December Art Exhibits

At the end of November, we change out our art exhibits. We will be saying goodbye-until-next-year to the popular local jeweler, Janice St. Marie, whose earrings and necklaces adorn the Display Case, and farewell to the Eldorado Fiber Artists whose hand-crafted goods for sale are currently installed in the 2D (wall) gallery.  

But the Fiber Artists are not going far! While they will be taking down their wall exhibit, they will be taking over the Display Case gallery offering lots of gift items for you and yours including tree ornaments, baby booties, hat/glove/scarf sets, décor items, and more. 

 From December through January, John Ninnemann will present his photography exhibit titled “Archaeoastronomy: Sky Watchers of the Ancient Southwest.” This photo exhibit provides a window into the sophisticated culture of the Ancestral Puebloans who once lived on the Colorado Plateau. It’s clear that the people tracked time, creating calendars based on sunrise/moonrise movement of the sun and moon in relation to both natural and human-caused features on the landscape. This knowledge was essential for agriculture as well as for guiding architectural orientation and ceremony. 

The photo documentation of sky-watching locations in Mesa Verde National Park, Chaco Culture NHP, Chimney Rock, and Yucca House National Monuments included in this exhibit are examples of many photographed during the last two decades by Dr. Ninnemann. You can view samples of his work on his website at https://canyonspiritsphoto.com/gallery

As always, 20% of art sales during the exhibitions benefit the library.