FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Oct. 21, 2009 Aurora’s largest art show starts Nov. 13 at Aurora History Museum

AURORA, Colo. – View juried exhibits of paintings, photography and miniatures by artists of local, regional and national importance at the 15th annual Gateway to the Rockies Art Exhibit from Nov. 13 to Dec. 19 at the Aurora History Museum. A wine and cheese reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13 will kick off Aurora’s largest annual art show. Some of the artists will be available at the opening reception to discuss their work, door prizes will be distributed and unframed artwork will be available for purchase. Artwork will be for sale throughout the exhibit, and 30 percent of proceeds will help fund cultural programs in Aurora. The Gateway to the Rockies Art Exhibit is presented by the Aurora Artists Guild, co-sponsored by the Aurora History Museum and the City of Aurora Cultural Services Division, and funded in part by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. About the Aurora History Museum The Aurora History Museum is a service of the City of Aurora’s Cultural Services Division. The museum at 15051 E. Alameda Parkway is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 303-739-6666 or visit auroramuseum.org. # # # Media Contact: Julie Patterson Senior Public Information Officer 303-739-6617 jpatters@auroragov.org