award-winning author, historian, performer, Theater director and educator
"Angel captures all ages and brings history alive, memorably and engagingly. He stands out as a favorite annual storytelling event."
- Dr. Shirley Hammond, George Bush Presidential Library
The author of seven award-winning books on Hispanic and Western arts and culture, his latest book, Borderlands, the Story of Hispanics in the American Southwest, is being published for Colorado's 150th anniversary in 2026. It tells the powerful history of the Hispanic Southwest, stretching from Spain’s earliest explorations of the Americas to Mexico’s settlement of the northern frontier that became today’s American Southwest.
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"Angel is able to communicate to all levels of society with a talent that bridges cultures, politics and prejudices. He is a symbol of quality and excellence in every way."
— Lorenzo A. Trujillo, Ed.D., J.D., National Endowment of the Arts Evaluator
Over the years Angel has created six historical characters, featuring dramatic presentations of their lives for audiences at Colorado History Museum and Colorado Endowment for the Humanities Chautauqua program.
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Angel Vigil is a Colorado Heritage Artist storyteller who has performed throughout the nation at festivals, universities, schools and art centers.
His specialty is the oral traditions of the Hispanic Southwest.
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Ten years at History Colorado Museum as an educational tour guide as well as performing historical characters.
30 years teaching as a visual and performing artist at Colorado Academy as director of the Drama department.
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