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Current Events

Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Blue Rain Gallery
Santa Fe, NM
130 Lincoln Avenue
505-954-9902
Joshua S. Franco: New Works
Franco’s paintings are complex and introspective narratives of life and death, growth patterns, and history. His artwork is richly symbolic, but his blending of flora and fauna, deep blue skies and the nautilus, and many other natural and historic symbols have deeply personal meanings.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Scheinbaum & Russek, Ltd.
Santa Fe, NM
369 Montezuma #345
505-988-5116
Nancy and Beaumont Newhall: A Centennial Celebration
Rare and contemporary prints by both Nancy and Beaumont Newhall along with works by friends and colleagues of the Newhall's who are part of their legacy; encompassing works by Todd Webb, Ralph Steiner, Minor White, Eliot Porter, Barbara Morgan, Paul Strand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Stieglitz, and Ansel Adams. By appointment.
Nov 21, 2008
Art show and sale
Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe
505.954.9902
Personal Symbols
"Most of my paintings are about reaching for goals, spiritual growth, and all of the things in life that we take for granted," says emerging artist Joshua Franco, whose newest paintings are on view in a solo show at Blue Rain Gallery this month. Franco's work is rich in symbolism imbued with highly personal meanings. The show runs from November 21 through December 15 and opens with a reception for the artist on November 28 at 5 p.m.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Santa Fe, NM
On the Plaza
505-476-5100
Through the Lens: Creating Santa Fe
A Photographic History of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since the 1850s many of the most recognized names in photography have focused their lenses in and on Santa Fe. Through their creative efforts they have documented a particular place and its visual history. They helped create that ''place'' and the mystique of Santa Fe.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Palace of the Governors
Santa Fe, NM
On the Plaza
505-476-5100
Through the Lens: Creating Santa Fe
A Photographic History of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since the 1850s many of the most recognized names in photography have focused their lenses in and on Santa Fe. Through their creative efforts they have documented a particular place and its visual history. They helped create that ''place'' and the mystique of Santa Fe.
Nov 21, 2008
Festival
Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
San Antonio, NM
96 miles south of Albuquerque on I-25.
575-838-2120
Festival of the Cranes
Annual festival which includes an art show, an art fair, art demonstrations, tours, and lectures/workshops. November 18 through 23. Visit web site for events and times.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Linda Durham Contemporary Art
Santa Fe, NM
1101 Paseo de Peralta
505-466-6600
James Havard: Drink the Juice of the Stone
A 20-year retrospective of paintings and drawings. This exhibition will include paintings from the artist's private collection (some of which will be for sale) as well as drawings from 2008.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Artspace 116
Albuquerque, NM
116 Central Ave SW-Suite 201
505-245-4200
Rachel Popowcer: Glimmer
Popowcer paints with vivid colors in oil or acrylic on wood panels or masonite, and often adds mixed media to her abstract pieces. Wood burning is a technique that she frequently uses to create patterns on her paintings.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Zane Bennett Contemporary Art
Santa Fe, NM
435 S Guadalupe St.
505-982-8111
Small Works, and Jewelry by Yazzie Johnson and Gail Bird
A selection of small works and jewelry for gift giving; in conjunction with “Charred/Remains” by J Mehaffey.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Eight Modern
Santa Fe, NM
231 Delgado Street
505-995-0231
Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap is curated by Cyndi Conn, who selected six artists who dwell in the gap between fact and imagination: Rita Bard, Jennifer Hoag, Fay Ku, Katherine Lee, Kim Russo and Tuscany Wenger. These artists create distinct mythologies of striking, strange creatures, disjointed everyday imagery and stories half-told in rebellious, hallucinatory narratives.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Zane Bennett Contemporary Art
Santa Fe, NM
435 S Guadalupe St.
505-982-8111
J Mehaffey: Charred/Remains
The gallery’s new, gut-renovated building at 435 South Guadalupe has had multiple, earlier lives. All of which struck Ms. Mehaffey, as she walked through the space last year, as richly metaphoric. Spotting some charred wooden beam—evidence of a long-ago fire—she begged to have several of them set aside. Conflagration, transformation, reuse, and recovery are implied themes in her paintings, and she had the opportunity now, she felt, to represent them both suggestively and literally.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery
Santa Fe, NM
602-A Canyon Road
505-820-7451
2nd Annual Santa Fe Winter Small Works Show and Sale
Small paintings by our nationally acclaimed artists created for the year’s holiday season, including works by Gregory Hull, Gregory Kondos, Jan Mapes, W. Jason Situ, Gary Ernest Smith, Josh Elliott, Ron Elstad, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Francis Livingston, Ray Roberts, Sue Rother, Lisa Danielle, Glenn Renell, Dennis Ziemienski and Gabor Svagrik.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Artistas de Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
228 Old Santa Fe Trail
505-982-1320
Holiday Show
An opening of works, large and small, by gallery partners, celebrating the Saturn-Uranus opposition, the end of the old order, beginning of the new order, and all the wonderful possibilities that change brings.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Framing Concepts Gallery
Albuquerque, NM
5809-B Juan Tabo NE
505-294-3246
David Schwindt: Recollections
David Schwindt’s painting style and his imagery bring forth various emotions and memories in the minds of all who see and view his paintings. 15th annual one person show.
Nov 21, 2008
Exhibit
Cruz Gallery
Santa Fe, NM
616 Canyon Road
505-986-0644
Amy Westphal: Botanica
The artist creates a new narrative about family history with black and white cut paper pieces, a toy theater, and an antique homeopathic cupboard filled with goodies.
Nov 22, 2008
Exhibit
Dorothy Rogers Fine Art
Santa Fe, NM
The Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Rd
505-955-1984
Several Points of View
A group show featuring; Ann Made, Ann Chernow, Stephen Coyle, Jo Ann Garges, Ed Keiffer, David Murano, Jean Noon, Julia Roberts, Bill Rogers and Chief Z.O.Oloruntoba.
Nov 22, 2008
Festival
Clear Light Cedar Co / Laughing Bear Gallery
Placitas, NM
Take Placitas exit 242 off I-25 (north of Albuquerque) and follow the red signs
505-867-2381
Christmas at Clear Light Show
All manner of art and folk art by local artists, including photography, scrollsaw creations, wood designs, jewelry, oil paintings, and watercolors. Amidst the aromatic cedar products which Clear Light produces.
Nov 22, 2008
Festival
Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
Placitas, NM
Three locations in the Village of Placitas: The Anasazi Fields Winery, Big Tent next to the Presbyterian Church and the recently remodeled Elementary School.
505-867-2450
Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale
Over 70 of the finest artists and artisans in New Mexico meet in the friendly Village of Placitas the weekend before Thanksgiving. Celebrating 27 years!
Nov 22, 2008
Art show and sale
Dallas, TX
Dallas
214.351.3318
Dallas Works
The Norwood Flynn Gallery showcases new paintings of Dallas city landmarks by David Leonard. The show opens Saturday, November 22 and runs through Saturday, January 24, 2009. Meet the artist at an opening reception held on Saturday, November 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. All shows are free and open to the public.
Nov 22, 2008
Festival
Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
San Antonio, NM
96 miles south of Albuquerque on I-25.
575-838-2120
Festival of the Cranes
Annual festival which includes an art show, an art fair, art demonstrations, tours, and lectures/workshops. November 18 through 23. Visit web site for events and times.