Openings in Albuquerque, Santa Fe
ALBUQUERQUE OPENINGS
Albuquerque Photographers’ Gallery, 303 Romero NW, hosts an opening for Urey Lemen from 5 to 8 p.m. Lemen will speak on his techniques at 6:30 p.m. Call 244-9195.
Amapola Gallery, 205 Romero NW, hosts a reception for Joyance Olesen and Rebecca Olesen from 4 to 7 p.m. The show features works inspired by nature. Call 242-4311.
The Gallery ABQ, 8210 Menaul NE, Hoffmantown Center, hosts an opening for “Bird Watching in the Salon,” a group show of bird-themed art, from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 292-9333.
Genuine Southwest Art and Gifts, Hacienda Plaza, 1919 Old Town Road NW, hosts an opening for photographer Jon Wallner from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 243-1410.
Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh NW, hosts a reception for “Far Places: Mary Sweet” and “We Paint What We See: Bob Mallory and Gloria Mallory” from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 242-6367.
Hip Stitch, 2320 Wisconsin NE, hosts an opening for photography by Jim Carnevale and quilts by Rod Daniels from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 821-2739.
Matrix Fine Art, 3812 Central SE, hosts a reception for “The Artist and the Photographer: A Matter of Perspective,” photography by Frank Fehlman and Valerie Prucha, from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 280-8659.
The Next Best Thing to Being There, 1315 Mountain Road NW, hosts a reception for “New Linocuts,” by Juliana Kirwin, from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery also features ceramics by Steve Akers. Call 433-3204.
OFFCenter Community Art Center, 808 Park SW, hosts an opening for “Words As Art” from 5 to 8 p.m. The show features works by community artists in a variety of media. Call 247-1172.
Palette Contemporary Art and Craft, 7400 Montgomery NE, hosts a reception for “Birds of Paradise,” new work by Charlie Aldrich, from 5 to 8 p.m. His solo show of paintings and assemblages runs through Aug 31. Call 855-7777. Q’s Cakes and Sweets Boutique, 2720 Central SE, hosts a reception for “Works by Members of the New Mexico Watercolor Society” from 6 to 8 p.m. The show runs through Sept. 11. Call 514-6775.
Remarque Print Workshop, 3812 Central SE, hosts a reception for “The Fruit of Promise,” by Michelle Sharp, and “From Behind the Wall: Prints by Contemporary Mexican Maestros” from 5 to 8 p.m. The shows run through Aug 26. Call 268-8952.
Sumner and Dene, 517 Central NW, hosts a reception for paintings and a new calendar titled “Angus Macpherson: Changing Times” from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 842-1400.
Tortuga Gallery, 901 Edith SE, hosts a reception for the “Summer Collective,” with Ilene Weiss, Denise Weaver Ross, Suzanne Visor, Risa Taylor, Eliza Schmid, Mauny Muray, Leslie Long and Roe LiBretto, from 6- to 9 p.m. There is jazz music by C’est Bon at 7:30 p.m. Call 506-0820.
Warren Fine Art and Collectibles, 328 San Felipe NW, hosts an opening for new paintings by Sean Michael Chavez and Cheryl Godin from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 243-1005.
Weyrich Gallery, 2935 D Louisiana NE, hosts a reception for “Earth and Sky,” recent plein air paintings by Rachel Rankin, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Call 883-7410.
Yucca Art Gallery, 206½ San Felipe NW, hosts an opening for “featured artists” Lari Tiller Howell, Penne Roberts and Myra Gadsen from 5 to 8 p.m. The multimedia show will also feature works by 37 other member artists. Call 247-8931.
SATURDAY
Jan’s Art Shop,
3107 Eubank NE, hosts a reception for “Compound Compositions,” new mixed-media paintings by April E. Fletcher and Morey Kammerman, from 4 to 7 p.m. The exhibition runs through Aug 30. Call 508-0299.
SANTA FE OPENINGS FRIDAY
Elmore Indian Art, 839 Paseo de Peralta, Suite M, hosts an Opening for “The Red and The Black: A Century of Santa Clara Pottery” from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 505-995-9677.
Meyer Gallery, 225 Canyon Road, hosts a reception for a “One Man Show,” paintings by William Hook, from 5 to 7 p.m. The solo show runs through Aug 17. Call 505-883-1434.
Mill Contemporary, 702½ Canyon Road, hosts a reception for “Elements: An Exploration of Fragile Environments” from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit features Allison Stewart, Patrick Adams and Angela To through Aug 28. Call 505-983-6668.
Tansey Contemporary, 652 Canyon Road, hosts a reception for “Found and Made,” by Melinda Rosenberg, from 5 to 7 p.m. The solo show runs through Aug 25. Call 505-995-8513. David Richard Gallery, 1570 Pacheco St., hosts a reception for “Sunshine Maker,” paintings by Tim Bavington, from 5 to 7 p.m. The solo show runs through Sept 2. Call 505-983-9555.
Vida Loca Gallery, 203 W. San Francisco St., hosts an opening for “The Journey,” by Rob Vanderslice, from 5 to 7 p.m. The solo show runs through Sept 30. Call 505-988-7410.)