Corn Mothers

22 women will be honored at the History Colorado Center

The Colorado Folks Arts Council (CFAC), in conjunction with History Colorado,MSU Denver Chicana/o Studies,
and the Chicano Humanities Arts Council, will host the award-winning photojournalist exhibition,
History Colorado 2022 Return of the Corn Mothers project, running from Sept. 2022–Sept. 2023.

NEW DATE

Opening Reception, Oct. 21, 2022

The project is part of a larger series of Corn Mother Exhibitions that have documented the stories and
portraits of over 40 multi-cultural, inspiring women from the Southwest, and their multi-generational roots.

Corn Mothers are the heart and soul of their communities. Representing resilience, perseverance, strength, hope,
and compassion, they are the women who empower others to strive for a better, more just world.

This project is a tribute to these humble unsung heroes.

With much honor, we announce the twenty-two new Corn Mother inductees of 2022

 Photographer Todd Pierson has spent over a decade photographing and interviewing women for the project.
We are pleased to work with History Colorado to create a tribute that recognizes these deserving women.
In addition to the exhibition, there will be a book, and a linked on the History Colorado main website.

In addition to the exhibition, there will be a book (the fourth in a series that honors the Corn Mothers)

To Become A Sponsor Contact:  

Renee Fajardo - Corn Mother Curator 2022  Email:  Jtoh2016@gmail.com or Text 720-329-0869

This project has been made possible by funding from Colorado Folk Arts Council,
Chicano Humanities Arts Council, Metropolitan State University of Denver and US Bank.

PLATINUM Sponsors

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