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 pleased to present the Cariño y Cultura public gallery exhibition in partnership with Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC). The free exhibit opening will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 6-8pm. The exhibit will run through March 27th.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: Cariño y Cultura is a vibrant celebration of love, caring, and cultural connection. “To live is to love, and to create art comes from the heart. Caring for each other is sweet like honey, and love is in the air,” shares exhibit curator Jay Jaramillo. The exhibition highlights the beauty of caring for one another and honoring love, joy, and togetherness.
ARTISTS: Percy Cardona, Jamie Chihuan, Bianca Collins, Lili Floyd, Mary Hernandez, Jay Michael Jaramillo, Jerry Jaramillo, Anthony LaCombe, Grace Monge, Aqua One, Angela Ramirez, Melina Reyther, John Romero, and Rob Yancey.
Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) CHAC is an inclusive community of all creatives that are dedicated to preserving, showcasing, educating and reflecting the essence of Chicana/o/x, Latina/o/x and other multicultural/multiracial communities.
Northglenn Arts works to provide access to the arts for all people and have chosen to collaborate with CHAC due to their dedication to inclusivity and powerful storytelling.
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 dynamic 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).