Current Exhibitions
Explore the world through art, history, and culture at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Our exhibitions showcase global traditions, storytelling, and craftsmanship—offering both special exhibitions and permanent collections that bring new perspectives to Northern Colorado.
MAIN GALLERY
Letters from the Heart: Global Threads of Love
FEBRUARY 6 – MAY 23, 2026
From whispered love letters to sacred offerings, Letters From the Heart: Global Threads of Love traces how people express devotion across cultures and generations. This exhibition follows how love may begin between two people, grow through families and friendships, and ultimately expand into devotion for the divine and remembrance of those who came before. Love begins with a spark and extends outward, forming a circle of connection that binds us all. For every act of love, in every language, is a letter written from the heart.
HALL GALLERY
Celebrating 20 Years of SpeakOut!: A Community Writing Retrospective
FEBRUARY 6 – MAY 23, 2026
Operating at sites of crisis, the SpeakOut! initiative’s community writing workshops have offered people experiencing difficult times and going through recovery a creative outlet since 2005. To highlight the program’s impact, 20 Years of SpeakOut!: A Community Writing Retrospective features words and artwork that crisscross human experiences with expressions of love, loss, challenge, hope, and curiosity, reflecting the creative prowess of hundreds of writers and artists from the community.
20 Years of SpeakOut! is curated by Tobi Jacobi, Mary Ellen Sanger, and students from the CSU Community Literacy Center.
Permanent Collection Galleries
John E. Roberts Village Arts Gallery
Dedicated to museum founder John E. Roberts, the Village Arts Gallery is home to a stunning collection of world folk art, fine art, and artifacts, generously donated by local collectors and founding members. The collection highlights cultures from Africa, Asia, and Oceania, spanning ancient, traditional, and contemporary artistic expressions.
Mundoville Gallery: International Folk Art in Miniature
Experience the world in miniature through the Mundoville Gallery, featuring a unique collection of miniature houses, small-scale cultural scenes, and hundreds of folk dolls from around the globe. Originally donated by museum co-founder Jeanne Nash, this collection brings to life the intricate artistry of international folk traditions.
From handcrafted figurines to lifelike replicas, each piece tells a story about a place, a people, and a moment in time.
The Losel Doll House
One of the largest collections of Losel Dolls in the country, this exhibit features intricately crafted dolls made by Buddhist monks in exile in India during the 1980s and 90s. Donated by Jeanne Nash, these figures represent Tibetan ethnic and monastic traditions, preserving a visual history of Tibetan culture through artistry and craftsmanship.
Each doll is a tribute to the resilience of Tibetan culture, showcasing elaborate costumes, spiritual practices, and everyday life.
