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ZU

ART • DRINKS • MUSIC • COMMUNITY

Cortez’s cultural heartbeat where creativity flows, COMMUNITY gathers, and every night brings something new. Wine, craft beer & mocktail BAR. ART gallery. MUSIC venue. PHOTOGRAPHY studio.

Welcome to the ZU.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Your community calendar • 95% free events

MONTHLY

WINE TASTING
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Join our wine tasting club! Monthly tastings, drink tokens, exclusive perks, and support local charities with every sip.

THURSDAY
DEC 18

LIVE MUSIC & COMMUNITY
This is a night built by the RISE Team and Sand Canyon Therapy. We’ll share time making personalized remembrance ornaments, listening to live acoustic music, and creating moments of quiet comfort.

FRIDAY
DEC 19

COMMUNITY

No schedule. No agenda. No performances required. Just the ZU being what it’s always been – a place to land during the chaos.

SATURDAY
DEC 20

LIVE MUSIC

Our 33rd Listening Room on Saturday, December 20th from 6-8pm featuring LIVE MUSIC from the High Desert Strays featuring Shane Queener and Jessica Munn.

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PRINTABLE CALENDAR
YOU BELONG IN THE ZU

However you create, celebrate, or


connect…there’s room for you here.

DRINKS

Local craft beer, global wine selection, amazing non-alcohol concoctions and cozy seating. Unwind with friends in the heart of the gallery.

EXPLORE DRINKS

ART GALLERY

A curated collection of local art, books by regional authors, and global finds. Wine gifts, home décor, and pieces that tell a story.

CURRENT EXHIBITION

MUSIC VENUE

Intimate concerts, open mics, songwriter workshops, and tribute nights. A stage that feels like home, where local musicians are valued, compensated, and celebrated.

MUSIC CALENDAR

PHOTO STUDIO

Professional photography studio for portraits, events, headshots, and products. Wild Blue Bug Photography with 20 years of experience.

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COMMUNITY

Workshops, fundraisers, gatherings, and creative collaborations. From painting parties to puzzles…this is where Cortez connects.

SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING
MORE WAYS TO CONNECT
BOOK OUR SPACE

Host your meeting, workshop or private event in our versatile community space.

TRY OUR ART MENU

Creative activities and projects available most anytime… just ask at the bar!

PAY IT FORWARD

Grab a heart that speaks to you and redeem it at the bar! To pay it forward, purchase a heart at the bar, fill out a heart with your message, and add it to the door for someone who needs it.

FREE ART BOX

Our free art box operates on a simple “take a piece, leave a piece” philosophy. No approval process is required…simply add your art whenever inspiration strikes.

WINTER HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday 4PM-8PM

Hours may vary for special events — check our calendar!

Check our 
Google listing 
for the most accurate hours

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE OR BUY E-CARD ONLINE

LOCATION

48 W Main Street, Cortez, CO 81321
meet@zugallery.com
970-235-1107

© Copyright ZU Gallery • Your Belong in the ZU • Crafting experiences and uniting creativity since 2021