Issue No. 23 | April 6, 2026

Publisher’s Note | from Denise

There are weeks when the stories feel distinct—and then there are weeks like this one, where everything seems quietly connected.

It shows up in the way we see the natural world through a photographer’s lens, in the gathering of music under open sky, in artwork that asks us to look more closely, and in the personal sparks that lead someone to the page. It’s also present in the quieter spaces—where reflection, healing, and perspective begin to take shape in new ways.

This issue leans into all of that. Not as separate stories, but as reminders that creativity moves across disciplines, generations, and communities—often in ways we don’t immediately notice.

We’re also sharing something especially meaningful this month—the digital edition of our first annual print issue of Arts Perspective. Bringing these stories together in one place has been both grounding and inspiring.

I hope you’ll take a little time to explore more of these stories online at artsperspectivemag.com. There’s always something new to discover.

With appreciation,

Denise

HEALING ARTS
Shadow Shorts with Cindy
sponsored by Arts Perspective Magazine

Your Shadow Is Not Your Enemy

There’s a version of yourself that knows exactly what it thinks—but rarely gets a seat at the table. In this quietly powerful reflection, a familiar habit of keeping the peace gives way to something deeper: the cost of always being agreeable. Drawing on Jung’s idea of the persona and the shadow, the story explores what we lose when we hide our sharper edges—and what might be waiting when we finally let them surface.

PERFORMING ARTS | MUSIC sponsored by Silverton Creative District

Summer Sounds Returns to Silverton

In Silverton, summer arrives quietly, steadily, and familiarly. With it comes Summer Sounds, a concert series that feels more like a gathering than an event. Set beneath mountain light and open sky, these evenings weave music, community, and simple joy—where the soundtrack of summer isn’t just heard, but shared together.

SPARK STORIES | sponsored by Arts Perspective magazine

Larry Bourland | Aged Poet, Still Listening

With a voice shaped by decades of experience, service, and a lifelong devotion to language, this Durango poet reflects on the path led him to the page. Influenced by rule-breaking writers and driven by curiosity, his work transforms life’s highs and lows into something enduring. Poetry is lived, questioned, rediscovered.

VISUAL ARTS | PHOTOGRAPHY

Exploring Feminism: Beauty or Bondage? | Judy Hayes, artist

There’s a quiet persistence to Judy Hayes’ work—an ongoing return to questions that don’t ask to be resolved. In Exploring Feminism: Beauty or Bondage? at the Durango Arts Center, her layered mixed-media pieces explore the space where beauty and expectation intersect. Thoughtful, tactile, and intentionally unresolved, Hayes’ work invites viewers to linger a little longer—and consider what’s been quietly shaping their own perceptions all along.

Beyond Our Corners...

• A global snapshot of storytelling right now

The recently announced Booker Prize shortlist highlights voices rooted in place, identity, and lived experience—something that continues to resonate with the writers and storytellers shaping our own region.

→ Read more via NPR

• When art meets everyday life

The Houston Art Car Parade transforms everyday vehicles into bold, moving works of art—playful, unexpected, and deeply community-driven. It’s a reminder that creativity often lives outside traditional spaces, something we see reflected in communities everywhere.

→ Explore the parade

• Rethinking how we experience art

A newly unveiled gallery at LACMA is shifting away from strict timelines, placing works from different eras side by side to spark new connections. It invites curiosity over structure and encourages a more intuitive way of seeing.

→ Read more about the opening

And as always, you’ll find the stories unfolding closer to home at artsperspectivemag.com.

Sorrel Sky Galleries: Art That Tells a Story

Step into a space where artistry and storytelling meet. Sorrel Sky Galleries showcase a thoughtfully curated collection of fine art, jewelry, and sculpture from both nationally recognized and emerging artists. Each piece reflects craftsmanship, culture, and a connection to the Southwest’s creative spirit.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply curious, Sorrel Sky invites you to experience art that resonates—work that doesn’t just fill a space, but brings it to life.

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