Arts + Culture

American painter Edward Hopper once declared, "In general it can be said that a nation's art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people." So what does Pueblo's great art say about us? For professional artist, Kim Faiella-Furrh, the owner and lead teacher behind Pueblo's new SAGE Art Academy, it says that our community is unique and vibrant - and willing to include our children in our artistic future.

"There is a very special and engaging mixture of history and new growth here," Ms. Faiella-Furrh believes, "with a renewed wave of motivated and diehard artists and local community members all with the same interest: to develop their beloved town of Pueblo, slowly and methodically maintaining our multi-cultural and historic significance while creating a town filled with art for locals and visitors."

Eco-junkies and green novices alike can always use more tips to help connect the daily routine with the environment.

Recycle One New Type of Material

Although Pueblo does not have a free one-stop drop-off for common recyclables, there are free drop-off spots for most materials, and many local companies accept recyclable items for a small fee. Sign up for curbside recycling or a drop-off service for the most convenience. See the health department's Pueblo Area Recycling Guide for the latest information (pueblohealthdept.org).

After almost 18 months, the Pueblo Modern project is finally ready to be unveiled. Funded by a grant from the State Historical Fund and Historic Pueblo Inc., managed by the City and conducted by Historitecture (a Colorado-based architectural history consulting firm), Pueblo Modern is a detailed introspective of the 1940-1980 period in Pueblo. PM covers the history, politics, architecture, and economy of Pueblo and, at 200 pages, is only a strong opener to this period.