An Early Painting by Tesuque Artist Thomas Tapia

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:42 AM

An Early Painting by Tesuque Artist Thomas Tapia

The "Flat" style of painting, used by many Southwest Native American artists, was typical of early ledger art —paintings drawn by American Indians on ledger paper. It was also found on the teepees of Plains Indian tribes and, with a slight stretch of the imagination, can even be traced to the early rock art of the first inhabitants of the Southwest.

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The Story of the Wide Ruins Weaving

Saturday, September 14, 2019 2:51 PM

The Story of the Wide Ruins Weaving

“From Debutante to Indian Trader,” is the story of a woman born into a privileged life in Wheeling, West Virginia who ended up buying the Wide Ruins Trading Post in 1938, at the age of 32, and transformed the art of Navajo weaving.

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Stanton Englehart: Durango's Art Legend

Saturday, May 4, 2019 8:43 AM

Stanton Englehart: Durango's Art Legend

I’d like to share a couple of stories (and there are lots of them!) about Stanton Englehart.  He taught at Fort Lewis College for over 30 years where he was the head of the art department.

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Noel Night and Artisan Showcase

Thursday, December 6, 2018 6:54 AM

Noel Night and Artisan Showcase

Two of our most popular Holiday events are this weekend. On Friday, December 7, from 5 until 9 pm, join us for Noel Night, a Durango tradition!

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Who Doesn't Love a Buffalo?

Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:00 AM

Who Doesn't Love a Buffalo?

The American Bison or as we call it, the Buffalo, roamed the plains of the American West virtually unchallenged by natural predators. They were an essential part of life for the Indians of the plains. The Buffalo provided food, hides for teepees, clothing and robes for winter. The leather was used for bridles, shields, bows and many other things.

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