Arts

Ryszard Wasilewski Exhibit Opens June 30

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This painting by Ryszard Wasilewski is part of the series that will be on display at the Mesa Public Library Art Gallery June 30-Aug.5. Courtesy/MPLAG

MPL News:

Join Ryszard Wasilewski at the opening reception for his show at Mesa Public Library Art Gallery during the special “Los Alamos Friday Night Out” 4:30-6:30 p.m., July 11 at Mesa Public Library.

Wasilewski’s work can be viewed June 30 through Aug. 5 in the Mesa Public Library Art Gallery, open during regular library hours.

Wasilewski graduated from Camberwell School of Art (London, UK) in 1968, majoring in painting, with Read More

Los Alamos Author Stephanie Sydoriak To Read Her Work in Taos July 9

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Stephanie Sydoriak

TSWS News:

Los Alamos author Stephanie Chopek Sydoriak will read from her work as part of the Taos Summer Writers Series of readings. She will read at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 9 at SOMOS Salon, 233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur in Taos.

Sydoriak was born in 1926 of Ukrainian immigrants in Boston. She was a physics undergraduate at Northeastern University and did graduate work at Yale. She and her husband, Steve, and the first two of their six children moved to Los Alamos in 1948.

She is currently celebrating her 66th year here. All their six children graduated from Los Alamos High School.  Read More

Bandelier Announces Artist in Residence

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Cliffs at the Tsankawi section of Bandelier by Bandelier Artist in Residence David Halpern. Courtesy/David Halpern

Bandelier Artist in Residence photographer David Halpern

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument is very pleased to announce that, for the first time since 1983, the park will have an artist in residence, photographer David Halpern.  

“We are very happy to have a photographer with Mr. Halpern’s talent, experience, and background, and look forward to the activities he will be offering to the public.” Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott said. “Bandelier is such Read More

‘Valle Grande and Jemez River’ Mural Installed in Council Chambers During Special Re-dedication

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Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers cuts the ribbon at the re-dedication of the mural ‘Valle Grande and Jemez River’ by artist Sam Tubiolo, left, in Council Chambers Tuesday as those involved with the project look on. The center panel of the mural was originally in the former Council Chambers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Artist Sam Tubiolo with the full mural he created. The two side panels were newly created for the space. The center panel was created by Tubiolo for the former council chambers in 1991 and was refurbished for the new location. Photo
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Young Natives Arts & Crafts Show July 12-13

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Kimberly Ortiz, 9, left, and her sister Kelly, 3, worked with their sister Renetta, 13, to create this Jemez Pueblo pottery for the Winter 2011 Young Native Artists Show and Sale. Photo by Kate Nelson
 
NAAP News:

SANTA FE—Begin collecting art, jewelry, pottery and more from the next generation of Native American artists and craftspeople at the summer Young Natives Arts & Crafts Show. Children and grandchildren of artists associated with the Portal Program will demonstrate their own work in the Palace Courtyard 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13.

See the artwork, purchase Read More

‘Images of Mary in the New World’ Exhibit Opens at New Mexico History Museum June 29

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Scene from ‘Tatoo Nation.’ Courtesy photo

NMHM News:

A new exhibit, “Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New World” opens June 29 at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) in Santa Fe, with an array of special events planned throughout the summer and fall.

Events include:

Saturday, July 19, 1-3 p.m., Printing Our Lady, Gathering Space. Free with admission. Sundays free to NM residents; children 16 and under free daily. Bring the family and print a historic image of Our Lady on a replica medieval press. Using a Bobcat Press built in the 1970s by Cedar Crest’s Richard Hicks, visitors Read More

Than Povi to Exhibit Works by Gerald Nailor Jr.

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‘Athabascan Bow,’ by Gerald Nailor, Jr. Courtesy/Than Povi Fine Art Gallery

THAN POVI News:

The Than Povi Fine Art Gallery at Cuyumungue – exit 176 Hwy 84/285, will present an exhibition of paintings and prints by Native-American artist Gerald Nailor Jr., beginning Aug. 23.

A reception for the artist is 3-6 p.m., Aug. 21.

The works comprise a comprehensive sampling of Nailor’s art. The exhibition includes 43 watercolor, tempera, oil and pastel paintings as well as archival inkjet prints and two unique sets of jewelry handmade from micaceous clay.

Nailor was born Read More

Mailboxes Reveal White Rock’s Creative Side

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A mailbox on La Paloma in White Rock is constructed in the shape of a cow. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A mailbox on Meadow Lane is created in the shape of a Chevy vehicle. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A mailbox on Rover Boulevard is designed in the shape of a golf ball sitting on a tee. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Free Flamenco Classes Offered in White Rock

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Pajarito Spanish Dance Alliance performs at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/PSDA

PSDA News:

Warm up your summer by learning Flamenco Dance in White Rock. This beginning level class is for men and women, ages 11 and up.

The class is free and takes place 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 21 to July19 (except July 5) in the White Rock Activity Center.   

Flamenco dance has become a popular dance form worldwide because of its powerful lines, intense percussive rhythms, and the beautiful traditional melodies that cannot help but inspire movement. It comes from Southern Spain and ties together the Read More

Los Alamos ScienceFest Issues Call For Art

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‘Faces’ by Brayden Matthews. Courtetsy photo

 

‘Sensing Spirals’ by Heather Dillon. Courtesy photo
 
SCIENCEFEST News:
 
The Los Alamos ScienceFest has announced its call for entries for its fourth annual SMART (Science and Math-based Art) Contest. A panel of local judges will award winners who will share in cash prizes.

“We are looking for art that demonstrates scientific or mathematical concepts, principles or phenomena in creative ways,” said Melanie Peña of Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation. “It can be created Read More