01.25.2008 - Business of the Year
The Organizational Committee of MainStreet Steamboat honored AGS the Business of the Year Award for 2007.

"For the collaborative venture of the owner/artists to enhance the art presence in downtown Steamboat and for helping initiate the First Friday Art Walk events."

It was a unanimous choice for the MainStreet members. The contributing factors included getting the gallery set up, bringing together diverse, creative, and independent thinkers and the Gallery’s creation of First Friday’s Steamboat. It was the gallery's tenacity and "just do it" attitude that was the deciding factor. The collaborative efforts of the owner-artists at AGS enhance the art presence in downtown Steamboat.

According to the MainStreet Director, Tracy Barnett, “The Artists’ Gallery has created a reason for people to come downtown. (AGS) also adds a wonderful local element to the many commercial products available throughout the downtown. What you have in the gallery is unique, destination shopping.” MainStreet Steamboat promotes the vitality and charm of the downtown community through collaborative efforts of its member businesses. Downtown Steamboat Springs is the heart of an authentic western community where ranchers, skiers and artists all gather at the same table.