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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021
VOLUME 63 ISSUE 3
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A bucket-list art show Evergreen artist Gary Sohrweid shows his life’s work at one-man show at CAE BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Gary Sohrweid has worn many hats over the years both literally and figuratively. The 82-year-old — known for his Western attire, especially his cowboy hats and boots — was an art teacher at Evergreen High School for 30 years, has been a member of Evergreen Lutheran Church for 55 years and instrumental in organizing its annual Grove Sale, volunteered at the National Western Stock Show for more than 20 years, is involved in area theater groups, and has taken and taught art classes at Center of the Arts Evergreen. Sohrweid crossed something off his bucket list Nov. 12-14: having a one-man art show. The gallery at Center for the Arts Evergreen was filled with 100 of his paintings, showing his versatility, imagination, love of the West and more. Friends from the many areas of his life came to the gallery to view his artwork, many in awe of his artistry. “I didn’t want to wait around for a sympathy art show,” he said, noting that he wanted an art show while he was still healthy and could enjoy watching others view his work. “It’s been great because most people have only seen four to five of my paintings. They haven’t seen the scope of
Gary Sohrweid, artist and retired Evergreen High School art teacher, stands next to a painting he did of elk for his twin brother, PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST Larry, and Larry’s wife Elaine on their 50th wedding anniversary.
what I can do or what I have done. My dream has been realized: letting people know what I have done in my career as an artist.” Sara Miller, CAE’s senior director of exhibitions, education & outreach, said Gary was special to the
organization and to Evergreen. “He’s a student and teacher here,” Miller said. “He’s such a beloved person in Evergreen because he taught (at Evergreen High School) for so long. We were happy to give him the opportunity to show his
life’s work.” She called him a prolific artist with amazing diversity in his subjects and styles. “We’re happy to give back to SEE SOHRWEID, P12
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