Upcoming Events
Festival tickets on sale now!
This June, join award-winning actor Terry Kiser and the rest of the festival team for a weekend of jury-selected film screenings, conversations among filmmakers and scholars, parties, and awards. All in a mountain town that has been consistently ranked a top getaway destination in the world.
Purchase a House Pass ($100) here.
Purchase a Patron Pass ($250) here.
Calling for Original Works!
Ouray County residents are invited to submit original poetry for an anthology of local literary writing that focuses on what life is like in our mountain region. The writing can be personal, but it should reflect in some way the places, people, lifestyle, or landscape of our mountain region.
Preference will be given to writing that employs concrete imagery and fresh word choices. Entries for the book should be submitted in as Word attachments to an email and must include the author’s name, address, and email address. Multiple submissions are welcome.
The poems that are selected will be included in an anthology slated to be published in early summer and made available for sale locally. Writers should email their entries by April 30, 2021 to Beth Paulson, Ouray County Poet Laureate, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
WrightEd Lecture Series
Kelvin Kent will bring his experience and knowledge to this 3-week course that will cover the Eastern Religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. It will touch on areas like how they came into being, the structure of each religion and the impact of these religions on our world today.
Support the Wright
Fortunately, the Wright has a lot of fans. If you're one and you'd like to support our efforts, consider becoming a program sponsor or making a donation.
Cie Hoover's "Branches"
“We grow in different directions, but we are rooted in the same soil. We reach towards the heavens for inspiration and we dig down deep for balance and stability.” "Branches" carries a theme of utilizing wood to create art that evokes a sense of outward progression while still maintaining balance.
A Historic Masterpiece
Built by the Wrights to counter some aspects of the mining culture, the Wright Opera House was intended to be the center of culture and arts for all of Ouray County. Now nearing a complete renovation, the Wright is fulfilling its mission as the premier performing arts venue and historic center in Ouray County.
Original Main Stage Curtain
While we are unclear on who the painter of the Curtain is, we know that it is of a William H. Jackson photograph. When The Friends of the Wright purchased the building in 2011, two main stage curtains were discovered in the basement - The Original and The Second. The Original curtain is in a delicate state of disrepair and cannot withstand the wear and tear of constant display. The Second curtain, however, is hung on the south wall of the Theatre. Read more >>
Ouray’s top gathering venue.
Renting the Wright Opera House
Need a functional, beautiful space for your next gathering? Look no further! The Wright Opera House is ideal for your gathering, celebration or conference. Nestled in the beautiful San Juan Mountains the city of Ouray is an ideal destination. Learn more about renting the Wright by clicking here.
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Weddings, Meetings & Conventions, Parties
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Full Multi-media Sound System
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High-speed Internet
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Theater and Tavern each seat 100 guests
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Full Bar
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Commercial Kitchen
Weddings at the Wright
Centrally located on Main Street in Ouray Colorado, the historic Wright Opera House is the premier place in Ouray for your wedding.
Helping the Community
The Wright gives back to the community by hosting the following non-profits:
Thank You to Our Supporters
