Dedicated to providing access to creativity, quality and the presentation of artwork with an adventuresome spirit and the ability to confront stereotypes.
North Fourth Art Center of New Mexico is a member of the national VSA arts network affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
end
VSA arts is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing creative learning and employment opportunities for people with disabilities or limited access to the arts.
end
Attend all Festival Events for $25!
Tickets/info: 505-345-2872 ext. 18
OOO begins Friday, October 6, 2006
Friday, October 6, 5:30–7:30pm, opening reception
N4th Gallery, 4904 4th St NW, Albuquerque
Info: 505-345-2872 ext. 18
This large scale project by a group of photographers with visual impairments active in New York City is organized by the Aperture Foundation. Using an old technique called "painting with light," the artists create striking imagery and luminous works of art. Hangs through November 1. www.seeingwithphotography.com
October 6–8 & 13–15
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 6pm
N4th Theater, 4904 4th St NW, Albuquerque
$15 general; $12 students/seniors
Tickets/info: 505-345-2872 ext. 18
Nationally acclaimed theater director, choreographer and video and installation artist, Ping Chong now includes Albuquerque in this ongoing oral history series by and about communities across the country. A Southwest premiere. www.undesirableelements.org
Friday, October 20 and Saturday October 21, 8pm
N4th Theater, 4904 4th St NW, Albuquerque
$15 general; $12 students/seniors
Tickets/info: 505-345-2872 ext. 18
Guggenheim Fellow and Bessie Award winner Cathy Weis was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1989, and during that time began exploring the partnering of dance and video. The New York Times hailed the "dazzling video-dance images and belly-laugh humor," noting "the heart of Calm as Custard is a conversation with a vibrant and thoughtful artist."
Saturday, October 21, 2pm
N4th Theater, 4904 4th St NW, Albuquerque
$5 general
Tickets/info: 505-345-2872 ext. 18
Filmmaker John R. Killacky presents "Crip Shots: a collection of Shorts" Panel discussion, screening and reception for five remarkable short films about individuals who defy expectations of what it means to be disabled. The program includes Killacky’s “Crip Shots”; “Dreaming Awake” and “Holding On”; Karina Epperlein’s “Phoenix Dance”; and Betsy Bayha’s “Outsider: the Life and Art of Judith Scott.”
end
The Southwest Conference on Disability has opened the call for papers for the 2006 annual conference to be held at the Albuquerque Convention Center on October 4–6. The theme for this year’s conference is “Living Successfully in the Community: Building Partnerships to Increase Participation.”
The annual Southwest Conference on Disability, now in it's ninth year, draws several hundred participants from the advocacy, academic, policy, non-profit and service provider communities from throughout the United States and abroad. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for what we have in common and how we can create an agenda that goes beyond a particular perspective, group or disability. More information on types of sessions and proposal submission guidelines can be found on the conference web site:
http://cdd.unm.edu/swconf/
end
VSA arts of New Mexico
4904 4th N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone 505-345-2872
Fax: 505-345-2896
NM Relay Network: 1-800-659-8331
email: [email protected]
VSA arts of New Mexico Staff Email:
General VSA arts of New Mexico mail: [email protected]
Marjorie Neset, Executive Director: [email protected]
Brynne Badeaux: Deputy Director, Management Services & Day Arts: [email protected]
Susanna Kearny, Marketing & Presenting Director: [email protected]
Lina Jabra, Development Manager: [email protected]
General inquiries and mail for staff without personal VSA mail accounts can be sent to: [email protected]
For Information on Contributions, Employment and other activities click here