For Immediate Release
Contact:
Ronna Lee Sharpe
970.361.1136
rsharpe@westcomuseum.org
Harvest of Heritage Opens at Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig November 4
Colorado's rich agricultural art and traditions come to life in touring exhibit
Grand Junction, CO (October 26, 2010) - Harvest of Heritage, Colorado Masterpieces: Celebrating Agricultural Life and Art runs at the Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig November 4-22, 2010. An opening reception will be held from 4 - 6 p.m. on Thursday November 4th. Admission to the museum and to this special exhibit is free. The museum is located 590 Yampa Avenue.
Harvest of Heritage is a touring exhibit honoring master traditional artists from throughout Colorado. An interpretive display features photographs and stories which explore the connection between the lives and work of these artists and Colorado's rich agricultural heritage. Many artists featured in the interpretive display are from northeastern Colorado. Original artwork created by some of the master artists will also be on display including wheat plaiting from northeastern Colorado, traditional weaving from the San Luis Valley, rawhide and leather braiding from northwestern Colorado, Mexican fabric art from the Denver metro area and a saddle made as a collaborative effort by the members of the Colorado Saddle Makers Association. Click here to read more about the exhibit.
Artists chosen for inclusion in this exhibit have met the highest standards of the Colorado Creative Industries' Cultural Heritage Program. Many have been awarded state grants and fellowships to help them preserve and present, pass on and celebrate their traditional art form. Two have received the National Endowment for the Arts' highest honor for our nation's tradition bearers. Many have served as master artists who have passed on skills and knowledge to a next generation of apprentices. Photos and information are also included about local and regional projects that have been supported through Colorado Creative Industries' various grant programs that have made wonderful contributions to the preservation and promotion of Colorado's cultural heritage.
Harvest of Heritage Tour Schedule for 2010
Fort Garland Museum: September 2 - 25
Old Town Museum, Burlington: October 1-30
Museum of Northwest Colorado: November 4-22
Cortez Cultural Center: November 29-December 11
Harvest of Heritage is presented by Colorado Creative Industries and the Museum of Western Colorado with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts' American Masterpieces Program.
Images are available by request.
About Colorado Creative Industries
Colorado Creative Industries is a division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade and combines the former Colorado Council on the Arts, the Office of Film, Television and Media and the Art in Public Places Program. The mission of Colorado Creative Industries is to promote, support and expand the creative industries to drive Colorado's economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life. For more information, visit www.coloarts.org
About the Museum of Western Colorado
The Museum of Western Colorado inspires people to experience and value our region through the collection and preservation of historical and fossil resources. We engage our audience through exhibitions, educational programming, research and publications. www.museumofwesternco.com |
