Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center facts for kids
The theater and school of dance at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center.
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| Established | 1972 |
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| Location | Pueblo, Colorado |
| Type | Art center |
| Accreditation | American Alliance of Museums |
| Visitors | 130,000+ (2019) |
The Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center is a large art center in Pueblo, Colorado. It's a fun place where you can experience art in many different ways. Since it opened in 1972, it has become a hub for creativity.
Inside, you can explore art galleries with amazing paintings and sculptures. You can also watch plays and dance shows in its theater. A special part of the center is the Buell Children's Museum, which is designed just for kids. The center is so popular that it has won many "Best of Pueblo" awards.
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How the Center Got Started
The Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center first opened its doors in 1972. It was built with help from the government and the local community of Pueblo County.
When it started, the center had two buildings. These included one art gallery, a theater that could seat 500 people, and rooms for art classes and dance practice.
Growing Bigger and Better
In 1982, the center expanded thanks to a donation from a local resident named Helen T. White. This new section added three more galleries for art, a gift shop, and a small museum for children.
Then, in 2000, the center grew again! This time, it added the huge Buell Children's Museum, which has two floors of fun exhibits. A beautiful outdoor area called the Jackson Sculpture Garden was also created.
Amazing Art to See
The center's Helen T. White Galleries show about twenty-four different exhibitions each year, so there is always something new to see. The King Gallery is where you can find the center's own art collections that are on display all the time.
What's in the Permanent Collection?
The permanent collection features art that the center owns. This means you can see these works whenever you visit. The collection includes:
- Francis King Collection of Western Art: Art that shows life in the American West, including cowboys, landscapes, and Native American culture.
- Ruth Gast Santos and Southwest Collection: More beautiful art inspired by the Southwestern United States.
- Gene Kloss Collection: A special collection of works by the artist Gene Kloss, who was famous for her prints of New Mexico.
- Regional Contemporary Collection: Modern art created by artists who live and work in the area.
