The Eldorado Springs Art Center (ESAC) founded in 2000 by Sculptor & Social Entrepreneur, Giuseppe Palumbo.

ESAC was created with the vision of promoting arts and artists, building community and providing space for activities that have positive impact locally and globally. It was physically manifested by renovating a dilapidated Volvo repair shop into the unique, sustainably constructed, multifunction center it now is.

ESAC is based on the principles of:

• Sustainable practices

• Supporting arts and other artists

• Building and fostering community

• Art is an essential component of a healthy society

• True wealth is the action to contribute towards a better world

• Engaging with current events through art and meaningful action

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Eldorado Springs Art Center | ESAC

Visit the the Eldorado Springs Art Center (ESAC) in the famed Eldorado Canyon, steps away from the Eldorado Canyon State Park. Our sculpture gardens are open to the public, while the artists studios are available by appointment only.

ESAC Address

8 Chesebro Way
Eldorado Springs, CO 80025

Grounds Open Daily: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Galleries by Appointment Only

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Eldorado Springs is an unincorporated community nestled in the foothills of the Front Range Mountains, several miles South of Boulder, Colorado. Located over a mile above sea level, at an altitude of 5,682 feet, the small town, a census-designated place (CDP), is part of the Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, with a modest population of approximately 600 residents.

Eldorado Springs

Over a hundred years ago, in the early 20th Century, Eldorado Springs was a resort town, often referred to as the ‘Coney Island of the West,’ centered around a large mineral water swimming pool. Today, Eldorado Springs remains a wonderful place to gather and cool down amid the Colorado summer heat. Today, Eldorado Springs is also home to the Eldorado Springs Art Center (ESAC).

ESAC Address

8 Chesebro Way
Eldorado Springs, CO 80025

Sculpture Garden Open Daily: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Galleries by Appointment Only

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Since the Eldorado Springs Art Center’s (ESAC) inception in 2000, a core principle of our mission has been to share and assist others through effective altruism.

Our main revenue is derived from art sales and we support others as possible.

Recent recipients are,

Jody Bill, providing temporary housing due to effects associated to the Marshall Fire.

Gabrielle McAuley, Survivor of mass shooting incident. Assisting with tuition at Front Range College, exhibiting, promotion of her art work.

Collen Nyanhongo, Contribute of down payment for house to establish himself here from Zimbabwe. Ongoing assistance with his children’s education.

Artists in Residence

ESAC’s Artists in Residency (AIR) program is designed to provide studio space for both national and international artists to pursue personal creative work ending with an exhibition. Air applicants are encouraged to teach a community workshop or class as part of their 4-12 week residency.

Live-Work Residency

The live-work residency exists to provide individuals comfortable and convenient living quarters, in a building dedicated to creative energy shared work space and or studios in which residents can pursue their individual work. Applicants can apply which is based on quality of work and engagement with a larger community.

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Studio/Gallery

There are 12 private studios for creatives to manifest their visions.

Open by appointment and occasional public events.