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opening / exhibits/ events / auctions NEW MEXICO Variety Shows Painters and sculptors share the spotlight at Manitou Galleries SANTA FE * Manitou
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01 Jun, 2009
opening / exhibits/ events / auctions
NEW MEXICO
Variety Shows
Painters and sculptors share the spotlight at Manitou Galleries
SANTA FE * Manitou Galleries features a wide variety of artwork this month. First up is a two-person show for painter Fran Larsen and sculptor Hib Sabin opening June 5 and running through June 18. Larsen is known for her colorful landscapes of New Mexico's high-desert terrain, while Sabin's bronze and wood pieces speak of spirituality, shamanism, and mythology. Later in the month is a two-person show for Harry Greene and Marlene Rose, running June 19-July 2. Greene renders expressionistic architectural landscapes, and Rose combines glass and steel to create works that seem simultaneously ancient and modern. For more information: 505.986.0440 or www.manitougalleries.com.
EVENING CHORUS BY HARRY GREENE
Art of the West
SANTA FE * Altermann Galleries hosts a weekend full of events June 26-27. First is the opening of the American Western Art Classics show on Friday, June 26. Then on Saturday, June 27, the Western Art Auction takes place at the gallery's new 5,000-square-foot auction facility on Camino del Monte Sol, just south of Canyon Road. Both events feature the best in the art of the West. For more information: 505.983.1590 or www.altermann.com.
A FOREMOST ARTFAIR
SANTA FE
The highly regarded Sculpture Objects and Functional Art fairs, better known as SOFA, have been held annually in New York City and Chicago for many years. Now, for the first time, SOFA comes to Santa Fe. Premieringjune 11-14 at the new Santa Fe Convention Center, the fair features 40 elite dealers such as Jane Sauer Gallery, Bellas Artes Gallery, and Blue Rain Gallery, all based in Santa Fe. What distinguishes SOFA from other top fairs is its focus on threedimensional artworks that cross the boundaries between fine art, decorative art, and design. The event is open to the public; tickets are $15 per day. High-quality color catalogs are available. For more information: 773.506.8860 or www.sofaexpo.com.
Awards Announced
Winners of shows in Texas and Arizona
San Francisco artist Benjamin Wu won Best of Show at Salon International, held in April at Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, TX. Michael Mao, also of California, took second place, and third place was awarded to New Jersey artist Lea Colie Wight.
Winners of the fourth annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West Invitational Exhibition, were announced in March at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, AZ. Sandy Scott won Best of Show for her sculpture RED-TAILED HAWK AT SAPPA CREEK. Krystii Melaine received first place for two-dimensional work, Liz Wolf took the top prize for three-dimensional work, and painter Sue Krzyston went home with the Governor's Choice Award. For the first time, the same piece won both the coveted Artists' Choice Award and the popular People's Choice Award, which went to Jenny Forge-Schmalsteig for her pastel HEADED TO PASTURE.
RED-TAILED HAWK AT SAPPA CREEK BY SANDY SCOTT
TEXAS
An Artful Summer
CLIFTON * The Bosque Conservatory presents the work of four artists this summer, kicking off the season with a two-person show by native Texans Mike Irvin and Kathy Tate, oil painters who render a broad range of subject matter. The show opens on Tuesday, June 9, and remains up through June 27. Western paintings by Sharon Standridge go on view June 30-July 18, with works by Steve Atkinson July 21-August 8. For more information: 254.675.3724 or w ww.bosqueconservatory. com.
Art Auctions
DALLAS * Heritage Auction Galleries, which auctions everything from rare coins to comic books, has upcoming art auctions of note: American Art, June 10-13; Art of the American West & Texas Art, July 1617 and September 24-26; American Indian Art, September 26. Visit their website to find out how to bid online, by phone, fax, or email. Contact Heritage Auction Galleries for information on bidding, consigning, and for a complete list of auctions: 800.872.6467 or www.ha.com.
ARIZONA
Info Please
SCOTTSDALE * Visitors wanting the lowdown on the many galleries and events in the Scottsdale Art District need only stop by the new ARTScene Scottsdale, a resource center and exhibit space on the downtown waterfront, the lively urban area that has sprung up along the Arizona Canal. This new-concept space is a joint venture of galleries from different parts of the art district: Calvin Charles Gallery, Cervini Haas Gallery, Duley-Jones Gallery, Textures and Robert Roman Gallery at Artspace, and The Loft Art Studios & Gallery. In addition to offering visitors information, ARTScene Scottsdale showcases works by artists from the founding galleries. For more information: www.artscenescottsdale.com.
mark your calendar
ARIZONA
PHOENIX * Contemporary Art. An exhibition highlighting the art of Ernest L Blumenschein is on view until June 14 at the Phoenix Art Museum (602.257.1222, www.phxart.org).
SEDONA * Art for the Outdoors. El Prado by the Creek Gallery (928.282.7390. www.elprado galleries.com) presents art for outdoor living spaces June 5-12.
Urban Landscape. Mixed-media paintings by Jonathan Howard are on view at Lanning Gallery (928.282.6865, www.lanninggallery. com) June 5-14.
TUCSON * Edith Hamlin. More than 30 paintings and drawings by Hamlin are on view at Eric Firestone Gallery (520.577.7711, www.ericfirestonegallery.com) until June 6.
Summer Show. Etherton Gallery (520.624.7370, www.ethertongallery.com) presents a summer show featuring photography, paintings, and works on paper on display from June 9 through August 31.
NEW MEXICO
SANTA FE * Animals Abound. McLarry Fine Art (505.988.1161, www.mclarryfineart.com) showcases western paintings by Paul Van Ginkel beginning June 5, and a solo show of works by Cheri Christensen opens June 26.
Britt Freda. Giacobbe Fritz Fine Art (505.986.1156, www.giacobbefritz.com) highlights new paintings by Freda with a show beginning June 12.
Grand Opening. Artist David Rothermel hosts a grand opening on June 5 for his new gallery, DR Fine Art (575.642.4981, www.drfa-sf.com), at 123 Galisteo Street.
Jaki Wilkinson. Waxlander Gallery (505.984.2202, www.waxlander.com) showcases recent works by Wilkinson June 9-22.
Pastel Paintings. Ventana Fine Art (505.983.8815, www.ventanafineart.com) presents a juried exhibition of pastel paintings by members of the International Association of Pastel Societies through June 8.
Randall LaGro. A solo show of paintings by LaGro is on display June 1-22 at Blue Rain Gallery (505.954.9902, www.blueraingallery.com).
Two-Person Show. Landscapes by Julian Robles along with sculpture by Felipe Casta帽eda are on display June 27 through July 18 at Nedra Matteucci Galleries (505.982.4631, www. matteucci.com).
Within the Land. A group show featuring the artwork of Walter Matia, Jim Morgan, and Matt Smith opens June 19 at Gerald Peters Gallery (505.943.5700, www.gpgallery.com).
TEXAS
DALLAS * Judith Maclcey. Texas Art Gallery (214.350.8500, www.txartgallery.com) highlights plein-air paintings by Mackey throughout the month.
FORT WORTH * Works on Paper. An exhibition featuring works by more than 50 African American artists from the 1800s is on display from June 6 through August 23 at the Amon Carter Museum (817.738.1933, www.cartermuseum.org).
ODESSA * Western Art. The 25th annual American Plains Artists juried exhibit and sale takes place from June 6 through July 12 at the Ellen Noel Art Museum (432.550.9696. www.noelartmuseum.org).
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NEW MEXICO
Variety Shows
Painters and sculptors share the spotlight at Manitou Galleries
SANTA FE * Manitou Galleries features a wide variety of artwork this month. First up is a two-person show for painter Fran Larsen and sculptor Hib Sabin opening June 5 and running through June 18. Larsen is known for her colorful landscapes of New Mexico's high-desert terrain, while Sabin's bronze and wood pieces speak of spirituality, shamanism, and mythology. Later in the month is a two-person show for Harry Greene and Marlene Rose, running June 19-July 2. Greene renders expressionistic architectural landscapes, and Rose combines glass and steel to create works that seem simultaneously ancient and modern. For more information: 505.986.0440 or www.manitougalleries.com.
EVENING CHORUS BY HARRY GREENE
Art of the West
SANTA FE * Altermann Galleries hosts a weekend full of events June 26-27. First is the opening of the American Western Art Classics show on Friday, June 26. Then on Saturday, June 27, the Western Art Auction takes place at the gallery's new 5,000-square-foot auction facility on Camino del Monte Sol, just south of Canyon Road. Both events feature the best in the art of the West. For more information: 505.983.1590 or www.altermann.com.
A FOREMOST ARTFAIR
SANTA FE
The highly regarded Sculpture Objects and Functional Art fairs, better known as SOFA, have been held annually in New York City and Chicago for many years. Now, for the first time, SOFA comes to Santa Fe. Premieringjune 11-14 at the new Santa Fe Convention Center, the fair features 40 elite dealers such as Jane Sauer Gallery, Bellas Artes Gallery, and Blue Rain Gallery, all based in Santa Fe. What distinguishes SOFA from other top fairs is its focus on threedimensional artworks that cross the boundaries between fine art, decorative art, and design. The event is open to the public; tickets are $15 per day. High-quality color catalogs are available. For more information: 773.506.8860 or www.sofaexpo.com.
Awards Announced
Winners of shows in Texas and Arizona
San Francisco artist Benjamin Wu won Best of Show at Salon International, held in April at Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, TX. Michael Mao, also of California, took second place, and third place was awarded to New Jersey artist Lea Colie Wight.
Winners of the fourth annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West Invitational Exhibition, were announced in March at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, AZ. Sandy Scott won Best of Show for her sculpture RED-TAILED HAWK AT SAPPA CREEK. Krystii Melaine received first place for two-dimensional work, Liz Wolf took the top prize for three-dimensional work, and painter Sue Krzyston went home with the Governor's Choice Award. For the first time, the same piece won both the coveted Artists' Choice Award and the popular People's Choice Award, which went to Jenny Forge-Schmalsteig for her pastel HEADED TO PASTURE.
RED-TAILED HAWK AT SAPPA CREEK BY SANDY SCOTT
TEXAS
An Artful Summer
CLIFTON * The Bosque Conservatory presents the work of four artists this summer, kicking off the season with a two-person show by native Texans Mike Irvin and Kathy Tate, oil painters who render a broad range of subject matter. The show opens on Tuesday, June 9, and remains up through June 27. Western paintings by Sharon Standridge go on view June 30-July 18, with works by Steve Atkinson July 21-August 8. For more information: 254.675.3724 or w ww.bosqueconservatory. com.
Art Auctions
DALLAS * Heritage Auction Galleries, which auctions everything from rare coins to comic books, has upcoming art auctions of note: American Art, June 10-13; Art of the American West & Texas Art, July 1617 and September 24-26; American Indian Art, September 26. Visit their website to find out how to bid online, by phone, fax, or email. Contact Heritage Auction Galleries for information on bidding, consigning, and for a complete list of auctions: 800.872.6467 or www.ha.com.
ARIZONA
Info Please
SCOTTSDALE * Visitors wanting the lowdown on the many galleries and events in the Scottsdale Art District need only stop by the new ARTScene Scottsdale, a resource center and exhibit space on the downtown waterfront, the lively urban area that has sprung up along the Arizona Canal. This new-concept space is a joint venture of galleries from different parts of the art district: Calvin Charles Gallery, Cervini Haas Gallery, Duley-Jones Gallery, Textures and Robert Roman Gallery at Artspace, and The Loft Art Studios & Gallery. In addition to offering visitors information, ARTScene Scottsdale showcases works by artists from the founding galleries. For more information: www.artscenescottsdale.com.
mark your calendar
ARIZONA
PHOENIX * Contemporary Art. An exhibition highlighting the art of Ernest L Blumenschein is on view until June 14 at the Phoenix Art Museum (602.257.1222, www.phxart.org).
SEDONA * Art for the Outdoors. El Prado by the Creek Gallery (928.282.7390. www.elprado galleries.com) presents art for outdoor living spaces June 5-12.
Urban Landscape. Mixed-media paintings by Jonathan Howard are on view at Lanning Gallery (928.282.6865, www.lanninggallery. com) June 5-14.
TUCSON * Edith Hamlin. More than 30 paintings and drawings by Hamlin are on view at Eric Firestone Gallery (520.577.7711, www.ericfirestonegallery.com) until June 6.
Summer Show. Etherton Gallery (520.624.7370, www.ethertongallery.com) presents a summer show featuring photography, paintings, and works on paper on display from June 9 through August 31.
NEW MEXICO
SANTA FE * Animals Abound. McLarry Fine Art (505.988.1161, www.mclarryfineart.com) showcases western paintings by Paul Van Ginkel beginning June 5, and a solo show of works by Cheri Christensen opens June 26.
Britt Freda. Giacobbe Fritz Fine Art (505.986.1156, www.giacobbefritz.com) highlights new paintings by Freda with a show beginning June 12.
Grand Opening. Artist David Rothermel hosts a grand opening on June 5 for his new gallery, DR Fine Art (575.642.4981, www.drfa-sf.com), at 123 Galisteo Street.
Jaki Wilkinson. Waxlander Gallery (505.984.2202, www.waxlander.com) showcases recent works by Wilkinson June 9-22.
Pastel Paintings. Ventana Fine Art (505.983.8815, www.ventanafineart.com) presents a juried exhibition of pastel paintings by members of the International Association of Pastel Societies through June 8.
Randall LaGro. A solo show of paintings by LaGro is on display June 1-22 at Blue Rain Gallery (505.954.9902, www.blueraingallery.com).
Two-Person Show. Landscapes by Julian Robles along with sculpture by Felipe Casta帽eda are on display June 27 through July 18 at Nedra Matteucci Galleries (505.982.4631, www. matteucci.com).
Within the Land. A group show featuring the artwork of Walter Matia, Jim Morgan, and Matt Smith opens June 19 at Gerald Peters Gallery (505.943.5700, www.gpgallery.com).
TEXAS
DALLAS * Judith Maclcey. Texas Art Gallery (214.350.8500, www.txartgallery.com) highlights plein-air paintings by Mackey throughout the month.
FORT WORTH * Works on Paper. An exhibition featuring works by more than 50 African American artists from the 1800s is on display from June 6 through August 23 at the Amon Carter Museum (817.738.1933, www.cartermuseum.org).
ODESSA * Western Art. The 25th annual American Plains Artists juried exhibit and sale takes place from June 6 through July 12 at the Ellen Noel Art Museum (432.550.9696. www.noelartmuseum.org).
COPYRIGHT: Copyright Active Interest Media Jun 2009. Provided by Proquest- CSA, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Only fair use as provided by the United States copyright law is permitted.
PROQUEST-CSA, LLC- MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THE LICENSED MATERIALS OR ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
