The Lucille Ruibal Rivera Gallery is located within the Northglenn Recreation Center, Senior Center and Parsons Theatre at 1 East Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, CO 80233. Please use the south entrance (Parsons Theatre entrance); the gallery is near the community rooms. For more information, contact the Parsons Theatre Box Office at 303-450-8888.
Northglenn Arts is proud to partner with Access Gallery on the exhibit “Animal Kingdom” featuring artists from Access Gallery. The free exhibit is now open and will run through the end of March 2025.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: Step into a world where nature comes alive through the lens of creativity and imagination. Animal Kingdom offers a fresh perspective on the animals with whom we share the world. Rendered in detail or abstract forms, artists explore a variety of animals from dogs and cats to snails and fanciful creatures with tails. Regardless of species, all works were created with care, curiosity, and creativity, all of which are hallmarks of Access Gallery artists. We hope you enjoy this romp through our animal kingdom.
On October 1, 2024, The City of Northglenn and the Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation (NAHF) were honored to announce the renaming of the Parsons Theatre Art Gallery in honor of the late Lucille Ruibal Rivera. Lucille was pivotal in enriching the Northglenn arts community as a member of the NAHF board, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Equity (DISE) committee, and a key figure in facilitating collaboration between Northglenn Arts and the Chicano Humanities & Art Council (CHAC). Lucille’s dedicated direction helped showcase a diverse array of artworks in the former Parsons Theatre Art Gallery, representing the LGBTQ community, Dia de los Muertos celebrations, street art, and the creations of the late Stevon Lucero. Lucille’s influence extended far beyond the gallery walls as she played a crucial role in promoting inclusivity and celebrating the rich tapestry of Chicano arts and heritage.
In celebration of the dedication, the first exhibit was “Kiss of Life – Honoring Lucille Ruibal Rivera”, a celebration of Lucille’s artistic perspective and achievements.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
“Kiss of Life” HONORING LUCILLE RUIBAL RIVERA
The exhibit’s theme reflects Lucille’s unique ability to capture love and intimacy, whether in the tender moments shared with her family or in the larger narrative of identity and belonging that runs through her work. Her art, suffused with warmth and affection, tells stories that transcend her tragic loss, offering a profound connection to her legacy. Through this collection, visitors are invited to witness Lucille’s world—a world where every frame breathes life, and every image is a testament to the enduring power of love and culture.
Curated by True Apodaca-Cobell
Funding was provided by Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation (NAHF), Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and Colorado Creative Industries (CCI).