Painting: William Penhallow Henderson, Fiesta Brown Eyed Beauty,1924. Oil paint on canvas. Private Collection, Denver, Colorado

▪   Western Duds: How Clothing Helped Create an Archetype: Western Duds explores the importance of textiles in the colorful history of the American West. From blue jeans to serapes, western "duds" (clothing) are as recognizably western as the iconic characters who wore them. The exhibition highlights four paintings paired with the uniquely western textiles they portray and celebrates western clothing and accessories as sources of artistic inspiration.

▪   Flash of Red, Glint of Gold: Woven Riches of South America showcases vivid, multidimensional works created in workshops separated by hundreds of miles and more than five centuries of history.

▪   Spun also features special in-gallery moments, like a stunning 17th century painting by the Master of the Blue Jeans.

Extensive programming will encourage visitors to join in the exploration of this vibrant medium, including a drop-in Quilt Studio, collaborative projects with artists and creative groups, new in-gallery opportunities supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Institute For Figuring's Crochet Coral Reef project, a dye garden and an artist-in-residency with Marie Watt. On view May 19 through September 22, 2013, Spun: Adventures in Textiles is included in museum admission.

Editor's Note: If you find that travel to Denver is not on your schedule, explore the permanent textile collection at the Museum online.

And, for romantic gifts for a sweetheart, explore the blog post by museum staff.

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