Art Events

Zuni Pueblo Pottery

August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008

An exhibit of history Pueblo pottery by the Zuni Pueblo tribe opens August 1 at Adobe Gallery. The exhibit features more than 30 pieces of pottery from the mid-1800s and 1900s. An opening reception is held from 4 to 6 p.m. The pottery is on display through August 31.

Whimsical Bronze Sculptures

August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008

Leslie Levy Fine Art presents a solo show of whimsical bronze sculptures by Georgia Gerber this month. Gerber's sculptures often feature animals that she personally enjoys. She likes to portray the animal's true essence in her works. Her sculptures are on display through August 31.

Going Solo

August 15, 2008 to August 31, 2008

New abstracted paintings by Poteet Victory hang at McLarry Fine Art beginning August 15. His solo show is apart of an Indian Market Collector's preview show.

Close to the Ground

August 8, 2008 to September 3, 2008

A solo show of new paintings and drawings by Dennis Culver opens August 8 at Marigold Arts. "Paintings often require a lot of research and many sketches," says the Santa Fe-based artist. Meet him at an opening reception on Friday, August 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. His works are on display through September 3.

Summer Show

June 6, 2008 to September 6, 2008

Norwood Flynn Gallery presents a summer show through September 6. The show features works by Jack Barnett, David Leonard, Michael O'Keefe, Charlotte Seifert, and Sallie Wunner. Admission to teh show is free and open to the public.

Western Vistas

August 8, 2008 to September 6, 2008

A solo show titled Western Vistas opens August 8 at Gerald Peters Gallery. The show features large-scale western paintings of New Mexico by Arturo Chavez. Meet the artist at an opening reception on August 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. His works are on display until September 6.

Craig Kosak

August 14, 2008 to September 7, 2008

A solo show of new works by Craig Kosak hangs at Howard/Mandville Gallery. Kosak says he is inspired by the wildlife and landscape he encounters while traveling. "Rather than faithfully documenting the flora and fauna, I strive to capture the feelings, insights and emotion these trips provide. Each trip consists of both a journey through the outer world, and an inner journey where I learn more about my humanity, spirit and the world inside," he has said. Meet the artist at an opening reception on Thursday, August 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Israel at 60, Art Blue & White

May 5, 2008 to September 11, 2008

To honor the 60th birthday of the state of Israel, the Mizel Museum presents Israel at 60, Art Blue & White, showcasing some of Israel's most talented contemporary artists. Included in the exhibit are world-renowned artists Ido Bar-El, Zigi Ben Haim, Moshe Gershuni, Menashe Kadishman, Joshua Neustein, Yigal Ozeri, Yadid Rubin, plus other emerging artists. Israel at 60, Art Blue & White comprises two separate exhibits. The first displays a selection of modern works in painting, photography and sculpture. The second exhibit, Poets' Portraits: Lines for My Image, is a series of charcoal and pastel drawings by Zvi Lachman, an eminent artist from Tel Aviv. Writers/poets included in the exhibition include Shimon Adaf, Taha Muhammad Ali, Yehuda Amichai, Ch. N. Bialik, Lea Goldberg, Lilach Lachman, Yona Wallach, Avot Yeshurun and Linda Stern Zisquit. A selection of poetry in its original language and in English translation well be displayed alongside the portraits.

Kachinas: Then and Now

August 20, 2008 to September 18, 2008

John Farnsworth has been portraying both old and new Kachina dolls in modern compositions for the past forty years. His larger than life depictions, combining a love of detail with an appreciation of the Kachinas' inherent abstraction, attract the viewers eye. New oil, pastel, and watercolor paintings depicting Kachina dolls by Farnsworth hang at Farnsworth Gallery from August 20 through September 18. Meet the artist at an opening reception and book signing on Friday, August 22.

Dinah K. Worman

August 2, 2008 to September 20, 2008

Act I Gallery presents a solo show titled Land of Contrasts, featuring pastel and oil paintings by Dinah K. Worman. An opening reception takes place on Saturday, August 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The show continues until September 20.

D.J. Hall Retrospective

May 24, 2008 to September 24, 2008

An eye for the art and artifice of Southern California Sunny scenes full of color comprise the works of D.J. Hall, but look again-beneath the surface, within the paintings of pretty people in pretty places, lies the unsettling reality of human mortality. Hall's emotionally charged, realistic works are on view at the Palm Springs Art Museum in a 35-year retrospective that showcases the artist's talent for capturing the reality behind illusion. Inspired by visits to Palm Springs resorts and Los Angeles-area beaches, Hall masterfully depicts beautiful, self-satisfied women who seem to pay little regard to the inevitable ravages of time. In turn, Hall hopes to inspire deeper reflection about our society's desire for eternal youth and its preoccupation with self-image. The retrospective pairs Hall's arresting and at times discomforting images with drawings, photographs, color studies, and notes used in the creative process of completing her paintings. The exhibition opens May 24 and runs through September 14.

Summer's End Landscapes

August 23, 2008 to September 27, 2008

J Fine Art presents a group show featuring Rebecca Krupke and Josiane Childers. The two-person show, titled Summer's End Landscapes, opens August 23. Realist landscape paintings by Krupke and abstracted landscapes captured on canvas, plexiglass, and metal by Childers are on display through September 27. An opening reception takes place on Saturday, August 23, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Aiden Lassell Ripley: A Retrospective

August 2, 2008 to October 5, 2008

A retrospective of works by Aiden Lassell Ripley opens August 2 at the Cape Cod Museum of Art. Ripley became known as one of America's pre-eminent painters of sporting scenes. This retrospective features a variety of his works, including portraits, still lifes, non-sporting landscapes and allegories, and is on display until October 5.

John Baeder

July 11, 2008 to October 26, 2008

The Asheville Art Museum presents Pleasant Journeys and Good Eats Along the Way: A Retrospective of Paintings by John Baeder, on display through October 26. The exhibition features paintings depicting American diners and roadside architecture.

Los Alamos Studio Tour

April 19, 2008 to April 19, 2008

Tour is supported by the Art Center at Fuller Lodge and includes 13 artists. The Art Center will be open from 1 to 4pm on Sunday for maps and preview of the artists’ work. Maps are also available at Chamber of Commerce, Los Alamos Visitor Centers, and Los Alamos National Bank. Through 4/29.