Blog
Curating the new Heritage Gallery at Penrose Heritage Museum
Samantha Means, Assistant Curator of the Penrose Heritage Museum, shares insight into the process of curating the museum's newest exhibit.
Curating the Narrative of the Penrose Legacy
Hear from Curator of Historic Properties and Archives, Sarah Woods, about her process for designing and curating the newest exhibit at the Penrose Heritage Museum.
Life at the Shrine of the Sun
George Guerrero, the Curator at the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, has held an impressive number of roles throughout his time at El Pomar Foundation. From supporting the Emerging Leadership Development Program to monitoring the chimes at the Shrine, George's breadth of experience has lead to valuable connections and some life lessons worth noting.
New Discoveries on the Shrine of the Sun
Assistant Curator Samantha Knoll tells the history of painter Randall Davey and sculptor Jo Davidson as they worked on the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. Read more about their work and how El Pomar learned of their contributions.
What I Know
Meg Shaver, the Penrose House Conference Manager, reflects on how the closure of Penrose House during the pandemic has not stifled the determination of those nonprofits who used this space to plan and are now addressing the many pressing needs present throughout Colorado.
Uncovering the History of Will Rogers
El Pomar Foundation's curatorial staff visited the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, OK to learn more about the namesake of the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun and better develop their new exhibit that will delve into the lives of the Penroses as well as Rogers.
Southwest Springs Connections: Penrose Heritage Museum a gem in our backyard
Across from The Broadmoor Hotel lies a hidden gem...the Penrose Heritage Museum.
From the Penrose Collections: Chinese "Zhong" Bell
Among the many artistically and historically significant pieces Spencer and Julie Penrose collected from their world travels is the impressive Chinese "Zhong" Bell. Currently displayed at the Penrose House, the bell reflects the Penroses' deep appreciation for culture and efforts to bring interesting and worldly pieces to Colorado Springs.
Voices of the Internship - Hitting the Right Note at Penrose House
Celebrating 80 Years - 1944, Penrose House and the Meaning of 'El Pomar'
Many philanthropic foundations bear the names of their founders, so it may not be immediately obvious why the name “El Pomar” is associated with the Penrose legacy. The answer lies in the Penrose House, Spencer and Julie Penrose’s Colorado Springs home, which now serves as a free-of-charge meeting space and conference center for nonprofit agencies and government organizations.