West Winds Gallery of Fine Art announced it will open its “new fine art destination” at 504 Main St. in Grand Junction, former home of Main Street Cafe, with two grand-opening events during the first week of March.

The public is invited to celebrate at each event: the Full Moon Grand Opening on Tuesday, March 3, 5-8 p.m.; and the First Friday Art Walk Celebration on March 6, 5-8 p.m.

Owners Cynthia Duff and husband Greg Tapp said in a Feb. 18 news release they purchased the building at 504 Main St. on Feb. 13, 2025, and “spent the past year completing an extensive remodel to modernize the space and bring it up to current building requirements while preserving its character. The result is a vibrant, welcoming gallery designed to showcase the very best of Western Colorado’s creative talent.”

They added, “West Winds Gallery features a thoughtfully curated collection of fine art and fine craft from many of the valley’s most accomplished artists, offering visitors an inspiring range of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass, jewelry and more.”

Duff said she brings “regional and national recognition as an artist, along with more than 20 years of experience owning and operating a successful gallery in Nebraska.” She said her background as a working artist and gallery owner gives her an understanding of how to support and highlight fellow creatives, and she looks forward to “creating opportunities for artists and building strong connections between collectors and the region’s dynamic arts community.”

Adding to the experience, guests can enjoy a wine-tasting bar provided by Sauvage Spectrum Winery in “a relaxed and social atmosphere where art and community meet.” The gallery also hosts Desert Canyon Framing, providing professional custom-framing services on site.

“Our goal is to be more than just a gallery,” Tapp and Duff said in the news release. “We want West Winds to be a gathering place, somewhere people can experience great art, enjoy a glass of wine and connect with the creative energy of our region.”

Community members, collectors and visitors are encouraged to stop by either opening event to meet the artists, explore the newly renovated space and celebrate the newest addition to downtown Grand Junction’s arts scene.

For more information, follow West Winds Gallery on social media or visit in person during opening week.