Otero Arts Festival
April
The Otero Arts Festival showcases creative writing, sculptures, pottery, paintings, drawings, and other works of art submitted by middle and high school students from throughout southeast Colorado.
Celebrate Artistic Expressions and Creations from Southeast Colorado’s Youth
Sixty-six years ago, the Otero Arts Festival started as an art contest for middle and secondary school students to showcase their artistic talents. The Otero Arts Festival is one of the longest-running events for public school students in Southeast Colorado and is sponsored by Otero College. Over the past several years, the writing, art, music, and theatrical contests have drawn over 2,000 entries annually.
Enjoy a Taste of Southeast Colorado
Tour Downtown Art, Galleries, and Local Crafts
SHOP: Junction 50 Galleria
Featuring rare books, unique antiques, quilts, local art and handmade jewelry.
ART: What the Fudge Mural
Located on the west side of the What the Fudge Candy Shop building (rear outside wall in the alley between Santa Fe and San Juan Avenues).
ART: Daylight Donuts Mural
Located on the north side of the Daylight Donuts building at 114 Santa Fe Avenue.
SHOP: Broke & Busted Boutique
Broke and Busted Boutique specializes in
reviving worn, tattered, and busted items, turning them into trendy and beautiful new pieces.
ART: Let's Be Kind Mural
Located on the south side of the Klein's Maker Space building at 220 Santa Fe Avenue.
ART: LiveWell Park Wishing Tree
Located at LiveWell Park & Amphitheater at 316 Santa Fe Avenue.
SHOP: Junction Plaza
Junction Plaza features local arts, crafts, sculptures, and other handcrafted specialty items.
ARCHITECTURE: Masonic Lodge Architecture
Built in 1926, the Masonic Lodge Temple building is located at Fourth Street and Santa Fe Avenue.
ARCHITECTURE: Post Office Building
Built in 1915, the La Junta Post Office is located at 324 Colorado Avenue.
SHOP: Crossroads Marketplace
La Junta's Friendly Nonprofit Community Thrift Store features clothing, household items and uncommon goods from around the world.
ARCHITECTURE: Fox Theater
Built in 1912, the Fox Theater building is located at 11 East 3rd Street.