This fall, Museo de las Americas transforms the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), Belmar location, into a collage of culture. The traveling exhibition, Sin Fronteras, is open to the public free of charge until Nov. 30.
This celebration of Latin America's traditional dances, songs and cultures showcases a variety of artwork from Mexico, Bolivia and the Caribbean. Making use of unique spaces, the exhibit weaves itself around the Library—some displays even rotate—echoing the themes of movement and freedom captured by the artwork.
Featured pieces include traditional 20th century maracas made of carved wood, Bolivian dance (Diablada) masks, a hoof rattle anklet, photographs of folk dances, oil frescos depicting traditional ceremonies and other symbolic representations of the theme.
“The traveling exhibition seeks to reach out to spaces where people usually gather to perform an activity that is not traditional for a museum, but the space is familiar within the community’s environment,” said Museo de las Americas Executive Director, Claudia Moran. "The public will be able to learn about Latin American cultures through Museo's private art collection, composed of paintings, sculptures, textiles and ceramics."
In partnership with Museo de las Americas, JCPL also offers several family-friendly cultural workshops this fall, including Diabladas of Bolivia, Vejigantes Masks and Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skulls. For full workshop offerings, visit jeffcolibrary.org.
Museo de las Americas is the premier Latin American art museum in the Rocky Mountain region. Museo is dedicated to educating our community through collecting, preserving and exhibiting the arts and cultures of Latinidad in the Americas. We unite ancient and contemporary works to create a unique experience for visitors. Museo has served the Denver community for 27 years through award-winning exhibitions, art education programming, and other special events.
