Artist feature: The Colorado Shoe School
Photo Essay by Grainne Dutter, CSU
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Commentary: The fraught topic of identity and one artist’s exploration of the masks we wear
A few years ago my son Jake gave me a packet of Korean beauty masks for Christmas. I’m not sure why and I was afraid to ask. But I’m wearing a Gold Collagen Essence mask as I write this, hoping…
Art is not just her Career, but her Life
by Samantha Nordstrom, CSU Student After sending her sons to school, Dara Weyna prepares a fresh cup of coffee and retreats to her breezy in-home studio in the garage with her black cat. Brightly colored accessories adorn the homey studio…
Why were there so many Persephone masks this year?
In our Mask exhibition this year we had a new theme, Persephone masks. Why were there so many and why this year? Recently (with in the last 3ish years) there has been a movement in the literary world of feminist…
Incarcerated Art Through the Eyes of the Youth
Antonia Bernal Medaleno, CSU student and MoA Intern, Spring 2024 Dark clouds scattered the sky as a group from the Boys and Girls Club made their way to theMuseum of Art in Fort Collins on February 27 th , 2024.…
The Power of Art in the Prison Space
Antonia Bernal Medaleno, CSU student Emotions surfaced as the people of Fort Collins gathered at the Museum of Art for the opening night of exhibitions “To See Inside: Art, Architecture, and Incarceration” and “Henry Hargreaves: A Year of Killing,” on…
MoA for All
A great summer creating art! As we transition into fall, we’re looking back at summer and all of the fun creative projects. We have had a great couple months creating impact for the community through art and the museum! This…