About
The Cantril School Building is a historic schoolhouse at 312 Cantril Street in Castle Rock, now home to Tri Arts Project (TAP), Douglas County's community-driven nonprofit art center. The building houses the Cantril gallery, classroom studios, and event space, serving as a hub for the Castle Rock and Douglas County arts community.
Inside, TAP runs more than 150 art classes across 10 categories — painting, drawing, 3D art, pottery, creative writing, photography and film, music, performing arts, textile and fiber art, and digital arts — alongside curated artist exhibitions and community events like the monthly TAP Talk openings.
What To Expect:
- 🎨 Cantril gallery with rotating artist exhibitions
- 🖌️ 150+ art classes for beginners through advanced
- 🗣️ TAP Talk exhibition openings and community arts events
- 📚 Programs in painting, pottery, writing, music, film, and more
- 🤝 Artists Directory and partnership with the Castle Rock Artist Alliance (CRAA)
Important Information:
- – Tri Arts Project is the resident organization; the Cantril School Building is the venue
- – Many events are free and open to the public; classes require registration at triartsproject.org
- – Located just off downtown Castle Rock
📍 Local Insights
🏫 A Historic Schoolhouse: The venue is the historic Cantril School Building at 312 Cantril St — not to be confused with the Cantril House assisted-living residence elsewhere on the same street.
🖼️ Cantril Gallery: Exhibitions rotate throughout the year and openings (TAP Talks) are typically free and open to the public — a low-key way to meet local artists.
🎟️ Classes Fill Up: TAP releases its catalog in six-month blocks (150+ offerings). Register online at triartsproject.org rather than dropping in.
🤝 Community Roots: TAP partners with the Castle Rock Artist Alliance and is supported by local funders, making it a genuine community art hub rather than a commercial gallery.
🎉 Events at Cantril School Building
👉 Best For
- •Art exhibitions
- •TAP Talk openings
- •Art classes
- •Gallery visits
- •Community arts events
Review Sentiment
Based on recent Google reviews
"Visitors describe Tri Arts Project as a welcoming, community-driven art center with a wide range of approachable classes and a charming historic setting. The Cantril gallery and free exhibition openings are frequently called out as a highlight of the Castle Rock arts scene."
What You'll Find
- •Cantril Gallery
- •Art Classes
- •Exhibitions
- •TAP Talk Events
- •Creative Writing
- •Painting & Drawing
- •Pottery & 3D Art
- •Music & Performing Arts
- •Photography & Film
- •Artists Directory
📆 Best Times to Visit
Gallery and class hours vary by program — check triartsproject.org for current gallery hours and the event calendar. TAP Talk openings are typically weekday evenings.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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