"Color Shift" Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Cristos Coffee in Erie, CO

ColorShift Art Exhibit Coming to Cristos Coffee in Erie, CO
Erie, CO - Cristos Coffee will host ColorShift: A Community Art Exhibit Celebrating the Changing Seasons from November 21, 2025 through January 31, 2026. Featuring four local Colorado artists - Kristi Arzola, Laura Oakley, Abbey Giedraitis, and Steven Glime - this rotating exhibit invites the community to experience a vibrant journey through color as the seasons shift from autumn to winter.

The public is warmly invited to the Opening Reception on Friday, November 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Cristos Coffee, located at 149 S Briggs St, Erie, CO 80516. Guests can meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and explore the artwork on display.

ColorShift unfolds in two distinct phases:

• September through mid-November features artwork inspired by the warm colors of autumn - think fiery reds, golden yellows, and burnt oranges.

• Mid-November through January transitions to art that captures the cool tones of winter, with calming blues, greens, and purples.

Each artist brings a unique perspective to the theme:

• Kristi Arzola presents a bold African animal series inspired by sunrise light for the fall display and a humorous farm animal series for the winter months, sprinkled throughout with her signature miniature landscapes and florals.

• Laura Oakley explores glowing desert dreamscapes and whimsical underwater worlds in rich seasonal palettes.

• Abbey Giedraitis offers nature-inspired pieces that evoke wonder and harmony through unconventional color and expressive form.

• Steven Glime (aka Steven Arthur) captures landscapes, cloudscapes, and soulful animal portraits that reflect the quiet beauty of everyday moments.

Whether you're a local art lover, coffee enthusiast, or simply looking for a fresh creative experience, ColorShift offers an inspiring seasonal escape right in the heart of Erie.