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Exhibits

Pertenecer: Chicanx Artists on Belonging

María Baca, Ryan Bonilla, Maria de Los Angeles, Miguel Gandert, Xandra Ibarra, A. Gabriel Meléndez, Sylvia Montero, Delilah M. Montoya, Tony Ortega As the title suggests — Pertenecer is Spanish […]

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The Broadmoor Art Academy and Its Legacy, 1919-1970

On October 15, 1919, the Broadmoor Art Academy (BAA) was born. Through the generosity of Julie and Spencer Penrose, the art school was housed in their former residence at 30 […]

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Detour: Two Can Play That Game

Thomas “Detour” Evans is a Denver-based painter, muralist, and installation artist, internationally renowned for his brightly colored portraits and large-scale artworks. Inspired by breakdancing and hip hop, Evans often exists […]

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Melanie Yazzie: Finding Oneself Again and Again

Melanie Yazzie is informed by the Diné philosophy of hozho — translated as blessings, beauty, and harmony. After experiencing illness, she challenged herself to create artworks that find ways to […]

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Notes from the Musick Collection

Archie Musick was a lively figure in local history who had close ties to many prominent figures at the Broadmoor Art Academy (BAA) and Fine Arts Center (FAC), memories of […]

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