Art Beat: What’s happening where
New inventory: Ron Lopez
203 Fine Art has recently added a group of sculptures by Taos-based artist Ron Lopez, and on view in the gallery through Jan. 31 as a part of its current exhibition. “We are pleased to offer these affordable smaller-scale works, created by the artist in 2020,” the gallery states in a press release. “The forms of Lopez’ wood and steel sculptures are both elegant and playful, expressionistic and geometric. Of his creative process, Lopez says, ‘I make a piece, and in a few days, when I come back to it, if it still excites me, I think – well it works. Then, I just keep going.’” To view Lopez’ works, visit his artist page on the website.
Also on view at 203 Fine Art through Jan. 31 are paintings by Tom Dixon, select items from the R.C. Ellis estate, and works on paper and collages by Beatrice Mandelman from the Bea Mandelman estate. Open daily, by appointment, 203 Fine Art is located at 1335 Gusdorf Road, Suite i, in Taos. For more information, see the Events page on their website 203FINEART.com. For in-person appointments or more information, call Gallery Manager Sylvie Mayer at 575-7511262, email art@203fineart.com or use the online calendar to schedule.
DAAC director Albers retires
Kathleen Albers, executive director and longtime supporter of Doña Ana Arts Council (DAAC) in Las Cruces since 1998, has accepted early retirement and leaves the organization the end of March 2021. In press materials, Albers acknowledged that being with DAAC “has allowed me to follow my passion for arts education,” noting she developed programs for children and adults, raised funds, publicized events and recruited participants for many arts endeavors. She is particularly proud of the restoration and management of the Rio Grande Theatre, developing Opera Storytellers Camp and the Feed Your Mind series.
Current DAAC executive director Greg Smith said he is grateful for the work Albers did over more than 20 years, “to secure a place in our community for the arts.”
Arts council board president Dan Lere said “We wish her the best, as we know that she will remain active in our community.”
Doña Ana Arts Council and DAAC Arts & Cultural Center is at 250 W. Amador Ave., Las Cruces; PO Box 1721, Las Cruces, NM 88004. Go to daarts.org or call 575523-6403.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
• Sage Fine Art, an established, artistowned gallery on Taos Plaza, is open for a new member artist – painter or photographer (2D work only) – with high quality, ready-to-hang artwork, and enthusiastic to be active in gallery operations. Taos County residents only. Call 575-758-9396 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit the gallery at 115 East Plaza, Taos Plaza.
• Ammann Gallery, a well-established gallery in business for 17 years located in the John Dunn Shops, has an opening for a new member artist/craftsman. Membership involves a one-day-a-week commitment to work at the gallery, which is certified in COVID-safe practices. Applications along with samples or photos of your work can be accepted on any Friday, at 120 Bent Street. Call 575-758-7450.
ONGOING
• Fiber fanatical 2021 Merce Mitchell’s virtual Vortexyarns online store launched new year’s inspirations, such as: “Sox Box” including both sock yarn and sock-weight yarn;for socks and a wrap; “Spinners Delight”a goody box of roving, sparkle, yarn bits, threads, silk and curly mohair; “Try Before You Buy” a miniskein sample pack; and a semi solid Merino roving (sold by the ounce). Watch Vortexyarns’ Instagram for notice of the January Flash Sale. Visit vortexyarns.com.
• Virtual Voelkel free virtual video tour of “Our Covid” exhibit by Taos artist/ scientist Norbert Voelkel is at youtu.be/Gx621N18nnY. Here the viewer is taken on an engaging 26-minute tour by Voelkel through his exhibit at the Bareiss Gallery. The video is a production by Taos artist Joana P. Cardozo and will be online for the next few months. For further information call: 575-776-2284 or email: pbareiss@newmex.com.
• Kit Carson Road shops and galleries will be open during normal business hours and practicing state guidelines to ensure safety for all those out and about. Some farolitos will also light shoppers’ way. For more information, contact Rob Nightingale at info@wnightingale.com.
• ‘Contemporary Art/Taos 2020’ is showing virtually at the Harwood Museum of Art. CAT is a juried exhibition of 24 artists currently living and working in Taos county or with deep roots in Northern New Mexico. See the gallery of works at harwoodart.org/cat-2020. Also showing at the Harwood, ‘Las Santeras: Images of Faith and Folklore,’ a rare opportunity to view the work of 22 women santo masters. Go to harwoodart.org/las-santeras.