Join us for the closing night of We Were Never Meant to Disappear, the solo exhibition by artist and writer Liz Ortiz. This 21-year retrospective brings together previously unseen works in printmaking, drawing, painting, and analog photography. Each piece is rooted in resilience, memory, and the reclamation of space as an Indigenous Latina artist in Northern Colorado.
The evening includes a final gallery viewing, reflections on the exhibition’s themes, and time to connect with community.
All are welcome. Family-friendly. Quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Evening Schedule
- 6:00 PM — Doors open and gallery viewing
- 7:00 PM — Artist reflections and community conversation
- 8:45 PM — Last look
- 9:00 PM — Close
Everyone interested in art, cultural storytelling, and community connection is invited
Tickets
Free admission. RSVP appreciated via Eventbrite or madharepress.com.
Location
Cornerstone Gallery at The Masonic — The Collins Room
225 W Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Accessibility
For accessibility questions or group accommodations, contact events@focomasonic.com.
About the Exhibition
We Were Never Meant to Disappear is a deeply personal solo exhibition by Liz Ortiz, founder of Mad Hare Press. This 21-year retrospective features previously unseen works across printmaking, drawing, painting, and photography. Each piece rooted in resilience, memory, and the reclamation of space as an Indigenous Latina artist in Northern Colorado.
This is more than an art show, it is an act of preservation, testimony, and visibility.
About the Artist
Liz Ortiz is a multidisciplinary artist, printmaker, and cultural strategist based in Fort Collins, Colorado. She is the founder of Mad Hare Press, a mobile micro-studio and community arts initiative centered on accessibility, education, and ancestral connection through printmaking.
Contact: thehare@madharepress.com
Saturday, November 15, 2025
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Exhibition | September 6th - November 15th, 2025
Cornerstone Gallery at The Masonic
Gallery Hours | TUE, WED, & SAT 2-6 PM
First Friday each month 6-9 PM
gallery@focomasonic.com
