Current Exhibitions

VITAL WATERS | 6/5/21 – 1/16/22

To manifest the Earth’s spiritual splendor, Ansel Adams, Ernest Brooks, and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly, with contributions from Scott Campbell, Chuck Davis, Ryuijie, Camille Lenore and Robin V. Robinson  immerse us in beauty. These photographers share their devotion and lived-knowledge of known and beloved places. Shaped by living on America’s coasts, their juxtaposed images reveal an art that is both personal and political, motivated by love of family and community, expressed through a celebration of nature. Read More

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Ansel Adams: Polaroid Teaching Aid Panels | 6/5/21 – 1/16/22

Ansel Adams was a professional technical consultant to Polaroid and his friend, Dr. Edwin Land. The panels are an interesting condensation and simplification of the Basic Photo Series, classic technical books that Ansel authored. This is the first time they have been displayed publicly.

Gateway to the Southwest: The Williams Studio | 5/15/21 – 9/5/21

Artist(s): Ken, Judith, Gwyn Williams, Alison Musso, Brooke Williams, Audrey Williams-Durham

The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center presents an exhibition celebrating the long history of Ken and Judith Williams’ art connection to the Pueblo community, culminating in their newest project, GATEWAY TO THE SOUTHWEST. Pueblo locals chose the design for a pair of 45-foot public art sculptures from a call for entries of designs from around the four corner states.

A Century of Memories: The Great Flood of 1921 | 5/29/21 – 2/20/22

One of the most well known natural disasters in Pueblo’s history is The Great Flood of 1921. Most Pueblo natives know the story by heart. The flood was caused by a sudden cloudburst on the Arkansas River just ten miles west of Pueblo. The flood only became worse later on when the Fountain Creek also began to flood from downpours 30 miles north of Pueblo. When the two merged in the heart of Pueblo the results were catastrophic. Fifteen hundred people lost their lives in the flood.

The Current Flows: Water In The Arid West | 6/5/21 – 1/16/22

Artist: Colleen Miniuk

Photographer COLLEEN MINIUK overcame her life-long terror of water when she fell over her stand-up paddleboard in Moab on a rapid on the Colorado River, paddling through the fear! In 2019 she paddled or rowed on six rivers: Colorado, Yampa, Green (twice), Arkansas, and Chama. She is a talented photographer, author, teacher, and river runner.

Randy Pijoan: Where the Pavement Ends | 5/1/21 – 9/26/21

Nationally know artist Randy Pijoan, with roots from Northern New Mexico and Central Colorado, has explored numerous corners of our contemporary world. From the vineyards of Tuscany and California, to the mountains of Northern Spain and Switzerland, into the back roads and desolate terrain of western expanse and even on the crowded streets of Portland and Chicago, Randy has shared his inspiration and perception through his art with thousands of people for over twenty-five years.

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With 24 new exhibitions a year, there’s always something exciting to see in the Helen T. White Galleries. Seven galleries offer the best in historic and contemporary works by artists of regional, national, and international renown. Be sure to experience the Arts Center’s permanent collections, including the prestigious King Collection of Western Art, and the largest Gene Kloss collection in the world.

 

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The true artist is never afraid of anything - including the glories of the past.   -Paul Horgan

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