Listening Across Traditions: Delbert Anderson Quartet
Jazz, at its best, begins with listening—to history, to place, and to one another. Trumpeter, composer, and educator Delbert Anderson understands this intuitively. A Diné (Navajo) artist, Anderson’s work sits at the intersection of contemporary jazz and Indigenous worldview, shaped by community, memory, and a deep sense of responsibility to where the music comes from. […]
Brunch, Poetry, and a Gentleman Bandit in Pagosa Springs
Some places don’t just serve food—they stimulate your imagination. Black Bart’s Brunch in Pagosa Springs did just that for us. My husband and I were in town celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary, wandering downtown with no set plan, when we found ourselves drawn inside. The space felt lively and welcoming, with just enough edge to […]
Never Too Late: Deborah Kelroy’s Art of Healing, Teaching, and Community
When Deborah Kelroy first entered my office, she brought with her a question I instantly recognized—the quiet, hopeful curiosity of an artist pondering how their work might matter beyond the studio. She was seeking connection, purpose, and a way to give back through her creativity. During our conversation, she shared an experience that has stayed […]
SHARE YOUR SPARK
A Call to Artists from Arts Perspective Magazine Every creative journey starts with a spark — that first flicker of inspiration that sets everything. For our launch season, Arts Perspective Magazine is featuring a special visual and written piece called “The Spark That Started It All.” We’re inviting regional creatives to share a brief, personal […]