– Since 1958 –
The Evergreen Artists Association was founded in 1958 by artists who joined together providing support and creating an organization for the advancement of the visual arts in our Colorado mountain community. Now, over 60 years after the first meeting was held on April 24, 1958, EAA members continue to share their work in a wide variety of fine art and fine craft media as beginners, amateurs and professionals.
Since incorporation in April 1972, the EAA has promoted appreciation and enjoyment, as well as raised the standards of the visual arts in the mountain area.
Of the many activities the EAA sponsors, the best known is the Evergreen Fine Arts Festival, which takes place the fourth weekend of August each year. Now rated among the top shows in the nation and noted for its quality, this two-day festival has been an annual Evergreen event for 53 years. Artists from all over the country participate in this event which is attended by thousands from the Rocky Mountain region.
Each year the EAA provides a Youth Art Scholarship award of $1750 to a graduating High School Senior or Homeschooler who will go on to study Fine Art as a major or minor at university level.
The Evergreen Artists Association is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501c3 organization formed to support and promote the arts in the Evergreen, Colorado community.
2019 EAA Board of Directors
President: Annamarie Mead
Vice President: Julie Sims
Treasurer: Suzette Pell
Secretary: Sharifa Moore
Membership & Website Chair: Jan Hammond
Programs and Workshops: Open
Grants and Scholarships Chair: Martha CofranFine
Arts Festival Chair: Judi Mitchell
Newsletter: Julie Sims