Located in the Art Building at Adams State University, the Cloyde Snook Gallery is a premier space designed to bridge the gap between academic study and the national art stage. Named in honor of Emeritus Professor Cloyde Snook, a nationally recognized ceramicist and beloved educator, the gallery serves as a sophisticated "Humanscape" where the bold ideas of the San Luis Valley meet the standards of the professional art world.
Read More >Located within the Art Department at Adams State University, the Hatfield Gallery serves as a vital "Humanscape" for the San Luis Valley. Primarily dedicated to showcasing the works of Bachelor of Arts (BA) students, this gallery offers a candid look at the next generation of artists as they learn to meet professional exhibition standards.
Read More >Created to meet passenger train needs for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, this engine was part of an order of 12 engines and is said to be one of the oldest surviving locomotives of the D&RG Railroad!
Read More >Sculptures that are annually updated and installed in Downtown Alamosa, CO
Read More >A large selection of collectible art, prints, jewelry, weaving's, pottery, sculptures and custom framing
Read More >The San Luis Valley Museum, located at 4th and Hunt in Alamosa, features displays of the diversified cultures and arts of the area. Among the various displays in the museum are the costumes worn in the 1860's by frontiersman, Tom Tobin, and numerous Indian artifacts and clothing of the late 19th Century. In the museum, visitors can experience two display rooms; one is a typical old school room and one room displays a traditional trading post. Also on display are fascinating collections of railroading memorabilia, cultural artifacts of the early settlers, farming and ranching, and a display of arrowheads and exotic insects. A veteran's memorial wall honors those who served, with varied displays of uniforms from World War I and World War II. A unique collection of old hats and dolls is also on display. Rotational displays are planned for future diversified exhibits. Stop in and browse the gift shop while you are there. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Read More >A stroll around Alamosa’s downtown reveals its history and small town charm. From red brick to pressed metal ornamentation and glazed colored tile, Alamosa is a study in the architectural trends that have passed through the nation since the 19th century —late Victorian, commercial brick, Mission Revival, and Art Deco styles stand side by side in this tightly constructed area.
Read More >The Luther Bean Museum includes a mural, painted by Noel Tucker in 1937, depicting the legend of the naming of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. The museum’s permanent collections represent largely regional and local arts and historical objects.
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