Sundog Gallery, a newly opened art space in downtown Mancos, will host an exhibition starting September 5 showcasing five decades of work by Cortez-born painter Stanton Englehart (1931–2009). The show includes rare and never-before-seen pieces, along with personal notes and reflections on his creative process. Englehart, known for paintings of the American Southwest, earned a master's degree from the University of Colorado and taught for 30 years at Fort Lewis College before retiring to paint full-time.
The exhibition matters because it brings renewed attention to a regional artist whose career spanned five decades, while also establishing Sundog Gallery as a hub for local art in Mancos. By featuring Englehart's personal insights alongside his work, the show offers a deeper understanding of his artistic legacy and the cultural heritage of the American Southwest.