Harvest of Heritage


Museum of the West

February 24 - June 30, 2011

462 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction 

Please check the website for museum hours and admission information www.museumofwesternco.org 

 

 
You are cordially invited to the Opening Reception 

 

Thursday, February 24

4 - 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.
Admission to this special event is free.
 

12 RitaHarvest of Heritage, Colorado Masterpieces: Celebrating Agricultural Life and Art 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.  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 for more information. 

 

Harvest of Heritage is presented by

   NEA              NEA                CCI               Museum Western Colorado