Las Cruces Arts calendar: April 24

Promoting Art in Las Cruces: Noon Friday, April 29, at Main Street Bistro, 139 N. Main St. Promoting Art in Las Cruces, a free monthly series presented by the Doña Ana Arts Council, explores different ways for artists and arts organizations to promote themselves and their events, and gives individuals or groups the opportunity to connect with other members of the arts community. Free, however, attendees may order the buffet lunch for $10, plus tip. RSVP by 10 a.m. the day of the event if you will be ordering lunch. RSVP: 575-523-6403 or [email protected]. Info: riograndetheatre.com.

Opening Reception: “Two Steps from the Edge” exhibit opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. May 6 at the El Paso Electric Gallery, Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., during Friday night Art Ramble. Refreshments will be served. Featuring watercolor landscapes by Arlene J. Tugel. Most of the works were painted en plein air (painted outdoors) while the artist was standing two steps from the edge of a cliff, arroyo, stream or even a sidewalk. The show runs through May 31. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 p.m.

Opening Reception: "Light, Color, Space, Motion" exhibition opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. May 6 at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., during the Downtown Ramble. The exhibition run through July 16. This two-person exhibition, featuring painter Carlos Estrada-Vega and photographer David Boyd, considers the perception of light, color, space, and motion using three unique approaches.Boyd’s Windowpaneseries depicts single moments in time as though seemingly in motion, resulting in complex, visually stimulating scenes. Boyd’s Shadows series, in contrast, engages the imagination of the viewer by utilizing minimal visual information. Estrada-Vega employs an entirely abstract approach to the consideration of light, color, and motion, presenting color field compositions of various scales. Info: 575-541-2137 or las-cruces.org/museums.

Annual Spring Sale: The Potters' Guild of Las Cruces presents the second annual Spring Sale from 4 to 7 p.m. May 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 in the Commons area of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggs Ave. Featuring new designs in handmade and wheel thrown pottery, mosaic tile work, jewelry, fiber arts and chemonos. There will be live music at the church during the Friday night Ramble, or visit them on Saturday during the farmers market. They are located just west of Main Street. Participating artists: Laurie Abbott, Jan Archey, Michelle Arterburn, Wendy Baldwin, Mary Barce, Pam Bornhauser, Bernita Davis, Scott and Susan Goewey, Margaret Jackson, Kristine Kitchens, Rudy Lucero, Bonnie MacQuarrie, Janice McCravey, Jim Moore, Kris Northcutt, Randy and Jeannine Summers and Cindy Waddell. Info: pottersguildlc.com.

Artistic Earth Exhibit: Doña Ana Community College student artists present their work through Friday, April 29, in the Cottonwood Gallery, inside Southwest Environmental Center, 275 N. Main St. “The Artistic Earth” features students from all art disciplines at the community college. Student artists are part of the art, creative media technology and digital graphics technology programs at DACC. Info: 575-522-5552.

“Metamorphosis” Show: The show runs through Saturday, April 30, at Nopalito's Galeria, 326 S. Mesquite St. Nopalito’s Galeria presents emerging artist Imelda Chacon in her first art show called “Metamorphosis.” The galeria’s hours are Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Black Range Artists: “Visions of the Black Range” will be showing at the Unsettled Gallery opening May 14 through June 4. The exhibition is a view of the Black Range Mountains in oil, pastel, watercolor, fiber, clay and metal sculpture. Art demonstrations will be 1 to 3 p.m. May 14 with Rhoda Winters and 1 to 3 p.m. May 21 with Megan Lemcke. Reception will be 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The Unsettled Gallery is part of the historic district, located at 905 N. Mesquite St., Las Cruces. For more info: blackrangeart.com or call Unsettled Gallery- 575-635-2285

Visions of Our Monument Exhibit: The exhibit will be on display through June 4 at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St. Visions of Our Monument: Portraits of the Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument, by Meg G. Freyermuth features paintings and drawings inspired during artist Freyermuth’s term as Artist-In-Residence for the Organ Mountain Desert Peaks National Monument. Hours: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Info: 575-541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.

Itaa Katsi: Our Life Exhibition: The an exhibition of Hopi art runs through Dec. 17 at University Museum, Kent Hall, New Mexico State University, 1280 E. University Ave. Hopi art exhibition in many forms: as gourd rattles, prints on paper, katsina dolls (katsin tihu), silverwork, wicker and coiled plaques (flat basket forms), headdresses (kopatsoki), clay ceramic vessels, and hand-blown glass figures, among others. Curated by Michelle Lanteri with Spencer Nutima, lead adviser, and Anna Marie Strankman, curator of collections and exhibits. Museum hours are noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Info: 575-646-5161 or univmuseum.nmsu.edu.

Moving Forward, Looking Back: Journeys Across the Old Spanish Trail Exhibit: The exhibition runs through Sept. 30, on Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the first and third Saturday of each month from 1 to 5 p.m. in the History and Literary Arts Building, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque. Info: Alberto Cuessy, 505-238-2695 or [email protected].

El Retrato Nuevomexicano Ahora/New Mexican Portraiture Now Exhibit: The exhibit will run through June 12, with three artists' talks planned for May 12 at 5:30 p.m., and May 15 at 2 p.m. Each talk will take place in the National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum, 1701 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque. Free with museum admission. Curated by Dr. Tey Marianna Nunn, director and chief curator of the NHCC’s Visual Arts Program and Art Museum. Info: Alberto Cuessy, 505-238-2695 or [email protected].

Spring Juried Member Show: Our Living Culture exhibit will be on display through May 21 at Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St. Comprised of watercolor paintings by more than 20 artists, Our Living Culture showcases the various styles of members of the Southern Chapter of the New Mexico Watercolor Society. The exhibit invites viewers to enjoy an assortment of realist and abstract paintings, which showcases the diversity of watercolor as a medium. Info: 575-541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.

NHCC Bilingual Exhibition: National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum will be opening a new, bilingual exhibition titled, "The House on Mango Street: Artist Interpret Community," Friday, April 29, with a free, public opening from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1701 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque. Organized by the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago and curated by NMMA’s Visual Arts Director and Chief Curator Cesáreo Moreno, the exhibition features art works inspired by the classic novel "The House on Mango Street," first published in 1984 by award-winning author Sandra Cisneros. The exhibition features more than 75works, including posters and personal effects of Sandra Cisneros such as her desk, typewriter and photographs. Info: Alberto Cuessy, 505-238-2695 or [email protected].

On Exhibit in the El Paso Electric Gallery: El Paso Electric Gallery in the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., presents for the month of April “Piercing the Veil of Illusion,” an exhibit by Las Cruces artist Barbara Besser. Info: riograndetheatre.com.

“Pushing the Edge” Exhibit: Runs through May 21 at the Tombaugh Gallery in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces, 200 S. Solano Drive. Featuring more than 20 fiber artists from the Mesilla Valley Weavers. The theme, "Pushing the Edge," reflects the evolving nature of the group over recent years. The gallery is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday mornings. Info: Linda Giesen, 575-636-4516.

Sacred Realm Exhibit: Runs from today through March 19, 2017, at the Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill, 706 Camino Lejo, in Santa Fe. Info: Felicia Katz-Harris, senior curator and curator of Asian Folk Art, 505-476-1221 or [email protected].

20/20 Visionary Exhibit: Exhibit runs through June 3 at Hal Marcus Gallery, 1308 N. Oregon St., in El Paso. They will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with more than 20 new artists. Info: 915-533-9090 or halmarcus.com.

Silent Auctions: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays at Desert Roots Artists' Market and Gallery, 1001 S. Solano Drive. Bid on works by participated local artists. Each week a new artist is featured. Info: 575-652-7366.

Sunday Tea Parties: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays at Desert Roots Artists' Market and Gallery, 1001 S. Solano Drive. A choice selection of loose leaf teas will be served by the pot, as well as sweet and savory finger foods. The cafe environment, displaying work by local artists. Cost is $7.95 per person, and reservations are suggested as seating is limited. Info: 575-652-7366.

Advanced Drawing and Painting Class: With Wayne Carl Huber, My Place Jewell, 132 Wyatt Drive. This intermediate and advanced class will focus on the unique concerns of each student, working in a variety of media, including watercolor, acrylic, water soluble oil paints, pastels, and colored pencil. Subject matter will comprise of still life, landscape, figure, and architectural space. Students may start classes at any time and proceed at their own pace. Fee is $45 for four continuous weeks; enrollment to be renewed every four weeks. Hours are: Thursdays, 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the studio. Enrollment or info: Huber, 575-647-5684 or [email protected].

Art Classes with Patricia Menchaca: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Desert Roots Artists' Market and Gallery, 1001 S. Solano Drive, for ages 7 to 13. Drawing techniques with love, happiness, and gratitude as guides. All supplies included. Cost is $15 per session, five sessions for $70. Reserve your space as seating is limited. Info: email Patricia, [email protected].

Beginning Drawing and Painting Class: With Wayne Carl Huber, My Place Jewell, 132 Wyatt Drive. Open to adults and high school students. They will focus on the unique concerns of each student, working in a variety of media, including watercolor, acrylic, water soluble oil paints, pastels, and colored pencil. Subject matter will comprise of still life, landscape, figure, and architectural space. Basic assignments for beginning drawing and painting will be included. Students may start classes at any time and proceed at their own pace. Fee is $45 for four continuous weeks; enrollment to be renewed every four weeks. Hours are: Tuesdays, 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the studio. Enrollment or info: Huber, 575-647-5684 or [email protected].

Drawing Classes: Local artist and art instructor, Mary Zawacki, will be will be teaching "Drawing Southwestern Plants and Animals" Saturdays through May 7 at Mas Art Frame and Art Supplies, 126 Main St. Info: Mas Art, 575-526-9113.

Call for Artists: The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, across the street from the historic Fountain Theatre, is accepting applications from all medias. For details, stop by and check out their gallery that is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 575-522-2933 or mesillavalleyfinearts.com.

Call for Artists: June at the Deming Art Center is the “Luna County Show.” Luna County artist are welcome. A fee of $25 covers 1-3 entries and there will be awards and prizes given. Info: 575-546-3663 or demingarts.org.

Call for CFA Students for Internships: The Arts Management Program has created a webpage to post internship opportunities for College of Fine Arts students. The internship postings are from arts organizations seeking students pursuing an arts management minor or students with prior work experience with arts organizations. Internships are available with ABQ Theatre Guild, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Casa Flamenco, AMP Concerts, Bernalillo Public Art Program, InPost/OutPost, National Institute of Flamenco and others. Info: 505-277-6574 or visit artsmanagement.unm.edu/intern-job-postings.

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April 24, 2016