Summer Artist Showcase
Experience our Summer Art Showcase!
Join us this summer for a captivating Artist Showcase at The Fort! Each weekend, from Friday to Sunday during the hours that The Fort is open for dinner (opens at 4:30 PM), we will feature a different talented artist displaying and selling their work exclusively at our historic venue.
Experience the rich artistic heritage of the West with an array of Spanish, Native American, and Western artists, each bringing their unique style and storytelling to life through their creations. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a one-of-a-kind piece to take home, this is a wonderful opportunity to engage with local and regional artists in a stunning setting.
Stop by, explore, and celebrate the artistry that shapes the spirit of the West—only at The Fort!
(The list of weekend showcases will be updated as artists are confirmed)
For more information contact the Heritage Program at 303-839-1671.
Sherwood Family Showcase
September 12-14
The Sherwood family, consisting of parents Francis and JoDene, daughters TiLane, Shaylee, Mikayla, and Nellie, and granddaughter Victoria, proudly represents their heritage as members of the Arikara, Hidatsa, Navajo, Assiniboine, Blackfeet, and Cree tribes. While they currently reside in Aurora, Colorado, they remain deeply connected to their cultural traditions through various artistic expressions, including painting, jewelry making, beading, and sewing.
Juan Lopez Showcase
September 19th - 21st
Juan Lopez is from Corrales, NM. He began his jewelry-making career with beadwork and silver overlay pieces. After seeing a piece of filigree work at Santa Fe's Museum of International Folk Art, Juan was inspired to learn the art of gold and silver filigree. Juan was unable to obtain any tools or firsthand information because the filigree work in New Mexico had died out in the 1950's. Undaunted, Juan learned the art by looking at old filigree work and experimenting with silver until he was happy with the results.
Gisela Boderke and Mary Biefel Showcase
September 26th - 28th
Gisela Boderke - Has been creating jewelry since 1988, following my fine arts degree and training at the Colorado Institute of Art. Her work blends artistic expression with functionality, using materials like silver, copper, and bison horn cap—a unique medium. Unlike stone, bison horn cap is durable and complements my designs beautifully.
Mary Biefel - Has been using bison hair in many of her fiber art creations. She has over 50 years of experience in the fiber arts.
Both artists were mentored by Annette Graener, known as the Buffalo Weaver.
Adrian Wall Showcase
October 3rd - 5th
Adrian Wall is a sculptor from the Pueblo of Jemez, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Coming from a family of artists, he began creating at a young age and has since developed a body of work that blends traditional Pueblo aesthetics with contemporary expressions in stone, metal, and glass.
A graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts (BFA, 2014), Wall has received numerous recognitions and public commissions for his work. His artistic practice is deeply rooted in his heritage and continues to evolve, drawing ongoing inspiration from his family, culture, and the landscape of Jemez, New Mexico.
