‘The Twins’, a sculpture by John Suazo is included in the Taos Pueblo Annual Winter Show. Courtesy/MRM
Award-winning Taos Pueblo Potter Angie Yazzie with one of her creations. Courtesy/MRM
MRM News:
The weather and the earth are showing signs of spring in Taos, but astronomically (officially) it is still winter. The 9th annual Taos Pueblo Annual Winter Show at the Millicent Rogers Museum (MRM) opens Thursday, March 11 and runs through Sunday, March 21.
The Winter Show, which is presented together with Taos Pueblo Tourism, was canceled in 2020 due to the corona virus. This year the works of art will be available for viewing at the Museum and online beginning Thursday, March 11. There will be a part virtual and part in-person opening ceremony 1-4 p.m., Friday, March 12, with coverage on Facebook live.
More than 20 artists are expected to be represented, including John Suazo (sculpture), Angie Yazzie (pottery), Jocelyn Martinez (painting), Jacqueline Gala (jewelry), Ira Lujan (glass), Debbie Lujan (photography), Dawning Pollen Shorty (photography), Lyle Wright (jewelry), Leonard Archuleta (2D and 3D media), Sunny Spruce (jewelry) and Luis Romero (drums).
Traditional and contemporary art in a wide variety of media will be on display in the Museum and online and available in both places for sale.
More information is available on the MRM website.
Carmela Quinto
MRM Bids Farewell to Beloved Curator of Collections
The Millicent Rogers Museum’s Curator of Collections Carmela Quinto is leaving to accept a position as manager of one of the most popular businesses in Taos–the Community Against Violence (CAV) Thrift Store.
Quinto has worked at the MRM in various capacities for some 29 years, and has been Curator of Collections since 2005. She was mentored in her curatorial work by Paul Peralta-Ramos, the son of Millicent Rogers, who established the Museum in his mother’s name.
Throughout her time as Curator she sought to realize his vision of a Museum dedicated to Millicent Rogers’ collection of Native American objects, supplemented by the work of Hispano masters and artisan craftsmen collected primarily by Paul.
Her deep knowledge of the collection and of Museum operations, plus a strong work ethic and warm, fun-loving personality will all be sorely missed by her colleagues and by the Museum’s friends and supporters.
At her farewell lunch March 3, the Museum presented Quinto with a contemporary retablo of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Museum Hours Extended
Beginning Sunday, March 7, the Millicent Rogers Museum and Store will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. MRM members, children under 12, and military veterans enjoy free admission. Under the Museums for All Program, people presenting SNAP benefits cards can enter for $1 for up to 5 people. General admission is $10. Visiting is a great way for families and visitors to learn about the cultures of the Southwest via our outstanding collection of jewelry, textiles, sculpture, paintings, pottery, carving and other objects.
The exhibit “In My Mind’s Eye: The Sculpture of Michael Naranjo”s well as the exhibition “Parrots of the Southwest” will continue until late 2021.
COVID-safe procedures are in place; visitors must wear a mask at all times in the Museum building.
