12 Tablecloths Fort Garland. A silhouette of an adult and young women looking off to the right of the screen. Around them float clouds, stars, and a painterly sun.

Upcoming Exhibition

12 Tablecloths by Chloé Duplessis

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Chapter three in the groundbreaking series of installations by renowned artist Chloé Duplessis, 12 Tablecloths - Fort Garland is a reimagined offering that honors the extraordinary contributions of Black women and the significance of domestic service at Fort Garland and other western military outposts during the Civil War era. 

Site-specific versions of 12 Tablecloths have previously been on exhibition at the Center for Colorado Women’s History and the Trinidad History Museum. 

About the Artist

Chloé Duplessis is a legally blind artist, curator and historian committed to creating work that centers equity, accessibility and healing. In doing so, she seeks to center the importance of shared history, and erode the social constructs that oppress people of color and those navigating disability.

With over twenty years of experience in intercultural engagement, arts administration and advocacy, she has traveled to 9 countries and 24 states in support of her work. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies from The University of New Orleans, and studied art and history at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.

Duplessis is the creator of Denver's first accessible "I VOTED" sticker and co-creator of the noted Holding Hope mural located in downtown Denver. She is also the 2023 recipient of Denver Mayor's Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Chloé is the founder of Duplessis Art, an arts studio and consultancy based in Denver, Colorado.

Chloé offers many thanks to the Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center, Trinidad History Museum, The Center for Colorado Women's History, History Colorado and Whitney Plantation.

Watch the online opening comments and exhibit tour at the Center for Colorado Women's History by Artist Chloé Duplessis.

 

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Location

A group of people stand outside Fort Garland adobe building. A young Black woman stands inside of a doorway.
A clear, textured goblet sits in front of a star hat, a woodne sppon, and blue and orange ceramic plates. The orange plate has a golden crack through it. Behind these items is a green, yellow, purple, and black textile with African patterns.
Closeup of dining table at 12 tablecloths art exhibition. There is a burlap tablecloth, burlap napkins, and burlap twip hanging above. There's a golden Fleur de Lis around the napkin. An orange ceramic plate sits on a blue ceramic charger.
1860 Census record with emphasis on names Josephine Stein & Arabela Stein
Historic table setting and cabinet covered in colorful, artistic tableware and artifacts, part of the 12 tablecloths exhibition. Behind the table is a dress made of burlap.

 

 

In recognition of America's 250 - Colorado's 150 Anniversary