repurposed by mARTa
Mixed media jewelry and home décor created from found objects in Colorado — giving forgotten pieces a whole new story.
www.instagram.com/repurposed_by_marta

Rockey Art Museum
Celebrating the legacy of beloved Manitou Springs artist Charles Rockey, whose whimsical, post-impressionist work captures the magic, hillsides, architecture, and imagination of Manitou.
www.rockeyartmuseum.org

The booths are open, the makers are there, the music is playing. Come experience the magic of the festival.

52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival
September 5, 6 & 7, 2026
Memorial Park • Manitou Springs
10am–5pm

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Check this out!!!!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 🎨

Labor Day Weekend is almost here, and we want to make your Commonwheel Art Festival adventure as easy as possible!

Wondering which artists will be there? Where to park? What there is to eat? When your favorite band is playing? We’ve got you covered.

Before you head to Manitou, visit the Commonwheel Art Festival website for all the festival details, including:

🎨 Participating artists
🍴 Food & refreshments
🎶 Live entertainment
🚗 Parking & transportation
🎨 Festival activities
…and more!

52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival
📅 September 5–7, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM daily
📍 Memorial Park | Manitou Springs
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Explore Visit Manitou Springs for restaurants, shopping, attractions, things to do, and everything else waiting for you around town.

💥REMINDER: Coupon COMMONARTS for a free 30 minute PikeRide trip. Coupon is valid for three days starting September 5 through 7. Ride from Fields Park, Old Colorado City, and Colorado Springs to experience the Commonwheel Art Festival without the hassle of parking. Ride with friends and enjoy not only the festival, but the ride to and from the festival.

🔗👇Links in the first comment!

09/03/2026

Getting ready! See you Labor Day weekend!!!

09/02/2026

We’re back with another round of Artist Highlights for the 52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival! 🎨✨

Meet five more talented artists joining us in Manitou Springs this Labor Day Weekend:

Mongoose Design
Custom wall art that blends original 2D illustration with layered 3D craftsmanship, bringing nature and geography to life in beautifully detailed wood pieces.
https://shop.mongoosedesign.com

Naomi Nickerson Ceramics
Decorative clay work featuring ceramic planters and vessels shaped like unusual animals — playful, creative, and full of personality.
https://naominickersonceramics.com/

Odd Dream Design
Surreal oil paintings on wood panel that invite you into a bold, imaginative world.
http://www.odd-dream-design.com/

Paul Uhl Pottery
Decorative clay work including wheel-thrown and slab-built vases, tea sculptures, and wall art finished with rich layers of underglaze and glaze.
http://www.pauluhlpottery.com/

Pooka Studio
Whimsical sculptural fiber art and beadwork that is imaginative, expressive, and unlike anything else.
http://www.pookastudio.com/

We can't wait to see you this weekend!

52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival
📍 Memorial Park, Manitou Springs
📅 September 5, 6 & 7, 2026
🕙 10am–5pm

09/01/2026

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 🎨

Labor Day Weekend is almost here, and we want to make your Commonwheel Art Festival adventure as easy as possible!

Wondering which artists will be there? Where to park? What there is to eat? When your favorite band is playing? We’ve got you covered.

Before you head to Manitou, visit the Commonwheel Art Festival website for all the festival details, including:

🎨 Participating artists
🍴 Food & refreshments
🎶 Live entertainment
🚗 Parking & transportation
🎨 Festival activities
…and more!

52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival
📅 September 5–7, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM daily
📍 Memorial Park | Manitou Springs
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Explore Visit Manitou Springs for restaurants, shopping, attractions, things to do, and everything else waiting for you around town.

💥REMINDER: Coupon COMMONARTS for a free 30 minute PikeRide trip. Coupon is valid for three days starting September 5 through 7. Ride from Fields Park, Old Colorado City, and Colorado Springs to experience the Commonwheel Art Festival without the hassle of parking. Ride with friends and enjoy not only the festival, but the ride to and from the festival.

🔗👇Links in the first comment!

08/31/2026

🔥 The final countdown is ON and we have another exciting Food Vendor Highlight!🔥

Lucy’s Grill is bringing bold Armenian & Mediterranean flavor to the Commonwheel Art Festival. Fresh, flavorful and festival-ready. 😋

🎨 Sept. 5–7 | Memorial Park | Manitou Springs

Look at the art. Enjoy delicious food. Then maybe go look at more art while you make room for more delicious festival food. 😉

08/29/2026

📦🎨 They know a thing or two about moving things—and we’re moved by their support!

A huge THANK YOU to All My Sons Moving & Storage for sponsoring the 52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival!

We are incredibly grateful for businesses that step up to support local artists, creativity, and traditions that have been part of Manitou Springs for more than five decades.

🔗 Learn more about them at the link in our first comment.

08/27/2026

We’re continuing our Artist Announcements + Highlights for the 52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival!

Meet five more artists joining us in Manitou Springs this Labor Day Weekend:

Jenny P Photography
Wildlife photography inspired by the small, beautiful moments in nature. Jenny’s work invites us to slow down, look closer, and appreciate the wild places right in front of us.
http://www.jennypphotography.com

Johnny Larson
A neo-surrealist painter creating whimsical, vibrant work full of expression, humor, imagination, and just the right amount of wonderfully unexpected.
http://johnnylarson.com

Kelley Stained Glass
Hand-cut stained glass pieces created with beautiful color, beveling, jewels, and light-catching detail.

Michael Lemke ceramics
Fun and functional porcelain, including teapots, mugs, bowls, and more — made to bring beauty into everyday use.

Molly Willson Perry
Modern-day relics created with fine porcelain clay, texture, glazes, glass frit, and 22k gold accents. Her jewelry is lightweight, durable, and full of casual elegance.
https://www.facebook.com/mollywillsonperry

Come wander the booths, meet the makers, and find the piece of art that is waiting for you.

52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival
September 5, 6 & 7, 2026
Memorial Park • Manitou Springs
10am–5pm