Photos and text by Bob Rugile This year’s Art Walk in Carbondale on June 4 drew more than 100 art enthusiasts and proved to be a resounding success. Participants enjoyed ideal weather as they followed a thoughtfully designed route through the heart of town, discovering a diverse collection of artwork displayed along an easy-to-navigate path. […]
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RHS cottageThe Redstone Historical Society (RHS) has been offered an unique opportunity to purchase the DeMaestri-Durrett mining-era cottage on Redstone Boulevard and needs $25,000 to close the deal. The home is valued at $875,000. Donations so far include $275,000 from one of the cottage owners and a matching $200,000 grant from Pitkin County to go […]
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Spruce it up!The Sopris Sun invites youngsters to submit illustrations for its annual Spruce Up The Sun contest. The winning image(s) will be featured on the cover of our Dec. 19 holiday issue. Contestants, or their parents, can submit scanned submissions to news@soprissun.com or place a hard copy in the submission box outside The Launchpad […]
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‘Helping Hands’ slated for removal
As noted in a Sept. 14 Sopris Sun article, “Carbondale Report: Full Panel, full agenda, full audience”, Carbondale’s “Public Arts Commission (CPAC) voted to remove Stephen Lock’s deteriorating ‘Helping Hands’ sculpture located next to the Near New at Third and Main since 1991.” The news trickled out to the community, and some have expressed their […]
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Fresh sculptures enliven public spaces
Photos by Beth White The Carbondale Public Art Commission’s 2021 “art walk” drew a pleasant crowd, eager to tour the new Art Around Town sculptures. Over a dozen pieces, carved, forged and fused from a diverse array of materials, were recently installed throughout the downtown area. The group of curious citizens spilled in from every […]
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2021 sees a fresh round of Art Around Town
What’s that “bioluminescent water nymph” doing in Carbondale? “Mahina”, a name meaning “moonlight” in Hawaiian, is one of two sculptures on loan by Fruita-artist Pavia Justinian. Notice any other eye-catching pieces? If not, keep looking. “Matelasse” by Denver-artist Reven Swanson is a twisting yellow ribbon inspired by traditional needle art. “I deeply believe that to […]