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Powers Art Center A modern art museum in a cow pasture, where art appreciation takes root. Admission is free to the public, but please no furry friends Call to schedule.

The Powers Art Center may also be viewed privately by groups on Mondays.

See, read, and speak art at the Powers Art Center. Lose yourself in our library of art books from the former library of ...
10/19/2026

See, read, and speak art at the Powers Art Center. Lose yourself in our library of art books from the former library of John and Kimiko Powers.
 
 
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We ❤️ spending time with educators and their students!  Check out the link our bio to learn more and book a field trip w...
10/16/2026

We ❤️ spending time with educators and their students!
 
Check out the link our bio to learn more and book a field trip with us today! Open from Tuesday to Friday, 11 am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm. 
 
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10/12/2026

A fall afternoon well spent... 
 
 
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We had the privilege of hosting educators from around the valley last week for our fifth annual Educators Meet & Greet e...
10/05/2026

We had the privilege of hosting educators from around the valley last week for our fifth annual Educators Meet & Greet event!
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us and experienced a sneak peek at what our education program has to offer students.
 
Interested in booking a tour for your students? Visit the link in our bio, or learn more at
powersartcenter.org/school-tours
 
 
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“The Powers: A Life in Art” premiered this week at The Museum of Modern Art MoMA The Museum of Modern Art in New York Ci...
10/02/2026

“The Powers: A Life in Art” premiered this week at The Museum of Modern Art MoMA The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, bringing the remarkable story of our collectors, John and Kimiko Powers, to the big screen.

John and Kimiko were among the earliest and most passionate supporters of the artists who became the forefront of the Pop Art movement. Their collection grew from genuine friendships and lasting relationships with artists including Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, and many others.

Directed by Tyler Oliver Tyler Oliver , the documentary brings together archival material, rare footage, and conversations with the artists to explore the people, friendships, and experiences behind the collection we exhibit here at our museum.

Their approach to collecting was deeply personal. They were interested in the artists themselves, their ideas, their lives, and the joy of being surrounded by art.

It is incredibly meaningful to see John and Kimiko’s story celebrated at MoMA and to share the legacy that we strive to continue here at Powers Art Center, where their mission for art appreciations remains the heart of everything we do.

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Image Credits: Sidney B. Felsen, 1989

Families and friends of all ages, come enjoy our read-aloud story time followed by artmaking in the Learning Lab!  Then,...
10/01/2026

Families and friends of all ages, come enjoy our read-aloud story time followed by artmaking in the Learning Lab!  Then, explore the galleries with our Kids’ Power Packs and audio guides.

This Saturday, October 3rd at 11 am See you there!  
 
 
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Happy National Comic Book Day!  Artists like Roy Lichtenstein famously emulated comic book panels in his artwork. His co...
10/01/2026

Happy National Comic Book Day! 
 
Artists like Roy Lichtenstein famously emulated comic book panels in his artwork. His comic book inspired works redefined the boundaries of what was considered high art. We still witness its lasting effects in our world today. 
 
Come by the Powers Art Center to see some of Lichtenstein’s comic book-inspired work, on display in our Learning Lab.  
 
 
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Happy Birthday, Louise Nevelson!   Today marks what would have been Nevelson’s 127th birthday. A prominent artist throug...
10/01/2026

Happy Birthday, Louise Nevelson!  
 
Today marks what would have been Nevelson’s 127th birthday. A prominent artist throughout the 50s and 60s, some of her pieces grace the collection here at Powers Art Center. Her notorious monochromatic wooden sculptures comprised of found items from the streets of New York contributed to the city’s significant impact on art history at the time. Immersive, experimental, and inspiring, Nevelson was a force that guided the beginnings of installation art.  
 
“True strength is delicate.” - Louise Nevelson 
 
On view now, visit the museum to see Nevelson’s work in our library.  
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Artwork credits: Louise Nevelson. Box, 1966.  
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Kids and families can now explore the Powers Art Center in a new way...  Listen along with Lily through our Kid’s Audio ...
10/01/2026

Kids and families can now explore the Powers Art Center in a new way... 
 
Listen along with Lily through our Kid’s Audio Guide. She’ll guide you through artmaking, teach you about the artists on display, and make your child’s experience engaging and enjoyable!  
 
Ask our front desk for more info on your next visit! 
Open Tuesday through Friday, 11 am – 5 pm 
Saturdays 11 am – 3 pm 
 
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This Thursday September 17th at 6 pm at the Powers Art Center, learn more about the world of printmaking…Artist Talk: Th...
10/01/2026

This Thursday September 17th at 6 pm at the Powers Art Center, learn more about the world of printmaking…

Artist Talk: The Push and Pull of Collaborative Printmaking with Valpuri Remling  

Join us for an evening to hear master printer Valpuri Remling speak about the collaborative world of printmaking. Valpuri, a fine art lithography printer from Finland, current works as the master printer and workshop manager at the prestigious Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 
 
RSVP at the link in bio, or at powersartcenter.org 
 
(Pictured: Jasper Johns drawing onto an aluminum lithography plate; Roy Lichtenstein carving a woodcut block; Speaker and artist, Valpuri Remling) Valpuri Remling

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Address

13110 Highway 82
Carbondale, CO
81623

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5am
Saturday 11am - 3pm

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(970) 963-4445

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