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Putting art into empty spaces - How a GarCo woman is building the art scene

Jessica Cabe used to cover art for the Post Independent in Glenwood Springs. After seeing and working in the arts community, she wanted to be a part of it. So in the fall she decided to create her own traveling art gallery - “Nomad”.

The idea is that contemporary art will be put up in places that are currently vacant. Cabe’s goal is to revitalize both that particular spot, and the arts community as a whole. The only hard part is to get building owners and landlords on board.

Cabe is looking to open up Nomad’s first show in June. She has local artists Matthew Eames and Jay Phillips on board.

“(Glenwood Springs doesn’t) get the hype that Carbondale gets,” says Cabe. “You don’t get the recognition that Aspen gets for being a very high-end arts town.”

Cabe says she has reached out to other groups in Garfield County and has received letters of support and people offering to promote her.

Patrick Fort grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, nurturing a love for ice hockey and deli sandwiches. After moving to Colorado in 2010 to attend the University of Colorado to study music, Patrick discovered his love for journalism. In 2013, Patrick created and hosted the award-winning radio program Colorado Stories, a news program that covered CU and the surrounding community. An avid mountain and road cyclist, Patrick also referees youth ice hockey. He loves '60s pop bands and and trying new recipes ranging from milk-braised carnitas to flourless cakes.
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