PAGOSA’S CREATIVE RESIDENTS

Fall Scene Near Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Makers Expo and Tour on October 12^th and 13th was a great sampling of some of the many creative and artistic talents in residence here in Pagosa Springs. The purpose of the event was stated in their publicity: an opportunity to bring their creative endeavors from the basement, garage and kitchen table out for public viewing and consumption.

My oldest son, Michael and I visited four different sites on Saturday morning and were thoroughly impressed with the quality, uniqueness and variety of the works displayed. We even got an opportunity to be involved in a participatory screen art project at Gail Hershey’s studio in Pagosa Highlands. Among our favorites were Tessie Garcia’s Pagosa Peak Pottery, Karl Isberg’s works at SHY RABBIT Gallery, Gail Hershey Arts  and Cappy White and Monica Green’s Handcrafted Interiors. We know we would have enjoyed many of the other artists but unfortunately we ran out of time before we could visit all of the venues.

It was a great event for Southwest Colorado and we can’t help but think the turnout and reception exceeded all expectations. Many thanks go out to Leanne Goebel, Paula Jo Miller, Michael and Denise Coffee of SHY RABBIT Gallery, Laura Moore of the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts and the many organizers and artists that made the free event possible. We look forward to next year’s Pagosa Maker’s Expo and Tour.