NOVEMBER 2023
Autumn
“Let the beauty we love be what we do.”
The above is a quote by Robert Frost, and it is a quote I live by. We have just taken in a sensational autumn color season. What an experience it is to shuffle through dry leaves, be surrounded by a cathedral of golden color, and witness leaf contrails spiraling down, landing on my palette and easel.
I have been so fortunate to live and experience the grandeur of this beautiful place, do my art, and find my voice. Very few will be able to have an art career; however, everyone can be touched by the arts in one way or another. Being exposed to these elements can make life unique, whether it’s the visual arts, theatre, music, dance, or the performing arts. Participating in the arts at any level helps the person find the uniqueness of their soul. Anyone aware of Claude Monet’s late waterlily paintings cannot help but stop at a lily pond, pause, and look more deeply.
My daughter Allison had a baby girl, Bonnie Zoë, on September 30th, the night of the Harvest Moon. Allison, who is on our nonprofit board, is deeply interested in the programming for the Arts Center and what it means for the Creede children, including Bonnie. She has outlined many programs for children and adults for both locals and visitors. She was born and raised in Creede and has taught art and filmmaking privately and in our school system. She feels strongly that the arts can fill a void in people’s lives.
Allison Quiller & Bonnie Zoë
"What I love about the Creede Center for the Arts is its opportunity to expand arts education in Creede. Look around- there is no reason to be bored here! In a small town saturated with beauty and arts professionals, the youth deserve a plethora of platforms to explore their capabilities. Alongside the Creede Repertory Theatre and others, the Creede Center for the Arts aims to develop programs designed to spark creativity and foster passions. We will offer day camps in subjects like creative writing, fine arts, and robotics; we will have longer, immersive programs in filmmaking or music. For adults, we will have an annual lecture and author series, evening life drawing sessions, and astronomy study. The possibilities are limitless, and I am eager to see how we can enhance the Creede experience for everyone”.
-Allison Quiller
Welcome Jim Stievater to the Board!
Since our last newsletter, we have also welcomed Jim Stievater to the Board of Directors. Jim is a civil engineer and a licensed Professional Engineer. Over the last 15 years Jim and his wife Mai have been coming to Creede to attend painting workshops.
Jim has already dedicated countless hours to our Building Committee, and we are thrilled to have him on the team helping to bring the Creede Center for the Arts to life!
During this season of gratitude, thank you all for your friendship and interest in our incredible project, the Creede Center for the Arts.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving,
Stephen
Stephen Quiller
President | Creede Center for the Arts