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Who: The Las Cruces Museum
What: Hosting “From the Ground Up” ceramics exhibit
When: September 4, 2009
Where: The Las Cruces Museum of Art
Contact: (575) 541-2137

“From the Ground Up” Opens September 4th

“From the Ground Up XXIV,” a regional, juried exhibition of contemporary ceramics, will be on display at the Las Cruces Museum of Art from Friday, September 4 through Saturday, November 7.  This biannual event is a collaboration between the Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces and the Las Cruces Museum of Art.  An artists’ reception will be held on Friday, September 4 from 5 – 7 pm.  At this time, juror Blair Meerfeld will present the awards.

This exhibition features ceramic works, both functional and sculptural, by over sixty artists representing the states of the Rocky Mountain Region – New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.   The participating local artists are Joe Angelo, Klyf Brown, Christina Campbell, Walter Castro, Janice Cook, Liz Fisher, Andi Freespirit, Richard Green, Susanne Kane, Dana Kroos, John Northcutt, Cindy Waddell, Barb Williams, and Cally Williams. 

The juror, Blair Meerfeld, has been a professional studio potter for many years and is now a resident of Santa Fe.  His work is primarily functional pieces, crafted with wood fired stoneware.  He will be presenting a free public lecture on his work on Saturday, September 5 at 12 pm at the Branigan Cultural Center. 

Funded by the City of Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Museum of Art is located at 491 N. Main Street, at the north end of the downtown mall.  Exhibits are accessible and free of charge.  For information, call (575) 541-2137 or visit the website www.museums.las-cruces.org.

Who: “Las Cruces Collects Exhibit”
What: New Deviotional Art Addition
When: July 2009
Where: The Las Cruces Museum of Art
Contact: (575) 541-2137

Devotional Art Now at Las Cruces Museum of Art

The “Las Cruces Collects” exhibition, now showing at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, offers a rare look into the private art collections of area residents, with a wide variety of objects to see.  The collection of Richard and Toby White, for example, focuses on Ethiopian Coptic art, but also includes devotional art from Lithuania and the Southwest.  Come learn the colorful tales behind these religious artifacts, on display through Saturday, August 22nd. 

The origin of the White’s interest in artistic objects goes back to their college years, when they lived near the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.  After college, the Whites were fortunate to have the opportunity to work, live, and travel in many different countries.  While living in Ethiopia, their collecting habits began to change and become more refined.  They were fascinated with the country and its people and started spending hours in markets and out of the way shops looking for things to collect. 

Now, their collection spans much more than Ethiopian culture and is highly personal in nature.  The collection reminds them of important parts of the story of their lives. Mr. White states that, “we are doing our best to tame the collections ability to keep growing.  But as with most good intentions, this one is much more easily stated in words than put into practice.” 

Highlights from the collection include two retablos from northern Mexico and an array of crosses from Ethiopia and Lithuania, with dating from the 14th to 20th century.  A historical map of Africa from the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (the first true atlas, printed in England in 1606) is also on display.  Abraham Ortelius is regarded as one of the finest cartographers from antiquity and certainly the most prominent of the 16th century. His concern for accuracy and attention to detail make his beautiful maps both intriguing and aesthetically pleasing.

Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM, and Saturday, 9AM – 1PM. Admission is free. Funded by the City of Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Museum of Art is located at 491 North Main Street, at the north end of the Downtown Mall. Call 541-2137, or visit http://museums.las-cruces.org, for more information on museum exhibitions and Studio Program art classes.

Who: The African Art Collection of Delano and Gayle Lewis
What: Now showing at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, as part of the exhibition “Las Cruces Collects,”
When: June 9th – August 22^nd
Where: The Las Cruces Museum of Art
Contact: (575) 541-2137

Delano and Gayle Lewis Share African Art Collection

The “Las Cruces Collects” exhibition, now showing at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, offers a rare look into the private art collections of area residents.  One of the seven collections represented belongs to Gayle and Delano Lewis of Mesilla, NM.  In 1966, the young Lewis couple joined the Peace Corps, where Delano served as Peace Corps staff in Nigeria and Uganda and embarked on a life-long career of public service.  These travel and living experiences enhanced their passion for art and gave them the opportunity to learn about African art and to add to their eclectic collection of art and artifacts. Come and hear the colorful tales behind these objects, on display through Saturday, August 22nd. 

In 1994, Delano Lewis was named President and CEO of National Public Radio in Washington, DC.  In June 1999, President Clinton nominated Mr. Lewis as US Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa.  Now retired from a remarkable career, Mr. Lewis is currently a Senior Fellow at New Mexico State University.  Gayle Lewis recently published Dear Family: Letters from Nigeria, her memoirs detailing the hardship, danger, and adventure of caring for her family while living abroad.  The Lewis’ have four adult sons and eleven grandchildren.

“The Coachman,” a signed print by famed Harlem Renaissance artist Jacob Lawrence, is featured in the collection, along with works by other noted artists including Fred Eboka and Barbara Tyrrell. Objects in the exhibition include African beadwork, embroidery, wood carvings, and ceramics.  Often created by teams of artisans, these artworks are bold in color and full of life.

Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM, and Saturday, 9AM – 1PM. Admission is free. Funded by the City of Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Museum of Art is located at 491 North Main Street, at the north end of the Downtown Mall. Call 541-2137, or visit http://museums.las-cruces.org, for more information on museum exhibits and Studio Program art classes.

Who: The art collection of Mark and Stephanie Medoff
What: Now showing at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, as part of the exhibition “Las Cruces Collects,”
When: June 9th – August 22^nd
Where: The Las Cruces Museum of Art
Contact: (575) 541-2137

Mark and Stephanie Medoff Contribute to “Las Cruces Collects” Exhibition

The art collection of Mark and Stephanie Medoff adds a distinctly Southwestern flare to the new exhibition “Las Cruces Collects,” now showing at the Las Cruces Museum of Art.  One of seven local collections on display until Saturday, August 22nd, artwork on loan from the Medoff family expresses both their passion for the theater and their personal connection to New Mexico.

With an array of horses and cowboys, the Medoff collection is certainly theatrical.  Rugged landscapes serve as the backdrop to a cast of wild characters, with works on display such as “Good Guy Bad Guy” by graphic artist Norris Hall and “Rabbit Hunt” by illustrator Barbara Lathem.  Notably, the Medoffs are no longer active collectors because their walls cannot hold any more artwork. 

Mark Medoff, recognized for such theatrical works as “When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder?” and “Children of a Lesser God,” is now serving as Creative Director for the Creative Media Institute. Mark Medoff and his wife Stephanie are currently co-chairs spearheading a campaign to raise funds for a new $75 million Center for the Arts at NMSU.  

Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM, and Saturday, 9AM – 1PM. Admission is free. Funded by the City of Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Museum of Art is located at 491 North Main Street, at the north end of the Downtown Mall. Call 541-2137, or visit http://museums.las-cruces.org, for more information on museum exhibits and Studio Program art classes.

“Good Guy Bad Guy” by Norris Hall; Acrylic; circa 1990

Who: Las Cruces Museum of Art
What:  Las Cruces Collects exhibit
When: June 5 – August 22, 2009
Where: Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 North Main Street, at the north end of the Downtown Mall
Contact: (575) 541-2215

 “Las Cruces Collects,” opens Friday, June 5th from 5-7 pm, at the Las Cruces Museum of Art.  The exhibit offers a rare look into the private art collections of area residents.  Featuring art works ranging from European Old Masters to American Contemporary, in a wide variety of media and artistic styles, this exhibit sheds light on the passions motivating collectors of fine art.  Organized by the Las Cruces Museum of Art, “Las Cruces Collects” will be on display through Saturday, August 22nd.

In a community as dedicated to the arts as Las Cruces, it should come as no surprise that the area’s art collections are as diverse as its residents.   Made possible through the assistance of Sally and Glenn Cutter, works are on loan are from the private collections of J. Paul Taylor; Kent F. Jacobs and Sallie Ritter; Gayle and Delano Lewis; Stephanie and Mark Medoff; Toby and Richard White; Mireille Dohmen; and Mary Streett.  The exhibition includes Civil War antiquities, Pueblo pottery, Surrealist sculpture, African and Mexican folk art, religious iconography, and many other surprises.

Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM, and Saturday, 9AM – 1PM. Admission is free. Funded by the City of Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Museum of Art is located at 491 North Main Street, at the north end of the Downtown Mall. Call 541-2137, or visit http://museums.las-cruces.org, for more information on museum exhibits and Studio Program art classes.

For a complete listing of events in Las Cruces, visit www.lascrucescvb.org.

The Doña Ana Arts Council and the Rio Grande Theatre are pleased to provide the following information concerning activities throughout the month of June, 2009. For clarification, photos or additional information, please contact the Rio Grande Theatre Manager, David Salcido, at 575-523-6403.

A Night Of Music In Memory Of David Diaz
The memory of late musician David Diaz will be celebrated at the Rio Grande Theatre, June 19, beginning at 6pm. Scheduled to perform are Diaz’ band Nosotros, along with a Jazz Tribute and the youth band founded by Diaz in his final days, Regardless. A light dinner and dessert will be served between sets and all proceeds from the event will go to the David Diaz Music From The Heart Endowment, created to provide musical instruction to underprivileged children. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling (575) 571-7170.

Every Other Tuesday at the Rio Grande Theatre – Schedule for June 2009

June 2 – Celestial Sounds Women’s Chorus
The concert features a variety of music from classical to contemporary including music by Cole Porter and two selections of poetry by Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost set to music.

June 16 – Tuco John Band
A very special engagement with the local Jazz quartet that specializes in standards from the 1930s through the 1950s, with classic rock and old soul tunes thrown in to mix things up a bit.

June 30 – Starlight Children’s Theatre HMS Pinafore
The Gilbert & Sullivan classic is adapted for children and presented by a cast ranging in age from Kindergarten through 8th Grade, as part of the Starlight Children’s Theatre Summer Workshop.

Please note: Every Other Tuesday performances always begin at 5:30 p.m. and are free to the public.  For more information contact DAAC at 523-6403. 

On Exhibit Throughout the month of June

Society of Layerists in Multi-Media
A Summer Exhibition featuring the works of the Society of Layerists in Multi-Media (SLMM) will fill both the El Paso Electric and the Caroline de Mesilla galleries, beginning with a reception for the artists to coincide with the First Friday Downtown Arts Ramble, on June 5, 2009, beginning at 5pm. SLMM is a society of equals designed to encourage creative expression and dynamic growth through many overlapping artistic and holistic disciplines. For more information visit www.slmm.org

For a complete listing of events in Las Cruces, visit www.lascrucescvb.org.

Who: Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
What: Betty Sweeney. May artist of the month
When: May 1-31, 2009. 10 am to 5 pm Monday-Saturday and noon to 5 pm Sunday
Where: Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery located 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla
Contact: (575) 522-2933

The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery located 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre will be featuring the month of May artists Betty Sweeney, a multimedia oil and watercolor painter who finds joy and inspiration in New Mexico mountains, landscapes and historic treasurers.  Louise Lockhart works primarily in watercolor capturing the glorious colors of the Southwest desert.  Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday-Saturday and noon to 5 pm Sunday.  Information (575) 522-2933 or drop by the gallery to visit with the artists.  The gallery offers work by 30 local artists in many media’s to include original paintings, stained glass, miniature paintings, photography, encaustic, infused glass art jewelry, prints and handmade cards.

For a complete listing of events in Las Cruces, visit www.lascrucescvb.org.

The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM , across from the Fountain Theatre, will feature during the month of April, 2009, Joyce Ann Key, a local artist and business woman who is known for rearranging images infusing them with energetic color.  Some artist paint what they see, Joyce Ann paints what she dreams.
 
Also featured is Sally Quillen a local artist and teacher, known for her Georgia O’Keefe flower-style and bold colorful figurative paining’s.  She most recently is using acrylic base paint and adorned with glass beads.
 
They are also proud to announce the two newest artists, JoAnn Milam and Bert Rawlings who have joined our group.
 
JoAnn a prolific pastelist depicting terrain on canvas.  She is a native New Mexican, is deeply invested in the mysteries of landscape, how winding roads curve around vast panoramas of land and sea as depicted in her pastels.
 
Bert, born New Mexican landscape painter, known for his boldly colored landscape works and impressionistic brush strokes.  He works primarily in acrylics.

Awaken your inner fiber artist and learn to weave a one-of-kind, triangular shawl during a four-day workshop at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main Street. This “hands-on” technique requires no previous weaving experience.
 
Those interested will be able to weave with a minimal amount of yarn. Frame looms are provided & studio time is flexible. To learn more about this unique approach, see instructor Nancy Anderson demonstrate each Saturday morning at the Farmers and Crafts Market on the Downtown Mall.
 
The first session of the workshop will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 10th- 19th, from 12:30 – 2:45 pm.  The second session is Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 14th – 23rd at the same times.  To see a complete schedule of our classes, please visit http://museums.las-cruces.org or call (575) 541-2137 for more information.
 
For more information contact Greg Phillipy, Education Curator at (575) 541-2217. The TTY number is (575) 541-2161.

For a complete listing of events in Las Cruces, visit www.lascrucescvb.org.

Janet Parks and Joanna Bradley are the Featured Artists for February, 2008 at the Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre.

Janet works in a number of mediums, mostly in oils and pastels but also watercolor and colored pencils.  She is always interested in trying new mediums and techniques.  Joanna Bradley has won numerous awards for her artistic gourds.  She currently owns a small advertising agency.

The Mesilla Valley Fine Art Gallery also will be participating in the Love of Art Month 2009 in conjunction with the ArtForms Artists Association of New Mexico.  The Mesilla Gallery will have our annual “My Masterpiece” event.  Prizes will be awarded to the winners.  Our local artists will be working in the style of very famous artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Charles Russell, R. C. Gorman, and many more.  Please visit our gallery and participate in the contest to select the old master painting with the old master artist.

Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 pm Sunday. 

For more information (575)522-2933 or www.zianet.com/mvartgallery.