January Art in the Library Galleries

Main Library
Attitudes of the Heart
Spiritual Landscapes
by Rezi Ghadimi

La Farge Library
Mental Health Issues
By the National Association of Mental Health and Casa Milagro

Southside Library
Colors of Santa Fe
Acrylics
by Patti Merrill

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

December Art in the Library Galleries

Main Library
Drawings
by Elba Pineda-Philips

&
Small Works
by Janice St. Marie

La Farge Library
Pyramids and Coyotes
An Interpretative Installation
from Mister Fant's Ancient Mathematics Class
with a Christmas Motif

Southside Library
Faith in New Mexico
Digital Photographs
by Bill Todino

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

Main Art Committee Hiatus

The Art Committee at the Main Library will be on hiatus in December, 2011, and January, 2012. Meetings will resume on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 2:00 pm in the Pick Room at the Main Library.

The Art Committee selects the artwork for the Tybie Davis Satin Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Main Library. For more information, call 955-6717.

Clouds over Pedernal by Patricia Hodapp was part of the May 2008 exhibit at the Southside Branch Library.

November Art in the Library Galleries

Main Library
Multi-Image Panoramics
Film/Digital/B&W/Color
by Jack Hizny
&
Oldies But Goodies
by The Santa Fe Public Library Children's Department

La Farge Library
Nature's Whimsies
by Jon Price

Southside Library
Coast to Coast and In Between
Oil Paintings
by Doug Bootes

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

October Art in the Library Galleries

Main Library
I See Me
Photographs
by Lisa Blair
&
Arts and Crafts
by The Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club

La Farge Library
Portraits in Oil
by Robin B. Berrie

Southside Library
Field of Spirits
Grave Markers of Northern New Mexico
by Dirk Wales

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

Artists & Poets Collaborative Call

The City of Santa Fe Community Gallery is seeking artists to participate in the upcoming “Odes and Offerings” exhibit. “Odes and Offerings” will be an exhibition in collaboration with City of Santa Fe Poet Laureate, Joan Logghe, and is intended as a rare opportunity for local artists working in all media to create original works in response to the written work of a local poet.

The Community Gallery is inviting artists to apply who are interested in the collaboration of their visual medium with the written word. All selected artists will be partnered with a local poet and given two works from that person’s poetry collection. Artists will then be asked to choose a line, phrase, stanza or the entire poem to incorporate into their final piece. "The idea is not a poetry-inspired piece, but a piece where the text becomes part of the work of art," states Logghe.

The Community Gallery is planning the exhibit for the spring of 2012 and it is tentatively scheduled to run from April through June 2012. Artists are asked to provide portfolios of previous work for review no later than October 28, 2011. Artists will be notified of their participation by the middle of November 2011 and asked to submit digital images of their work to the Community Gallery by the end of February 2012. Approximately 35 artists from a variety of media will be selected to offer a full range of work that expresses the breadth and depth of work being created in New Mexico.

Any interested artists should submit an artist portfolio of their work to Rod Lambert, the Community Gallery Manager. Portfolios should consist of 5-10 printed images of the artist’s work on standard digital print paper and an artist statement, resume and/or bio. Portfolios should be addressed to Community Gallery, PO Box 909, Santa Fe, NM 87504. Please specify that you would like to be considered for the ODES & OFFERINGS Exhibit. Portfolios must be received by October 28, 2011 for inclusion.

Arts Commission Community Gallery
201 W. Marcy St. at Sheridan
In the Santa Fe Community Convention Center

Community Gallery Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Public parking is available in the Center garage, located off Federal Avenue.

For more information:
Rod Lambert, Gallery Manager
Call (505) 955-6705
Email rdlambert@santafenm.gov
Visit The Arts Commission Website.

Free Artist Workshops

for National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15

Arts Commission Community Gallery
201 W. Marcy St. at Sheridan
In the Santa Fe Community Convention Center

The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission Community Gallery will be hosting a free series of artist demonstrations and workshops on the following Saturday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Artists will have work for sale as well, so come support a local artist.

Saturday, September 24
Darlene Olivia McElroy
Collage Workshop
Darlene is a mixed-media collage artist whose work weaves together “textural surfaces, found objects, and rich symbolism”. Darlene is best known for her surface treatment techniques and incorporation of non-traditional materials in her work. She is the author of the book, Image Transfer Workshop. For Darlene the creative process is a playful one, so join us!


Saturday, October 1
Victor Archuleta
Woodcarving Demonstration
Victor is a Spanish Market Artist known for his traditional, classic furniture design. Victor’s work is both decorative as well as highly functional, combining design elements from Northern New Mexico and classic European furniture. Collectors keep him busy in his studio with commissions, so take the time to see Victor work and pick up a piece of your own.


Saturday, October 8
Felicia Trujillo
Willow Basket Workshop
Felicia is a celebrated willow basket weaver whose work can be as simple as a holiday tree ornament or small basket and as complicated as a hand-woven cover for the bed of a pickup. Primarily self-taught, Felicia is eager to share her techniques and materials with the public and offer the simple joy of creating something with your own hands.


Saturday, October 15
Robb Rael
Painting Demonstration
Robb is a celebrated local painter whose work can be found in private collections both locally and nationally. Among his most-viewed works are his 2009 Zozobra poster image as well as the mural capping the bar at the Plaza Restaurant on Santa Fe’s south side. Inspired by illustration, graffiti and the local environment, Robb’s work is a staple for any local collector. Come meet Robb and watch his imagination at work.

Community Gallery Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Public parking is available in the Center garage, located off Federal Avenue.

For more information:
Rod Lambert, Gallery Manager
Call (505) 955-6705
Email rdlambert@santafenm.gov
Visit The Arts Commission Website.

September Art in the Library Galleries

Main Library
Monsters
Papercut Artwork
by Valerie Rangel
&
Stitching New Mexico
Hand-Embroidered B&W Photography
by Brooke Williams

La Farge Library
Egg Tempera on Wooden Panels
by Eliza Schmid

Southside Library
Liberia in Pictures
Digital Photography
by Mario Ruiz

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

Progressive Arts Fair Appeal

Santa Fe is renowned for its incredible arts community and events. Canyon Road, Spanish Market, Indian Market, and more galleries per capita than any other city in the US, make this place a mecca for artists and art-lovers. However, sometimes this high profile means that lesser-known or younger artists need a little boost to get their work seen.

Enter the After Hours Alliance and the first-ever Progressive Arts Fair. On September 18, the Railyard will be turned into a showcase for artists and musicians who are the future incarnate of creativity in the City Different. 35 artists have been selected through an application process that reached out to less established artists whose work is gallery quality. The fair will also feature a dozen live local music acts that represent the future of Santa Fe’s music scene.

Like many start-ups, the Progressive Arts Fair needs community support ahead of time. Enter the Kickstarter campaign. If you're familiar with Kiva or Vittana, Kickstarter is a similar resource for creative and experimental endeavors. You can donate money to a project and become a backer, and different projects yield varying types of dividends. Many projects allow you to donate as little as one dollar, so you can contribute even if you're pinching pennies.

If you contribute to the Progressive Art Fair's Kickstarter campaign this week until August 27, an anonymous donor will match your dollars. So keep the arts alive and vibrant in Santa Fe by supporting the next generation of creators. And don't forget to check out the Railyard on September 18!

Call for Artists

The Southside Branch Library, at 6599 Jaguar Drive, is accepting applications from artists interested in displaying their work for one month. Applicants must live in the City of Santa Fe or Santa Fe County and be eligible for a Santa Fe Public Library card.

Please pick up and return applications at the Southside Library reference desk. The Art Committee will meet with artists to select and schedule art displays to begin in October of 2011. Applicants should be prepared to present their work on Friday, September 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the café meeting room at Southside.

For more information, call John Pinkston at 955-2824.

August Art in the Library Galleries

Southside Library
Bosque Birds/Kids Read
Prints on Glass / Framed Prints
by Peter Norby

Main Library
Paintings, prints and jewelry
by David Sloan

La Farge Library
Horse Photography
by Lisa Dines

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

On Hiatus

Ah, August. When it seems that most of the world is on vacation, and the rest of it slows down to a syrupy crawl. We have a couple of announcements about changes in our usual programming:

Books & Babies will be taking a vacation from July 11-26. The next Books & Babies sessions will start on Wednesday, July 27 at La Farge, and Thursday, July 28 at Southside.

The Art Committee at the Main Library will not be meeting in August. They will have the next meeting on Wednesday, September 7, at 2:00 pm in the Main Library's Pick Room.

The weekly Teen programming will also take a break in August. This includes book groups, movie viewings, and Teen Advisory Board meetings. But, teens can sign up for the Comics & Manga Workshop that will be at the Southside Library on Thursday, August 4 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Stay tuned for the next round of Teen activities starting in September.

And while August is one of the busiest months for the Santa Fe community, there are some folks who believe that August should be abolished. We're definitely not in that camp, but we do believe that next month should be enjoyed as much as possible!

July Art in the Library Galleries

Southside Library
Lens Games
Digital Imaging based on Nature
by Sandy Seehaver

Main Library
Paintings, prints and jewelry
by David Sloan

La Farge Library
Summer Reading Program Exhibit

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

Common Ground:

2011 Art Exhibit & Prize

The Annual Poster Competition has been re-envisioned to recognize more than one artist and allow the entry of 3-dimensional works. Common Ground: City of Santa Fe Art Exhibit & Prize will open at the Arts Commission Community Gallery inside the Santa Fe Community Convention Center on August 26 and run through September 9.

Entry forms for the exhibit will be available on July 1, 2011 at the Santa Fe Arts Commission site, under Art Exhibit & Prize. The deadline for receipt of entry forms is Monday, August 15. Participation is open to professional and amateur artists, ages 18 years or older, who reside in Santa Fe County.

All entries will be judged by a committee of Arts Commissioners, artists and arts professionals. The top three entries will receive cash prizes, with the Best of Show receiving a $1,000 cash prize and 1st place and 2nd place receiving $500 and $250 respectively. The Best of Show will also be reproduced on a note card and the artist given the opportunity to show his/her original entry in City Hall for a year. Framed two-dimensional works and three-dimensional sculptures are eligible for entry.

For more information visit the Arts Commission’s website or call 505-955-6707.

Image:
2010 Winner
“Restoration”
by Alexander Merklein
an acrylic on canvas

“Mining the Unconscious”:

Art Inspired by Carl Jung’s Red Book

Exhibit Opening:
Friday, June 17
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

June 17 - August 21
Santa Fe Community Gallery
201 W. Marcy St. at Sheridan

Open Tuesday through Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission Community Gallery, in proud partnership with Mining the Unconscious: A Creative Path to Self Knowledge, announces the opening of “Mining the Unconscious” a juried exhibition of art by 32 New Mexico artists referencing Jungian themes explored in C. G. Jung’s groundbreaking and beautifully illustrated The Red Book, published posthumously in 2009. Artists participating in the exhibit were selected from an unprecedented 143 submissions. Their work represents a variety of media including video, mixed media, sculptural and two-dimensional works.

“Mining the Unconscious” is the first of three exhibits and numerous community programs that will take place as part of Mining the Unconscious: A Creative Path to Self Knowledge during Summer 2011. The project was conceived by four local artists who were inspired by the The Red Book: Belinda Edwards, Michele Altenberg, Harriette Tsosie and Laura Langdon. Check out the June Calendar for the first batch of upcoming community events, including those at the Main Library. For more information about the program, visit the Mining the Unconscious website.

The Community Gallery is located inside the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street, at the intersection of Sheridan Street. Public parking is available in the Center garage, located off Federal Avenue. For more information about the Community Gallery, visit the Arts Commission site, send an email to rdlambert@santafenm.gov, or call 505-955-6705.

June Art in the Library Galleries

Main Library
On The Road
Oil Paintings, Etchings & Prints
by Nick Gadbois

La Farge Library
Summer Reading Program Exhibit

Southside Library
New Portraits
Oil Paintings
by Bert Goldman

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

May Art in the Library

Main Library
Contemplative Collage: From Symbol to Story
Collage
by Dante Jericho

La Farge Library
Photorealism in Colored Pencil
by Charles Jones

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

Teen Photo Wall at Warehouse 21

Opening Exhibition Reception

Friday, April 29
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Warehouse 21
1614 Paseo de Peralta
Railyard District

The City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission is pleased to announce the installation of a Teen Photo Wall at Warehouse 21, Santa Fe's Teen Arts Center. Anne Staveley, a local photographer, will install over sixteen photographs using wheat paste, a liquid adhesive made of flour and water. Born in Santa Fe and a graduate of Santa Fe High School and the Rhode Island School of Design, Staveley is a staff photographer for THE Magazine and a working portrait photographer in Santa Fe and around the U.S.

The Photo Wall will be 12 feet tall, installed on the west exterior wall of the Arts Center building, and will depict a wide array of Santa Fe’s youth. Staveley hopes that these larger-than-life images will empower and inspire Santa Fe’s teens. Through these portraits we can recognize that teens are an important part of a vibrant community. The Commission congratulates WH21 for this larger-than-life exhibit that is an alternative to graffiti.




For more information, contact:
Ana Gallegos y Reinhardt, Executive Director, Warehouse 21
ana@warehouse21.org

April Art in the Library

Main Library
Clouds Over Santa Fe & New Mexico Scenic Photo Cards
Photography
by Kim McCloud

La Farge Library
Parliamentary Law Display
by The Santa Fe Parliamentary Unit

Southside Library
FACT Spring Student Art Exhibit
Assorted Works
by FACT Students

For more information, check our Art page. For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

Main Art Committee Hiatus

The Art Committee at the Main Library will be on hiatus in April and May, 2011. Meetings will resume on June 1 at 2:00 pm in the Pick Room at the Main Library.

The Art Committee selects the artwork for the Tybie Davis Satin Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Main Library. For more information, call 955-6717.

Clouds over Pedernal by Patricia Hodapp was part of the May 2008 exhibit at the Southside Branch Library.