VISUAL ARTS CALENDAR
Lamppost banner art
Make time in your peregrinations about town to check out the exquisite lamppost banner art by our local artists. Around the Taos Plaza you might see art by Lydia Johnston and Geraint Smith (east); Karen Alhgren and Char McMacken (north); Nina Anthony and Elida Hanson-Finelli (west); and Diane Nelson-Smith and Ronnie Bower-Dennis, among others. On Bent Street you might see that by Peggy Trigg and Max Jones. Out of more than 200 submissions, 66 winners were chosen to have their work featured on banners throughout the town from April to October of this year. The Lamppost Banner Competition set out to celebrate and acknowledge living artists and educate visitors that Taos’ art scene, while historic, is very much a vibrant art market for present artists. Go to taos.org/ winners for the full list.
Artists and poets talk ekphrasis
Tune in to 93.5 KNCE True Taos Radio every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. to hear from the artists and the poets inspired by each other’s work – hear about what sparked their mutual admiration. Next up: May 19 at 8:30-9 a.m. is Michael Gorman and Lise Goett; while May 19 from 4:30 -5 p.m. will be Anita Rodriguez and Olivia Romo. Go to somostaos.org/ekphrasis-poetryfrom-art to view some of the art and the juxtaposed poems.
Kids submit self-portraits
“This Is Me” kids’ virtual self-portrait show for ages 3-10 years old is closing May 22. Pick up materials at Enos Garcia Elementary on Friday (May 15), from 10 a.m. to noon (or use what you have at home). Create a picture of yourself, write your name, age and contact (phone or email) on the back of your picture and turn in the work on May 22 at Enos Garcia Elementary from 10 a.m. to noon. Work will be displayed at tcataos.org starting June 5. Winners will be selected by age categories. Lots of prizes. Questions at info@tcataos.org or call (575) 758-2052.