Background Statement
The Old Gallery Center for Community, Arts, and Visitors was formed in the summer of 2008 through a community-wide effort. During its sixteen years in operation, The Old Gallery (TOG) has become a thriving center of activity and an integral part of Allenspark and nearby mountain communities, serving local residents as well as visitors from all over the world.
From its inception, TOG has provided social services and assistance to families in need. The Community Cupboard Food Bank provides food and supplies free of charge, twice monthly to 25 to 30 local families each time - no questions asked. In 2023, over 19,000 pounds of food was distributed to folks in need. Our volunteers also fill the woodshed every winter with over 25 cords of firewood, to ensure that no one is cold through the long winters. The Community Closet makes free clothing available to anyone in need. Partnering with the OUR Center, Mental Health Partners, and Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, we strive to offer services to all members of our community and see that their needs are met.
The Old Gallery provides a venue for residents, both part-time and full-time, a place to relax and socialize through such programs as monthly potlucks, annual events such as Hogabluesa, Run Like The Wind 5K/2K race, and the Gala, and regular performances by a variety of visiting musical artists. Yoga, Creative Writing, Book Club, Hiking group, and Juggling Club are just a sampling of the group activities offered.
The Old Gallery is a center for the visual and performing arts. Currently twenty-seven local multi-media artists - painters, potters, photographers, jewelers, all display and sell their work at TOG. Musical performances span the range from bluegrass to local classical musicians and world-famous performers.