It's 2004. You're visiting Albuquerque and want to find the most innovative and unusual art center in town. Well, your friend says...just head north from downtown on 4th St. read more
With the advent of a new look on the street and a new theatre inside, the VSA arts of New Mexico building on North Fourth officially becomes the North Fourth Art Center. read more
Board of Directors
In June 2003 VSA arts of New Mexico announced a new slate of Board officers for the 03-04 Fiscal Year. VSA is thrilled to welcome Orlando Sedillo as President; Robert Gutierrez, Vice President; Janet Saiers, Secretary; and Katherine Rowe, Trasurer. Other members include Rebecca DuMond, Bill Evans, William H. Johnson, Frank McCulloch, Rebecca Plutino, Steven Slusher, Richard Towne, Anna Marie Ulibarri and Michelle Welby. Concha Ortiz y Pino de Kleven continues to serve as an emeritus/ex officio member.
Gallery 211, located in the heart of Gallup’s art district, features the work of contemporary Native American artists from throughout the southwest. Rossi Bright, of Gallery 211, explains: “Gallery 211 welcomes work by Native American artists working in contemporary forms. The Gallery offers a place for contemporary work in an area (Gallup) that offers many outlets for traditional Native American art. We showcase several Native Americans at this gallery doing contemporary work. This month our solo exhibit is dedicated to the work of a young Navajo painter who is developing his own form of expression reflective of his unique realm of experiences. We have over 100 outlets for traditional Native American arts here, yet only two galleries (ours being one) that offer Native Americans, who wish to express themselves in a more contemporary way, a place to show their work.” Rossi notes “There are many different kinds of gallery venues out there, and more need to be developed, and artists can be on the forefront of helping to create these venues.” This makes the gallery unique among the many venues for traditional Native Art. This gallery is also set apart because it is owned and operated by the DSI, a service agency for people with developmental disabilities. Work by artists receiving services through DSI is often featured in Gallery 211 exhibits. If you go to Gallup, make sure you stop by. For more information call 505-722-5315.
Albuquerque poet and Tribune Columnist Barbara J. McKee opens her first book-length collection of work. read more
VSA North Fourth Art Center Staff Artist Featured in Dinosaur Stompede
A star spangled entry in Dinosaur Stompede was a winner for VSA staff artist-teacher Susan Buckrey. Ms. Buckrey's red, white and blue dinosaur, "American Spirit," garnered the People's Choice Award in the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation fundraiser. Her patriotic Pentaceratops was co-sponsored by Wendy's and Cliff's Amusement Park, where it will be on display throughout the summer.
LETTER TO MONIQUE
Hello Monique
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Touch your shadow
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Love Forever and Ever—
Your Aunt Cari Lynn
--Cari Lynn Carlston