ISSUE NO. 27 | MAY 4, 2026

Publisher’s Note | from Denise

This week’s stories move in very different directions, but each one carries a quiet thread of reflection and connection.

We spend time with Bradley Kachnowicz, whose work continues to evolve in ways that feel both personal and expansive—reminding us how art can mark time, memory, and place. We also step inside Crossroads, an immersive experience centered on the foster care system, where storytelling becomes something you don’t just witness—you feel. It’s a powerful example of how art can carry difficult truths in a way that stays with you long after.

On the literary side, we’re introducing A Few Lines with Larry, a new series that offers small, intentional moments of poetry—an invitation to pause, even briefly, with language. And if you’re looking to step out into the community, don’t miss this week’s Event Spotlight: the Spring Fair at Fox Fire Farms, where local makers, music, and a sense of gathering come together in one place.

FOLLOW THE THREAD: A small ask as you read: don’t stop at the preview. Click in, take a moment, and spend time with the full story.

And if you haven’t yet, tune in to KSUT on Saturdays at 11:58 am, just after This American Life, for the 'Eye on the Arts Minute '—a quick listen and another way to stay connected to the stories we’re sharing each week.

Thanks, as always, for being part of this.

With appreciation,

Denise

HEALING ARTS | SHADOW SHORTS

Where I Learned to Stay Pleasant: A response to “Your Shadow Is Not Your Enemy”

Some stories don’t ask to be read—they ask to be entered. Inspired by Cindy Schmidt’s Your Shadow Is Not Your Enemy, this personal reflection follows a quiet invitation to journal into the questions we often avoid. What unfolds is a layered exploration of voice, expectation, and the parts of ourselves we’ve learned to keep just out of view. You may find yourself wanting to pick up a pen before you reach the end.

VISUAL ARTS | PAINTING sponsored by Bradley Kachnowicz Paintings

In the Flow of Paint: The Work (and World) of Bradley Kachnowicz

Just outside Bayfield, in Forest Lakes, painter Bradley Kachnowicz approaches the canvas with a quiet trust in process—letting each piece unfold through movement, layering, and discovery. Step inside his process and see how each piece becomes exactly what it needs to be.

PERFORMING ARTS | THEATRE

When Art Becomes the Message

What does it feel like to have your life packed into a trash bag—and your future decided in a room where you have no voice? Crossroads: The Journey of Rebecoming, an immersive production in Denver, invites audiences to step into that reality, offering a powerful glimpse into the emotional landscape of foster care. It’s an experience that lingers, opening the door to deeper reflection on connection, stability, and what it means to truly be seen.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT | sponsored by Fox Fire Farms

Spring Fair at Fox Fire Farms

Mid-May in the Four Corners has a way of pulling you outside, and the Spring Fair at Fox Fire Farms is right in step with the season. Set against the vineyard, this easygoing afternoon brings together local artists, live music from Breezin’, and a mix of food, wine, and small moments worth lingering over.

LITERARY ARTS | POETRY sponsored by Hideaway Marketing Agency, LLC

LET THEM PLAY

The wind is still

yet empty playground swings

sway in memory,

staying limber for the after-school crowd.

Read the Entire Poem

Introducing a new literary series, A Few Lines with Larry invites readers into the subtle power of poetry, where a handful of words can hold a whole story. These short pieces offer a gentle pause, making space for reflection, memory, and the beauty tucked inside everyday moments.

Beyond Our Corners...

• At the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, a pack of pups auditioned for their moment on stage—proving even in Of Mice and Men, the competition can go to the dogs.

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• The Young@Heart Chorus—voices in their 70s, 80s, and beyond—transform songs into something deeply human, none more moving than their rendition of Fix You by Coldplay, led by Fred, whose performance carries even more weight knowing he passed shortly after this moment.

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• A soaring lodge built from local timber and stone, Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Inn helped define “parkitecture”—an architectural style that blends seamlessly with the natural landscape while embracing bold, handcrafted design. Inside, its towering log structure, massive stone fireplace, and intricate woodwork feel less like a hotel and more like stepping into the wilderness itself.

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

WEEKLY EDITION SPONSOR | BLUE RAIN GALLERY

In downtown Durango, Blue Rain Gallery offers a refined look at contemporary Southwestern and Native American art, with a dynamic collection of paintings, sculpture, and studio glass that invites both discovery and connection.

Now on view, 'Sacred Spirits' features new work by artist Ray Tigerman, a solo exhibition running through May 29. Blending abstraction and figuration, Tigerman’s layered, light-responsive paintings explore storytelling, cultural reverence, and the energy of the Southwest—on view during Durango’s First Friday and Spring Gallery Walk events.

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Thank you all, Barbara Grist, Shell Simonson, Heather Freeman, Tad Smith, Moni & Jonas Grushkin, Milt Beens, Aunt Victoria & Jim, Cinda Wassmer, Randy Hays, Patricia Burk, Sharon Abshagen, Mary Zaleski, Jan Wright, Charles Shaw, Linda Barnes, Julie Cooley, Beth Drum, Hilarie Strong, Charles Leslie, Cary Lindley, Ilze Aviks, Gina Rosato, Candace Leslie, Angie Zbornik, Cindy Schmidt, Nancy Peake & Chandler Strange!