THE CHURCH PROJECT IS BRINGING A GRAND OPENING TO MONTE VISTA ON JULY 5TH |
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There is a one-hundred-year-old church in downtown Monte Vista that has been quietly transforming into something the San Luis Valley has never quite had before — and on July 5th, it opens its doors in a big way.
The Church Project, housed in the historic First Baptist Church building on the main corridor of Monte Vista, is a community art center built around a simple but powerful idea: creativity belongs to everyone.
The project was founded by multidisciplinary artist Madeleine Ahlborn, who bought the building in early 2024 and began converting it into a space where Valley residents and visitors could explore visual arts, music, dance, theatre, journalism, and whatever else they felt moved to create.
Since opening, The Church Project has become a genuine hub of creative activity in Monte Vista. The building hosts open studio time, meditation sessions, music gatherings, Dance Church on Sunday mornings, and workshops across a range of mediums.
Earlier this year, it partnered with local history organizations as part of an initiative to document and preserve the stories of the Valley's underrepresented communities — finding new uses for an old space while honoring the history around it.
The grand opening celebration on July 5th marks the next chapter for The Church Project and invites the entire Valley to come see what has been quietly taking shape in the heart of Monte Vista.
For a region that has always had a deep creative streak — in its festivals, its food traditions, its ranching culture, and its long artistic heritage — The Church Project feels less like something new and more like something that was always supposed to be here.
Keep an eye on their website and social channels for grand opening event details as July 5th approaches.
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