Before you start scrolling for holiday gifts, try this instead: drive to Donella Court, park for free, and walk into a room full of original art made by your neighbors. 100 Square Inches of Art 26, our 8th annual juried exhibition of small works, is on the walls at 3 Square Art now through Sunday, December 20, 2026.
If you're one of the many people who tell us, "I've lived here ten years and never knew this was here," this is the easiest possible excuse to come see.
Why Small Art Makes a Great Gift
The rule for this show is simple: every piece has to fit inside 100 square inches or less. That's about the size of a 10-by-10-inch square (3D artists get an extra 10 inches of depth). Inside that limit you'll find color, shape, figures, portraits, and abstracts, each one packing a big idea into a small space.
Small works fit on a bookshelf, a desk, or a crowded gallery wall at home. They're a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind present, or a first piece for your own collection.
Made Right Here in Northern Colorado
The show includes 44 finalists, and most of them are local. You'll find work by artists from Fort Collins, Timnath, Loveland, Erie, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, alongside artists from across the country, from Idaho and Utah to Florida and Maryland. Several are artists who also work in studios right here in our building. The exhibition is curated by Kumiko S. McKee, 3 Square Art Co-Founder, Curator, and Gallery Director.
Buying an original work supports the artist directly and helps fund future shows and community programs at the art center. Pieces are available to purchase in person at the gallery during gallery hours, Thursday to Sunday, 1–5 pm.
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Give the Gift of Learning, Too
Know someone who keeps saying they want to learn to draw or paint? Fall Session II classes start next week, and gift registrations are welcome.
Painting I (oil and acrylic) with Cece Sol, Wednesdays 1:30–4 pm, starting November 11. $160 for the four-class course. The site shows only 4 seats left.
Drawing I with Cece Sol, Thursdays 5:30–8 pm, starting November 12. $160 for the four-class course.
Introduction to Watercolors with Elena Cantor, Thursdays 1:30–4 pm, starting November 12. $185 for the four-class course; snacks and beverages included.
All materials are provided, and beginners are welcome. Prefer to let them choose? The 3 Square Art Digital Gift Card starts at $10 and can be used for art classes, gallery artwork, and gifts from the gift shop.
Looking for a drop-in option? Open Figure Drawing meets Saturdays 1–4 pm ($20 per session, 18+). There is no session on Saturday, November 28.
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Plan Your Visit
The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday, 1–5 pm. We are closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. The gift shop is open for Black Friday, November 27. Admission is always free, and a suggested $10 visit gift helps keep it that way. You'll find us at 2415 Donella Ct, Suite 110, Fort Collins, with free parking on site. Questions? Call 970-388-1969 or email info@3squareart.com.
Your easy next step: pick an afternoon this week, bring a friend who's hard to shop for, and let them point out the piece they love. Then tell your friends where you found it. That's how Fort Collins discovers us.