Quietly Exceptional. Artfully Curated.
We believe in the quiet power of beauty—art that breathes, design that resonates.At SURFACE, you’ll find meticulous curation, soulful originality, and goods that elevate the everyday.
We believe in the quiet power of beauty—art that breathes, design that resonates.
At Surface Gallery, you’ll find meticulous curation, soulful originality, and goods that elevate the everyday. We feature modern and contemporary art with a fresh perspective, highlighting original work by both emerging and established artists known for clarity of vision and emotional resonance.
Our monthly exhibitions create space for reflection, inspiration, and discovery. Rooted in community, we support artists by nurturing creative dialogue and making their work accessible to those who seek meaning through beauty.
Alongside our exhibitions, we offer a selection of carefully made goods—art supplies, books, and handcrafted items—each chosen with intention and a deep passion for design that enhances daily life.
About the Founder
Valerie Lloyd is the Founder of Surface Gallery. Having had a love of the arts from a young age, she has multiple experiences with the art world. Valerie is an artist herself, has a BA in Arts Education, has taught various aged students, and has curation and gallery management experience from her recent business The Machine Shop.
All of these career paths have been driven by two passions. Valerie loves encouraging and inspiring artists in their processes and she truly believes in the power of creativity as a vital part of life. Without creativity, life would be void of understanding, beauty and inspiration.
One of her most prevalent art memories is a visit of she took to an art museum where she was overwhelmed by the magnificence of large scale classical tapestry and its ability to speak even after hundreds of years of its creation. This is the essence of what Valerie hopes to continually recreate with Surface Gallery. She hopes to inspire whoever walks through it's doors to take a moment to reflect on what the art is saying and to provide a place for artists to be able to speak through their work.
Press:
Surface Gallery Digs Deep into the OCC Art Scene
“We were ready to expand,” said founder Valerie Lloyd, describing the gallery’s move to Old Colorado City from downtown Colorado Springs, where it was known as the Machine Shop
Oldest building in El Paso County celebrates new purpose
“The goal being creativity and the people that are going to come through here,” Valerie said about The Sluice. “Just to find beauty in people and creativeness.”
Discovering Colorado Springs, CO: 18 Bucket List Activities
“Many stores offer free drinks and snacks, to accompany live music events and unique local handmade artworks happening in-store and on the street. Start at Surface Gallery which is located in the Sluice on 28th and Colorado Ave and work your way down to 23rd St. One of our favorite after-gallery hangouts is at the Wine Bar above La Baguette, where you can taste multiple wines and nosh on simple appetizers.”