South Valley Studio

"Pollination" debuts at Open Space

 "Pollination," an exhibition of works by New Mexico encaustic artists, debuts Saturday, May 7th with an opening reception from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

(Pictured right: "Germination," 2010.  Harriette Tsosie.  Encaustic/panel.  16" x 12.")

The exhibition continues through June 28th at the Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW (between Montano and Paseo del Norte at Bosque Meadows Road), Albuquerque.  

Participating artists include: Sharon Sperry Bloom, Sally Condon, Debi Dodge, Ernesto, Eleanor Trabaudo, Harriette Tsosie, Shawn Turung, F. G. Yost and Susan Zimmerman (Albuquerque area); Guy Baldovi, Fionna Buck, Yvonne Burk, Jackie Butler, Linda Fillhardt, Nicolas Gadbois, Maureen Howles, Douglas Mehrens, Sallyann Paschall, Cherry Whitener Rohe (Santa Fe area); and Michael Carter and Paula Verona (Taos area).

In conjunction with the exhibition, the City of Albuquerque's Open Space Visitor Center has planned a series of workshops and demonstrations, including:

"How to make mineral paints," May 22

"Protecting Pollinators," June 5

"Encaustic Painting Demonstration," June 13

For information or to register, contact: Joshua Willis at 505/897-8831 or jrwillis@cabq.gov

For more details, visit: www.cabq.gov/openspace

Thermal Dynamics showcases New Mexico encaustic artists

"Thermal Dynamics," an exhibition showcasing the work of New Mexico encaustic artists opens Friday, July 3 at Albuquerque's Arts Alliance Gallery.  The exhibition continues through July 27th.  The Arts Alliance Gallery is located in the Courtyard Shopping Center, 1100 San Mateo NE, Suite #10 and will be open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM for the duration of the exhibition.  A reception and book signing are scheduled for Friday, July 10th, from 5 PM - 8 PM.  Artists will be on hand to sign copies of "New Mexico Wax,"  just published catalog of the work of the state's encaustic artists.  The catalog retails for $25.

New Mexico Wax publishes catalog

Hot off the press is New Mexico Wax's first catalog of members' work. The catalog features full color photographs of the work of 34 New Mexico encaustic artists. "New Mexico Wax" also includes a history of how the organization was founded, a membership application, an essay describing what encaustic painting is, and brief statements by each artist about their work. The catalog will be on sale for $18 (our cost, including shipping) at the group's next exhibition, "Thermal Dynamics," opening July 3 at Albuquerque's Arts Alliance Gallery, Courtyard Shopping Center, 1100 San Mateo NE, Suite #10. The exhibition continues through July 27. Gallery hours are 10 AM - 5 PM daily (except Sundays) for the duration of the exhibit. A reception and book signing are scheduled for Friday, July 10th from 5 PM to 8 PM. Artists will be on hand at that time to sign copies of the "New Mexico Wax" catalog.

Tsosie shows at Millicent Rogers

Harriette Tsosie's work "Aspens in Winter," is part of a miniatures show at the Millicent Rogers Museum,1504 Millicent Rogers Museum Road, Taos, New Mexico.The exhibition opens Saturday, February 21 and continues through March 31.  

For more information visit: www.millicentrogers.org or call 575/758-2462.

Taos News features New Mexico Wax article

South Valley Studio 2009 Exhibition Calendar

January 16 - 30: “For the Love of Art,” Albuquerque Arts Alliance, 1100 San Mateo NE, #10, Albuquerque, NM.87110. Hours: 9AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday. 505/268-1920.

February 21 - March 31: “Sixth Annual Miniatures Show and Sale,” Millicent Rogers Museum, 1504 Millicent Rogers Road, Taos, NM. 87571. Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 5PM. 575/758-2462.

March 20 - April 25: “Waxing and Waning: The Resurgence of Encaustic,” New Mexico Wax debut exhibition, Zane Bennett Contemporary Art, 435 S. Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Sunday, Noon - 4:00 PM. 505/982-8111.

April 10 - April 18: "Faces and Places," Jennie Cooley Gallery, 717 D Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM. 505/490-1155.

April 10 - April 26: Ninth Annual Collect: Inside 8, Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, M 87505. 505/982-1338.

July 3 - July 27: "Thermal Dynamics," Arts Alliance Gallery, Courtyard Shopping Center, 1100 San Mateo NE, Ste 10, Albuqurque, NM 87110. 505/268-1920.
Daily: 10 AM - 5PM.

June 22 - June 23: South Valley Studio Encaustic workshop. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. SOLD OUT.