The Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center (GMAEC) in Cedaredge is hosting a wide range of concerts, exhibitions, youth programs, and creative workshops throughout March 2026. Located on the south side of the Grand Mesa in Delta County, the venue has become an important gathering place for arts and culture on Colorado’s Western Slope.

This month’s schedule includes live music performances, gallery exhibitions from regional artists, hands-on art classes, and family-friendly programming. From spoken word open mics to blues concerts and youth orchestra performances, the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center continues to offer a mix of professional and community arts events.

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March Highlights

Several notable performances and events are scheduled throughout the month at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center.

• Spoken Word Open Mic – “When Words Become Breath” – March 3 • David Starr’s Blues Revue – March 13 • Mamie’s High Tea – March 15 • Valley Youth Orchestra Recital – March 22 • Hazel Miller Trio – March 27–28

These events highlight the venue’s mix of touring musicians, local performers, and youth arts programming.

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March Event Calendar

Here is a quick overview of key March events at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center in Cedaredge.

March 1 – Sound Healing with Ildi Ingraham March 3 – Spoken Word Open Mic March 7 – Plant and Seed Swap March 13 – David Starr’s Blues Revue March 13 – Wicks and Wine Candle-Making Workshop March 14 – Art of Mandalas Workshop March 15 – Mamie’s High Tea March 15 – Learning to Paint Landscapes Workshop March 17 – “Live at 5:55” Open Mic Night March 21 – Spring Wildflowers Felting Workshop March 21 – Sip n’ Ceramics Workshop March 22 – Valley Youth Orchestra Recital March 27–28 – Hazel Miller Trio Concert March 28 – Painting Partners Family Art Workshop

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Gallery Exhibitions

The Starr Family Gallery at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center will host several exhibitions throughout March.

Spoken Word Open Mic – “When Words Become Breath”

March 3 • 6 PM

This community open mic invites poets, storytellers, and first-time performers to share original work in a supportive listening environment.

Daniel Loge – “Brush with Nature”

On display through March 15

This exhibition features paintings inspired by Western Colorado landscapes, including scenes from the Grand Mesa and surrounding valleys.

Dale Russell Smith – “A Retrospective”

March 16–29

This retrospective showcases decades of work from regional artist Dale Russell Smith, including landscapes, figurative works, and abstract compositions.

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Theater Performances

The theater at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center regularly hosts concerts and live performances.

Spring Concert Series – Presented by Alpine Bank

David Starr’s Blues Revue March 13 • 7 PM A blues and Americana performance featuring singer-songwriter David Starr and a full band.

Mamie’s High Tea March 15 • 2–4 PM An afternoon of live music, tea service, and refreshments in a relaxed cabaret-style setting.

Hazel Miller Trio March 27 or March 28 • 7 PM Colorado vocalist Hazel Miller brings a mix of blues, soul, and R&B to Cedaredge for two evenings of live music.

Additional performances include:

Live at 5:55 Open Mic Night March 17 • 5:30 PM

Valley Youth Orchestra Recital March 22 • 3–5 PM

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Youth Arts Programs

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Through its Youth Empowerment through the Arts (YEA!) initiative, the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center offers free arts education programs for Pre-K through high school students.

Weekly youth programs include:

• Artful Shenanigans – Mondays, 10–11 AM • Make Art About It – Mondays, 3:45–5:15 PM • Artful Architects – Second and Fourth Wednesdays • Little Rhythms Music Awareness – Thursdays, 10–11 AM • Art Club – First and Third Thursdays

Special Youth Event

Painting Partners Family Art March 28 • 10 AM–12 PM

This family workshop invites children and caregivers to create artwork together under the guidance of a teaching artist.

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Classes and Workshops

Creative workshops throughout March include:

• Sound Healing with Ildi Ingraham – March 1 • Plant and Seed Swap – March 7 • Wicks and Wine Candle Workshop – March 13 • Art of Mandalas – March 14 • Learning to Paint Landscapes – March 15 • Spring Wildflowers Felting – March 21 • Sip n’ Ceramics – March 21

Recurring programs include Adult Tap and Light Ballet on Wednesdays and Knitting Friendships, a community fiber arts gathering held twice each month.

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Visiting the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center

Located in Cedaredge, Colorado, the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center hosts concerts, exhibitions, youth arts programs, and creative workshops throughout the year.

More information about tickets and class registration is available at gmaec.org or by calling 970-856-9195.

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