Post Independent: Tucked away in midvalley, a free exhibit of pop art at Powers Art Center
Located midvalley, a mile south along Highway 82 from the stoplight to Carbondale, is an unassuming 460-acre ranch with a small, gated entrance.
I took the turn, seeing this as one of the best opportunities in the Roaring Fork Valley to see famous and much-coveted artwork — for free.
Powers Art Center is dedicated to the memory of John G. Powers, who along with his wife, Kimiko, was an avid collector of contemporary art.
Construction of the 15,000-square-foot space was completed in 2011 and opened to the public in July 2014.
“We wanted to test our environment and different seasons before we opened to the public. We were able to accommodate tours by appointment in those first few years,” said Executive Director Melissa English. She has been at the helm since the museum’s inception. Today, there are four or five employees, depending on the season.