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Contemporary art rules in gallery and museum shows
Posted by Melody Mock in ArtSPREE on September 1st, 2010
Magic, myth, synesthesia and street art add texture to a varied visual arts season
By Melody Mock
This month, Tamarind Institute celebrates 50 years of making prints. For their birthday celebration taking place Sept. 10–12, they will be bringing in Tamarind printers from all around the world for a symposium as well as holding a lottery-style fundraiser. The University of New Mexico (UNM) Art Museum , which has been closed for renovations, reopens with the retrospective exhibition, “Tamarind Touchstones: Fabulous at Fifty, Celebrating Excellence in Fine Art Lithography.”
Read our interview with Director Marjorie Devon.
Two other exhibits opening Sept. 10 at the UNM Art Museum are “Desire for Magic: Patrick Nagatani 1978–2008” and “To Form from Air: Music and the Art of Raymond Jonson.” “Eva Hesse Spectres” is an exhibit opening next January, accompanied by a new book edited by the museum’s director, E. Luanne McKinnon.
Frederico Vigil’s fresco in the Torreón at NHCC to be unveiled on Oct. 10
Another milestone is the National Hispanic Cultural Center NHCC marking its 10th anniversary. A community celebration will kick off in October, with a highlight being the unveiling of Frederico Vigil’s fresco in the Torreón on Oct. 10. They also continue their “New Mexico Furniture is Art” exhibition until Jan. 23.
“Fire Sounds” by Angest Pelton (1881-1961) (oil on canvas, 34" x 24", Private Collection) in “Sensory Crossovers: Synesthesia in American Art”, photo by Don Roper
The “Sensory Crossovers: Synesthesia in American Art” exhibit continues at The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History through Jan. 2, followed by an exhibition of Harold Joe Waldrum’s SX-70 Polaroid monoprints opening in February. Also at the museum are an exhibit of Navajo and Pueblo jewelry from 1870 to the present (through Oct. 10) and “Off the Bed: Historic Quilts from the Museum Collection” (through Oct. 3).
The Albuquerque Art Business Association continues organizing gallery receptions around town for First Fridays and third Friday Artscrawl events. For the third year they are also sponsoring Local Treasures, in which artists are nominated for special recognition and are represented in shows around town. On Sept. 19, seven 2010 Local Treasures artists will be honored at the Albuquerque Museum. Artists are: Lea Anderson, Teresa Archibeque, Farrell Cockrum, Thais Haines, Oscar Lozoya, Dan Stouffer, and Mary Sweet.
"Chamisa Abundance" by Lee McVey (11" x 9", pastel) in “A View With Room”, Open Space Visitor Center
The City’s Open Space Visitor Center on Coors has not only a great view but they also regularly schedule art exhibits. From Sept. 5–Oct. 28 is their fifth annual “A View with Room” exhibition by the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico . Also coming up is an exhibit of mandala-like designs of plants and animals by Pat Malcolm (November). In January, Volcano Vista High School students present works interpreting Open Space properties.
“Gathering the Clouds–Many Art Forms, One Story” is an exhibit currently at The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center , which features Hopi-Tewa pottery and a collection of textiles dating from the late 19th century to the present from Pueblos of the Rio Grande and Hopi.
Bright Rain Gallery in Old Town will feature artists Beau Carey (September), Orlando Leyba (October), Monique Janssen-Belitz (November), and Lea Anderson (December).
“Myth, Reality and Nature (Mito, Realidad y Naturaleza)” is a show of paintings and drawings by Saul Nevarez, Andres Orlowski, and Jesus Ponce opening at South Broadway Cultural Center on Sept. 2. The annual “Día De Los Muertos” exhibition takes place in November; “Articulate Threads,” a show of contemporary art quilts, and “La Guadalupana” are in December.
“Pas de Deux” by Iva Morris (oil/linen, 73" x 43"), the VSA Gallery
The VSA North Fourth Art Center Gallery has exhibitions planned of works by Iva Morris and Brian O’Connor; Augustine Romero; and artists of the VSA Day Arts and Exploratory Arts programs. VSA artists’ work will also be shown at locations such as UNM campus and the Open Space Center (November–December).
516 ARTS downtown has brought contemporary exhibits and programs to Albuquerque for the past four years. Through Sept. 11, they continue two weaving-based exhibitions, “Unraveling Tradition” and “Restoration.” In October, they will unveil “Street Text,” a two-part exhibition examining the Street Art movement. This exhibit is part of a city-wide collaboration called “STREET ARTS: A Celebration of Hip Hop Culture & Free Expression,” with over a dozen Albuquerque arts organizations presenting events, murals, music, exhibitions, film, and more.
SCA Contemporary Art, near downtown in a renovated warehouse and now expanded to include artist studios, often presents shows connected with the UNM Art Department, and their upcoming season is no exception. Their schedule includes “InPrint II,” running through October 1; “Shadows,” a performance and art exhibit curated by UNM professor Joyce Neimanas, is in October and November. Also scheduled are projects from the “Land Arts of the American West” program, and in January is “ArtLab: Studio Artists of SCA Contemporary.”
THE LAND/an art site runs both a downtown gallery and a 40-acre piece of land near Mountainair, which has, over the years, been home to art installations and numerous artist residencies, all related to their goal of exploring the environment through art. In the gallery on Sept. 4, works by Mary Ellen Long explore “Roots,” while in October, Miriam Sagan (poet) and Marilyn Batts (glass artist) collaborate on an exhibit called “Star Midden.” In November you can find pieces selected from the collection of Ray Graham, a tireless supporter of contemporary art.
Silver and amethyst jewelry by Local Treasure Teresa Archibeque, at Sumner & Dene
Over on Central, Sumner & Dene Gallery presents a “Jewelry Showcase” featuring contemporary Spanish jewelry by silversmith Teresa Archibeque, opening on September 3. Future exhibits highlight painter Michael Norviel (October); art doll creator Ruth Morris (November); and a “New Year New Work” annual group show in January.
105 Art Gallery in the heart of downtown offers “Look at Me: The Face in Contemporary Art,” opening September 3; their Annual Halloween/Dia de los Muertos/Living Dead Show in October; and “L’art pour L’art, an Exhibit of Contemporary Collage” in November.
Mariposa Gallery in Nob Hill is planning a variety of shows by their stable of artists, including painter Sam Esmoer (September); illustrator and painter Greg Tucker (November); and painter Kenyon Thomas and his two daughters Mary Thomas and Sarah Siltala (December). They kick off the new year with an invitational called “Let’s Eat!” and in February feature recycle artist Marcia Sednek.
Further east on Central, Matrix Fine Art and New Grounds Print Workshop and Gallery present a full season of monthly exhibitions. Matrix showcases landscapes by Iva Morris (September); abstract paintings by Sally Condon (October); paintings by Frank McCulloch and clay sculpture by Sarah D’Alessandro (November); and a photographic exhibition titled “1 x 15 – One Model, Fifteen Photographers” in December. New Grounds presents a variety of prints: landscapes by Jacob Tarazon Matteson (September); gravure by Jorge Tristani (October); etchings by Pamela DiMauro (November); their annual holiday sale in December; and “New Work” by gallery artists in January.
Several painters are featured at Palette Contemporary Art & Craft over the coming months, including Ryan Goodwin (September); Daniel North (October); and Janet Bothne (November).
Art collectors can also look forward to OFFCenter’s annual We Art the People Folk Art Festival in Robinson Park (Sept. 12); Go! Downtown Albuquerque Arts Festival (Sept. 24–26); the first annual Los Ranchos Art Studio Tour (Nov. 6–7); and, of course, Weems ArtFest takes place in November (Nov. 12–14) as well.
—Melody Mock is a contributing editor to albuquerqueARTS.
King Tut in Denver through January
Posted by Stephanie Hainsfurther in ArtSPREE on September 1st, 2010
Rocky Mountain exclusive exhibit is worth the trip
By Stephanie Hainsfurther
The story of the boy-king Tutankhamun belongs to the ages and so to the realm of history. And as they collaborate in telling the tale, the treasures found in his tomb would properly belong in a museum of history. Yet the Denver Art Museum scored big when it was chosen to house the exhibit “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs,” showing now through January 9.
“It has to do with finding the right venue in a city or region,” says Mark Lach, senior vice president and creative director for Arts and Exhibitions International, the designers of the King Tut exhibit. “It could be either [art or history]. We looked for appropriate museum spaces with the appropriate enthusiasm for this exhibit. With their new facility and wonderful enthusiasm, the Denver Art Museum met and exceeded all criteria.”
There are more than 100 objects from the reigns of prominent Egyptian rulers from about 2,600 B.C. to 660 B.C. in the current show. Lach feels that the more than 50 pieces from Tut’s tomb itself would be well represented even in a gallery-style setting.
“They can stand on their own with simple lighting and still are quite special,” he says. “However, this was an opportunity for a theatrical presentation, with multimedia that supports the objects.”
To that end, the exhibit is set on two levels, including four rooms that represent the four rooms of King Tut’s tomb. The largest representation of Tut ever found – a 10-foot tall statue – is on view. Don’t miss the Gold Gallery, where some of the most stunning items are on display, like Tut’s golden sandals and the death mask of Psusennes I (see below).
Lach and his team were aiming for “a sense of mystery and discovery” when designing the rooms. “We want visitors to think, ‘Today’s my trip to Egypt.’”
The “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” that has toured since 1995 was also designed by Arts and Exhibitions International. Lach recalls that putting together the Titanic exhibit was in many ways less of a challenge than the King Tut.
“There was more of a detailed story with the Titanic exhibit,” he says. “We know far less about the Boy King. We felt in both respects a very heavy responsibility to tell the story well.”
The narrative line followed throughout this exhibit showcases the splendor of the pharaohs, their functions in spheres both earthly and divine, and what Egyptian kingship meant. It begins with a short National Geographic documentary narrated by actor Harrison Ford (nope, the fictional Indiana Jones did not discover Tut’s tomb; British explorer and archaeologist Howard Carter did in 1922), and includes the first three-dimensional CT scans of Tut’s mummy. There is a companion volume by Zahi Hawass, published by National Geographic Books.
The exhibition is organized by National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International and AEG Exhibitions, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. Northern Trust is a cultural partner and, if a road trip seems too much, American Airlines is the official airline.
–Stephanie Hainsfurther is publisher and editor of albuquerqueARTS.
“Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs”
Ongoing through January 9, 2011
Denver Art Museum, Hamilton Building
Anschutz Gallery and Gallagher Family Gallery
For detailed ticket information group ticketing and hotel packages go to:
Denver Art Museum website here or King Tut Denver
Call: 1.877.5.GO2TUT
BODIES…The Exhibition opens Friday, September 10 at the Albuquerque Convention Center
Exhibition Offers an Amazing Look Inside The Human Body With More Than 250 Real Human Specimens in Nine Galleries To Be On Display
Lungs Circulatory Gallery
Opens September 10 runs until January 9, 2011.
This will be the first visit to New Mexico by this international show which is currently receiving worldwide acclaim and attracting more than 15 million visitors from cities including New York, Montreal, Cleveland and Dallas. Both captivating and edifying, BODIES … The Exhibition unveils the many complex systems of organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our daily lives and unite us all as humans. Featuring more than 250 real human specimens consisting of whole-bodies and individual organs that have been meticulously dissected and preserved through an innovative process, BODIES … The Exhibition will enlighten, empower, fascinate and inspire.
Split Man
BODIES… The Exhibition offers an amazing look into the human body. Unlike biology and anatomy models and diagrams, at BODIES visitors are able to view real, 3-D human bodies that have been preserved for the exhibition. It is a field trip destination like no other. The Exhibition allows people of all ages access to sights and knowledge normally reserved only for medical professionals. BODIES provides a look inside the human body to better understand how one’s intricate and captivating body works and how people can be more informed about their own health.
“Downtown Albuquerque is thrilled to host the BODIES Exhibition this fall at the Albuquerque Convention Center,” said Brian Morris, Executive Director of the Downtown Action Team. “This is such an exciting opportunity for our city, and entire region, to host this phenomenal exhibit that has been so successful throughout the world. From the thousands of students that visit on field trips to the thousands of tourists that visit Albuquerque during fall, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Our Downtown businesses are already coming up with creative promotions that will add to the experience.”
“Having gone to see the exhibit with my family and seeing their reaction and the reactions of others with such excitement and intense curiosity, I felt it was a great day to be an anatomist,” John Trotter, PhD, Deputy Executive Vice President for Health Sciences and Vice Dean of the School of Medicine, University of New Mexico said.
The Exhibition provides visitors an up-close look inside the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. Many of the whole body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. In addition, authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused to organs by overeating and lack of exercise. A healthy lung is featured next to a black lung ravaged by smoking in a vivid comparison more powerful than any textbook image.
Balance + Muscle Strength
The human body specimens in the Exhibition are preserved through a revolutionary technique called polymer preservation. In this process, human tissue is permanently preserved using liquid silicone rubber that is treated and hardened. The end result is a rubberized specimen, preserved to the cellular level, showcasing the complexity of the body’s many bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and organs. The full-body specimens can take more than a year to prepare according to Dr. Roy Glover, chief medical director, BODIES…The Exhibition.
“The Albuquerque Convention Center is excited to welcome New Mexico residents and out-of-state visitors to be amazed by BODIES…The Exhibition. The Exhibition will offer not-to-be-missed entertainment and education for attendees of our meetings and conventions, for tourists and for individuals, families and school groups from all over New Mexico,” said Kelly Carr, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Albuquerque Convention Center/SMG.
“The Albuquerque Convention Center is perfectly suited to house a blockbuster exhibition like this. The proximity to the Rail Runner, our bus transit system, convenient parking and our nearby airport all combine to enable the exhibit to attract thousands of locals and out-of-town visitors alike,” said Dale Lockett, President/CEO of the Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau. “It also gives the ACVB a great marketing message to invite more people to come visit Albuquerque, using the Exhibition as the driver, to then expose them to all the other great cultural and destination attributes of our region.”
| Adults and youth 13 – 54 | $22.00 |
| Children 3 – 12 | $14.00 |
| Military/Student/College (w/ ID) | $18.00 |
| Seniors 55+ | $18.00 |
| Audio Guides | $5.00 |
Discounted prices available for school groups and groups of 15+.
BODIES…The Exhibition
Friday, September 10 through January 9, 2011
Albuquerque Convention Center (Northwest Exhibit Hall),
(a few blocks from the New Mexico Rail Runner Express station in downtown Albuquerque)
TICKETS: www.bodiesalbuquerque.com
Premier Exhibitions, Inc. is a major provider of museum-quality touring exhibitions throughout the world.
New Mexico Arts, Art in Public Places T.I.M.E. Project in Los Ranchos/Greater Albuquerque Area
The exhibition runs thru September 30th
New Mexico Arts – a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, the Village of Los Ranchos, and the Village Shops at Los Ranchos present “T.I.M.E., Temporary Installations Made for the Environment,” at the Village Shops at Los Ranchos.
This marks the first appearance of the T.I.M.E. program in the greater Albuquerque Area, specifically the Village of Los Ranchos. This year’s participating artists are Becky Holtzman, Michael Orgel and Arthur Rosenberg, Evelyn Rosenberg, Beth Rekow, and Max Almy and Teri Yarbrow. New Mexico Arts has partnered with Devdan Gallery and the Village Shops at Los Ranchos to commission five visually engaging, and conceptually rich environmental artworks.
The artworks relate to a designated theme of sustainability, and New Mexico Arts challenges artists to create environmental pieces that inspire, question, engage, and otherwise influence the citizens of and visitors to the host community.
Interactive art that encourages an audience response and hopes to transforms participants into active contributors to the creative process.
Temporarily housed inside Devdan Art Gallery, inside Vernon’s Hidden Valley Steakhouse, and within the outer courtyards of the Village Shops at Los Ranchos.
TIME was inspired by the emerging public art trend to engage artists interested in creating more spontaneous and immediate artworks with short life-spans.
Mike Baird, owner of the Village Shops at Los Ranchos, states that “it is such a great honor for the Village Shops at Los Ranchos to be selected to host this incredible event. Art is often a reflection of society at large, and the T.I.M.E. project provides the perfect vehicle for members of our community to come together. Sustainability is a beautiful thing.”
During the past five years as part of the TIME initiative New Mexico Arts has spent $81,400 commissioning 44 works of art from 39 artists.
Featured Work:
1. Honeycomb- Becky Holtzman
Inspired by the idea of a beehive Honeycomb utilizes thin hexagonal wooden disks to create a parabolic arch similar to the natural structure of an actual beehive. Contained within the chambers of the piece space is reserved for community members to interact with the peace by leaving hand-written meditations on our community itself. Hotlzman recognizes the importance of each one of us in order to sustain the environment. She recently participated in LAND/Art and has created art regionally and nationally throughout the last decade.
2. Interpretive Japanese Zen Garden- Michael Orgel and Arthur Rosenberg
Internationally renowned team Orgel and Rosenberg have works throughout the globe that focus on reconfiguration of space using sustainable materials. By emphasizing color and shape, the artists enhance the visual harmony of the land. Cloth, black cord, and black bamboo sculptural forms will be used on location in Los Ranchos to highlight the beauty of the Village.
3. Detonography- Evelyn Rosenberg
Recipient of the 2007 Governor’s award for contributions to the arts, Rosenberg has art in public places from Albuquerque to Australia. In 1985 she developed a technique to make metal sculptures using explosives. This unique process allows her to make large scale, monumental sculptures with beautiful and intricate detail on the surface. Her pieces are site-specific and are kinetic, often responding to the forces of wind or water. A native of Los Ranchos, Rosenberg highlights the deep connection New Mexicans feel to our landscape and our history.
4. Skin/Glass- Beth Rekow
Neurons, made from recycled woven plastic and sewn thread make up the internal element of Rekow’s work. Cast and etched glass combined with LED solar lighting are fused together to produce trees of glass, the external complement to the artists T.I.M.E. installations. Rekow is an Albuquerque architect whose art focuses on the challenge of process, the beauty of change, and the importance of thought and assumption within the visual landscape.
5. Video Installation- Max Almy and Teri Yarbrow
Max Almy and Teri Yarbrow combine their visual technics where video and painting meet. They work together on installation projects to create an ultimate experience of the sublime: Innovation is often the key to environmental sustainability; these two artists bring their ingenuity to T.I.M.E. 2010. Through their work with emerging digital imagery and computer animation Almy and Yarbrow push technology into new artistic territory. The themes of Immanence, emanation, multiplicity and transformation are embedded in their works. Their video installations literally transform the environment wherein they are placed.
About The Village Shops at Los Ranchos:
The Village Shops at Los Ranchos are nestled in the heart of the North Valley in the Village of Los Ranchos, with easy access from Paseo del Norte and Osuna. Home to some of greater Albuquerque’s most popular restaurants and shops including Vernon’s Hidden Valley Steaks, Calico Cantina and Café, Devdan Gallery, Sonrisa Blooms, DeBenedetto’s Women’s Shoes, Cabin and Cottage and Entourage Salon.
The Art in Public Places Program (AIPP) was established through the New Mexico State Legislature in 1986 as a means to administer 1% of capital outlay projects for the acquisition of public art. The 1% for Art or Art in Public Places program has expanded and diversified over the years to provide a greater variety of services and tailor new programs and initiatives to better meet the needs of New Mexico’s communities.
Devdan Gallery
6855 Fourth St NW Suite B2
Los Ranchos, NM 87107
505.342.9649, 505.681.2965
Augustine Romero at The Bright Rain Gallery
Installation of new wall sculptures
Green1
On display through September 1, 2010.
Augustine Romero uses a variety of advanced painting and sculpting techniques to transform rugged industrial materials into highly refined art objects that invoke a deep sense of mystery. His cosmopolitan aesthetic combines subtle political or ecological commentary with a 21st-century approach to form and design, resulting in works that challenge the viewer’s notions of what art can be and why art is important in today’s society. Augustine also curates exhibits throughout Albuquerque and is an integral part of our city’s creative culture.
Bright Rain Gallery
206 1/2 San Felipe NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505.843.9176
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Posted by abq arts in ArtSPREE, Dance, Film, Food & Wine, General, Literature, Music on August 27th, 2010
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ACLU Benefit Arts for Your Rights ~ Saturday ~ August 28
Fight injustice with art! ART for Your RIGHTS is an ACLU-NM benefit bash with hip-hop MC Hakim Bellamy, live bands, free food, cash bar, spoken word performances, and a silent art auction.
Featuring a broad cross section of artists, artisans, musicians and performers who are donating their time and talent to help protect your rights, especially your right to free expression—no limits!
Date: Saturday, 28 August 2010
Time: 7:30 PM.
Admission: $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Performers: Hakim Bellamy and a broad cross-section of artists, musicians, and performers who are donating their time and talent to help protect your rights, especially your right to free expression—no limits!
Email: info@elreytheater.com
Save $5 by buying advance tickets today!
If you are an artist and are interested in donating art work, jewelry, services, or catering to this event, or if you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please fill out the appropriate form and email to Valerie Torrez at vtorrez@aclu-nm.org or print and mail to:
ACLU of New Mexico
c/o Valerie Torrez
PO BOX 566
Albuquerque, NM 87103L
This is a 21+ event.
Galleries
| 105 Studios 105 4th Street Southwest Albuquerque, NM 87102-3201 |
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| Act I Gallery 218 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM, USA, 87571 Contact: Anita Ellison – call 575-758-783 or Email |
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| [AC]2 Gallery Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 11am – 3pm – Sunday 9am-1pm 301 Mountain Rd. NE (Downtown Albuquerque on the northeast corner of Mountain Rd. and Broadway Blvd.) 505-842-8016 |
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| Albuquerque Photographers Gallery Old Town in the Poco a Poco Patio at 328-C San Felipe Street (east of Church Street) Hours: Every day, except Tuesday, from 11 am to 5 pm. (505) 244-9195 |
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| Arts Alliance Gallery First Friday until 8:30 pm In the Courtyard – upper level 1100 San Mateo NE at Lomas 505.268-1920 Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 11-5 |
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| Box Gallery 1611-A Paseo de Peralta Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Railyard, across from SITE Santa Fe) Hours: Tues. – Sat. 10 am – 5 pm 505.989.4897 |
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| Blue Dome Gallery 307 N. Texas Street, Silver City 88061 575-534-8671 |
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| Bright Rain Gallery Gallery Hours: Open daily 11-6 - 206-1/2 San Felipe NW #122 in the Patio Market walkway of the Old Town Albuquerque’s Square beside La Placita restaurant on SE side 505-843-9176 |
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| CCA – The Center for Contemporary Arts 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-982-1338 x23 |
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| Chroma Studios & Galleries Show opens First Friday Wed-Sat noon-6 pm – First Fridays until 10 pm 600 1st Street NW (NE corner of 1st & Roma) 505.554.3805 |
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| Concetta D. Gallery Hours: M-F 11-4 20 First Plaza NW, #29 Galeria – Lower Level – 505-243-5066 |
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| The Corrales Bosque Gallery Gallery open daily – 10 am to 5 pm 4685 Corrales Road (in the heart of the historic village of Corrales) 505.898.7203 |
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| The Corrales Society of Artists | |
| Desert Corn Gallery Openings First Fridays until 9 pm – - Bring in your Tour NM Discount Card or The Desert Corn Gallery Post Cards and receive up to 20% off your purchase. Old Town Albuquerque 400 Romero St. NW Suite #2 Albuquerque, NM 87104 – 505-244-9044 |
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| Desert Intarsia Opening First Friday – 4 to 8pm 317 Gold Ave. SW, Suite A Call for Gallery hours 317 Gold SW, Suite A – ABQ 505-362-2884 |
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| Devdan Gallery 6855 Fourth St NW Suite B2 Los Ranchos, NM 87107 505.342.9649 |
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| Dreamscapes Gallery Gallery Hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Sat, Noon – 6 pm or by appointment. 1523 5th St NW (at Bellamah) Albuquerque, NM 87102-1335 505-688-3190 |
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| The Easel Place First Friday until 8:30 pm Hours: Daily 11-6 206-1/2 San Felipe NW, #7 Patio Market 505.717.1872 |
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| The Encaustic Art Institute 18 County Road, 55A (18 General Goodwin Road -18 miles south of Santa Fe ) Cerrillos, New Mexico 87010 505.424.6487 |
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| Fisher Gallery Show opens First Fridays until 8:30 pm - Gallery Hours: Mon-Thurs- 9 am-6 pm , Fri 9 am – 12 pm, Sat-10 am – 4 pm 1620 Central Avenue SE , ABQ 505.247.1529 |
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| Flux Contemporary Sundays 2 to 4 pm in the New Mexico Design Center Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 9:30 – 5:30 - Sunday during Artists’ Cafe Events: 2 – 4 pm 4801 Alameda Bl NE (a t Jefferson) Albuquerque, NM 87113 |
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| Frame City and Gallery Openings First Fridays until 8pm Gallery Hours – Tue-Sat 10-6, Thursdays 3810-A Central SE, ABQ 505-296-4648 |
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| Framing Concepts Gallery First Fridays Artscrawl until 8:00 pm GalleryHours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4 and by appointment 5809-B Juan Tabo N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87111 505.294.3246 |
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| Golden Dawn Gallery Opening First Fridays – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm 201 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-988-2024 |
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| Goldleaf Gallery 627 West Alameda Santa Fe NM 87501 505.988-5005 |
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| Hanging Tree Gallery Artscrawl First Fridays – 6 – 8:30 pm Antique furnishings from the WPA era, antique Indian old pawn jewelry, historic pots, baskets and Navajo rugs. Gallery Hours: M – Sat 10 – 6, Sun 12 – 6 pm 416 Romero NW – Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104 505.842.1420 |
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| Harwood Art Center Shows Open First Fridays – 6 – 8 pm Gallery Hours – Mon-Fri 10-4 pm 1114 7th St. NW, ABQ 505- 242-6367 |
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| Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Artscrawls first Fridays until 9:00 pm Gallery Hours – Mon-Sun 9-5 pm 2401 12th St. NW 505.843.7270 |
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| Inpost Artspace at the Outpost Performance Space First Friday 8 pm – Hours: 2-5:30 pm at performances and by appointment 210 Yale Blvd SE, ABQ 505-268-0044 |
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| Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine Art and Fiber Madrid Galleries Art Walk “FIRST SATURDAYS” Check out the BLOG 2843 Hwy 14 N. Madrid, NM 87010 505.471.1054 |
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| J Wayne Art Gallery Hours – Wednesdays – Mondays – 10 am to 6 pm Closed Tuesdays Located in the Historic Vigil House (built in 1879) in Old Town 413 Romero Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 505.903.3656 |
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| The KiMo Theatre Art Gallery 6 – 74: Multi-Generational Art By Sailer Fine Art Show through April 15th, 2010 Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Saturdays 11:00 am to 5 pm. 417 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 505-768-3522 |
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| Mariposa Gallery Downstairs and Upstairs galleries 3500 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Contact: email or call 505.268.6828 |
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| Matrix Fine Art First Fridays Reception until 8:00 pm Gallery Hours: Tue 10-4, Wed-Sun 9-4 3812 Central Ave SE, Suite 100 A, Albuquerque, NM 87108 505.268.8952 |
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| N4th Gallery Gallery open during N4th Theater performances, VSA Day Arts Events or by appointment. 4904 4th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-344-4542 |
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| New Grounds Gallery Shows open First Friday 3812 Central SE, 100-B – Albuquerque NM 87108 505.268.8952 |
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| Nob Hill Gallery First Friday opening until 8:30 Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 11-5:00 7400 Montgomery NE, Suite 19 (Mossman Center) 505.268.9969 |
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| OffCenter Community Arts Gallery First Friday Coffee House 5 – 8 pm Hours: Tue-Thu Noon-8, Fri 1-5 808 Park Ave SW, ABQ (across from Robinson Park) 505.247.1172 |
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| Palette Contemporary Art & Craft Opens First Friday until 8 pm – Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun by appointment 7400 Montgomery NE, Suite 22 (Mossman Center) 505.855.7777 |
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| Park Fine Art Opening Reception Friday, May 7, 5-8 pm through the May 28 International Tour Show Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri – 11 – 4 pm 20 First Plaza NW, #27 in the Galeria 505.764.1900 |
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| Patrician Design 216 Gold Avenue SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505.242.7646 |
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| Richard Levy Gallery Gallery Hours: Tues. – Sat., 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Contact: call 505.766.9888 or email |
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| Sara Smith Contemporary P.O. Box 1054 114 Burlbaw Road, Corrales NM 87048 Contact: 505.897.6960, 505.804.6960 cell or email |
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| SCA Contemporary Art University of New Mexico Gallery Hours: Thurs & Fridays, 12-5pm and by appointment 524 Haines NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 505.228.3749 or email |
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| The Source 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque 505.265.5900 |
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| Sumner & Dene Creations in Art Gallery Hours – Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5 pm 517 Central NW, ABQ 505-842-1400 |
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| Tamarind Institute Gallery Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9 – 5 pm. 110 Cornell Avenue SE (south of the Frontier Restaurant) Albuquerque, NM 87106 505.277.3901 |
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| VSA arts of New Mexico/North Fourth Art Center 4904 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 - 505.344.4542 |
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| Victoria Price Art & Design In Pacheco Park 1512 Pacheco Street Building B, Suite 102 Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-982-8632 |
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| Weems Gallery Opening First Friday until 8:30 pm Gallery Hours – Mon Sat 10-8, Sun noon-5 pm 303 Romero NW, Plaza Don Luis in Old Town 505.764.0302 |
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| Weyrich Gallery First Friday Opening Reception 5 to 8:30 pm Through May 29 “Forces of Nature II” 2935-D Louisiana NE, Albuquerque NM 87110 505.883.7410 |
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| The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Opening reception – First Friday – 5 pm to 8 pm food, drink and entertainment 7400 Montgomery Blvd (in the Mossman Center) Albuquerque, NM 87109 505.999.1280 |
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Artist residency program Historic Santa Fe – Opening starting September 15th
The El Zaguán’s compound on Santa Fe’s infamous Canyon Road has housed Artists in Residency since the 1920′s.
Five apartments (three one-bedroom, one two-bedroom and one efficiency) are occupied by Artists Residents at El Zaguán at 545 Canyon Road.
The leases run for a year – from July 1st until June 30th.
Current rent for one-bedroom units is $900/mo plus electric (electric runs around $20. per month) with a one-year lease. Water, garbage and gas are included. There is a kiva fireplace, clawfoot tub and high ceilings. One parking place behind the building is allowed each tenant. A small pet such as cat or parakeet would be allowed. No dogs.
The apartment is located in a historic building (The James L. Johnson House also known as El Zaguán) on Canyon Road with adjacent historic gardens and is sponsored by the Historic Santa Fe Foundation. Due to the building’s historic status, residents are asked to cooperate during special events and respect the building.
Requirements will be explained upon application.
To be considered for this placement, a prospective tenant must be a working writer or artist. This includes access to our gallery/conference room exhibits.
All Applications will be considered by a jury of the Historic Santa Fe Foundation.
The new tenant must wish to participate in the artist’s community of five working artists living at El Zaguán.
Please apply ASAP. Go to website below for application and more information.
Historic Santa Fe Foundation
Office
545 Canyon Road, Suite 2, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505.983.2567
Book Review: “LAND/ART New Mexico”
Posted by Melody Mock in Literature on August 6th, 2010
Beautifully produced volume ties local art happenings to larger contemporary art world
By Melody Mock
For a six-month period last year, something called LAND/ART took place in New Mexico. Kicked off with a symposium in June of 2009, the project included a multitude of activities presented by 28 different organizations and over 200 artists. Interwoven through art exhibitions and installations were performances, poetry readings, lectures, films, tours, and excursions – all focusing on dialogue about art and our environment.
Organized by the staff at 516 ARTS, the project drew in different types of organizations – from art galleries to music presenters; from a grade school to a nonprofit wilderness organization; from City departments to Santa Fe organizations. Whether or not you got to experience any parts of the multi-faceted LAND/ART, you can survey them in the new book “LAND/ART New Mexico” published by the Santa Fe-based Radius Books.
Essayist MaLin Wilson-Powell wrote that “the biggest by-product of this huge, polymorphous project was a critical mass of words, both spoken and written, that explored, encouraged, and questioned the very premise of the project.” Through its documentation, the book continues the discourse.
Four essays by luminaries such as Lucy Lippard (writer, activist and curator), William L. Fox (director of the Center for Art + Environment at the Nevada Museum of Art), Nancy Marie Mithlo (writer and curator in American Indian/First Nations/Indigenous contemporary arts), and MaLin Wilson-Powell (art critic, lecturer, and curator) follow an introduction by Bill Gilbert (Chair of the Land Arts of the American West program at the University of New Mexico).
Gilbert mentions the relationship between nature and culture, tracing the history of Land Art back through the 1960s movement to ancient petroglyphs. Fox defines Land Art as “creative intersections that humans commit directly in the landscape.” Lippard discusses Land Art as spectacle and intimate experience as well as its synthetic and artificial characteristics.
Mithlo addresses the complex and layered modes of understanding “Native knowledge and participation in the arts” and says that “we are all observing the same narratives of each others’ rich imaginations, but from multiple entry points.”
Wilson-Powell adds thoughtful examination in her “Field Guide” after having seen many of the different shows and events.
“What actually got built outside gallery and museum walls during LAND/ART’s bandwagon of exhibitions, installations, performances, lectures, music, readings, and film was perhaps the real core of this six-month collaborative project,” she writes.
Full descriptions of each of the programs document the breadth of the project. The concepts of Land and Art were interpreted in different ways by the artists and organizations, from the personal to the monumental; from working with natural materials to using mapping techniques and new technology.
Some of the LAND/ART pieces are permanent – a public art piece by Robert Wilson called “Flyway” has just been approved by the Albuquerque City Council and will be installed over the next couple of years. But most of them were time-sensitive. Exhibitions were viewed, then removed. Temporary outdoors installations have been washed away or are disintegrating with the elements.
In her essay, Lucy Lippard mentions that “photography is where most Land Art finds a permanent home.” Along with the text, the 110 full color images in this book serve not only as a reminder of what took place but also as a pathway to placing New Mexico in context with the contemporary art world.
–Melody Mock is a contributing editor for albuquerqueARTS.
LAND/ART New Mexico
11 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches, 170 pages
110 four-color illustrations
Hardbound: 978-1-934435-17-5
$45.00
Available at 516 ARTS in Albuquerque, Radius Books and many of the participating venues.
More info: LAND/ART
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