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The museum features over 350 of
 Arthur Roy Mitchell's paintings. 
 
"The Mitch" also houses a selection of works by his mentors, friends and contemporaries, including Harvey Dunn, Harold Von Schmidt, Nick Eggenhoffer, Larry Heller, Grant Reynard and Ned Jacob.

An extraordinary collection of Spanish colonial folk art is on display in the main floor gallery. This diverse collection includes devotional works, decorative items and furniture.  Featured are bultos, retablos and tin work created in the early 1900's by now famous "santeros". 

An elk hide painting, believed to have been painted by Franciscan monks, dates to the early 1700's and serves as the centerpiece for the exhibit.  Numerous Penitente artifacts and religious images are displayed in this remarkable collection.

The Mitchell Museum boasts a fine collection of historic photographs by Trinidad native O. E Aultman, and his contemporaries, Benjamin Wittick, and Almeron Newman.  Currently on exhibit is a collection of antique cameras, selected Ben Wittick photos, Newman's panoramic photographs, and the "Century of Commerce" exhibit featuring O. E Aultman and his son Glen Aultman's photographs spanning 100 years! 

Our Mission is to perpetuate the cultural legacy of Mitchell by offering rewarding and educational opportunities through historical and artistic experiences.

Find out about "Mitch"
as:

An artist

An illustrator

friend of the famous! 

Interior of the museum

The A. R. Mitchell Memorial Museum of Western Art is housed in
Trinidad Colorado's historic Jamieson Department store, built in 1906.
This gorgeous, well-loved location is the hub for gallery events
and invitational and juried art shows.

150 East Main St.
Trinidad, Colorado
81082
719-846-4224

The museum is open from
May 2nd- Sept.30  2011
Tue-Sat 10-4
Sundays, 12-4
$3.00 Donation-Sundays are FREE!

Information on our
Annual Fund Raiser Drive HERE

2011 Schedule
of Events

July 9: First Annual AR Mitchell Museum Quickdraw

Quickdraw Schedule:

• 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast Reception with the Artists on the Courthouse lawn
• 11:00 a.m.: Quickdraw Begins! Artist paint for one hour
• 12:30 p.m.: Quickdraw Auction! Join us back at The Mitchell Museum for mimosas and let the auction for these amazing original paintings begin! $5.00 at the door.
• 7:30 p.m.: Quickdraw Concert at The Mitchell Museum. Celebrate with us to the amazing live music of Shannie, nominated for Texas Duo of the Year! $10.00 at the door

 July 21: Western Dinner Dance with Sam Bachicha. Tickets $20.

July 22: First Friday Share the Arts: 5 pm. Potluck. The gathering of artists from every genre of art, poets, musicians, dancers, writers,painters, jewelers, etc.you name it!( the change is due to to the 4th of July wknd., falling on the normal 1st Fri.) Last month we painted 10 canvases at a "Paint-Around!"This social gathering is a ton of fun... be a kid again!!! Call (719) 846-4224 for a personal invitation.

Aug. 5: First Friday Share the Arts 5 pm

Mon. Aug 15-18:
Frank LaLumia Plein Air
Watercolor Workshop
(call museum for details)
(719) 846-4224

Aug. 25 "Ranch Romance Show, Opening Reception 5:30 pm.

Thu. Sept. 22:
6 pm "Members Only and Volunteer Appreciation Margarita Party"

Month of December: Four weeks of events for the "Victorian Christmas" ending with the "Parade of Lights"

Watch for winter classes:
Conga Drum Lessons
Abstract Painting from the Subconscious Beginning Painting
(12 week course)
Mentoring Critiques