June 25-July 9, 2009

MORE ARTS NEWS The Arts Alliance also offers two additional online publications to help you keep in touch with the arts. The Ethnic Calendar lists cultural events sponsored or performed by members of the many ethnic communities represented in Albuquerque.  The calendar is updated every other week, and events are listed by the month in which they take place. State of the Arts is a twice-monthly online publication that covers trends, people and news about what makes the arts and culture industry tick in the Albuquerque area and beyond. You can read Something To Do, the Ethnic Calendar and State of the Arts on the Arts Alliance website and suscribe to any or all by clicking here. Email your news and comments to judy@abqarts.org Back to Top

FEATURED NEWS AND EVENTS Fusion Theatre Company “The Invention” A completely interactive play for children age 11 and under and their parents. The story takes the audience on a journey of scientific discovery, imagination and heroic deeds. The public performances listed below are a gift to the community from Fusion and are completely free of charge. When and Where: Saturday, June 27, 9am at the Downtown Growers’ Market, Robinson Park, 8th and Central Saturday, June 27, 2pm at The Cell Theatre, 700 1st St. NW. Reservations recommended for this performance only by calling 505-766-9412. Sunday, June 28, 11am at Kit Carson Park, Kit Carson Ave. parallel to Tingley Drive Admission: FREE 11th Annual New Mexico Tap Dance Jam Celebrating tap dance in New Mexico with guest artists Roxane Butterfly and Mark Yonally with local professional and aspiring amateur tap artists. Sponsored by the UNM Department of Theatre and Dance and the National Dance Institute of New Mexico. When: Friday/Saturday, June 26 & 27, 7:30pm Where: Keller Hall, UNM Center for the Arts Tickets: $15 general, $10 seniors/students More Info and Tickets: Call the UNM box office at 277-4569 3rd Street Arts – 711 3rd St. SW Three Cool Chicks Art Show – One Night Only An evening of art and entertainment with three contemporary Native American artists – America Meredith, Melissa Melero and Marla Allison – and acoustic music by Parrot Sun and Cheyenne Moore.  If you miss the show, you can see the art by appointment. When: Friday, June 26, 6-10pm More Info and Appointment: Call Russ Riekeman at 306-0535. Indoor and Outdoor Arts Events and Activities Keep Us Energized All Summer By the end of June many theater and music presenters in Albuquerque have completed their 2008-09 seasons and are taking a well-deserved break for the summer. But summer fesitvals, outdoor arts activities and lots of special events and classes are just underway to keep us going throughout the summer months. Check out the many new listings below! Local Libraries a Great Resource for More Than Books One of the best and often overlooked sources for classes, workshops, interest groups and a host of other activities for children, teens and adults – all free or low cost – is your local library.  For a complete list of what your library has to offer, visit www.cabq.gov/library and click on Library Events/Storytime in the left column. Back to Top

SUMMER FESTIVALS, MARKETS & TOURS New Listing Madrid Fourth of July and Heritage Days Celebrate the unique heritage of this coal mining town turned ghost town turned arts community. Two-day event includes a 4th of July parade at noon, softball game at 10am, live music and food at the Coal Mine Museum (Sat. & Sun. 2-6pm, $5), self-guided walking tours, stagecoach rides (Sun. 2-6pm, $5) and over 40 galleries, shops and restaurants. When: Saturday and Sunday, July 4 & 5 Where: Madrid, NM, located on the Turquoise Trail (Hwy 14), off I-40 Exit 175. Head north about 25 miles. More Info: Call Diana Johnson at 505-471-1054 or visit www.visitmadridnm.com New Listing New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair Juried arts fair with over 220 of New Mexico's finest artists and craftspeople. Three-day event includes craft activities for all ages, live performances, a youth exhibit and hands-on arts activities for youth. Keynote Exhibit: Permanent Collection of the New Mexico Watercolor Society When: Friday, June 26, 10am-9pm; Saturday, June 27, 10am-8pm and Sunday, June 28, 10am-5pm Where: EXPO New Mexico Admission: $10 three-day adult pass (includes seniors). Daily $5 adults, $4 seniors, 12 and under free. More Info: Visit www.NMArtsAndCraftsFair.org 33rd Annual Summer Music Festival The New Mexico Jazz Workshop presents its 33rd Annual Summer Music Festival featuring Salsa Under the Stars, Jazz & Blues Under the Stars and the 2009 Women's Voices Festival. When: Performances Friday and Saturday through August 28, 2009 Where: Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater in Old Town More Info and Tickets: (505) 255-9798 or visit www.nmjazz.org El Rancho de Las Golondrinas This historic rancho (“Ranch of the Swallows”), now a living history museum, dates from the 1700s.  It offers self-guided tours from June through September and special weekend events. The site is located 15 miles south of Santa Fe and 45 miles north of Albuquerque.  Go to the website for specific directions. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm Special Weekend Events: June 27-28, Fur, Fangs and Feathers Animal Fair; July 25-26, Herb & Lavender Fair. More dates to come. More Info and Directions: Visit www.golondrinas.org Old Town Summer Fun Old Town sponsors regularly scheduled free entertainment throughout the summer. More Info on Events Listed Below: Call 311 or visit www.cabq.gov/csd Cultural Sunsets Live performances by well-known local artists from Albuquerque’s diverse multicultural communities. When: Thursdays, June 25, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6-8:30pm Friday Night Patio/Block Parties Each event features a new location and theme. Comedy Night on Charlevoix Street When: Friday, July 3, 6-9pm "Hat Party" on South San Felipe When: Friday, July 17, 6-9pm Jazz Night on South Romero When: Friday, July 24, 6-9pm Music, Poetry and More Strolling musicians fill the streets and patios, poetry readings and storytelling, dancers and more. When: Saturdays, June 27, July 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10am-9pm Shootouts and Tango Tempos Look out for fun-toting, Old West cowboys (real guns, blank ammunition) in the afternoon and dramatic Tango dancers during the evening. When: Sundays, June 28, July 5, 12, 19 & 26. Gunfights 1-4pm on the hour and Tango 6:30-9pm. Summer Nights Concert Series Presented in a beautiful outdoor setting by the lagoon at the Botanic Garden. When: Thursdays, 7-9pm. Gates open at 6pm. Where: Albuquerque Aquarium/Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW Tickets: $8 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 3-12, under 3 free. Biopark members half price. Tickets available online or at the site in advance or day of concert. No telephone orders. Who: June 25, Wagogo, world music July 9, Infamous Stringdusters, new bluegrass July 16, The Cris Dracup Band, funk/blues July 23, Sam & Ruby, folk/blues Summerfest Summer outdoor festival held during the months of June, July and August. In addition to music and dance entertainment, each event includes an arts and crafts fair and lots of children's activities. Food vendors provide plenty to eat. When: Saturdays, 6-10:30pm Where: Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza June 27 - Country Night July 18 - Jazz Night July 25 - Old Fashioned Rock 'n Roll Night August 1 - Hispanic/Latin Night More Info: Call 311 or visit www.cabq.gov/crs/sumemrfest04.html Tijeras Open-Air Arts Market Art, entertainment and espresso in a shady scenic setting seven miles east of Albuquerque in Tijeras. Come for the art and stay for the music! When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 11, 10am-5pm Where: 488 E Highway 66 (new Hwy 333) in Tijeras, next to Just Imagine Gallery and Coffeehouse Admission: Free More Info: Call 281-9611 or visit www.justimaginegallery.com Zoo Music Summer Concert Series Regional, national and international talent playing a variety of music under the stars. When: Fridays, 7-9pm. Gates open at 6pm. Where: Rio Grande Zoo, 903 10th St. SW Tickets: $8 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 3-12, under 3 free. Biopark members half price. Tickets available online or at the site in advance or day of concert. No telephone orders. Who:  June 27, Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, rock/country July 10, Trout Fishing in America, family fun music July 17, The Steep Canyon Rangers, bluegrass Farmers' Markets  Visit New Mexico's Farmers' Markets, where you will find the freshest fruits and vegetables available anywhere. Each of New Mexico's 50 growers' markets is unique, reflecting the particular character of local cultures, soils and climate. In addition to produce and baked goods, many have live music and arts and crafts. Most of the markets are open seasonally, from early or late summer through late fall. Five markets-- Corrales, Los Ranchos, Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Las Cruces--are now open year-round. More Info: Find out about your local market and sign up for a free newsletter at www.farmersmarketsnm.org Sunday in Corrales Growers Market on Corrales Road and "Art in the Park" at La Entrada Park. Find fresh produce, backed goods, plants and live music at the Growers’ Market (9am-1pm).  Meet fine art painters, sculptors, potters, and jewelers at Art in the Park (10am-4pm) and bring the kids to the free Children’s Art Workshop. When: Every 3rd Sunday through October 18 More Info: Call 505-898-7927, 505-350-3955 or info@corrales-mainstreet.org JUST FOR KIDS & TEENS Summer Camps,Classes and Activities New Listing Great Sand Dunes Odyssey: The Photo Album A Girls Scouts of New Mexico Trails program. Learn from professional photographer, Christina Frain, and expand your photography skills while taking pictures of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve near Alamosa, Colorado. Who: For girls entering 7th-9th grade When: July 12-19 Cost: $230 More Info: Visit www.nmgirlscouts.org  or email TDavis@gs-nmtrails.org Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum - 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE Stories in the Sky Weekly storytime for toddlers/pre-schoolers and parents/caretakers. Activities include stories, music, crafts, puppets and more. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15am Admission: $4/adults, $3/NM residents, $2/ages 65+, $1/ages 4-12, Free/3 and under More Info: Call 505-768-6020 or visit www.cabq.org/balloon The Box Performance Space - 1025 Lomas NW  Updated Info Summer Camps A few spots remain in the Comedy Theatre Camps. When: July 20-24 or August 3-7 M-F, 9am-3pm with a performance on Friday. Tuition: $180 Instructors: Doug Montoya and Kristen Berg More Info and Registration: Call The Box 505-404-1578 or visit www.theboxabq.com Explora Children's Museum - 1701 Mountain Rd. NW Sensational Seasonal Camps 64 week-long camps are offered as half-day programs, but registration can be for full days. Kids can become kitchen chemists, design tracing machines, discover the world of theater, experiment with mini-parachutes and more! Some camps offered in Spanish. When: Through July 31. Half day (9am-noon or 1-4 pm) or full day. More Info and Registration: Call 505-224-8341 or visit www.explora.us and click on Programs, then Seasonal Camps. Sol Acting Academy – 3212 Monte Vista Blvd. NE (at Healing Gate) Offers a full slate of acting classes for all ages (3-6, 6-12, 12-18 and adult) plus private instruction. More Info: Call 206-7707 or visit www.solacting.com.  Next youth classes listed below. Acting for the Stage For ages 6-11. Use costumes, fun props, face painting, singing and dancing to create an awesome show ready for the Broadway stage! The last day will include a performance for friends and family! When: Monday-Friday, June 29-July 3, 9am-4pm. Early drop off and late pick up available for $5/half hour. Tuition: $250 Combo Camp: Improvisation, Acting for Stage and Screen  New Listing For ages 6-11. Fun improv games, play with props, costumes and face paint, learn how to sculpt balloons and how to act for the stage or on camera. When: Monday-Friday, July 6-10, 9am-4pm. Early drop off and late pick up available for $5/half hour. Cost: $250 Back to Top

THEATRE & DANCE For links to additional Albuquerque theatre groups visit www.motherroad.org and click on New Mexico Theatre Links. New Listing Auxiliary Dog Theatre – 3011 Monte Vista NE Live 4 Art Festival Featuring Ka-HOOTZ, Sol Arts and Goodpasture theatre companies. When: June 26-August 30, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm Opening Weekend: Friday, June 26, Ka-HOOTZ presents “Any Night Live”, an original comedy sketch with reception following performance. Saturday, June 27, Sol Arts presents “four”, a dark look at American independence and Sunday, June 28, Goodpasture presents “ART,” the tale of a white canvas and the friendships it threatens to destroy. Tickets: $15/general, $10/seniors & students. Multiple show discount, ask when making reservation. More Info and Tickets: Call 254-7716 (tickets) or visit www.auxdog.org Albuquerque Little Theatre - 224 San Pasquale NW More Info and Tickets: Call 505-242-4750 or visit www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org Next Show: High School Musical 2 When: August 7-23 Adobe Theater - 9813 4th NW More Info & Tickets: Call 898-9222 or visit www.adobetheater.com Twelve Angry Men  Final Weekend Classic play by Sherman L. Sergel about the trial of a young man accused of stabbing his father. When: Through June 28, Fri-Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2pm Talley's Folly by Lanford Wilson - New Listing Directed by Leslee Richards, Talley’s Folly is a lyrical love story of a Jewish accountant winning over a mistrustful daughter of a Protestant family. When: July 10-August 2 The Box Performance Space – 1025 Lomas NW More Info & Tickets: Call 404-1578 or visit www.theboxabq.com Seussical, Jr. - Final Weekend Brought to you by Cardboard Playhouse Productions. When: through June 28, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets: $10 general admission More Info: On the website (www.theboxabq.com) you can link to lots of Seussical fun and even view the original 1942 Dr. Seuss cartoon, Horton Hatches the Egg. The Filling Station - 1024 4th St. SW The Filling Station is available for rent for performances, auditions, workshops, meetings, rehearsals, art showings, special events and more. More Info: Call David Sinkus at 917-449-9519 Fusion Theatre Company The 2008-09 season has ended. For info on next season, stay tuned here or visit the website and sign up to receive news directly. More Info: Visit www.fusionabq.org N4th Theater - 4904 4th St More Info & Tickets: Call 505-798-9036 or visit www.LandMarkMusicals.org 70, GIRLS, 70 Landmark Musicals presents the Kander & Ebb musical about retired Broadway performers seeking to avoid eviction from their residential hotel by stealing their furs. When: June 26-July 12; Fri-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2pm Tickets: $15/general, $12/seniors & students Outpost Performance Space - 210 Yale SE More Info & Tickets: Call 505-268-0044 or visit www.outpostspace.org What’s On Their Minds: A Found Performance An original theatrical experience weaves together the collected discoveries of 13 young New Mexican artists. When: Sat, June 27 at 7pm Tickets: $5 Popejoy Presents! The 2008-09 season has ended. For info on next season, stay tuned here or visit the website and sign up to receive news directly. More Info: Visit www.popejoypresents.com Back to Top

MUSIC AMP Concerts More Info & Tickets: Visit www.ampconcerts.org, Bookworks and Natural Sound. The Bert Jansch concert scheduled for June 26 has been cancelled. Next Albuquerque show is July 17 with Anna Wolfe at the Outpost Performance Space. DAT’s “Out to Lunch” Concert Series More Info: Call 505-243-2230, Ext. 107 Downtown Action Team hosts this free summer music series. When: Every 3rd Thursday throughout the summer, 12-1pm Where: First Plaza Galeria, 2nd and Copper El Rey Theater - 620 Central SW  New Listings More Info & Tickets: Call 505-242-2343. Tickets in advance at Bookworks, Encore Music, Birdland and www.gettix.net The Squash Blossom Boys * Three String Bale This is a 21+ event. When: Fri, June 26 at 8:30pm; 8pm/doors Tickets: $7 Outpost Performance Space - 210 Yale SE  New Listings More Info & Tickets for All Events: Call 505-268-0044 or visit www.outpostspace.org Summer Thursday Jazz Nights June 25: Cal Haines Trio and John Prouix-Bobby Shew Quintet July 2:  Lauren Camp-John Rangel: Counterlines/Diego Arencon Group July 9: Susan Abod/Steve Figueroa’s Red Hot & Red When: 7:30pm Tickets: $15/members, $10/students Roust the House Teen Performance Night When: Fri, June 26 at 7:30pm Tickets: $3/door Back to Top

LITERARY & FILM ARTS New Listing Meinrad Craighead, Praying with Images Community screening of a documentary about local artist and teacher, Meinrad Craighead. More Info: Call Becky Holtzman (screening) 505-766-9178 or Amy Kellum (film) 919-418-4000 When: Sun, June 28 at 2pm, reception following Preview: www.meinradproject.org/about Where: Historic KiMo, Theatre, 423 Central Ave NW New Listing Planetarium, Museum of Natural History and Science - 1801 Mountain Rd NW More Info: Call 505-841-2800 or visit www.NMnaturalHistory.org Tickets: $7/adults, $6/seniors and $4/children 3-12. Tickets sales close 5 minutes prior to show time. Dawn of the Space Age From Sputnik to the lunar landings and privately operated space flights, become immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of Man’s first steps into space. When: Friday, July 3 at 12, 1, 2 & 4pm Enchanted Skies Take a guided tour of the nighttime sky with real-time digital starfield. You’ll explore our solar system and travel to the stars and beyond to see the universe as never before When: Daily at 11am & 3pm Civic Cinema More Info: Call 311 or visit www.cabq.gov/cultural-services/civic-cinema A free show! Watch classic films under the stars on a giant screen. Open captioned for the hearing impaired. Food vendors. Tables and chairs provided but you may bring your own picnic supplies, blankets etc. Pets on a leash OK. When: Fridays at approximately 8:30pm, Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza Line-Up: June 28 - West Side Story (1961) July 17 - The Outsiders (1983) July 24 - E.T. (1982) July 31 - Grease (1978) Guild Theater - 3405 Central NE For complete schedule, ticket pricings and film descriptions call 505-255-1848 or visit www.guildcinema.com Examined Life Cornel West, peter Singer, Avital Ronell, Slavoy Zizek & others When: June 23-26 The Goonies When: June 26-July 28; Fri/Sat at 9:45pm & midnight; Sat/Sun at 11am & 1:15pm Found Magazine’s Denim * Diamonds Tour 2009 When: Sat, June 27 at 8pm Admission: All seats $8 Milton Glaser: To Inform & Delight 2-for-1 Show with Herb & Dorothy When: Sat/Sun, June 27 & 28 at 3:30pm & 5pm Admission: All Seats $8 Anvil! The Story of Anvil When: June 29-July 4; Mon-Sat at 4:30, 6:30 & 8:30pm Tyson When: Sun-Thurs July 5-9 at 4:30, 6:30 & 8:30pm Inglorious Bastards (The Original!) When: Fri-Sat, July 10 & 11 at 10:30pm Moon When: Fri-Thurs, July 10-16 at 4:30, 6:30 & 8:30pm Encounters with Angels, UFOs and Divine Messages When: Sat, July 11 at 1pm Admission: $10/person with a food donation for the needy and local food bank RIP: A Remix Manifesto When: Sun, July 12 & 19 at 2pm Admission: $4 Libraries Summer Reading Program Hot Summer days and cool books to read. What could be better? For kids and adults. More Info: Call 311 or visit www.cabq.gov/library How it Works: Sign up and keep track of all the books you read. Bring your reading log to the library each week and receive a different prize! Different prizes for different age groups! When: Through July 25 Ramona King Speaker/Storyteller performs at your local public library! More Info: Call 311 or these public libraries Los Griegos Library: Fri, July 24 at 10:30am Cherry Hills Library: Fri, July 24 at 3pm Back to Top

SPECIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS New Listing Factory BBQ The Factory on 5th is hosting an artist cookout. Meet other artists, poets and musicians and find out what’s new at the Factory. Bring something to grill and your own drinks; plates, utensils, condiments and grills provided. When: Saturday, June 27, 3pm Where: Factory on 5th, 1715 5th NW More Info: Call Jerry Miller at 505-463-5824 New Listing Fundraising Event for The New Mexico Jewish Link Israel 2009: Where Are We Going? A presentation by Israel correspondent Mati Milstein. When: Tuesday, June 30 at 7pm Where: Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center, 5520 Wyoming NE Admission: $10. Mr. Milstein's photos will be available for sale. More Info and RSVP (required): Call Sherry Roy at 505-821-3214 by June 26 New Listing Photos from Inside An exhibition of photographs by juveniles from Camino Nuevo. Sponsored by Fresh Eyes Photography Project and KUNM Radio. To learn more about Fresh Eyes, visit the website. When: Through November 30 Where: 3rd Floor of Onate Hall (corner of Campus & Girard) on the UNM Campus. More Info: Visit www.fresheyesproject.org New Listing Star Axis Tours This series of tours is a program of the six-month long Land/ART New Mexico project. Star Axis is a monumental earth sculpture by artist Charles Ross that is located near Anton Chico, NM (about 2 ½ hours from Albuquerque, north of Santa Rosa). More than 120-feet high, the sculpture is precisely aligned with the Earth’s axis, providing the visitor a focus on celestial time. The artist will provide a guided tour. Reservations: Because the site is located on private land only a limited number of visitors can be accommodated at any one time so early reservations are recommended. When: All-day tours are Saturdays July 11, and 15 and August 8 and 22 Cost: Participants are asked to make a pre-paid tax-deductible donation of $55 to the Contemporary Art Society, which is sponsoring the tours. More Info on Star Axis: Visit www.staraxis.org New Listing Tamarind Groundbreaking Tamarind's new 14,000 square foot location will occupy the previous UNM Architecture & Planning Annex. The new facility wil consist of both renovation and new construction and will be LEED certified Silver (Green Building Rating System). The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony. About Tamarind: Tamarind Institute, a division of the College of Fine Arts at UNM, is a nonprofit center for fine art lithography that trains master printers and houses a professional collaborative studio for artists. Tamarind's new home is expected to be completed in spring 2010 in time for its 50th anniversary. Groundbreaking: Friday, June 26, 4pm Where: 2500 Central SE Public Reception: Following the groundbreaking at the current Tamarind Gallery at 110 Cornell SE. More Info: Call 277-3901 or visit www.tamarind.unm.edu American Association of Woodturners Exhibition 23rd Annual International Symposium Art exhibits associated with the symposium are open to the public. Over 800 pieces of woodturning art will be on exhibit including pieces by members of the New Mexico Woodturners. When: June 26-27, 9am-5pm; June 28, 9am-12pm Where: New Mexico Convention Center, 3rd & Marquette, downtown More Info: Call James Preston at 505-828-9647, visit www.woodturner.org or www.newmexicowoodturners.org Benefit Dance at Cleveland Roller Mill Museum  Road Trip Featuring country western dance band, The Rifters. Proceeds benefit the Mill. When: All day Saturday, June 27. Potluck at 4:30pm, concert and dance at 7:30pm, followed by informal picking and singing under the stars.  (Bring your lawn chairs.) Where: Cleveland Roller Mill, Cleveland, NM. Camping available. Tickets: $20 More Info & Directions: Call Dan 575-387-2645 or Linda 505-758-3533 LAND/ART New Mexico Now through November, a group of New Mexico arts organizations are joining together to present LAND/ART, which explores relationships of land, art and community through exhibitions, site-specific art works, lectures, and a culminating book. Focusing on “environmental” or “land” art, the collaboration addresses our changing relationship to nature, and offers a new or previously unconsidered understanding of the place in which we live. For more, visit www.nmlandart.org.  On the website you can download a guide to all scheduled projects and programming. We encourage you to visit the website and acquaint yourself with this multi-faceted project! ANNOUNCEMENTS New Listing FUSION Theatre Company is proud to announce its invitation to perform two short works at the 34th annual Samuel French OOB Festival at Playwrights Horizons’ Peter Jay Sharp Theatre in Manhattan, The Education of Macoloco by Jen Silverman and Laying Off by James McLindon. The plays will run July 17-19.   New Listing OFFCenter Community Arts Project – 808 Park SW Emerging Artist Meeting The Center hosts a weekly meeting for emerging artists to discuss ideas for gallery shows, workshops, classes and community arts events. This is a great way to find out about and get involved with OFFCenter and its programs. When: Every Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm More Info: Call 247-1172 NM Based Syndicated Program on 200 Public Radio Stations Nationwide Art of the Song Creativity Radio Albuquerque-based syndicated program heard nationwide on public radio, features national and New Mexico based songwriters and artists. Listen Online: Visit at www.artofthesong.org Get Tickets for ¡Globalquerque! New Mexico's 5th Annual Celebration Of World Music & Culture. Buy now through June 27 and SAVE! Festival Dates: September 25 & 26, 2009 Location: National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW More Info and Tickets: Visit www.Globalquerque.com Back to Top

CALLS FOR VISUAL ARTS New Listing New Mexico Watercolor Society Call for Artists for Fall Watercolor Exhibition Open to residents of New Mexico. Monetary prizes of $300-$600 and other awards will be presented. Entry Fees: one painting $15, two $30 and three (maximum) $40 Deadline: Fri, August 14 Exhibition: October 10-31 at EXPO New Mexico Fine Arts Building More Info and Application Form: Call Marcela Wagner at 505-892-8597 or visit www.nmwatercolorsociety.org New Listing The Wooden Cow - 7400 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 20 (Mossman Center) Call for Artists: Wordplay Juried show is all about words. Submissions in all visual media are encouraged. Deadline: July 16 Exhibit: August 5-29 Submission Guidelines: Visit www.woodencow.com Looking for Consignors Two consignment options, cool artist community, opportunities to have a show, well publicized shows and high traffic area in the Heights. More Info: Email cowjury@gmail.com Chroma Studios (Chroma on Roma) - 600 1st St. NW Call for Artists and Crafters Chroma Studios Gallery is inviting artists into the gallery to set up their wares and sell directly to the public. When: Saturdays through October, 11am-5pm More Info: Contact Paula Manning Lewis at 554-3805 Go! Downtown Arts Festival 2009 Call for Entries Early reservations receive best booth placement. Festival Dates: September 25-27 Deadline: July 1; $55/jury fee More Info: Visit www.zapplication.org or www.downtownABQ.com/go Harwood Art Center  - 1114 7th St. NW Call for Gallery Submissions Proposals accepted for all four galleries. Deadline: July 1 for the juried Front and Main Galleries. Applications accepted any time for the Youth and Emerging Artist Galleries. More Info and Application: Call 242-6367 or visit www.harwoodartcenter.org/ss/galleries Mountainair Sunflower Festival - New Info: Application Deadline is July 1 Call for Artists Artists and craftspeople must submit three to six visuals of their work with application.  Work will be screened for acceptance. When: Festival is Saturday, August 22 Booth Fees: $25 indoor (limited space) or $10 outdoor Prizes: Cash prized for Best in Show and two Awards of Merit More Info and Application Form: Visit www.MountainaireArts.org Rio Grande Art Association Call for Artists ENCANTADA! 2009 is open to all artists over the age of 18 submitting entries according to the requirements in the prospectus (see website).  All genres of painting welcome. Awards total $3500 in cash and merchandise, including $750 for Best of Show. Deadline: Wednesday, July 1 Show Dates and Location: Arts Alliance Gallery, September 4-28, 2009 More Info: Visit www.rgaanm.org and click on Exhibitions or contact Jeff Potter at 505-897-8621 or jpotter@unm.edu Tijeras Open-Air Arts Market Call for Artists Juried arts and crafts fair each weekend through October. Booth format; display one day, one weekend or all summer. Reasonable space fee. When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 11, 10am-5pm Where: 488 E Highway 66 (new Hwy 333) in Tijeras More Info: Call Anna King at 281-9611 or visit www.justimaginegallery.com Back to Top

CALLS FOR PERFORMING ARTS New Listing Duke City Sound Call for New Members Albuquerque’s premiere men’s barbershop a-capella chorus is looking for new members to participate in the Rocky Mountain District regional competition in September. No formal musical training required. The group also performs regularly around the region. Rehearsals: Thursdays at 7pm More Info: Contact membership chairman, Bob Lawson, at 505-294-8602 Keshet Dance Company More Info: Call 505-224-9808 Summer 2009 Choreographers’ Showcase New Listing All dance styles and works-in-progress are welcome. When: August 2 Where: South Boadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE Deadline: Sun, July 26 Applications: Keshetdance.org Tickets: $5/donations Auditions for Pre-Professional Program (KP3) The KP3 Program is an intensive dance training curriculum for boys and girls ages 8-18 who are interested in pursuing a career in dance and/or in enriching their lives with outstanding dance training. When: Sat, June 27, 12:30-2:30pm Where: Keshet Dance Company, 214 Coal Avenue SW Back to Top

ADDITIONAL CALLS New Listing National Philanthropy Day Awards More Info and Nomination Form: Visit www.afp-nm.org and click on Philanthropy Day Call for Nominations If you know someone in New Mexico who is changing our world for the better you can nominate him/her for the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ New Mexico Outstanding Philanthropy Awards. Deadline: July 17 Awards Presentation: Wednesday, November 18, at the National Philanthropy Day 23rd Anniversary Awards Luncheon New Listing New Mexico Gay Mens Chorus More Info: Visit www.nmgmc.org/dining Call for Volunteers and Donors The NMGMC is holding its Summer Fling Fundraiser and is looking for 1) volunteers to host a dinner in their home and 2) silent auction donations. Format: Volunteers will hold dinners in their homes, followed by all diners moving to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (formerly the Atomic Museum) for dessert, entertainment and a silent auction. Event Date: Saturday, July 18 Albuquerque Museum Sculpture Garden More Info and to Sign Up: Call 505-243-7255 or visit www.cabq.gov/museum/sculpturegardentour.html Call for New Docents Docents offer tours of the museum's indoor and outdoor sculptures Tuesday-Saturday at 10am and special group tours from April to Thanksgiving. Training: Completion of a six-week training session is required. Next Training: Mondays from 1-3:30pm from July 13-August17. Asian American Association of New Mexico More Info: Call Sue Thorson at 505-332-9249 or Bobbie Nobles at 505-934-4772. Call for Sponsors The AAANM is looking for sponsors for its first major fundraisng event for the planned Asian American Cultural Center. How Much: Sponsorships range from $75-$500 with benefits associated with each level. Event: July 18,6-8pm, Keller Hall, Center for the Arts, UNM campus. "Kaladarpanan: An Offering of Art" is a presentation of "Bharatanatyam," one of the most celebrated dance forms from India. International Student Exchange More Info: Contact Fritzie Laygan at 1-866-613-9232 Looking for Host Families This opportunity was brought to our attention by one of our Heritage Council members. The ISE is a non-profit organization that matches foreign students coming to the US to study with host families.   Who: Students ages 15-18 will be arriving in August for 5 or 10 months (one or two semesters). Needed: Host families that can provide a bed and meals in the home. Students are responsible for all other expenses. Requirements: All considered including singles, couples with no children, retirees and empty nesters as well as families with children still living at home. MOVE UP Awards More Info and to Nominate: Call Debra Saine, with the Mayor’s Office of Volunteerism and Engagement, 767-5815. Call for Nominees Each quarter the city of Albuquerque honors outstanding volunteers who have made a difference in the community. Nominations for the current award cycle are now being accepted. Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 5pm. Only the first 50 nominations will be accepted for consideration. Award Ceremony: Wednesday, July 22, 1:30-3pm at the Albuquerque Museum New Mexico Book Awards More Info & Application Form: Call Paul Rhetts at 505-344-9382 or visit www.nmbookcoop.com Call for Entries 3rd Annual New Mexico Book Awards will be presented in November to authors/books in over 35 categories. Criteria include a direct connection to New Mexico by subject, author or publisher and a publication or copyright date of 2008 or 2009. Entry Fees and Deadlines: $40/book/category Deadline: July 1 New Mexico Book Co-op More Info & Application Form: Call Paul Rhetts at 505-344-9382 or visit www.nmbookcoop.com Call for Authors The New Mexico Book Co-op is offering booth space at the Lavender in the Village celebration in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Event Dates: July 10-12. Entry Fees and Deadlines: $20 first title/$10 additonal titles until July 1; $25 all titles after July 1. SWW Quarterly Writing Competition More Info: Call 265-9485 or visit www.southwestwriters.org Call for Submissions - The Best Hook First paragraphs use a “hook” to draw in the reader. Write the opening page of an article of book, using your best hook. Double-spaced, one-page maximum. Deadline: Postmarked Tuesday, June 30 Cost: $10 entry fee Awards: $150/1st, $50/2nd, $25/3rd  Submission: Mail entries to: SWW Quarterly Contest, 3721 Morrix NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 Back to Top

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS New Listing Adult Art Classes for Beginner to Advanced Students Classes will combine drawing and painting instructions to meet the needs of the individual student to learn at his/her own pace. Includes demos by the teacher and practice assignments. When: Thursday evenings, 6-8:30pm, July 2-September 24 Where: Vista Grande Community Center, Cedar Crest Cost: $12/class or $42/month. A cost-conscious supply list will be provided at registration. Instructor: Diane Walton Reitz More Info and to Register: Call 505-281-4125 or 505-720-7731 New Listing Advanced Monotype Four-day class covers a variety of layering techniques and mixed media approaches. Students will work with high-quality water-based Akua-Kolor intaglio inks. When: Tuesday-Friday, July 28-31, 9am-5pm, includes lunch break Where: New Ground Print Workshop, 3812 Central SE, #100B Fee: $275 plus tax, includes all printing materials. Paper purchased separately. Instructor: Mary Sundstrom More Info and to Register: Call 268-8952 New Listing Beginner Hula Workshop Workshop will cover basic foot, hand and body movements of the hula as well as Hawaiian phrases, greetings and th significance of Aloha. No previous dance experience required. When: Saturday, July 11, 2-4pm Where: Farfesha Studio, 2527 Virginia NE, Suite G Instructor: Native Hawaiian, Cindi Heffner Cost: $30 includes hula music CD More Info and to Register: Email ehulamai@comcast.net or call 505-440-5295 New Listing Photography Workshop: Telling a Story with Your Images More Info and to Register: Call 505-867-5351 or visit www.nmmonuments.org Jemez State Monument is hosting its first photographer workshop. Following the workshop, visit the site, which preserves the stone ruins of Giusewa Pueblo, which preceded the present-day Jemez Pueblo, and a 17th century Franciscan mission church. When: Saturday, July 18, 9am-3pm Where: Jemez State Monument, 18160 State Road 4, Jemez Springs, NM (43 mi. north of Bernalillo) Cost: $25/person Instructor: Alex Candelaria Sedillos, New Mexico historian and ranger at Coronado State Monument New Listing This FREE workshop will be offered at two locations. Simple Wire Sculpture Participants will begin with a gesture-drawing warm-up, then learn to build a basic wire armature. Finally, everyone will wrap, coil, twist, cut, bend and weave wire into a sculpture. Some materials provided but students encouraged to bring paper, pencil, wire cutters, pliers, 10-gauge steel wire and found/natural objects. Lomas Tramway Library – 908 Eastridge NE When: Tuesday, July 14, 6:30pm More Info and to Register: Call 505-291-6295 South Broadway Library – 1025 Broadway SE When: Wednesday, July 15, 2pm More Info and to Register: Call 505-764-1742 More Workshops: For a complete list of upcoming classes and workshops at area libraries, visit www.cabq.gov/library New Listing 2-Day Stone Carving Workshop Delbert ChargingCrow will share the Lakota fetish carving tradition. Learn how to select a stone, recognize the shape within the stone, the tools and techniques for carving When: Saturday, July 25, 10am-5pm and Sunday, July 26, 11am-5pm Where: Mama’s Minerals, 1100 San Mateo NE, Suite 15 Cost: $175 plus $20 materials fee, $50 deposit required More Info and to Register: Call 505-266-8443 or visit www.MamasMinerals.com Albuquerque Museum of Art & History More Info and Registration: Call Theresa 505-243-7255 or visit www.cabq.gov/museum Summer Classes For children and adults including mixed media sculpture, puppet making, origami, printmaking, sewn pamphlets, Japanese stab binding and pop-ups. When: Children’s classes, both weekly and Saturday sessions, continue through summer. Six-session adult classes, held on Mondays, begin July 13. Where: Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, 2000 Mountain Road NW Cost: $24-$48/session, pre-registration required Dance Lessons & Social Dance More Info: Call Susan at 505-299-3737 or email glkello@nmia.com Where:  Central Cabana, 7915 Central NE (east of Pennsylvania) When: Wednesdays 6:30pm Ongoing West Coast Swing 7:30pm Dance changes each month (April is Night Club 2-Step) 8:00-10pm Variety Dance, $2 cover 10pm Salsa, $5 cover Cost:  1st class $5; 2nd Class $4, or $8 for both. Instructors: Mike Haley and Susan Kellogg HELP-NM, Inc. Workshops – 5101 Copper NE (west of San Mateo) Agency offers free workshops to all nonprofit staff, Board members and volunteers. More Info and to Register for Workshops Below: Call Martha Aragon at 766-4907 or email Martha@helpnm.com. For more about this statewide agency, visit www.helpnm.com Intro to Grant Writing Focuses on the CCP RFP and filling out federal forms and addresses the dos and don’ts of grant writing. When: Wednesday, July 8, 8:30am-noon Presenter: Gracie Gonzalez Fund Development - New Listing An introductory class. How to develop a fund development plan, importance of identifying why you need to raise funds, where to start, who should do it and how. When: Tuesday, July 14, 1-5pm Presenter: Michelle Bishop-Couch, Executive Director of Cornucopia Adult Day Services The HR Side of a Business - New Listing Personnel records, policies and procedures, dos and don'ts of interviewing, benefits, resumes and more. When: Wednesday, July 15, 9am-noon Presenter: Miriam Brettner KNME Ready To Learn More Info and to Register for Workshops Below:  Call 505-277-4087 ahead to register as space is limited. All workshops are free and considered adult-trainings (no children). Bring your own food and drink. Colors, Numbers, Shapes and Letters Learn techniques that will encourage children's cognitive brain developments. The PBS series Sesame Street, brain development and curriculum implementation will be the focus. When: Saturday, June 27, 10am-noon Where: Lovelace Westside Hospital, 10501 Golf Course Rd. NW OFFCenter Community Arts Project - 808 Park Ave SW More Info and to Register: Call 505-247-1172 or visit www.offcenterarts.org  Felting Art – From the Start Immerse yourself in the natural magical technique of making felt – nothing like the acrylic squares found in craft stores! Students will make an individual finished product, like a felt rope bracelet, bookmark, coaster or penny pouch.  Class limited in size so sign up early. Instructor: Jane Heider When: Saturday, June 27, 10am-noon Cost: $15, all materials provided Rio Grande Workshops More Info and to Register: Visit www.riograndeworkshops.com The Outdoor Model: Location Workshop Working with a model in an outdoor setting When: June 27, 2-9pm Cost: $100/person Shakespeare Master Workshop More Info: Contact Robin at robin@TheShakespearePapers.com What: Provides a weekend Master Class for actors, teachers and readers of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Tuition: $350, 15% discount for members of Actors’ Equity, SAG, AFTRA and actors associate with Shakespeare Theatre Association of America member companies. Sol Acting Academy - 3212 Monte Vista NE (at Healing Gate) More Info and to Register: Call 505-206-7707 or visit www.solacting.com Audition Weekend Bootcamp For ages 18 and up.This weekend intensive will provide students with an outline of everything they need to know to break into acting. The course will include audition technique, monologue preparation, cold reading, scene work, and what to expect when you get the part and arrive on set! We will also discuss: agents, headshots, actor specific resumes, and networking. When: Saturday & Sunday, June 27-28, 9am-4pm Cost: $150 Voice Spa  New Listing For ages 18 and up. One day only. Breath work, range exploration and extension, resonation exploration and control, and text discovery principles. When: Saturday, July 11, 10am-4pm Cost: $84 SouthWest Writers More Info and Additional Workshops: Call 505-265-9485 or visit www.southwestwriters.org Location for Listings Below: New Life Presbyterian Church, 5540 Eubank NE Part I: How to Write a Great Story When: Mondays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: SWW members $65, non-members $75, $15 materials fee. Part II: How to Write It Well When: Mondays, August 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6:30-8:30pm Instructor for Both Parts: Kirt Hickman Cost: SWW members $65, non-members $75, $15 materials fee. Students who take both parts only pay the materials fee once. Back to Top

GALLERIES - DOWNTOWN/NORTH VALLEY Exhibit venues listed below are located in the Downtown Arts District and the area north of downtown. Friday, July 3, is First Friday Artscrawl. For more information, including a map with participating galleries, visit www.artscrawlabq.org 516 ARTS - 516 Central SW More Info: Call 505-242-1445 or visit www.516arts.org Here & There: Seeing New Ground This is 516's first exhibition for Land/ART, a large scale collaboration exploring land-based and environmental art. This exhibit features contemporary artists examining the landscape from perspectives that are both visual and cultural. When: Through June Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5pm, First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8pm 516 ARTS presents COLOSSUS - New Listing Colossus is a collaborative, site-specific art installation with guest artist Karl Hofmann and the students of Bret Aaker at Amy Biehl High School. When: Through July 11, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4pm Where: Gold Street Lofts, downtown Albuquerque About the Project: The group has produced a large-scale interpretation of the mountain Grosser Mythen in the Swiss Alps, revisioned out of scrap wood, cardboard and junk mail. The goal of this project is to create a thought-provoking, visually powerful installation using waste-stream materials. A soundscape by students of Blake Minnerly at the Media Arts Collaborative High School will accompany the piece. Acequia Booksellers - 4019 4th. NW More Info: Call 505-890-5365 Literary Pillows & New Assemblages Helen MacLeod and Marilyn Stablein combine to create an exhibit of needlepoint and new assemblages. MacLeod’s pillows feature portraits of famous literary figures including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and many more! Stablein’s new assemblages are inspired by Duchamp Barthes and Joseph Cornell. When: Through July AIA Gallery - 202 Central SE, Suite 103 More Info: Call 505-242-9800 or visit www.aiaabq.org Gone: Photographs by Nell Dickerson A series of photographs exploring the relationship of cultural preservation to architecture, land and history which survived the American Civil War. When: Through August 5 Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-5pm; First Friday until 7:30pm Concetta D Gallery - 20 First Plaza NW, #29 (Galeria - Lower Level) More Info: Call 243-5066 New Work by Gallery Artists Marilyn Yanke, Dan Beck, Oleg Stavrowsky, Jeff Otis, Piao Xue Cheng, Richard Fennell, Marily Yates, Ovanes Berberian, Mauricio Fernandez and others. When: Ongoing Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-4pm; ARTScrawl until 8pm First Friday Artscrawl Chroma Studios - 1606 Central SE, Suites 102 and 201 More Info: Call 505-259-6320or visit chromastudios.wordpress.com 2nd Annual Invitational New Mexico Photography Exhibit Photography by New Mexico's best including Raine Klover, Justin Simenson, Susan See, Jean Casson O'Neill, Julie Rybachek, Joan Fenicle, Bill Skees, Tim Anderson and Pat Berrett. When: Through July 31 Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 12-6 pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 10pm First Friday Artscrawl Dreamscapes Gallery on 5th - 1523 5th St. NW More Info: Call 505-688-3190 or go to www.dreamscapeson5th.com The Healing Crystal Angels of Ana Ortiz Ana is an artist and Reiki healer. Show includes the work of 11 other local artists. When: Through July Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 12-6pm and by appointment; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8:30pm Harwood Art Center - 1114 7th St. NW  More Info: Call 505-242-6367 of visit www.harwoodartcenter.org 2nd Annual Crossing Exhibition: Look Both Ways Bringing 19 graduate art students together to show their work. Event provides networking opportunities to young artists. When: Through July 30 Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, 12-6pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl 6-8pm New Listing KiMo Theatre Art Gallery - 423 Central NW and 105 Studios – 105 4th SW Saints & Sinners The good and the bad are constructed by which audience honors them! See the “Saints” at the KiMo and the “Sinners” at 105. When: June 26-August 17 Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-8pm at both locations Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. More Info: Call 768-3522 THE LAND/gallery - 419 Granite NW More Info: Visit www.landartsite.org Azimuth: Writing on Walls Mariam Sagan, the author of more than 20 books, has created a gallery-sized poem with 14 other artists. When: Through July 17 Richard Levy Gallery - 514 Central SW More Info: Call 505-766-9888 or visit www.levygallery.com Air Cube + a global perspective Exhibition showcases the art of six contemporary environmental artists selected from hundreds of proposals from around the world. Exhibit is part of the ongoing LAND/art series. Project Room: Solo exhibition of landscapes by Matthew McConville When: Through August 28 Reception: Saturday, August 1, 6-8pm Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm, Monday by appointment OFFCenter Community Arts Project - 808 Park Ave SW More Info: Call 505-247-1172 or visit www.offcenterarts.org  Fiber Fanfare From flags to felt and fleece to frills, exploring the many ways artists express themselves through fiber. When: Through July 28 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 12-8pm and Friday 1-5pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8pm Park Fine Art - 20 First Plaza NW, #27 More Info: Call 505-764-1900 or visit www.parkfineart.com Featuring Kenneth Killebrew, Soo Young Hong and Young Sook Park When: Ongoing Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-4pm Sky Dog – The Art Space – 7103 4th St., Building M, Los Ranchos More Info: Call 344-9438 or 385-8056 or visit www.skydogart.com The Gallery features art by emerging, mid-career and career artists. A second room offers collector items from around the world. Hours: Thursday & Friday, 1-6pm and Saturday & Sunday, 10am-3pm Click! Photography Gallery - on the same site as Sky Dog More Info: Call 505-307-1808 or visit www.clickphotogallery.com Specializing in fine art images of New Mexico and the American Southwest by some of the best outdoor photographers in the region. Hours: Thursday & Friday, 1-6pm and Saturday & Sunday, 10am-3pm  First Friday Artscrawl Special Collections Library - 423 Central NE Water Conservation Learn about conserving water while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing property. This is a hands-on display by Albuquerque's new hydrology pumping station at the Alameda Bridge. When: Through July Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 6pm More Info: Call 848-1377 or visit www.cabq.gov/library First Friday Artscrawl Sumner & Dene - 517 Central NW More Info: Call 505-842-1400 or visit www.sumnerdene.com Margie Bassler: Animal Art to Humor People The artist creates animal characters in human situations. Note: A portion of the proceeds from the opening reception sales will benefit Walkin N Circles Ranch. When: July 1-31 Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 9pm Back to Top

GALLERIES - NOB HILL/UNM Exhibit venues listed below are located in Nob Hill and the Monte Vista Arts District. The area surrounds the University of New Mexico and continues east to Highland. Friday, July 3, is First Friday Artscrawl. For more information, including a map with participating galleries, visit www.artscrawlabq.org First Friday Artscrawl Fisher Gallery - 1620 Central SE More Info: Call 505-247-1529 Greater Albuquerque Roller and Print Society When: Through July 25 Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-12pm, Saturday 12-3pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8:30pm First Friday Artscrawl Inpost Artspace at The Outpost - 210 Yale SE More Info: Call 505-268-0044 or visit www.outpostspace.org Natural World: New Works Featuring Joshua Willis and his mixed media art. When:Through July 31 Hours: Monday-Friday 2-5:30pm and by appointment; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8pm First Friday Artscrawl J.Wayne Art Gallery - 621 Amherst NE More Info: Call 505-903-3656 or visit www.jwayneart.com Water is Life Featuring  new work by owner J. Wayne Lewis When: Through July Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-12pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8:30pm First Friday Artscrawl Matrix Fine Art - 3812 Central Ave. SE, Suite 100A More Info: Call Regina Held at 505-268-8952 or visit www.matrixfineart.com Photo New Mexico - A Juried Show In collaboration with the New Mexico Museum in Santa Fe. Gallery Talk: Saturday, July 11, by show juror, Kather Ware, Curator of Photography, New Mexico Museum of Art.  The talk will take place at the museum, which is located in Santa Fe. When: July 3-August 1 Hours: Tuesday 10am-4pm, Wednesday-Sunday 9am-6pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8pm. The public is invited to select the People's Choice Award during the First Friday reception. The winner will be announced at 7:45pm. First Friday Artscrawl New Grounds Print Workshop - 3812 Central Ave. SE, Suite 100B More Info: Call 505-268-8952 or visit www.newgroundsgallery.com Gravure - The New Medium in Printmaking Show demonstrates the versatility of this rediscovered medium, which preceded photography. When: July 3-August 1 Hours: Tuesday 10am-4pm, Wednesday-Sunday 9am-6pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8pm. Jessica Weybright will demonstrate the gravure process from 6:30-7 during the First Friday reception. Tamarind Institute - 110 Cornell SE More Info: Call 505-277-3901 or visit http://tamarind.unm.edu Gallery Exhibit Latest lithographs published by Tamarind Institute. Works by Jim Dine, Polly Apfelbaum, Willie Cole, Luke Dorman and Ethan Murrow. When: Ongoing Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm First Friday Tours - Next tour July 10. Call now for reservations. Tamarind Institute is an  internationally recognized fine art lithography gallery and workshop. Each month the Institute offers a presentation, video and tour of the workshop. One can learn about the concept of this collaborative art form, tour the workshop and browse the gallery. Free and open to the public. Begins at 1:30.  When: 1:30pm - 3pm: July 10, Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4. Reservations: Please make a reservation by calling 277-3901. New Listing Winning Coffee Co. - 111 Harvard SE Free Association Displayed work captures the diversity of ArtStreet community artists and their work through a variety of media. ArtStreet is a program of Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless that seeks to build community and increase awareness of the issues of homelessness through the art making process. When: July 3-31 Reception: Friday, July 10, 5:30-7:30pm, includes poetry and music. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm and Saturday/Sunday, 8am-5pm More Info: Call ArtStreet at 505-248-0817 or visit www.abqhch.org/artstreet.htm Back to Top

GALLERIES - NORTHEAST HEIGHTS/EAST MOUNTAINS Exhibit venues listed below are located in the greater Northeast Heights, bounded by Sandia Pueblo on the north, Central Avenue on the south, San Mateo Boulevard on the west and the Sandia Mountains on the east. Find listings for East Mountain exhibit venues at the end of the category. Friday, July 3, is First Friday Artscrawl. For more information, including a map with participating galleries, visit www.artscrawlabq.org NORTHEAST HEIGHTS Arts Alliance Gallery - 1100 San Mateo Blvd. NE More Info: Call 505-268-1920 or visit www.abqarts.org/gallery Thermal Dynamics An exhibition by the encaustic artists of New Mexico Wax. Albuquerque artists include Virginia Baich, Marilyn Christenson, Sally Condon, Debi Dodge, Eleanor Trabaudo, Harriette Tsosie, Keven Van Wicklin, Allen and Nancy Young and Susan Zimmerman. When: July 3-27 Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-8pm. The group's just-published New Mexico Wax catalog will be available ($16) and artists will be on hand to sign copies. Hours: M-W-F 9am-5 pm, T-Th 11am-5pm. This show only, Saturday/Sunday, 10am-5pm. First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8pm ArtHaus 66 - 6320 Linn Ave. NE #C More Info: Call 505-255-0872 or visit www.arthaus66.com Times of Transformation Features Joie Villeneuve, Louisa Barkalow, Julie Kornblum, and Frances Melhop When: Through July 31 Hours: Summer hours, Tuesday-Friday 12-3pm, Saturday 1-5 pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 9pm New Listing Jewish Community Center - 5520 Wyoming NE The Best of A.R.T. Artists 'Round Town (A.R.T.) is an association of 18 professional artists working in diverse media and techniques. A portion of sales during the show will benefit the JCC. When: June 28-July 30 Reception: Sunday, July 12, 2-5pm Hours: Normal business hours of the JCC. More Info: Email Allen Lowery at spiritpath44@msn.com New Mexico Art League – 3407 Juan Tabo NE (behind the library) More Info: Call 293-5034 or visit www.newmexicoartleague.org 80th Anniversary Fine Art Show - Final Weekend Final weekend of events celebrating the founders of the Art League and the organization’s rededication to training art students. The League offers courses in fine arts to students of all ages and skill levels as well as hosting exhibitions, figure studios, lectures and special events that help sustain and enrich art in New Mexico. When: Through June 27 Award Winners' Night: Friday, June 26, 6:30-9:00pm. Meet the Winners! Winners in all categories will show and demonstrate their work. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Watch artists working before or after visiting the exhibition. New Mexico Cancer Center Gallery – 4901 Lang Ave. NE More Info and to Set Appointment: Call 828-3791 Artistic Escapes: Art Show with a Cause Summer exhibition includes more than 150 pieces of original art by 19 artists. A portion of the proceeds from sales benefits the NM Cancer Center Foundation that supports low-income cancer patients with non-medical living expenses. When: Through August 28 Reception: August 7, 5:30-8pm Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, by appointment only; call number above. Nob Hill Gallery - 7400 Montgomery NE Suite 19 More Info: Call 505-268-9969 or visit www.nobhillartgallery.com 7th Anniversary! When: Through June Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-5:30pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8:30pm Palette Contemporary Art & Craft - 7400 Montgomery NE, Suite 22 More info: Call 505-855-7777 or visit www.palettecontemporary.com Past Perfect: A Journey Through Modern Americana Featuring photography of Steve Lewis. Glowing light mixed with the subdued colors of Modernist American architecture are the essence of Steve Lewis' recent collection of photographs. When: Through June 19 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday by appointment; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8pm Scott Michael Gallery - 113 California NE More Info: Call 505-379-2993 or visit www.scottmichaelgallery.com Rapport A sculpture exhibit. When: Ongoing Hours: By appt. and First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8:30pm First Friday Artscrawl Weyrich Gallery - 2935-D Louisiana NE More Info: Call 505-883-7410 or visit www.weyrichgallery.com Parts of the Whole New ceramic work by Betsy Williams. The artist experiments with glazes and is currently working with stamped designed inlaid with white slip. When: July 3-31 Artist Talk & Reception: Saturday, July 11, 1-3pm Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:30am-5:30pm, Saturday, 11am-5:30pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl until 9pm. First Friday Artscrawl Wooden Cow Gallery - 7400 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 20 (Mossman Center) More Info: Call 505-999-1280 or visit www.woodencowgallery.wordpress.com Familia de Burque A special exhibition by Raine Klover, blending old and new Albuquerque by combining images from antique glass photographic plates with her own digital photography. When: July 1-August 1 Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm, First Friday and ARTScrawl until 8pm. Local folk duo, Charmed, will perform during the First Friday Artscrawl reception. EAST MOUNTAINS Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine & Fiber Art - N Hwy 14 in Madrid More Info: Visit www.VisitMadridNM.com One O'Clock Saturdays: No chamber music in the performance space. See the listing under Special Events for 4th of July weekend activities in Madrid. Exhibitions: Through July 28: Group shows in three galleries, with solo walls for each of 12 artists. Includes painters and pastel artists, printmakers, fiber artists and sculptors. July 4-August 31: "Celebration of the Earth: The World's Art," includes a solo exhibition in Mel's Studio/Gallery and a group show in the large entry gallery. Ongoing: Diana Johnson's studio/gallery for 50 fiber artists. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 12-5pm Tapestry Gallery - 4 Firehouse Ln # 4 (Cerrillos) More Info: Call 505-471-0194 Thread of Change: Fiber Fractals & More Featuring Donna Loraine Contractor, This is a celebration of the mathematical function known as fractals. Her works weave fractals as diverse as the Sierpinski Gasket and the newly discovered Grossman Truss into her signature tapestries. When: Ongoing Back to top

GALLERIES - OLD TOWN Exhibit venues listed below are located in Old Town and on Mountain Road. For more about the area, visit www.albuquerqueoldtown.com Friday, July 3, is First Friday Artscrawl. For more information, including a map with participating galleries, visit www.artscrawlabq.org First Friday Artscrawl Bright Rain Gallery - 206 1/2 San Felipe NW #122 More Info: Call 505-843-9176 or visit www.brightraingallery.com Beau Carey's West Side Artist's work explores how humans relate to the land with this new work depicting huge spatial openness. Offerings include small, medium and large scale oils and paintings and lithographs produced with the Tamarind Institute. When: Through July Hours: Daily 11am-6pm; First Friday and ARTScrawl 6-9pm First Friday Artscrawl Desert Corn Gallery - 2 Church St. More Info: Call 505-244-9044 or visit www.desertcorngallerynm.com Viva Mestengo and The Sacred White Buffalo The benefit art show continues this First Friday with featured artists Sally Evans, John Abernathy, Red Ryder and Marianne Gendron. For a $20 donation on behalf of the Wild Mustangs, get a signed and numbered print of either "The Run Aways" or "The Sacred Sentinel White Buffalo." When: Through July 4 Hours: Open daily, First Friday and ARTScrawl until 9pm. New Listing The Easel Place - 206 1/2 San Felipe NW #7 (in the Patio Market) More Info: Call 717-1872 or visit www.easelplace.com This new venue will celebrate its grand opening during the July 17 Old Town Artscrawl, but you'll want to acquaint yourself with founder Rafael Gonzales before then (if you don't know him already through his work with the NM Veterans' Art Assn.). Rafael will be offering artists daily rental space where they can show and sell their work. Stop by and find out more! Hours: Daily 11am-6pm Hanging Tree Gallery - 416 Romero NW More Info: Call 505-842-1420 or visit www.collectorsguide.com/hangingtree Exhibit features deceased WPA artists Gene Kloss and Esquipula Romero de Romero Also shown are WPA furnishings, antique Indian jewelry, pots and rugs and more. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-6pm. First Friday and ARTScrawl 5-8:30pm Open Mind Space - 404 San Felipe NW, Suite C1 More Info: Call 259-3566 or visit www.theopenmindspace.com Front Room: Emilie Bezzeg’s Photographic Quilts, plus a selection of drawings Back Room: Douglas Kent Hall, “American Indians,” black and white photographs When: Through July 5 Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 12-7 p.m. First Friday Artscrawl Weems Gallery - 303 Romero NW More Info: Call 505-293-6133 (Louisiana store) or 505-764-0302 (Old Town) or visit www.weemsgallery.com Painter Jack Atkins and Potters Karl and Mary Hofmann When: Through July 31 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday noon-5pm. First Friday and ARTScrawl 5-8:30pm Back to Top

GALLERIES - WEST SIDE The area includes exhibit venues located west of the Rio Grande. Friday, July 3, is First Friday Artscrawl. For more information, including a map with participating galleries, visit www.artscrawlabq.org Chamisa Hills Country Club - 500 Country Club Dr. (Rio Rancho) More Info: Call 505-896-5000 or visit www.eastmountainartistsassoc.com East Mountain Artists Association Group exhibit of 100 works: oil, watercolor, pastel, prints, ink, photography, fiber, glass, raku fired clay. When: Open to public through August 3, 10am-5pm Corrales Bosque Gallery - 4684 Corrales Rd. (Mercado de Mayo) More Info: Call 505-898-7203 or visit www.corralesbosquegallery.com Shared Space Annual guest artist show. View works by member artists and their invited friends. Featured Artist: Elzbieta Kaleta's intricate and delicate scissor-cut paper work in the old Polish style folk art custom. When: Through summer. Hours: Open daily 10am-5pm. First Friday and ARTScrawl 5-8pm Open Space Visitor Center - 6500 Coors Blvd NW More Info: Call 505-897-8831 or visit www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter.html Gatherings Sculpture and Installation by Becky Holtzman and Linda Holland When: Through June 28 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm Back to Top

MUSEUMS & CULTURAL CENTERS Albuquerque Museum of Art & History - 2000 Mountain NW Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Admission: $4 adult ($3 NM residents with ID), $3 seniors 65+), $1 ages 4-12, 3 and under free.  Free to everyone Sundays 9am-1pm and all day on the first Wednesday of the month. More Info: Visit www.cabq.gov/museum The following exhibits and events are part of the LAND/ART Symposium Weekend. For more information on the events below, contact Connor O'Laughlin at 505-243-7255. Experimental Geography - LAND/ART Project Exhibit explores the distinctions between geographical study and artistic experience of the earth, and the juncture where the two realms meet. Includes interactive computer units, sounds and video installations, photography, sculpture and experimental cartography created by 19 artists and artist teams from seven countries. When: June 28-September 20 Opening Reception: Sunday, June 28, 2-4pm The Shape of Time: Photographs of Star Axis, 1979-2009 LAND/ART Project Large-scale photographs by Edward Ranney document change over time to this site near Las Vegas, NM. When: June 28-September 20 Opening Reception: Sunday, June 28, 2-4pm Environmental Art from Lascaux to Last Week - LAND/ART Project Artist talk with Lynne Hull. When: Sunday, June 28, 11am LAND/ART Panel Discussion - LAND/ART Project Director of SITE Santa Fe will moderate a panel discussion with three experts in the field of land use and land art. When: Sunday, June 28, 1pm All Ages Art Activity - LAND/ART Project Participants will use a variety of materials to create 2D or 3D depictions of their favorite Albuquerque spots. Instructor: vashti b When: Sunday, June 28, 2-4pm Artist Talk and River Excursion - LAND/ART Project Basia Irland will show a short film about her ice books, embedded with ripiarian seeds, that have been gifted to streams around the world. The group will then take a short excursion to the Rio Grande for the "launching" of ice books into the river.  As the ice melts seeds are dispersed that germinate and grow along the bank providing stability and shelter. When: Sunday, June 28, 4pm Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 2401 12th St. NW More Info: Call 505-843-7270 or visit www.indianpueblo.org Celebrating Native Legacies: Works in Clay by Kathleen Wall (Jemez Pueblo)  When: Through October 11, 9am-5pm daily Admission: $6 general, $5.50 seniors, $4 NM residents, $1 students National Hispanic Cultural Center  1701 4th St. SW More Info about all NHCC Events: Visit www.nhccnm.org or call 246-2261. Exhibits Meso-Americhanics (Maneuvering Mestizaje) Blown glass and mixed media by brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre. When: Through August 16 Where: Art Museum Nao de China: the Manila Trade, 1565-1816 Exhibit traces Mexican traditions to the Phillipines. When: Through August 31 Where: History & Literary Arts Building Admission: Free Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm South Broadway Cultural Center - 1025 Broadway SE More Info: Call Augustine Romero at 505-848-1320 Days of the Future Past An exhibit by Los Fantasticos Surrealistic Art Group This group of Albuquerque artists has banded together to create an exhibit of paintings, constructions and other artist effects. Artists include Santiago Perez, Joshua Franco, Brandon Maldonado and Chris Perez. When: Through July 27 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm UNM Arts Museum and Jonson Gallery – Center for the Arts Updates: Visit http://unmartmuseum.unm.edu The UNM Art Museum is closed for renovations that will add 8,000 square feet to its operation. The expanded space will be connected by a 3-story elevator and will include a new print and photography study room, video and new media gallery, administrative offices and storage for the museum’s extensive permanent collection.  The Jonson Gallery will occupy the Lower Level Gallery, providing a larger space and other amenities.  Prior to its grand opening in February 2010, the Museum will participate in “LAND/ART New Mexico” with two exhibitions opening in September 2009. The Jonson Gallery, currently located at 1909 Las Lomas NE on the UNM campus, is open by appointment only until the move. To make an appointment, call the Curator at 277-8927 or the Art Museum at 277-4001. Back To Top

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