In our Gallery
Henry Kennison: Starting Over
Untitled, charcoal on paper by Henry Kennison
N4th Gallery, 4904 Fourth NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Exhibit runs February 5 – March 14, 2010
Reception to meet the Artist: Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:00 -7:00 pm
Special Guests: Albuquerque star vocalist Cathryn McGill will perform, along with slam poet Hakim Bellamy
Free admission
In celebration of Black History Month, N4th Gallery proudly presents the exhibit Henry Kennison: Starting Over. Kennison is a native of New Orleans who survived eight long days with his neighbors in the toxic flood waters from Hurricane Katrina and like so many survivors, lost everything on that traumatic first day. Following his rescue and much confusion Kennison was sent to Albuquerque. Since his arrival in September of 2006, he has been continually denied assistance from FEMA. Despite all of these setbacks, Henry continues to persevere and create artwork. Starting Over is the story of Katrina, of one man’s surviving creative spirit and of people helping people.
N4th Gallery hours: During N4th Theater performances, North Fourth Art Center events & by appointment (505-344-4542)
George Mendoza: Wise Tree Collection
quilt, Wise Tree Collection by George Mendoza
N4th Gallery, 4904 Fourth NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Exhibit runs March 19 – April 25, 2010
Reception to meet the Artist: Friday, April 2, 2010, 5:00 -7:00 pm
Musical entertainment, live fashion models and refreshments
Free admission
N4th Gallery welcomes internationally renowned, visually impaired artist George Mendoza to Albuquerque. George Mendoza: Wise Tree Collection is a vibrant exhibition of ten paintings and the fabrics and quilts inspired by the artist’s work. George Mendoza was a promising high school athlete when muscular degeneration, a retinal disorder that leaves distortions in the central vision, made him legally blind. Mendoza used his disability to fuel a passion for athletics and painting, becoming an exhibitor in galleries around the country. In 2009 Mendoza went international when his work was licensed by Westminster Fibers Inc. in Charlotte, NC, to create a colorful 100 percent cotton fabric collection which made its debut at the International Quilt Market.
N4th Gallery hours: During N4th Theater performances, North Fourth Art Center events & by appointment (505-344-4542)
Two VSA Day Arts Exhibits
Party Cat, acrylic by Maya Anaya
Fresh Faces
N4th Gallery, 4904 Fourth NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Exhibit runs November 20, 2009 – January 24, 2010
Free admission
Featuring work by eight emerging artists in the VSA Day Arts Program. The artists – Maya Anaya, Sammy Maldonado, Mary Margaret Martinez, Cosima Martinson, Rusty McBride, Harriet Morse, James Sobczak, Rudy Via – each present three pieces in a range of media and subject matter. The exhibit also includes quilts from the Day Arts fabric arts class. N4th Gallery hours: During N4th Theater performances, North Fourth Art Center events & by appointment (505-344-4542)
Untitled, acrylic by Orlando Najar
Everything's Different
The Petting Zoo, 1407 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Exhibit runs through November 27, 2009
free admission
A week-long complementary exhibit to Fresh Faces, showcases new work by eighteen VSA Day Arts artists. The Petting Zoo hours: Saturdays, 12 noon - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment (505) 228-6562