I'm really excited about having a community of artists. This is the cornerstone for turning Breckenridge into a leader in the arts.

It's remarkable that the town has the vision and supports this. Other towns have arts programs, but the money is usually administered by non-profits.

We are in infancy now. The next five years will see lots of growth in terms of restoration and programming.

The Space 2 Studio is an environment for teens to be comfortable in. They can continue with a work in progress or try out a new medium.

These classes are no experience necessary and awesome results guaranteed.

I'm glad you could join me tonight to celebrate the efforts of this community of artists and volunteers. I like to think we're all here because we believe in the value of art in our lives, and especially in our children's lives.