RMPBS & Mancos Common Press present Colorado Experience: Press of the West. In this special virtual event, dive into how the rare Cranston Press shaped the growth of The Town of Mancos, and how community efforts led to its restoration. Viewers will see clips from Colorado Experience: Press of the West, and will also hear an exclusive take on a Season 9 COEx documentary that is in production now in Southwest Colorado.
Wednesday, September 15th 7:00pm (MT) / 9:00pm (ET)
You will hear behind-the-scenes details about the discovery and restoration of the rare Cranston Press in Mancos, CO. Bring your questions about the history of the press, its restoration, or Mancos Common Press today.
- Frank Matero, Chair of the Graduate Program of Historic Preservation at the University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design
- Carol Fleisher, Rocky Mountain PBS Producer-in-Residence at Fort Lewis College
- Matt Neff, Director of Undergraduate Programs in Fine Arts and Design at the University of Pennsylvania
- Tami Graham, Board President of the Mancos Common Press
- Two aspiring student filmmakers who worked on Mancos Common Press
This event is free, but registration is required.