Read the Strategic Plan

Read the Strategic Plan Creativity has been integral to Downtown Grand Junction’s success since the beginning. The Grand Junction Creative District, GJ Creates, is the next step forward to expand our urban vision and strengthen our cultural continuum. GJ Creates...

Call For Art: 702 Main Street

Call For Art: 702 Main Street GJ Creates in partnership with Kaart, are seeking multiple artists to complete a series of murals at 702 Main Street. Artists will complete murals on 8 ft x 4 ft panels. Panels will then be installed at 702 Main to create an engaging art...

Call For Art: Welcome to Junction

Call For Art: Welcome to Junction GJ Creates in partnership with Timberline Bank and the Western Colorado Community Foundation, is seeking an artist to complete a “Welcome to Junction” mural at 500 Main Street. The artist will complete a mural on the west facing wall,...

Call For Art: Ramblebine Brewery

Call For Art: Ramblebine Brewery GJ Creates in partnership with Ramblebine Brewing Company, is seeking an artist to complete a mural at 457 Colorado Avenue. The artist will complete a mural approximately 385 square feet in size on the north east side of the brewery,...

Art on the Corner: 37 Years and Counting

Art on the Corner: 37 Years and Counting Art on the Corner began with a simple idea, revitalize a downtown community that was struggling through the economic depression created by Exxon Oil pulling its operations from the Grand Valley in the early 1980’s. AOTC Founder...

GPS Artist Bronson McKinley

GPS Artist Bronson McKinley In 2020, GJ Creates – Creative District launched a microgrant program to fund artists and art projects during the COVID pandemic. Grants were awarded to local artists for projects completed within the district boundaries in Downtown Grand...