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Mar 12, 2010
Exhibit
Zane Bennett Contemporary Art
Santa Fe, NM
435 S Guadalupe St
505-982-8111
Joe Novak: Color Dimensions
Novak calls his method 'abstract excursions' of color and light focused on monochrome and tonal gradations. His last show at Zane Bennett Contemporary Art was part of his series of 350 small-scale monochrome panels in a range of colors. The upcoming show juxtaposes the previous exhibition because it focuses on select large-scale canvases.
Mar 12, 2010
Exhibit
Parks Gallery
Taos, NM
127-A Bent Street
575-751-0343
Bodybuilding Babies and Brides
Five large scale works on paper by Victoria Carlson.
Mar 12, 2010
Exhibit
New Concept Gallery
Santa Fe, NM
610 A Canyon Road
505-795-7570
Variations in Black and White
An exhibition of variations on black and white painting, sculpture and photography by gallery artists.
Mar 12, 2010
Gallery/show reception
Incline Village, NV
Art Attack Gallery, 868 Tahoe Blve., #13
775 832 7400
Horse HeART
Art and Wild Horses! Horse HeART celebrates both, with a juried exhibit of equine art that evokes the resilience and spirit of mustangs and a fundraiser to benefit the Let 'Em Run Foundation. Opening reception with wine and chocolate is March 13, 2010. LERF is a non-profit organization, co-founded by country western singer Lacy J. Dalton, working to preserve wild horses. Opening reception raffle: grand prize is a springtime guided adventure to view wild mustang herds with their new foals!
Mar 13, 2010
Exhibit
Rio Bravo Fine Art
Truth or Consequences, NM
110 East Broadway Avenue
575-894-0572
Abstract Forces
A collection of abstract paintings created during the past two years by Joel Smith.
Mar 18, 2010
Art show and sale
Great Falls, MT
C.M. Russell Museum 400 13th Street North Great Falls, MT 59401
406-727-8787
The Russell: The Sale to Benefit the C.M. Russell Museum
A three day benefit for the C.M. Russell Museum. March 18, 2010, wall sale and reception with over a hundred different pieces of art available through a fixed price wall sale. March 19, 2010, "Art in Action" a quick finish with twenty-four different artists creating work to be auctioned off. March 20, 2010 Sale and brunch of high quality Western art. All proceeds benefit the C.M. Russell Museum.
Mar 19, 2010
Exhibit
Winterowd Fine Art
Santa Fe, NM
701 Canyon Road
505-992-8878
J.D. Wellborn: Mystical Tablets
An exhibition of new paintings comprised of small and large works of acrylic on paper.
Mar 19, 2010
Exhibit
Winterowd Fine Art
Santa Fe, NM
701 Canyon Road
505-992-8878
Mark Castator: Steel Poetic
New steel sculpture by Mark Castator.
Mar 19, 2010
Indian Pueblo Event
Laguna Pueblo
Laguna Pueblo, NM
45 miles west of Albuquerque off I-40
505-552-6654
St Joseph's Feast Day
Harvest Dance and various dances at Old Laguna Pueblo
Mar 19, 2010
Exhibit
Verve Gallery of Photography
Santa Fe, NM
219 East Marcy Street
505-982-5009
Group Exhibition by Three Gallery Artists
Featuring work by Verve gallery artists Mark Citret, Douglas Ethridge, and Dominic Rouse.
Mar 19, 2010
Exhibit
Marigold Arts
Santa Fe, NM
424 Canyon Road
505-982-4142
Sandy Voss
An exhibition of hand-woven rugs by Sandy Voss.
Mar 19, 2010
Exhibit
VSA North Fourth Art Center / N4th Gallery
Albuquerque, NM
4904 4th Street NW
505-345-2872
George Mendoza: Wise Tree Collection
N4th Gallery welcomes renowned visually impaired artist George Mendoza to Albuquerque for an exhibition of ten paintings and the fabrics and quilts inspired by the artist's work.
Mar 19, 2010
Exhibit
Aaron Payne Fine Art
Santa Fe, NM
213 East Marcy Street
505-995-9779
Margaret Fisher: A Retrospective Exhibition
This exhibition will feature work from her earliest modernist watercolors done in the late 1920s to her small scale abstract works on paper from 1941 through the 1950s. Also included will be several of her rare Santa Fe watercolors and one oil from her two brief trips to New Mexico in 1927 and 1936.
Mar 19, 2010
Exhibit
Lewallen Galleries
Santa Fe, NM
129 West Palace Ave
505-988-8997
Ron Ehrlich: New Work
This exhibition will showcase Ehrlich's latest compositions, which merge the crackling intensity of American action painting with the meditative calm of traditional Japanese wood-fired ceramics.
Mar 19, 2010
Art show and sale
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Pavilions
602-870-7610
Arizona Art Alliance Fine Art Exhibit
Over 13,000 square feet of original art by local, juried artists. Gift shop will sell prints, cards, and other small items.
Mar 20, 2010
Festival
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Las Cruces,
4100 Dripping Springs Road
505-983-6155
Rag Rug Festival
A two day festival of rag rug weaving with a focus on promoting women's cottage industries throughout New Mexico.
Mar 25, 2010
Demonstration
Alamosa, CO
Zapata Ranch
719-378-2356
Zapata Ranch Painting Workshop: Landscape, Figure, Wildlife
This February, Zapata Ranch will open it's doors for our first annual painting workshop. Led by Denver area-based and multi-award winning artist Lani Vlaanderen, this long weekend will be packed with 3 full days of instructional workshop where students will have the opportunity to paint from a live cowboy model, wildlife including bison, horses and cattle, as well as the unique San Luis Valley landscape. A great studio space is available for those not wanting to brave the elements and painting from photos is permitted. This is a great opportunity to gather reference from an actual working ranch and receive instruction on how to express your experience in paint. Included in admission is lodging and all meals prepared by the ranch's gourmet chef. Space is limited so please call Tess Leach at 719-378-2356 or email her at tess@zranch.org to reserve your spot.   Space is limited to 20, please call Tess Leach at 719-378-2356 or email her at tess@zranch.org to reserve your spot.   Cost: $900 per person single occupancy, $700 per person double occupancy
Mar 26, 2010
Exhibit
Jane Sauer Gallery
Santa Fe, NM
652 Canyon Road
505-995-8513
Architecture of Spirit
A solo exhibition by Santa Fe artist Roberto Cardinale presenting Cardinale's signature churches, missions and synagogues.
Mar 27, 2010
Studio Tour
Denison, TX
Main ST
903-465-1551
Spring Art Tour
Over 100 artist including local & international, Artists' Demos, Gallery Receptions, Musical Performances at the historical Rialto, and Loft Tour. All on Main Street Denison TX March 27 & 28 Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm Call for more info 903-465-1551
Apr 2, 2010
Exhibit
Manitou Galleries
Santa Fe, NM
123 West Palace Ave
505-986-0440
Spring Group Show
Exhibition of all gallery artists, featuring paintings by Jerry Jordan.
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