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Community Builders, Cultural Stewards, and Creative Leaders to Align for America 250 | Colorado 150 at MoF
The Museum of Friends in Walsenburg will host a stakeholder convening on July 17 with History Colorado and the America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission to help Southern Colorado communities align with statewide plans for Colorado’s 150th and America’s 250th anniversaries. Local leaders, artists, educators, and civic partners are invited to collaborate on creative projects that honor regional history and build future opportunities.

Heather Robinson Hernandez
3 days ago2 min read
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Two New Summer Exhibitions opening on July 4th from 2 to 4 pm at MoF
Celebrate art, culture, and connection this July 4 at the Museum of Friends with the opening of two new exhibitions: Beavers of the Huerfano 1970–2025 by Brendt Berger and Small Works 1966–2018 by Kenny Schneider. This free community event includes a drum circle, cultural performances, and a powerful showcase of two visionary artists.

Heather Robinson Hernandez
Jun 243 min read
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EARTH Exhibit Opens and Community Healing Through Art Programs
Join us for the EARTH exhibit opening at the Museum of Friends on Saturday, April 26, 5–7 PM. Enjoy live music by Lika Shubditze, Archil Gheghechkori, and David Enke, refreshments, and the debut of the Community Healing Tree—a participatory art installation celebrating Earth, healing, and renewal.

Heather Robinson Hernandez
Apr 202 min read
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Honors and Big Plans: A Bright Future for MoF in 2025
Museum of Friends wins 2025 Business for the Arts Award, celebrating creativity, education, and community in Southern Colorado!

Heather Robinson Hernandez
Jan 93 min read
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12/7: Huerfano Maker Convention
Discover Creativity, Innovation, and Community at the Huerfano Maker Convention December 7th, 2024 | Walsenburg, Colorado The Huerfano...

Heather Robinson Hernandez
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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11/30: Marketplace of Ideas and Made in Walsenburg Shop
This holiday season, the Museum of Friends (MoF) invites you to celebrate the power of community, creativity, and giving back. On...

Heather Robinson Hernandez
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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10/19: Get Your Pick at the Roof & Dick Gala
Save the Date: Mark your calendars for an evening of enrichment and entertainment, 10/19/24.

Heather Robinson Hernandez
Sep 8, 20242 min read
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Mary Frances Judge : Spiritual Light
Public Programs: Thursday, July 4th from 4 to 8 pm — Opening Celebration Please join us to welcome Mary Frances Judge with with light...
mcberger4
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Small Business Saturdays: Marketplace of Ideas, Made in Walsenburg
Come One Come All, shop, eat, laugh and learn! Please join the Museum of Friends team at 600 Main Street, in Downtown Walsenburg as we...
mcberger4
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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Story Share at the Fox Theatre
September 16th 5 to 7 pm Local artists, writers and the Story Share Troupe from CU Boulder will present a lively and entertaining...
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Aug 31, 20231 min read
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Youth Workshop with CU Boulder Drama Troupe
September 16th 11 am to 1 pm Youth Workshop with CU Boulder Drama Department’s Professor Jim Walker and Improvisation Troupe (at the Fox...
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Aug 31, 20231 min read
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The Five States of Colorado
THE FIVE STATES OF COLORADO FILM SCREENING (WALSENBURG) August 8, 2023—The Five States of Colorado documentary film will be showcased at...
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Aug 14, 20232 min read
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Harold Fights a Bear
It was two in the morning. Harold heard a sound at the door... Harold Vargas, Blue and their uninvited guest on the morning of August...
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Aug 7, 20231 min read
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Thursday Drawing Group
Please join us in welcoming Harold Vargas' inaugural drawing class at the Museum of Friends. All are welcome to this free event....
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Jul 26, 20231 min read
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Walsenburg Art Planter Box and Walking Tour Ribbon Cutting with Redline Arts in Society Support
A ribbon cutting ceremony with Museum of Friends (MoF), the Redline Art in Society’s grant manager Lares Feliciano, the City of...
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Jul 11, 20231 min read
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Watershed Web Cam
Experience our Foothills Wildlife through the Purgatoire Watershed Partnership Web Cam! Visit our storefront Earth Show Watershed Web Cam...
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Apr 20, 20231 min read
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Patricia Prijatel’s Book Discussion
Burn Scars: A Memoir of the Land and Its Loss Public Program and Book Discussion on Burn Scars: A Memoir of the Land and Its Loss,...
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Apr 20, 20233 min read
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Hurricane Sandy and LARRY'S SANDY DIARY by Larry Racioppo
Hurricane Sandy aftermath photographed by Larry Racioppo Larry Racioppo was the official photographer for the New York City Department of...
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Apr 13, 20231 min read
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Photographs of Our Polar Regions by Camille Seaman
Lone Emperor with Icebergs by Camille Seaman Camille Seaman strongly believes in capturing photographs that articulate how humans are not...
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Apr 13, 20231 min read
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John Wark's Colorado Wildfires with Waldo Canyon
Waldo Canyon Fire photographed by John Wark John Wark is an artist, pilot, businessman and contributing photographer for Reuters and the...
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Apr 13, 20231 min read
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