13 Nov Telluride Arts: New Immersive Exhibit, “The Things We Carry,” thru 1/2/26!
Telluride Arts and a coalition of community partners are hosting the powerful and immersive art exhibit, “The Things We Carry–Las Cosas Que Llevamos,” a living archive built by and for Latino workers in San Miguel County.
The exhibit will be open to the public from November 14, 2025, through January 2, 2026 (Nov 24-28 by appointment only) at Telluride Arts HQ, 135 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO.
The installation is more than an exhibit; it is a sacred space rooted in the truth that creativity is a political act, taking inspiration from the words of Amílcar Cabral: “The culture of liberation is the terrain of struggle.”
The project transforms the lived experiences of local workers into a powerful collective testimony of survival, resistance, dignity, and hope.
Visitors are invited to step into a space that is part-gallery and part-archive, where everyday objects, voices, and truths become altars, portraits, and collective memory walls. Through visual, sound, and interactive mediums, the exhibit asks the community to “Look what we built together” by engaging directly with the tools, words, and stories of labor.
“This is an act of collective healing and truth-telling, aiming to spark community empowerment and amplify voices that are too often silenced,” said lead curator, Tabassum Siddiqui. “This is the story of millions.” said one of the story contributors. In the current political climate, it is a significant challenge for this community to share their stories publicly, making this exhibit a crucial and necessary act of resilience.”
The exhibit is vital to the community for its power to humanize this experience and help develop a critical consciousness so that systemic issues can transform and become something of the past.
The public opening on November 14th kicks off the community’s Semana de Beinestar (Wellness Week), which runs November 13-16, reinforcing the core tenet of the coalition: “Without social justice there is no wellness.”
About the Supporters
This vital project is made possible through a collaboration of community organizations and advocates, including Tri-County Health Network’s Multicultural Advocacy Team (TCHN) and the Workers’ School, Raíces Sin Fronteras, Telluride Arts, and various Coalition members across the state. The exhibit is also supported by the CDPHE Health Disparity Community Grant Program.
Visitor Information
If you would like to schedule a learning lab or private visit during the run time of the exhibit, please contact the Multicultural Advocacy Team at mca@tchnetwork.org.
Exhibition Dates:
“The Things We Carry–Las Cosas Que Llevamos” will be on display from November 14th – January 2nd (Nov 24-28 by appointment only) at Telluride Arts HQ, 135 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO.
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