Date & Time
4:15pm MDT - 5:30pm MDT
About This Event
Jana Gottshalk E. Boyd Curator and NMHA Museum Director
Lecture on The Carson Phenomenon: A Colcha Cottage Industry
Join curator Jana Gottshalk for an in-depth exploration of the Carson Colcha story, uncovering the remarkable journey behind these distinctive textile works. Through research in archival collections, as well as conversations with curators, dealers, and artists, Gottshalk reveals how a fragmented history was carefully reconstructed by the team. A pivotal breakthrough came with the discovery of living family members, whose insights helped fill in crucial gaps and bring the story to life.
This lecture also offers a closer look at the design elements and inspirations that define Carson colcha, highlighting the artistry and cultural significance embedded in each piece. Attendees will be treated to an unexpected moment in which one such textile appears in a questionable 1930s film, adding another intriguing layer to its history.
By learning more about these works, we can all can help ensure that the artists from Carson receive the recognition they deserve when their creations appear in museum collections and exhibitions across the country.
Thursday, July 16th 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM.
About This Event
Jana Gottshalk E. Boyd Curator and NMHA Museum Director
Lecture on The Carson Phenomenon: A Colcha Cottage Industry
Join curator Jana Gottshalk for an in-depth exploration of the Carson Colcha story, uncovering the remarkable journey behind these distinctive textile works. Through research in archival collections, as well as conversations with curators, dealers, and artists, Gottshalk reveals how a fragmented history was carefully reconstructed by the team. A pivotal breakthrough came with the discovery of living family members, whose insights helped fill in crucial gaps and bring the story to life.
This lecture also offers a closer look at the design elements and inspirations that define Carson colcha, highlighting the artistry and cultural significance embedded in each piece. Attendees will be treated to an unexpected moment in which one such textile appears in a questionable 1930s film, adding another intriguing layer to its history.
By learning more about these works, we can all can help ensure that the artists from Carson receive the recognition they deserve when their creations appear in museum collections and exhibitions across the country.
Thursday, July 16th 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM.
Date & Time
4:15pm MDT - 5:30pm MDT