Welcome to the Eldorado Springs Art Center | ESAC

Founder, sculptor and social entrepreneur Giuseppe Palumbo created the Eldorado Springs Art Center (ESAC) in 2000. From a dilapidated Volvo repair shop, it has since been transformed into a world class art destination. In addition to Giuseppe’s sculpture studio in the mountains near Boulder Colorado, artist studios, sculpture gardens, gallery, overnight lodging have been created a thriving community of artists in an extraordinary location.

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

Mural Opportunity

The Eldorado Springs Art Center (ESAC) is seeking artists to create exterior murals in high visibility area on the property. A stipend of $1,000 - $2,000 is offered determined by size. All artistic themes will be considered. Submittals ongoing

Cracked Exhibition

In response to gun violence and the tragedy at the local King Soopers, ESAC had an exhibition of 11 artists in honor of the 10 victims , knowing any of us could have been the 11th.

Gabrielle McAuley, a King Soopers employee working in the deli, survived t by hiding in the freezer. The Eldorado Springs Art Center (ESAC) is pleased to host her art, and is selling limited edition posters to assist in her education as a caregiver at Front Range Community College.