The Paquette Art Gallery is located in the lobby of the historic SteamPlant Theater and displays works from local artists in the region. The Gallery is generally open during business hours and one hour prior to theater performances.

Current Exhibit

Children's Art Show
February 11th - March 17th 2010

The exhibition features the art of elementary students from Crest Academy, Longfellow Elementary and Chaffee County Montessori Schools.

The exhibit is sponsored by Salida ArtWorks and the SteamPlant.

About Dr. Paquette
The Paquette Gallery is named in honor of Dr. Frederick R. Paquette, 1939 - 2004. Dr. Paquette was born in Salida and he had deep roots in Chaffee County. He watched and marveled at Salida's evolution into a small mountain town of great diversity. A humble man who loved and enjoyed life and all it offered. His was a life of service, caring and giving.The Friends of the SteamPlant sponsor artists' exhibits in the Paquette Art Gallery. For more information, contact The SteamPlant at 719-530-0933.