Exhibit Opening, Friday, June 21, 5-7 p.m.
The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission Community Gallery announces Viva Flora!,
Treasured Plants of New Mexico, an exhibit featuring artwork inspired by the
plants of New Mexico. Presented in partnership with Santa Fe Botanical Garden,
and in celebration of the grand opening of the new Santa Fe Botanical
Garden at Museum Hill, Viva Flora! explores the vibrancy and beauty of
New Mexico’s flora. The exhibit will include the artworks of over 35 local
artists in a variety of media. In the spring of 2012, artists selected a single
New Mexico plant from which to draw inspiration. The results of their creative
endeavors will be on display in the Community Gallery from June 21 – August 23,
2013. The exhibit schedule will include educational programming including
lectures and workshops in celebration of the exhibit and the work displayed. All
work will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to the
Santa Fe Botanical Garden for their continued programming. The public is invited
to an opening on Friday, June 21, from 5-7 p.m.
“Viva
Flora! is a great opportunity for the Community Gallery to partner with a
dynamic local organization while providing exposure for the fine work of
participating artists,” says Rod Lambert, Community Gallery Manager. “As a
function of our mission, the Community Gallery welcomes opportunities that
engage the community in new and exciting ways. Working with Santa Fe Botanical
Garden, this exhibit appeals to art lovers, plant lovers and the entire
community. Viva Flora! has something for everyone.”
“I can’t wait
to see the artistic expressions that each of the artists created for this show,”
said Managing Director of Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Linda
Milbourn.
Participating
artists include: Laura Brink, Fionna Buck, Joy Campbell, Lisa Coddington, Jan
Denton, Derusha, Pamela DiMauro, Carol Farmer, Anne Farrell, Judy Felsen,
Christina Hall-Strauss, Sarah Hartshorne, Diane Inman, Basia Irland, Lauren
Johnson, Vasili Katakis, Paul Murray, Donna Nova, Janet O’Neal, Deborah Paisner,
Mary Parkes, Patricia Pearce, Flo Perkins, Raymond Petersen, Bettina Raphael,
Adrianna Reyes Newell, Romi Sloboda, Vanita Smithey, Jacklyn St. Aubyn, Lisa de
St. Croix, Suzanne Stern, JoAnne Tucker, George Vogel, David Welch, S.K. Yeatts
and Bette Yozell.
The Community
Gallery is located inside the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West
Marcy Street, at the intersection of Sheridan Street. The Community Gallery is
open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 505-955-6705.
Santa Fe
Botanical Garden celebrates, cultivates and conserves the rich botanical
heritage and biodiversity of our region. In partnership with nature, they
demonstrate their commitment through education, community service and the
sustainable management of two nature preserves and the future public garden on
Museum Hill. More information at www.santafebotanicalgarden.org
The Community
Gallery supports local artists, promotes artistic excellence, and strengthens
the local arts economy through diverse exhibits, educational and professional
development opportunities for local artists, and engaging activities for the
public. Through thoughtful and creative programming, the Community Gallery is a
hub for viewing quality New Mexico art and the presentation of dynamic
educational opportunities, bringing art to the community as well as the
community to art. For more information, call 505-955-9705.
Samples from
the show below:
 David Welch,
Primavera, 24 x 29, Watercolor |
 Basia Irland, Book XXXI Mountain Mahogany, Dercocarpus montanus). Rio Grande, New Mexico, 24 x 30, Archival photograph on canvas Celebrating 25 years of supporting the arts in Santa Fe. |
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The City of Santa Fe
Arts Commission (SFAC), an agency within the municipal government of the City of
Santa Fe, provides leadership by and for City government in supporting arts and
cultural affairs.The SFAC also recommends programs and policies that develop,
sustain and promote artistic excellence in the community. For more information
contact the SFAC at 505-955-6707 or email artscommission@santafenm.gov, or by
fax 505-955-6671
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