Chuck Middlekauff | Painting the American Story with a Wink and a Smile
“I want my paintings to be fun — for me and for collectors — and to evoke a rich nostalgia for things that may soon be gone,” says artist Chuck Middlekauff. “I hope viewers will be entertained and reminisce with me as I paint what I grasp from all that nostalgia, with puns and twists […]
Mancos Creative District: Where a Small Town Thinks Big
What happens when artists lead a town’s revival? In Mancos, Colorado — a one-stoplight community tucked between Mesa Verde and the La Plata Mountains — creativity has become both the catalyst and the glue holding it all together. The Mancos Creative District isn’t just an arts initiative; it’s a living example of what happens when […]
From First Inspiration to Lasting Legacy | Author, Poet, Playwright, Leader, & Friend
Some people seem to live several lives at once — and Terry R. Bacon is one of them. Author, poet, playwright, leader, mentor, neighbor, and friend, he’s spent his lifetime weaving together intellect and imagination, discipline and wonder. Internationally recognized for his work on leadership and influence, Terry is also deeply rooted in Durango’s arts […]