WHAT’S NEW
Andrea Gibson is Colorado’s Poet Laureate
We’re excited to announce Andrea Gibson as the new Colorado Poet Laureate! The Poet Laureate serves as an active advocate for poetry, literacy, and literature by participating in readings and other events at schools, libraries, literary festivals, and the State Capitol. We look forward to working with Andrea (they/them) as they create opportunities to expand Coloradans’ engagement with the written and spoken word. Join us in congratulating Andrea on this exciting new role!
“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” opened on October 16 in Alamosa and closed November 25 and will continue to move to eight other Colorado towns over the course of 18 months. The exhibit will next open on December 4 in Trinidad and remain open until January 13.
Colorado Gives Day is December 5!
Any gift you make through our ColoradoGives online profile from November 1 through December 5 will count toward Colorado Gives Day, support the cause, benefit all our program partners and participants, and establish your place as a defender of Colorado’s common good. Thank you for being an important part of our work and our story by donating to Colorado Humanities in this united giving effort.
Five States of Colorado Screenings in Trinidad
Starting on November 17, Trinidad will hold screenings of The Five States of Colorado featuring a Q&A session with an expert from the film or a Community Conversation with a trained facilitator to encourage dialogue and reflection on the diverse cultural and geographical tapestry of Colorado. Visit the Community Conversations page to view the screening schedule.
PROGRAMS
Inspiring conversation and exploration of our shared cultural heritage
HIGH PLAINS CHAUTAUQUA
Enjoy education and entertainment presented through a unique combination of theatre and history.
COLORADO POET LAUREATE
Award-winning poet Andrea Gibson uses words to empower and forge connections.
MOTHEREAD/FATHEREAD COLORADO
Help your children be better communicators by implementing these family reading practices.
BLACK HISTORY LIVE
A prominent African American scholar portrays an important historical figure during this February tour.