Boulder Strong: Still Strong, Remembering March 2021

Dates and Times for this Past Event

Sunday, Apr 10, 2022 9am - 5pm
Saturday, Apr 9, 2022 9am - 5pm
Friday, Apr 8, 2022 9am - 5pm
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022 9am - 5pm
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2022 9am - 5pm
Monday, Apr 4, 2022 9am - 5pm
Sunday, Apr 3, 2022 9am - 5pm
Saturday, Apr 2, 2022 9am - 5pm
Friday, Apr 1, 2022 9am - 5pm
Thursday, Mar 31, 2022 9am - 5pm
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022 9am - 5pm

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March 22nd, 2022 sadly marks the first anniversary of ten lives lost in a tragedy that had an impact on many people. We believe that photography can serve as a tool for reflection, story-generating and healing.

A series of collaborative portraits made by Ross Taylor, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, are on display at the Museum of Boulder, and several of the photos include audio stories. Examples include a portrait of the cellist who played for several days at the memorial site, the Assistant Manager of King Soopers, support staff from the Boulder Strong Resource Center, a museum staff member who cleaned every object and item left on the site, an inmate resident who raised money for the families of the victims, Sasha, a canine companion, and many more portraits.

The collaboration of the portraits and photos involved only those who wanted to share their story. The goal primarily focuses on the therapeutic act of building community through the power of documentary. By allowing a space for those to be heard and seen, documentary work can redirect memories of a moment and allow those negatively affected to reclaim strength through their representation. Selected artifacts of memorabilia from the memorial sites are also on display. Together, we process and celebrate the strength seen in each other’s reflection and response to tragedy as we move forward.

The Museum of Boulder is open daily from 9am to 5pm, but CLOSED ON TUESDAYS.