Author: Winslow Arts Trust
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First stage of WAT Museum Construction Complete
(Installing glass into the new gallery on the east side of the museum) The first stage of the Winslow Art Trust Museum will be completed by the end of March 2018. The first phase of the project renovated the original historic passenger waiting room, rebuilt the roof on the original freight room, enclosed the south…
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Hubbell-Joe Rug
In 2010, La Posada owner Allan Affeldt purchased and donated the Lorenzo Hubble Rug to WAT. This rug was woven by Navajo weaver Julia Joe and her family in 1932. At 26-by-36 feet, it is the largest single loom Navajo weaving in existence. WAT is working on a conservation plan to preserve the rug and…
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History
WAT works with local organizations such as the Old Trails Museum and the Winslow Harvey Girls to develop and present local and regional history programs to the public.
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Art
WAT is currently creating an exhibition space in La Posada’s historic railroad depot that will highlight contemporary art influenced by the Winslow area/Historic Route 66 corridor.
