Stop by the Broomfield Library and see with your very own eyes Broomfield’s exhibit: Alebrijes Iluminados. These illuminated Alebrijes puppets from Denver Botanic Gardens are on display until March 31.
The City and County of Broomfield in partnership with the Broomfield Library, Arts, History and Cultural Council and Denver Botanic Gardens is happy to announce Creative Broomfield’s upcoming exhibit, Alebrijes Iluminados. Starting March 1, 2023, there will be on display three magnificent Alebrijes puppets from Mexico for members of the community to enjoy at the Broomfield Library until March 31, 2023.
To kick off the month-long exhibit, there will be two workshops at Broomfield schools, these events are private events. There will be a public workshop at the Broomfield Library Eisenhower room on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children and adults will get the opportunity to hear from the Alebrije artists and create their own mini versions of the Alebrijes. Limited space and supplies are available. This event is free.
Then on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. the illuminated puppet pieces come alive! These puppets will be showcased for a free dance performance to start the One Book, One Broomfield Jr. event at the Broomfield Auditorium.