Past Exhibits
2020
In the Main Gallery, Brewing History: Fort Collins’ Global Connections will connect the brewing landscape of Fort Collins to the long international history of brewing. The exhibit will focus on relevant topics such as the history of brewing, prohibition, homebrewing, the rise of craft beer, brewing’s environmental impacts, and breweries’ efforts to become more sustainable. The exhibit is a collaboration between the Museum and graduate students in CSU’s Department of History under the direction of Assistant Professor Thomas Cauvin. Dr. Cauvin is also a GVM board member.
Curators: Thomas Cauvin, Matt Balance, Olivia Bode, Colin Fogherty, Kimberly Neptune, Eric Newcombe, Madelyn Newman, Natalie Stacker.
Exhibit Team: Seraina Gessler, Bridget Kennedy, Peter Koschnitzke, Sam Sedoryk, Tim Van Zant
Contributers:
Reclaiming Heritage in the Museum’s Hall Gallery will not be closing as scheduled on May 23. Michael Kimball, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Northern Colorado, has graciously agreed to extend the exhibit through the summer. The exhibit explores how cultural groups can lose their heritage and the steps that can be taken to reclaim it. Groups featured in the exhibition include (1) the Karenni people, an ethnic group indigenous to Myanmar, (2) the Hopi, a Native American group in the United States, (3) the African-American community, and (4) the Chhara, one of India’s Denotified Nomadic Tribes on the subcontinent of India. The educational display is the culmination of a grant project collaboration between UNC’s Anthropology Department, the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado, and the Bhasha Research and Publication Centre in Gujarat, India.
Join us this Autumn for Día de los Muertos ~ Day of the Dead as we honor our loved ones who have passed. Because we were unable to invite the public to contribute individual altars this year due to COVID-19 guidelines, the Museum sent out a call for photo submissions we could use to create a community altar. We have received submissions from Poudre School District students and other community members. The Cultural Enrichment Center will be contributing to the exhibit, and Jody Snow will be honoring Magdelaine Laframboise. Additionally, the Museum will be honoring three national treasures who died this year: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, John Lewis, and C.T. Vivian.
Curators: Jody Snow
Exhibit Team: Jody Snow and Staff
Contributors: Jody Snow, Poudre School District
Colorful Paintings by Folk Artists of Central China opens next Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Museum’s Main Gallery. The new exhibition showcases 50 original gouache watercolors and painted woodblock prints from Huxian, an official “painting county” of China. The artwork portrays the life, culture, and society from 1973 to 2000. The Museum’s Hall Gallery also features paintings from Huxian that depict life in central China.
Curator: Jean Lehman
Exhibit Team: Zhang Mingyue, Wei Ziqiao, Doris Hime, Seraina Gessler, Bridget Kennedy, Peter Koschnitzke, Scott Moore, Will Ryan, Leisa Taylor, Bonnie Titley, Gayle Warner, and Mike Wilkinson
Contributors: Irv Green and Andrea Gross, Martha Denney, David Lehman, and John Roberts
2019
Russian Retrospective is an exhibition of the complex and fascinating cultures and traditions of Russia. The exhibit features personal stories of growing up there, of living there as exchange Americans in a scientific village, and more. The display will feature children’s toys, schoolbooks and cartoons, folk and fine arts including painted eggs, nutcrackers, the nesting doll tradition, iconography, WWII memorabilia, and handicraft demonstrations.
Curator: Tatiana Samokhina, Natalia Majors, Yana Moiseienko
Programs: Supernatural Stories: Life, Death, & Community in Contemporary Russian Villages-Laura Olson Osterman, World Languages Storytime-Poudre River Library District, Russian Roundtable, Who is Russia? Historical Perspective-Steven Segel (Run 2x), Russian Revelations: Fact-Based Thinking on Diplomacy, Great Power Politics, Business, and Trade-Dr Deb Palmieri, & Germans from Russia – From Catherine II’s Heimat to Colorado Farms & Homes-Kenneth Rock & Cheryl Glanz (Run 2x)
Exhibit Team: Dawn Behr, Matt Bell, Jean Lehman, Christa Dinwoodie, Gisela Ham, Hayden Jolly, Ed Mass, Leisa Taylor, Gayle Warner, Tatiana Samokhina, Natalia Majors, Yana Moiseienko, Phyllis Beckley, Molly Eckman, Tess Hureau, Bridget Kennedy, Liliya Huft, Tina Vosberg, Mike Wilkinson, & Deborah Yalen
Artifact Contributors: (39) Joyce Abrames, Annette Bachand, Olga Bavanova, Phyllis Beckley, Dawn Behr, Mary Biggers, Ruth Brodeen, Evi Buckner-Opler, Dot Cada, Heidi Cross, Roz Doak, Shirley Ellsworth, Rebecca Flynn, Carol & Dan Fredal, Tamara Gilfanova, Liliya Huft, Lynn Jaenke, Galina Khmeleva, Millie Kneeland, Eva Knight, Jean Lehman, Larisa Loktev, Natalia Majors, Iryna Monet, Oksana Morgan, Jean Muirhead, Dennis Murphy, Elizabeth Nelson, Kathy Nicol, Asy Patrysheva, Ludmila Pokatilova, Natasha Rohlev, Kay Saelens, Tatiana Samokhina, Karen & Don Unger, Guzel Vafina, Olga Van Rees, Cathy Weir, & Tatiana Wiltse.
Snapshots of Cultural Revolution Art is a fascinating and educational exhibit in the Museum’s Hall Gallery featuring prints, household articles, and propagandist items from China’s 10-year Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976. Guest Curator Todd Cornell, a Chinese business consultant based in Fort Collins, has lived abroad in Chinese-speaking countries for over 20 years.
Curator: Todd Cornell
Exhibit Team: Dawn Behr, Rich McCombs, Seraina Gessler, & Jean Lehman
Contributors: Todd Cornell
Central America ~ Bridging Cultures celebrates the rich artistry and cultural diversity of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, and El Salvador. Approximately 40 residents of Northern Colorado contributed to the colorful and educational display.
Curator: Seraina Gessler & Marilyn Pierson
Exhibit Team: Seraina Gessler, Marilyn Pierson, Phyllis Beckley, Matt Bell, Brenda Chilel, Johannes Gessler, Zach Golden, Gisela Ham, Tess Hureau, Hayden Jolly, Bridget Kennedy, Millie Kneeland, Anna Lee, Mary Raich, Karen Unger, & Tina Vosberg
Programs: The Development of History & Identity of Central America, Christopher Muscato, Adjunct, UNC Dept of History; Panama Canal and the Canal Zone, Klaus Lorenz, CSU Emeritus Faculty; Panama Canal’s Newly Completed Third Set of Locks, Daniel Gessler, Vice President of Alden Labs; Central America Protected Areas, James Barborak,co-director, CSU Center for Protected Area Management; Birds of Central America, Nick Komar, Biologist, Center for Disease Control and Prevention; Outmigration and Political Development in the Northern Triangle, Stephen Mumme, Professor, CSU Department of Political Science; World Language Storytime: Spanish, Ludy Rueda, Poudre River Library District.
Contributors: (37)Bob Bach, Kathleen Batterton, Phyllis Beckley, Ruth Brodeen, Mike Castellon, Nancy Cheal, Lidia Chilel, Heidi Cross, Martha Denney, Sarah Fonte, Channing Gessler, Seraina & Johannes Gessler, David Griswold, Marta Hazlett, Mark Jackson & Michelle Myers, John Kefalas, Jason & Emily Kelly, Alan Kinney, Minnie & David Krueger, Meredith Kwiatkowski, Jean Lehman, Peggy McGough, Claudia Menendez, Ignacia Mooney, Dennis Murphy & Deborah Sullivan, Marilyn Pierson, Mary & John Raich, Donna Rehm, John Roberts, Kay Saelens, Jean Scorgie, Elizabeth Stanley, Heidi Storz, Teresa Suazo, Elizabeth Tucker, Karen & Don Unger, & Margaret Wick
Panama Canal ~ Waterway of Wonder in the Museum’s Hall Gallery charts the history of the famous canal and includes original photographs from 1919.
Curator: Seraina & Johannes Gessler
Exhibit Team: Seraina & Johannes Gessler
Contributors: (3) Phyllis Beckley, Seraina & Johannes Gessler, & Nancy Cheal
Oct 4 – Nov 2, 2019
Global Village Museum is proud to feature ofrendas (or altars) from the community. “We are helping honor Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by showcasing altars made by community members,” said Gayle Warner, the Museum’s Executive Director. “It is a month-long exhibit to celebrate and commemorate those we love and those who have made a difference in our lives.”
Sponsored by 
Contributors and Exhibit Team:
Dee Amick – Mary Beck – Patrick & Linda Byrne – Heidi Cross – John Cunningham – Martha Denney – Rubén Enríquez – Megan Folkerts Gloria Garcia – Anna Lee – Museo de los tres Colonias – María Naranjo Gutiérrez – Elizabeth Nelson – Maria Pearsall – Carrie Pitzulo – Lisa Sheldon – Maria Sheleton – Jody Snow – Tina Vosberg
Participating Schools
Boltz Middle school – Coyote Ridge Elementary – Englewood High School – Laurel Elementary – Fort Collins High School’s Latin American Student alliance
Fort Collins High School Translators
Spanish IV:
Vincent Afetse – Luis Allende – Manuel Anziano – Jesús Armendariz – Emily Beckner – Joseph Bockmann – Joella Brueggler – Hayden Buchmann – Italia Caro – Hailey Clark – Ruby Correa – Caleb Cripe – Teagen Crow – Jaron Cumming – Jerica Engle – Farzana Faizah Natalie Franklin – Isabella Galeener – Kendall Gallegos – Andrew Gammon – Payton Greene – Tyler Guggemos – Iain Hamilton – Taylor Hixson – Luciano Hormazabal Martin – Maddie Howerton – Sky Hume – Jake Iverson – Maxwell Kaplan – Sarah Keller – Ella Kensley – Myah Kovalsky – Annika Lamb – Camden Le – Lillian Lewis – Luke Lodato – Nick Mayes – Rylee McCarthy – Bella McIntosh – Piper Miller – Ruby Milner – Maxwell Nero – Samuel Nosler – Orlando Ortiz – Dylan Peacock – Anne Priebe – Cassie Quinn – Elizabeth Radman – Oliver Ramirez Evelyn Rodriguez – Juan Romero – Grady Seier – Preeya Siripachana – George Spadafora – Lukas Thiemann – Alex Torres – Addy Trenerry Shanye Underwood – Josie von Fischer – Kirsten Wiedeman – Abby Wilcox – Cooper Winey – Benjamin Wright – Robert Zhang
Spanish Culture Explorations
Blanca Bac Cac – Ami Arreola – Daniel Garcia – Elizabeth Garcia Sepulveda – Natalia Gomez – Gerardo Guevara Rojas – Melissa Lagunas Castaneda – Ernesto Marquez II – Gaby Mendez – Lizette Mugica – Paulina Ortíz – Miguel Piña-Pelayo – Jose Vargas – Fernando Zuna Flores
Spanish Culture Connections
Jasson Antillón – Esthela Chilel-Ramirez – Bryan Esquivel – Maria Estevez Antuñes – Horacio Estrada – Odalis Gonzalez – Laura Gutierrez Lopez – Jonathan Itzep-Velásquez – David Leon Chinchilla – Jose Leos – Alexi Lindsay – Eduardo Lopez Alvarez – Chris Lopez Gomez Michael Martinez Ordoñez – David Martinez Ordoñez – Pamela Muñoz Cruz – Margarita Muñoz Rangel – Diego Nuñez Garcia – Yovani Ramirez – Ibán Reyes Noveron – Eddy Rodriguez Lopez – Brettany Rodriguez Solis – Gabriela Rojas Miquilena – Eulisses Tremillo Martinez Michael Van Buren-Stevis – Santiago Zimbron-Leon – Jacelyn Zuniga
Inspirational Women ~ Rising Through Adversity runs through Feb. 22, 2020 at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Curated by the Zonta Club of Fort Collins, the exhibit showcases local and international women who have overcome obstacles to make a difference in the lives of others. The Hall Gallery display is part of the celebration of 100 years of Zonta International.
Curators: Zonta Club
Nativities & Festivals of Light <> Nov 15 – Feb 22, 2019
We hope you enjoy our exhibit of Nativites and Festivals of Light from around the world. The Festivals of Light presented are: Hanukkah with menorahs; the Asian Lantern Festival; Kwanzaa, the African-American celebration of cultural heritage; Diwali from India; and St. Lucia’s Day from Sweden.
Curators: Dawn Behr, Gayle Warner
Contributors and Exhibit Team (26): Harleen Alexander, Mary Beck, Ruth Brodeen, Marge Catt, Martha Denney, Rabbi Sally Finestone, Seraina Gessler, Gary & Carol Ann Hixon, Sonia ImMasche, Millie Kneeland, Kathy LaRocque Jean Lehman, Pam Levine, Linda Lloyd, Craig McFarland, Lynette McGowan, Barbie Murphy, Sylvia Panella, Mary Raich, John Roberts, Dave & Carolotta Striffler, Bonnie Tittley, Judy Warren, Margaret Wick.
2018
From lions and giraffes in Tanzania to indigenous cultures in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, Gerald Olsen’s photographs capture the vibrant and fascinating nature of East Africa. “I have used nine different cameras over the years,” said Olsen. “I concentrated on the faces of people and the wildlife in Africa. I got close to lions, but never had a problem. That said, I’ve had three close calls with elephants who were not pleased that we got so close to them.”
Curator: Gerald Olsen
Exhibit Team: Gerald Olsen
Artifact Contributors: Gerald Olsen
A fascinating historical exhibit curated by graduate students at Colorado State University. Bags Packed and Headed to the Rockies: The Legacy of Immigration in Fort Collins highlighted the valuable contributions of immigrants to the culture of modern Fort Collins. The exhibit will focus on various ethnic communities from the 1850s through the end of the 20th century. The project is by graduate students in the Public History class taught by Thomas Cauvin, Assistant Professor in CSU’s Department of History.
Curator: Thomas Cauvin
Sponsors: CSU Department of History, The Westerners, KUNC, CMPA (Center for Mountain & Plains Archaeology)
Exhibit Team: Thomas Cauvin & CSU Public History Graduate Students
Colors of East Africa, an exceptional showcase of eight countries along the Great Rift Valley, continues through May 19 at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. The exhibit features art and artifacts on loan from over 40 collectors and international travelers in Northern Colorado. Many items reflect the intersection between the wildlife and the indigenous cultures, such as a loin cloth fashioned from fish vertebrae and a Maasai shield & weaponry.
Curator: Jean Lehman
Programs: StoryTime at the Museum, Ecosystem of South Turkana – David Swift, Conservancies in Kenya- Kathleen Galvin, A Maasai Through the Decades-James DeMartini, Experiences in Uganda-Gregory Vogl, Wildlife in Tanzania & Rwanda-Judy Cuthbertson, Jim Packard, & Gus Winfield, Changing Pastoral Tanzania-Stacy Joy Lynn, Travelogue of Ethiopia-Karel Waltermire
Non-Profit Speakers: Think Humanity, Uhambo, Far Away Friends, Schools for Girls, Into Your Hands, Denver Hospice (partnered with Selian Lutheran Hospice in Tanzania), & Africa Bags
Sponsors: The Lyric, Bohemian Foundation, CCI
Exhibit Team: Dawn Behr, Matt Bell, Ruth Brodeen, Heather Christie, Daniel Eastman, Megan Fredal, Megan Finnerty, Seraina Gessler, Dick Irwin, Elizabeth Limb, Rich McCombs, Erica Quihuiz, David Riep, Karen Unger, Tina Vosberg, Laura Vilaret-Tuma, Karel Waltermire, Kathleen Wilson, Susan Winfield, Jason Xie
Artifact Contributors: (41) Mary Biggers, Mark & Lequetta Birmingham, Ruth Brodeen, Brett & Jill Bruyere, Karen & Clyde Canino, Linda Conte & Peter Bryant, Jim & Ruth DeMartini, Martha Denney & Lloyd Walker, Daniel Eastman, Megan Finnerty & James Owiny, Mike Forney & Janet Finley, Kathleen Galvin, Seraina & Johannes Gessler, Bill & Jean Griswold, Mark & Nance Horowitz, Gailmarie Kimmel & Bill Timpson, Millie & Doug Kneeland, Travis Kocurek, Kathy LaRocque, Amy & Lars Larson, Jean & David Lehman, Mary Liechty, Stacy Lynn & Erik Martinson, Valerie Mauksch, Annie & Joe McCarthy, Harry Mueller & Susan Brand, Gerald Olsen, Jan Painter, John Roberts, Ron Rosenberg, Kay Saelens, Carole Salman, Elizabeth Stanley, David Swift, Ethan Swift, Joe & Gail Trlica, Karen & Don Unger, Greg & Joanitha Vogl, Karel & Bob Waltermire, Cathy Weir, Susan & Gus Winfield
Serve It Up! International Utensils showcases an exceptional array of over 1,000 cooking, eating, and drinking implements from around the world. From old-fashioned butter churns in our Country Home Kitchen to Moroccan tajines and global cookware, experience the eclectic gizmos and gadgets of cooks and foodies. For fun and intrigue, sniff savory spices and guess mysterious utensils—What is it?
Curator: Jean Lehman
Programs: StoryTime at the Museum, Crunchy Critter Cuisine (Dr Amy Franklin, Farms for Orphans, Nate Hines, Welsh Rabbit), Savor the Flavor of International Spices (Linda Hoffman-Come Back to the Table, Susan Kirkpatrick-Savory Spice Shop), Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet (CSU’s Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center), Perk Up! Chocolates & International Coffees (Toby Gadd-Nuance Chocolate, Daniella Kocher Hobson, Mountain Iris Café)
Non-Profit Speakers: Food Bank for Larimer County, Fort Collins Food Cooperative, & FoCo Café
Sponsors: The Lyric, Bohemian Foundation, CCI, Ginger & Baker, Envirofit, Rodelle, Savory Spice, The Cupboard
Exhibit Team: Dawn Behr, Matt Bell, LaVon Blaesi, Martha Denney, Christa Dinwoodie, Megan Fredal, Seraina Gessler, Gisele Ham, Jean Lehman, Mary Catherine Limbird, Harry Mueller, Carl Peterson, Mary Raich, Shelly Spencer, Leisa Taylor, Karen Unger, Mira Valencia, Tina Vosberg, Kathleen Wilson, Susan Winfield, Jason Xie
Artifact Contributors: (41) Mary Bahus-Meyer, Malini Bartels, Melissa & Joe Basta, LaVon Blaesi, Verna Bodig, Cale Brehio, Ruth Brodeen, Betty Brown, Heidi Cross, Martha Denney, Francis Gaebler, Seraina & Johannes Gessler, Ginger Graham, Harry & Carol Halac, Gisela Ham, Lee Hensley, Millie & Doug Kneeland, Janet Kracht, Judy & Ross Lane, Jean & David Lehman, Mary Catherine & Martin Limbird, Natalia Majors, Harry Mueller & Susan Brand, Patti Ottem, Jan Painter, Lisa Paugh, Mary Raich, Cheryl & Dennis Rasmussen, Ann Ryan, Kay Saelens, Carole Salmen, Tatiana Samokhina, Lynn Short, Pat Skrentny-Lamb, Elizabeth Stanley, Peggy & Don Stumpf, Bonnie Titley, Joe & Gail Trlica, Karen & Don Unger, Cathy Weir, Mary Anne Wherry, Gale Whitman, Kathleen Wilson, Janice Writebol
Art in Our Attic ~ GVM Archives debuts Friday, May 4, in the Hall Gallery at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Showcasing never-before-seen artwork and paintings from the Museum’s cache of treasures, the exhibit is curated by Ana Harris, Museum Volunteer, and Dawn Behr, the Museum’s Administrative Assistant. Various media are portrayed, including oils, silk embroidery, sand, metal, tapestry, and batik. Enjoy this unique peek inside the extraordinary repository of exclusive GVM gems.
Curator: Ana Harris & Dawn Behr
Exhibit Team: Dawn Behr, Ana Harris
Culture Through the Visual Lens ~ Semester at Sea Photography is vibrant and colorful photographs taken by students in the Spring 2017 Semester at Sea program at Colorado State University. The advanced photography class was taught by Dr. Peter Seel, professor and graduate program director in CSU’s Department of Journalism and Media Communication.
Curator: Dr. Peter Seel
Exhibit Team: Dr. Peter Seel
Contributors: Spring 2017 Semester at Sea Program at CSU
Hawai’i has a lot to offer along with its stunning beauty and mild climate. Hawai’i is one of the most beloved and misunderstood states in the U.S. Learn about the cultures, history, volcanoes, and spectacular natural environments found on the Islands. Take a tour of the islands through the evolution of Aloha wear. This exhibit is not to be missed if you have traveled to Hawai’i or hope to in the future.
Curator: Martha Denney & Molly Eckman
Programs: Hawai’i’s Colorful and Complicated History-Lloyd Walker, Eruption! Exploring Kilauea and the Volcanic Origins of Hawai’i-Steven Anderson, War on a Sunday Morning Book Signing-Theresa Funke, Hawai’i’s Treasured Islands: Preserving the Earth’s Most Isolated Ecosystem-Dan Binkley & Erica Fleishman, Understanding Hawai’i Through Dance and Music-Kristin Schickler and Harry Williams
Sponsors: CCI
Exhibit Team: Dawn Behr, Matt Bell, Martha Denney, Molly Eckman, Jean Lehman, Edrees Al Abdali, Eleen Bauman, Vivian Bennett, Mark Birmingham, Gabi Bramble, Lynn Borngrebe, Christa Dinwoodie, Daniel Eastman, Gisela Ham, Latifah Hirchi-Vogl, Olivia How, Tess Hureau, Hayden Jolly, Ed Mass, Sonali Muthukumarana, Lisa Pappas, Leisa Taylor, Luka Robenalt, Cassie Vogl, Don Vogl, Lloyd Walker, Gayle Warner, Lynne Warner, & Kathleen Wilson
Artifact Contributors: (22) Jane Albritton, Monica Christian & Loren Crabtree, Martha Denney & Lloyd Walker, Roz Doak, Molly Eckman, Gwen Feit, Brandon Alber-Jax Farm & Home, Mark ‘Ehukai Kahalekulu & Dawn Gilbert, Millie & Doug Kneeland, Martin & Mary Catherine Limbird, Miles Mason, Patti Ottem, Thora Pabst, Mary Raich, Kit Robinson, Jody Snow, Elizabeth Stanley, Marty Tharp, Carol Tunner, Harry Williams, Wendy Williams
2017
On display is the elaborate artwork and handicraft of Jungji Doh, who was recently bestowed the title of “Master in Korean Traditional Embroidery.” The designation is one of the highest honors an embroidery artist in Korea can achieve. “I love embroidery because it is closely integrated with our daily life and culture,” said Doh. “Hundreds of years ago, Korean embroidery involved a labor-intensive process of reeling, dyeing, and weaving silk threads into fabric and designing patterns.”
Curator: Lauren Bishop & Jungji Doh
Artifact Contributors: Jungji Doh
Painting the World Beautiful transforms, the Museum’s Hall Gallery into a panorama of breathtaking scenes from around the world. On display are the exquisite works of three local artists: Don Vogl, Rosalie “Rosie” Sinnett, and Joe Flores.
Curator: Lauren Bishop
Artifact Contributors: Don Vogl, Rosalie Sinnett, Joe Flores
Egypt ~ Gift of the Nile is full of unique art and artifacts include Egyptian wedding jewelry, camel saddles, papyrus prints and illustrations, exquisite inlaid treasure boxes, textiles and clothing, furniture, currency, and a replica of the Rosetta Stone. Visitors learn about ancient Egypt through its pharaohs, temples, mummification processes, and hieroglyphics.
Curator: Lauren Bishop & Jack Curfman
Graphic Artist: Hannah Foster & Matt Bell
Programs: Story Time at the Museum Kay Saelens & Terri Raymond, What Came Before: Ancient Egypt’s Roots in Neolithic North Africa Joni Teter, Ancient Egypt Religion Bill Cherf, Egyptomania David Pepper, The Invasions of the Egypt by Bronze Age Bad Boys Dennis Pricolo, Global Hot Spots: Clues & FAQs John Roberts, Egyptian Food, Family, and Faith Hadeel Abdel-Ghany
Exhibit Team: Eleen Baumann, Karna Hanson, Jean Lehman, Peggy Morgan, Samantha Moser, Erica Quihuiz, Tina Vosberg, Susan Winfield
Business Sponsor: Discoveries Egyptian Importers-Steve Collins, Egyptian Study Society
Artifact Contributors: (31) Elaine Ann, Kathleen Batterton, Eleen Baumann, Dee Billings, Jane & Jeff Boulter, Bruce & Shana Brown, Dave & Lily Cole, Heidi Cross, Ahmed Eldiri, Seraina & Johannes Gessler, Jean & Bill Griswold, Norm Illsley & Eleanor Dwight, Doug & Millie Kneeland, Judy & Ross Lane, Jean Lehman, Mary Catherine & Martin Limbird, Mary Lou Linton, Mary Lacock, Joe & Annie McCarthy, Marilyn & Robert Milhous, Harry Mueller & Susan Brand, Sam & Sinda Rachid, John Roberts, Kay Saelens, Karen Smith, Marilou Smith, Joni Teter, Bonnie Titley, Michael & Liz Watters, Cathy Weir, Sylvia & Allyn Yoakum
In honor of Children’s Day, a Japanese National Holiday, Kodomo no Hi on May 5, the Museum features Japanese Hina dolls in traditional display. The holiday celebrates happiness for children and promotes respect for parents.
Curator: LaVon Blaesi & Ana Harris
Programs: Japanese Children’s Day – Free Admission for Youth
Artifact Contributors: GVM Archives
Photographs of Indian faces and scenes captured by photographer Marti Tharp.
Curator: Marti Tharp
Artifact Contributors: Marti Tharp
Stewart Price was a cofounder and board member responsible for GVM’s first exhibit Splendors of Japan. Stewart spent 30 years in Japan as an English and Humanities teacher and brought back wonderfully-unique items.
Curator: Ana Harris
Artifact Contributors: Stewart Price
An exceptional collection of “art that is felt with the heart” honors everyday art that embodies and reflects cultural identity. The remarkable exhibit will feature global folk art collected by over 20 contributors in Northern Colorado. Examples include wood-carved slingshots from West Africa, a tapa cloth purse from Fiji, a Hindu goddess from Bali made from antique coins and gilded tree bark, and a Mikoshi puppet head from the mountains of western Japan.
Curator: LaVon Blaesi
Graphic Artist: Hannah Foster & Matt Bell
Programs: Story Time at the Museum Volunteers, Losel Dolls ~ Trademarks of Tibet Leisa Taylor, Antiques Appraisal Roadshow Daniel Geary, Deliberate Travel in the Age of Today Sari Gartner
Specials: Summer Sidewalk Sale, Sacred Arts Tour, Drepong Gomang Monastery Monks,
Live Music Crispy Watkins & River, Matt Skinner, Jim Huang
FREE Day: Opening & July 4th
Exhibit Team: Kurt Cunningham, Jean Lehman, Erica Sisneros, Megan Fredal, Ana Harris, Sam Moser, Tina Vosberg, Susan Winfield
Artifact Contributors: (35)Jane Babcock, Melissa Basta, Eleen Bauman, Mark Birmingham, Wilber & Raye Jeanne Blundell, Betty Brown, Evi Buckner-Opler, Marge & Mike Catt, Dave & Lily Cole, Heidi Cross, Chris & Jim Davies, Martha Denney, David & Alison Dennis, Christa Dinwoodie, Seraina & Johannes Gessler, Charlie & Susan Greer, Mark & Nance Horowitz, Lynn Jaenke, Jean & David Lehman, Barbara & Al Leung, Mary Catherine & Martin Limbird, Marsha McGovney, Harry Mueller & Susan Brand, Connie & John Pfeiffenberger, Mary & John Raich, John Roberts, Kay Saelens, Jen Sajbel, Don Smith, Marilou Smith, Marti & Ken Tharp, Bill Timpson, Bonnie Titley, Karen & Don Unger, Susan & Gus Winfield
Bringing Turkey’s wonders to the West, Life in Istanbul ~ Village of Millions will showcase the vibrant and colorful paintings of Gabrielle “Gabby” Reeves, a native of Casper, Wyoming. Reeves moved to Istanbul in 2011 after receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Wyoming. Working primarily in oil and watercolor, Reeves vividly captures the stratified and surreal nature of life in Istanbul and the life of the city itself. Reeves’ paintings using multiple media are often representations of an Istanbul fading away due to development and urban sprawl.
Curator: Gabrielle Reeves
Programs: Turkish Pop-up Market
Artifact Contributors: Gabrielle Reeves
Nearly 300 one-of-a-kind nativities are showcased, all on loan from travelers or collectors in Northern Colorado. Versions of the crèche are found in countries on every continent. The unique visions and perspectives by different cultures are amazing and eye-opening. Ranging in size from miniature to large-scale, the nativity treasures are crafted or manufactured from a variety of materials including wood, stone, ceramic, and metal. More exotic sets feature fabrics, gourds, and even seeds. Rare, collectible, and antique nativities will augment the eclectic display. The Main Gallery exhibit will also feature holiday trees with decorations.
Curator: Dawn Behr, LaVon Blaesi
Graphic Artist: Matt Bell
Programs: Story Time at the Museum Volunteers, Sounds of Christmas Living Nativity- Knights of Columbus- Holy Family Church,
Specials: Black Friday Half-Price Admission, Boxing Day Half-Price Admission Live Music Kris Hickman FREE Day: Opening
Exhibit Team: Christa Dinwoodie, Megan Fredal, Daniel Eastman, Millie Kneeland, Kathy LaRocque, Elizabeth Limb, Harry Mueller, Mary Raich, Arthur Santos, Karen Unger, Tina Vosberg, Kathleen Wilson, Jason Xie
Artifact Contributors: (32) Harleen Alexander, Melissa Basta, LaVon Blaesi, Verna Bodig, Ruth Brodeen, Marge & Mike Catt, Heidi Cross, Judith Cuthbertson, Martha Denney, Susan Dyer, Daniel Eastman, Taylor Hall, Flo Hernandez-Ramos, José de Jesus Hernandez, Kathy & Jim Hingtgen, Carol Ann & Gary Hixon, Millie & Doug Kneeland, Larry & Marti Kunter, Kathy LaRocque, Lynda Lloyd, Craig MacFarland, Bill & Gentry Moellenhoff, Barbie & Jim Murphy, Patti Ottem, Jaculynn Panuska, Mary & John Raich, John Roberts, David & Carlota Striffler, Flora Terán, Bonnie Titley, Karen & Don Unger, Cathy Weir
2016
Capture the essence of Chinese culture with unforgettable treasures from the 5-foot jade dragon boat to the minuscule paintings on rice grains. China’s Imperial Treasures: Art & Artifacts represents abroad array of treasures portrayed in several different materials such as jade, bronze, porcelain, silk, agate, silver, ivory, and wood. Rich with traditional motifs, scenes from daily life, and cultural symbolism each treasure in will provide an awe-inspiring visit to China within Fort Collins.
Curator: Lauren Bishop & Walter Huang
Graphic Artist: Matt Bell
Business Sponsor: Dohn Construction-Connie & Doug Dohn=Nate Brock-Jeff White-Julio Chavarria-Ron Shimpa, Ku Cha House of Tea, Magnolia Music Studios
Programs: Story Time at the Museum Dale Grenfell, Imperial Treasures: Talk & Tour Walter Huang, Chinese Textiles Judy Arndt, Chinese Philosophies Todd Cornell, Chinese Herbs and Foods Al Leung, Spring Blossom Decoration Workshop Enya Lin, Chinese Dragon and Fan Dance Global Village Academy 2nd Grade, Celtic Harp Kris Hickman
Exhibit Team: Jeff Bishop, Amanda Grassello, Catherine Huang, Lauren Magliozzi, John Roberts, Steve Schell, Jonathan Wilcox, Susan Winfield
Artifact Contributors: (11) Verna Bodig, Ruth Brodeen, Lavada Goranson, Martha Denney, Charles & Sue Greer, Walter & Catherine Huang, Barbara & Al Leung, Mary Lou Linton, Harry Mueller, Kay Saelens, Karyl Ting
“My intent is to convey the personal significance of the many persons and places I have encountered in these countries. The selection of photos and poems is both a retrospective and an expression of gratitude for all the opportunities presented to me over the years.” James Boyd, University Distinguished Teaching Scholar Philosophy Department, Colorado State University.
Curator: James Boyd
Programs: Reading of Poems James Boyd
Artifact Contributors: James Boyd
Be charmed by charms, awed by aprons, mesmerized by magnets, and bedazzled by Forney Transportation Museum’s International bicycles! A family friendly exhibit with multiple interactive activities for all ages throughout exhibit. From bells and coins to potholders and beer coasters, the Main Gallery exhibit showcases over 30 unique souvenir collections by international travelers who make their home in Northern Colorado.
Curator: Lauren Bishop
Graphic Artist: Matt Bell
Programs: Story Time at the Museum Samantha Moser, Inside Scoop: Collectors Stories Leisa Taylor, Baskets: Adventures & Anecdotes Martha Denney, Wish you were here! Lauren Bishop, Genuine or Forgery: Authenticity in the Antiques & Art Business Daniel Geary
Exhibit Team: Gillian Christian, Kimberly Conner, Amanda Grassello, Karna Hansen, Ana Harris, Tessa Moening, Erica Quihuiz, Tina Vosberg, Susan Winfield
Business Sponsor: Exodus Moving & Storage (moving artifacts)
Artifact Contributors: (29)Alpine Arts-The Colorado Showcase, Kathleen Batterton, Betty Brown, Marge Catt, Heidi Cross, Martha Denney, Roz Doak, Jan Else, Ann Everitt, Forney Transportation Museum, Lavada Goranson, Judy Lane, Jean Lehman, Mary Catherine Limbird, Lynda Lloyd, Gail McKenzie, Harry Mueller, Connie & John Pfeiffenberger, Mary Raich, John Roberts, Kay Saelens, Janis Smith, Leisa Taylor, Bonnie Titley, Dolores Tamez, Karen Unger, Linae Warden, Cathy Weir, Susan & Gus Winfield
Discover how the art of cartography has changed and improved over time. Maps not only show destinations but worldviews, populations, climates, topography, and border changes over the years.
Curator: Lauren Bishop
Artifact Contributors: (6) Jean & William Griswold, Walter Huang, Martin & Mary Catherine Limbird, John & Connie Pfeiffenberger, John Roberts, Karen Smith
Northern Colorado’s European roots are being honored in this unique exhibit. We have opened our Main Gallery to six organizations, groups, and individuals to display their European heritage with photographs, textiles, and carvings. Each will showcase their heritage passed down from generations. In addition, you will be zapped with the holiday spirit in our European Christmas Market exhibit showcasing nutcrackers, real gingerbread houses, nativities, and santas.
Curator: Lauren Bishop
Graphic Artist: Matt Bell
Programs: Story Time at the Museum Samantha Moser, Germans from Russia Video Series Cheryl Glanz, Genuine or Forgery: Authenticity in the Antiques & Art Business Daniel Geary, Antique Appraisal Roadshow Daniel Geary
Exhibit Team: CSU Spanish Club, Christa Dinwoodie, Germans From Russia Organization, Seraina & Johannes Gessler, Gisela Ham, Karna Hanson, Joan Heiman, Millie Kneeland, Jean Lehman, Rich McCombs, Samantha Moser, Harry Mueller, Erica Quihiz, Daniel & Alice Owen, Sons of Norway Organization, Tina Vosberg, Karen Unger
Business Sponsor: City of Fort Collins Fort Fund, Wells Fargo, Columbine Health Systems, Fort Collins Coloradoan, Leave a Legacy
Artifact Contributors: (50) Ed & Linda Archer, Darline Blehm, Mary-Louise & Tom Borak, Kathy & Ron Browne, Angela Callow-Mosher, Heidi Cross, Marian & Ras Erdal, Forney Museum of Transportation, Lili Francuz, Seraina & Johannes Gessler, Cheryl Glanz, Frederique Grim, Sydney Heitmann-CSU German From Russia Special Collections, Marie-Jo Hofmann, Beth & Julianna Jackson, Jon-Eirk Holm Johanson, Niel Johnson, Terry & Vicki Johnson, Brad Kennedy, Ginger Kettles, Millie & Doug Kneeland, Mary Lauck, Martin & Mary Catherine Limbird, Maria del Mar Lopez-Cabrales, Gail Meisner, Maud Monnet, Janet Montera, Samantha Moser, Barb Nolin, Susan O’Grady, Alice & Daniel Owen, Midge Parkos, Antonio Pedros-Gascon, Plymouth Congregational Church, John Roberts, Dr Ken Rock, Larry & Sharyn Salmen, Rosalie Sinnett, Silvia Soler-Gallego, Rod Skaflen, Don & Peggy Stumpf, , Linda & Mike Tegeder, Bonnie Titley, Esther Venable, Jessica Verderance, Don Vogl, Mary Vogl, Lynn Warrick, Cathy Weir
2015
For 25 years the Garsts spent nine months a year shooting film footage for “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.” Through their personal snapshots and enlightening journal entries, and Warren’s stunning wildlife photographs, we invite you to transport back to the couple’s adventures as they traveled through six regions of the world. Enjoy your visit to cultures from hidden corners of the globe.
Curator: John Roberts & Mary Jean Currier
Graphic Artist: Lily Donelson
Sponsors: Don’t Panic IT, CSU Morgan Libraries, Lee & Carla Jeffries, & Bonnie Titley
Exhibit Team: Kathleen Batterton, Dawn Behr, Nathan Behr, Heidi Cross, Jack Curfman, Hayley Davis, Nancy Earls, Amanda Grassello, Gisela Ham, Dick Irwin, Sarah Kennedy, Jean Lamm, Rich McCombs, John & Barb Messineo, Tessa Moening, Sylvia Panella, Michael Pichon, Michael Skolnick, & Susan Winfield
Programs: Story Time at the Global Village Museum, Wild Kingdom Through Warren Garst’s Slides Gene Decker, Discover the Art of Animal Camouflage Toby Swaford, Expedition to the Artic Melanie & Ray Chamberlain, Skulls Tell It All: Hunter or Prey Mary Jean Currier
Artifact Contributors: Warren & Genny Garst
“Women of the World,” an exhibition of paintings by artist Rebekah Merlino. This series represents “women and their cultures in modern times from all over the world.” Rebekah Merlino is a US Army veteran who served in Afghanistan. “The experience opened my eyes to how some women outside the US live,” says Ms. Merlino. “I began the series with the story of Afghani women and continued with other cultures.”
Curator: Rebekah Merlino
Artist: Rebekah Merlino
Programs: Artist Talk Rebekah Merlino
Selected Southeast Asia collections reflect the interplay of cultures, religions, arts, and lifestyles from this region. The exhibit showcases artifacts that focus on the wealth of culture and history from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia. Exhibit curator, John Roberts, stated, “The importance of understanding other cultures helps us understand our own.” Let yourself be transported to Southeast Asia through the stories of intriguing artifacts 18 community members share with their collections.
Curator: John Roberts
Graphic Artist: Lily Donelson & Matt Bell
Programs: Story Time at the Museum Dale Grenfell, Sustaining Vibrant Southeast Asian Artisans Marilyn Murphy, Shadow & Light Youth Workshop Toby Swaford, Sounds of Science Youth Workshop Toby Swaford, Experience Myanmar Through Cultural Events Dot Cada, Southeast Asian Fusion Talk & Tour John Roberts
Exhibit Team: April Abbey, Emily Atkinson, Amanda Grassello, Sarah Kennedy, Tessa Moening, Michael Pichon, & Susan Winfield
Artifact Contributors: (18)Ed & Linda Archer, David & Allison Dennis, Betty & Gus Gendler, Cathy Gerards, Norm Illsley, Gailmarie Kimmel, Millie & Doug Kneeland, Jane & Steve Koeckentz, Martin & Mary Catherine Limbird, Ann Milton, Mabel Refer, John Roberts, Kay Saelens, David & Carlota Striffler, Bonnie Titley, Harry Mueller, Don Vogl, & Cathy Weir
From the deserts of Morocco to the highlands of the Andes, Coca’s photographs inspire exploring the world. Visitors to the Museum can investigate traditional indigenous cultures, “meet” people from remote villages of Guatemala, wander the streets of Croatia, and pass through the byways of Peru.
Curator: Joe Coca
Programs: Pop-up Trunk Show Marilyn Murphy- ClothRoads
Exhibit Team: Matt Bell
Artifact Contributors: Joe Coca
Nativities Around the World showcases more than 250 remarkable nativities of artistry and value represents over 60 countries. Fashioned by hand or manufactured with natural materials (such as pounded bark, nuts, clay, silver, straw, & leather), the figures reflect the cultures of their creators. The collection is on loan from 28 community members who generously share their miniature to large scale nativities.
Curator: Bonnie Titley
Graphic Artist: Matt Bell
Programs: Story Time at the Museum Dale Grenfell, Ticket to Ride: Education Abroad Martha Denney, Star Light, Star Bright Youth Workshop Toby Swaford, Sounds of Christmas Living Nativity- Knights of Columbus- Holy Family Church
Exhibit Team: JoAnne Busch, Nick Covey, Jack Curfman, Sara DeLozier, Christa Dinwoodie, Serena Gessler, Amanda Grassello, Lauren Magliozzi, Rich McCombs, Harry Mueller, Terri Raymond, Mira Valencia, Jonathan Wilcox, & Susan Winfield
Artifact Contributors: (28)Verna Bodig, Ruth Brodeen, Tom & Sharon Carson, Heidi Cross, Roz & Bob Doak, Barbara Fritz, Lavada Goranson, Taylor Hall, Flo Hernandez-Ramos, Jim & Kathy Hingtgen, Gary & Carol Ann Hixon, Randy Kurtz, Larry & Marti Kunter, Martin & Mary Catherine Limbird, Mary Lou Linton, Craig MacFarland, Bill & Gentry Moellenhoff, Barbie Murphy, Harry Mueller & Susan Brand, Mary Raich, John Roberts, David & Carlota Striffler, Flora Terán, Bonnie Titley, Carol Tunner, Karen & Don Unger, Rosemary Vermouth, & Cathy Weir
2014
Africa Through Art reveals the beauty, triumph, and splendor of the African people. The nonprofit Simwatachela Sustainable Agricultural and Arts Program (SSAAP) is exhibiting African objects, which includes paintings, woodcarvings and garments for sale. Proceeds from sales directly benefit the nonprofit SSAAP and help indigenous underprivileged citizens of both Zambia and Sierra Leone, the nations which SSAAP serves.
Curator: Gail Cumming
Photographer: Heather Cumming
Artist: Cliffton Sitali & Collin Kamizyi Kandanda
What is a Thali? In Indian cuisine, it is a plate that presents the consumer with a well-balanced variety of foods. To engage, stimulate, and satisfy the senses – through taste, smell, visually. We present India to you in its myriad and multitude of smells, sights, sounds, and tastes. Guest Curator Maya Jairam presents a veritable feast for the senses which will engage your mind, body, and spirit. Dig in and enjoy, you may just want a second helping!
Curator: Maya Jairam & Renee Olmsted
Graphic Artist: Emily Somer
Exhibit Team: Jim Boyd, Sue Ellen Charlton, Aspen Dean, Caitlyn Pleasant, Naitra Ramchander, Jen Seda, Uma Subramaniam
Business Sponsor: Bollyfusion Studios- Pranaya Sathe, Fort Collins Photoworks- Mike Barry, India’s Rice & Spice- Mohini Kaur, Savory Spice Shop- Susan Kirkpatrick, Shire CSA- Luke Hall, & Umami Mobile Eatery- Ryan Martin
Programs: Story Time at the Global Village Museum Poudre River Library District, Native: Growing up in America & Embracing the Hindu Spirituality Maya Jairam, India Tea Tasting & Presentation George Grossman-Happy Lucky’s Teahouse, Follow the Indian Spice Trail Malini Ramakumar Bartels, Sub Continental Movement-Dancing Across Time in India Maya Jairam, India for a Song – Musical Performance Unknown, Modern Medical Miracle: Eradicating Polio in India Dr Krishna Murthy
Artifact Contributors: (19)Malini Ramakumar Bartels, Sathi & Ann Bunyan, Marti Conrad, Bryan & Carolyn Cooke, Cassie Dean, Nanci Garnand, Peter Jacobs, Raju Jairam, Tom Lundberg, Manasi V Modi, Sarah Morelli, Dr Krishna & Rathna Murthy, Stacy & Nancy Plemmons, Jana Ramchander, Janine Reid, Preety Sathe, Hema Shasta, Uma Subramaniam, & Sapna Von Reich
“Shrunken” heads, miniature masks and a 300 BC Roman head fragment are featured in a fascinating new exhibit, Small Faces ~ Cultural Masks and Heads. Used in drama or dances, as disguises or decorative objects, masks are handcrafted in many countries. Indonesia, South and Central America, the United States and Africa are among the many cultures represented through human, animal, demon and mythical images, made of mediums from wood to fur and caribou hide.
Curator: Heidi Cross & Tessa Moening
Graphic Artist: Emily Somer
Artifact Contributor: Melissa Basta, Heidi Cross, Gus & Betty Gendler, Channing Meyer & Mary Bahus-Meyer, Mary & John Raich, & Flora Terán
Alaska – Enduring Traditions explores the incredible culture of the Alaskan Natives who have survived for millennia in their harsh, yet beautiful, land of snow and ice, sky and sea. Discover the traditional lifestyles and rich heritage of Alaskan Natives as shown through their hunting and fishing practices, home life, celebrations, and art. A whale baleen, fishing tools, hunting weapons, ivory carvings, sculpture, fabric dolls, and photographs are included in this eye-opening exhibit, which explores cultural groups, theories of prehistoric migration, and contact with western civilization.
Curator: Heidi Cross & Jack Curfman
Graphic Artist: Lily Donelson & Emily Somer
Exhibit Team: Dawn Behr, Hayley Davis, Lily Donelson, Elizabeth Fuller, Lavada Goranson, Emily Somer, Kayla Tarrant
Programs: Story Time at the Global Village Museum, Make a Treasure Bag Workshop Kayla Tarrant, Travel Smart: Develop Your International Travel Savvy!, Martha Denney, Healing Journeys and Water Strategies: The SNOWY Project Professor Melinda Laituri, The Global Village Museum as Muse: A Writing Workshop Kathleen Willard, Climbing Denali, North America’s Highest Mountain Jim Disney, Adoption Party
Artifact Contributors: (11)Gus & Betty Gendler, Lavada Goranson, Al & Barbara Leung, Linda McNamara, George & Hildy Morgan, Harry Mueller, Connie & John Pfeiffenberger, Mary Raich, Kay Saelens, Bonnie Titley, Perry Vockrodt
Mexico: Objects for Living, Objects for Life showcases the rich history and traditions of Mexico through the artistry of its diverse population with a focus on objects used in both everyday life and for special or religious occasions. Objects featured include alebrijes or nightmare/dream animals from Oaxaca, ceremonial yarn paintings or nearikas from the Huichole people used in their peyote ceremonies, and vintage pottery tree of life candleholders. Rooms within the exhibit reflect different settings, such as a festival area representing marketplace stalls and shops and a quiet area highlighting religious pieces.
Curator: Martha Denney, Jodi Snow, & Jack Curfman
Graphic Artist: Lily Donelson & Emily Somer
Exhibit Team: Dawn Behr, Bryan Dennis, Lily Donelson, Fort Collins High School Spanish Literacy Class, Brian Janonis, Tessa Moening, Emily Somer, Kayla Tarrant, Lloyd Walker, Susan & Gus Winfield, & Laurie Zuckerman
Programs: Story Time at the Global Village Museum, Tales From Afar John Roberts, Sky Phenomena Among the Aztecs and their Predecessors in New Mexico Bryan Dennis, The Fashioning of Frida Maricela DeMirjyn, Preparing for Day of the Dead Jodi Snow, Snow South of the Border: Eighteen Years of Travel in Mexico Jodi Snow, Numbers in November Jodi Snow, Understanding Human Sacrifice Bryan Dennis, Pancho Villa’s Pistols and Embraces Sophie Esch, Traditional Craft: Papel Amate – Josefina’s Art Birchbark Painting Jodi Snow, Easing the Load: Caring for Mexico’s Beast of Burden Angela Gebhart, US/Mexico Border Relations Dr Steve Mumme, Sacred Arts Tour, Drepong Gomang Monastery Monks
Artifact Contributors: (24)Debbie Allenson, Sue Ballou & Whitney Cranshaw, Linda Bell, Sandi Bennett, Sharon Buchanan, Linda & Pat Byrne, Heidi Cross, Betty & Gus Gendler, Seraina & Johannes Gessler, Lavada Goranson, David Hill, Brian & Catherine Janonis, Gloria Kat, Marney & Bob Komives, Barb & Al Leung, Marilyn Murphy, Steven Murphy, Mary & John Raich, Tawa Ranes, Phil Risbeck, Arthur Rooze, Citlalic Snow-Sanchez, Cathy Weir, & Gloria & Bob Willis
asks people “What does peace mean to you?” and “What does it mean to people throughout the world?” “Peaces of the World” shares personal perspectives on peace through portraits and dialogue from across the globe. This enlightening exhibit features the work of photographer Gretchen Johnson.
Curator: Gretchen Johnson
Photographer: Gretchen Johnson
2013
Birds of a Feather: Flights of Fancy the art and artifacts on display range from egg-to-bird and showcase collections of artists’ fanciful-to-practical interpretations of our feathered friends. “Humpty Dumpty” sits among a display of decorated egg shells in a range of sizes from all over the world. The exhibit also tells stories of mythical and exotic bird lore. From beginning to end, this colorful exhibit will bring a smile to your face!
Curator: Heidi Cross
Graphic Artist: Emily Somer
Exhibit Team: Heidi Cross, Nellie Gullick, Brayden Love, & Alex Thomas
Programs: Childrens’ Story Time at the Global Village Museum Poudre River Library District, History of Origami & Origami Children’s Workshop Unknown, Scavenger Hunt and Crafts with the Environmental Learning Center CSU Environmental Learning Center, Washi Egg Workshop Cathy Weir, Audubon Hummingbird Program Joann Thomas-Fort Collins Audubon Society
Artifact Contributors: (20) Avenir Museum of Design & Merchandising, Joe & Melissa Basta, June Bennett, Sou Bennett, Sharon Buchanan, Phyllis & John Chatterton, Martha Denney, Kim & Christine Ditmar, Roz & Bob Doak, Jane & Bob Folsom, Lavada Goranson, Carol Ann & Gary Hixon, Diana Holguim-Balogh, Ann Keith, Martin & Mary Catherine Limbird, Mary & John Raich, John Roberts, Flora Terán, Karen & Don Unger, Cathy Weir.
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Caravanserai: Crafts from the Middle East and North Africa aims to broaden understanding and appreciation of the rich and diverse artwork from the Middle East and North Africa regions. The exhibit showcases Fort Collins as a crossroads of cultures, as all the artworks are on loan from regional collectors who include Global Village Museum founders, Colorado State University faculty and staff, and Northern Colorado residents.
Curator: Martha Denney
Graphic Artist: Emily Somer
Exhibit Team: Ann & Tom Keith, Christine & Roger Sobel, Lauren & Sam Thomas
Presenting Sponsor: CSU Middle East & North African Studies, Carol Ann & Gary Hixon, Jean & Tom Sutherland
Business Sponsor: KUNC, FROSCH & GoAbroad.com
Programs: Childrens’ Story Time at the Global Village Museum Poudre River Library District, Food & Culture of Afghanistan Bashir Ahmadi, Turkey: Heart-Beat of the Middle East Jean & Bill Griswold, Henna Hands Shreenal Patel, Paul Ramsey: Middle East (West Asian) Textiles Paul Ramsey, The Story of the Alphabet Flora Terán
Artifact Contributors: (16) Barbara Carson, Gamze Cavdar, Heidi Cross, CSU Office of International Programs, Molly Eckman, Sanam Emami, Janet Fritz, Bill & Jean Griswold, Martin & Mary Catherine Limbird, Annie & Joe McCarthy, Harry Mueller, Deborah Sullivan & Dennis Murphy, Paul Ramsey, Shaver-Ramsey Gallery, John Roberts, Jean & Tom Sutherland
Faces of Fort Collins: Our Global Community Fort Collins has an incredible array of connections to cultures throughout the world- personified by our citizens’ engagement and links around the globe. Photographs and biographies of more than 25 residents provide a glimpse into many of the cultural heritages and globally diverse populations that make our community vibrant. This photographic exhibit presented by Intercultural Educator Martha Denney and Photographer Betsy Meredith Hudgins is sponsored by the Intercultural Resource Center of the Global Village Museum with assistance from Fort Fund and the City of Fort Collins.
Curator: Martha Denney & Betsy Hudgins
Photographer: Betsy Hudgins
The Legacy of the Andes Encompasses foods, ceramics, fiber art, medicine, engineering and the arts of the Andes, this fascinating exhibit demonstrates how South American culture continues to shape our lives every day. The exhibit is designed to give visitors the feeling that they are walking through Andean villages and seeing the cultural life and daily activities of the people. Several activities are available for both children and adults.
Curator: Flora Terán & Debra Allen
Graphic Artist: Emily Somer
Exhibit Team: Debra Allen, Sarah Bauer, Gillian Kastner, Jane Folsom, Marcy Lewis, Laura Resau, Victor Sainz,
Business Sponsor: Citizen Printing, Dellenbach Subaru, & Savory Spice Shop
Sponsor: E. Allison & David Dennis, Seraina Gessler, & Bonnie Titley
Programs: Childrens’ Story Time at the Global Village Museum Poudre River Library District, Medicinal Plant Legacy from the Andes Dr Frank Stermitz, Doctrine of Discovery Dr Glenn Morris-UC Denver-UNA Member, People in High Places: Stories from the Andes Mountains John Phelan, Bio-diversity Wealth in the Andes Dr Frank Stermitz, The Queen of the Water: True Story of an Andean Girl’s Journey Laura Resau, Nazca Lines of the Andes Anita Jepson-Gilbert
Artifact Contributors: (11) Deb Allen, Diana Baker, Betty Brown, Gus & Betty Gendler, Seraina Gessler, Channing Meyer & Mary Bahus-Meyer, George Morgan, John Phelan, Daniel Sainz, Esther Sainz, Karen Unger
Celebrations Around the World & International Santas focuses on cultural holidays celebrated in other countries. Jack Curfman, legendary exhibition designer and art professor for whom a gallery is named at Colorado State University, is the guest curator and exhibition installer for the show. Curfman explains that “the art, artifacts, dolls, decorations, and masks are displayed in the order of the months of the year in which the holidays are celebrated.” The exhibit will have 12 stations representing a month of the year with artifacts from one or more selected countries. Some festivals are familiar, but many are not so well known.
Curator: Jack Curfman & Sharon Buchanan
Graphic Artist: Emily Somer
Exhibit Team: Deb Allen, Mary Bahus-Meyer, Amber Beatty, Dawn Behr, LaVon Blaesi, Lynne Cordiner, Heidi Cross, Jane Folsom, Dick Irwin, Ann Keith, Kelsey Landry, Ross Lane, Mary Lou Linton, Rich McCombs, Harry Mueller, Michael Pichon, Kaia Renouf, John Roberts, Glenn Schmidt, Kayla Tarrant, Alex Thomas, Gay Vanderlinden, & Sandy York
Programs: Childrens’ Story Time at the Global Village Museum Poudre River Library District, Make a Martenitsa Workshop Kathy Lynch & Sevelina Frager
Artifact Contributors: (12)Melissa Basta, Sevelina Frager, Harry Halac, Kathy Lynch, Fred McGregor, Meridian Gate Martial Arts, Wynne Odell, Connie Pfeiffenberger, Flora Terán, Bonnie Titley, Karen Unger, Cathy Weir
2012
Melanesia: A Voyage to the South Pacific showcases masks, sculptures, textiles, dwellings and other cultural artifacts from the islands northeast of Australia, including New Guinea, Fiji and the Solomon Islands. Visitors are invited to steep themselves in the region’s rugged terrain, ancient traditions and evolving lifestyles as Melanesians have increasing contact with the West. All items in the collection are provided by local collectors, including Martha Denney, Co-Founder, Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures and retired Director of International Education at Colorado State University; John Roberts, Co-Founder, Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures and retired U.S. Foreign Service; and Heidi Cross, Co-Founder, Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures.
Curator: Heidi Cross, John Roberts
Programs: Peace Corps at 50 Jane Albritton, Ajanta & Ellora Caves, India Eric Hofseth, Lost Mummies of New Guinea (Video & Discussion) John Roberts, Birds of the Gods Eric Hofseth
Artifact Contributors: Martha Denney, John Roberts.
Beads and Baskets: Universal Expressions of Culture features an extensive collection of beads and baskets – from ancient to modern, rare to common, around the corner to around the world. The exhibit’s combination of beads and baskets illustrates how cultures are learned and preserved through the development of objects, providing visitors a fascinating way to learn about the world around us. Every bead and basket in the exhibit has a story to tell via its materials, geographic origin, creation story, intended purpose, and cultural significance. The 11-week Beads and Baskets exhibition also incorporated lectures, programs, and workshops run by local artists.
Curator: Martha Denney
Exhibit Team: Martha Denney, Eric Hofseth
Programs: The History, Design, and Making of Beads Liz Moncrief, Beads of Importance Through History Carole Tamasso, Contemporary Horsehair Baskets Linda Aguilera, Paper Bead Making Workshop JoAnn Busch, Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop JoAnn Busch, Basket Coaster Making Workshop JoAnn Busch, Basket Making Workshop Liz Moncrief, The Art of the Chevron Bead Rick Rice & Matt Ridley, Bead Roadshow Jake March – Nomad Beads, The Art of Bead Collecting Matt Ridley, Bead Bizarre on Patio
Artifact Contributors: (6)Martha Denney, Martin & Mary Catherine Limbird, Jeanne Nash, Helen Smith, Carole Tamasso, Flora Terán
Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, an Intercultural Resource Center will showcase Native Indian art of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah with both traditional and modern art forms highlighted. The wonderful exhibits from this area will include pottery, jewelry, kachinas, fetishes, baskets, and woven rugs, made from artists from the Navajo, Ute, Apache, Hopi, and Zuni nations and will include artwork from New Mexican Pueblos. Pottery made by famed artists Lucy Lewis and Maria Martinez was on display.
Curator: Heidi Nash Cross, Anna Reznik
Exhibit Team: Dawn Behr, Heidi Nash Cross, Martha Denney, Claire Pepperd, Anna Reznik, & Alex Thomas
Programs: Childrens’ Story Time at the Global Village Museum Poudre River Library District, Beads of Importance Through History Carole Tamasso, American Southwest Travel Richard Grant, Ancestral Puebloan Anasazi Culture and Archaeology Colorado & Arizona Richard Grant, Ancestral Puebloan Anasazi Culture and Archaeology New Mexico Richard Grant
Artifact Contributors: (12) Melissa Basta, Jack & Gerry Edwards, Lavada Goranson, Taylor Hall, Diane Holguin-Balogn, Dick Irwin, Brian Jurisch, Ann Keith, Wanda Mayberry, Bill & Gentry Moellenhoff, John Roberts, Flora Terán
The Doors of Life Collection is painted with oil on hollow salvaged wood doors. As we venture through our days, we continue to open doors in order to pass from one phase to the next. These doors express the some of the phases of life: Mingle, Flow, Community, Group Hug, and Invest.
Curator & Artist: Kwa Franklin Ghong
Programs: Kwa Ghong: Talk & Reception Kwa Ghong
Nativities from Around the World November 28th to January 5th From India to Argentina and Palestine to Russia the exhibit features over 70 Nativity sets from more than 30 countries around the world, each with its own unique style. Made from myriad techniques and materials, these artistic, folk art dioramas provide a glimpse at the many different cultural representations of the birth of Jesus.
Curator: Nellie Gullick
Exhibit Team: Sharon Buchanon, Nellie Gullick, Alex Thomas
Artifact Contributors: (17) Janetha Boswell, Martha Denney, Meryem El Hayani, Taylor Hall, Carol Ann & Gary Hixon, Murdine Lilyblade, Martin & Mary Catherine Limbird, Nate Mellor, Gentry & Bill Moellenhoff, Heidi Cross, Mary Raich, John Roberts, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Dennis Murphy & Deborah Sullivan, Flora Terán, Bonnie Titley, Cathy Weir
2011
The Splendors of Japan exhibit features items from local collectors including a traditional Japanese room, Boy and Girls’ Day Celebration dolls, traditional and modern wood block prints, and Netsuke.
Guest Curator: Stewart Price
Exhibit Team: Stewart Price
Programs: Tea Ceremony Kiyoe Irikura, Children of Japan Mako Beecken, Post Tsunami Japanese Consulate
Artifact Contributors: Marya Shimoda, Carol & Harry Halac
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The Wonders of West Africa exhibit features a wide range of objects including masks, textiles, sculpture, and jewelry from 13 West African nations.
Curator: Anna Renzik, Erik Hofseth
Programs: Gambian Market on Patio
Artifact Contributors: (9) Jack Curfman, Barbara & John Everett, Carl Hammerdorfen, Brian Kimmel, Charlotte Leighton, Mary Catherine & Martin Limbird, Marilyn & Robert Milhous, Michael Short, & Joanne Wedum.
Faces of Haiti through Art and Photography is a unique exhibition of photography by Ray Tollison, focusing on the Haitian people and humanitarian projects in post-earthquake Haiti mixed with a colorful blend of primitive and fine Haitian art and crafts.
Curator: Melissa Basta
Photographer: Ray Tollison
ART4U&ME: Toys & Games from Around the World î September 10 – October 29, 2011 î Main î 490 visitors
ART4U&ME Toys & Games from Around the World exhibit focuses on the toys with which we grew up and our memories of them. The exhibit includes interactive area and display items. We cannot resist playing with toys no matter what our age is.
Curator: Erik Hofseth
Programs: Native Rhythms for Native Energy, Winona LaDuke – Trees, Water, & People
Artifact Contributors: (7) Maria Bonett, Sharon Buchanon, Jack Curfman, Rick Inglis, Jeanne Nash, Paul Overmyer, John Roberts.
Tibet: Rooftop of the World is a three-part show that honors both Tibet’s past and present, as well as its impact around the globe, new exhibit on Tibet seeks to go above the highest region on Earth’s social and political strife to celebrate its traditions and its beauty. The main portion of the exhibit includes more than 45 Losel dolls collected by museum co-founder Jeanne Nash, who died last summer. One of the largest collections of its kind in the country, the dolls were all made by Tibetan monks in exile, Hofseth said. The dolls serve as both an ethnographical record – preserving traditional crafts, as well as representing various regions, rituals and heritages – as well as works of art.
Curator: Erik Hofseth
Exhibit Team: Heidi Cross, Jeanne Nash, Marvin Ross
Photographer: Marvin Ross
Artifact Contributors: Martha Denney, Jeanne Nash, John Roberts.
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