The Forest in Our Blood and Dancing with Tradition
Join us this Friday (First Friday Gallery Walk Downtown), December 5th, from 5 pm – 7 pm for a public reception celebrating new artwork by Rhonda Munzinger and Susan H Porter.
In the Flash Gallery, December 4th, 2025– January 25th, 2026.
The Forest in Our Blood: a new collection of jewelry by Rhonda Munzinger, and Dancing with Tradition, hand-dyed and woven clothing referencing traditions of many cultures, by Susan H. Porter.
Rhonda’s new collection illustrates the unity of humans and trees. Crafted from fine silver, with deer-bone-carved faces and exquisite gems, it is inspired by the trees of New Mexico.
Susan’s work is an homage to traditional clothing from various cultures, utilizing less traditional fibers and dyes to create more modern garments. The inspiration for the pieces displayed here comes from the indigenous cultures of the Southern Americas and East Asia, thus honoring their traditions.
The Light Art Space 11
In the North and West Galleries, we feature work by the eleven Light Art Space artists. Paintings, photography, mixed media, jewelry, clay, and more provide great gift ideas.
Also, stop in at the Alcove to purchase art from the Seven Year Itch auction. This is the last chance to acquire some great work – priced to sell!
Holiday Fun!
Free event for the whole family. Come make a beautiful paper star.
Saturday, December 20th from 1- 4 pm
CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY!
Abstraction in Nature
Grant County photographers contact Karen at karen@lightartspace to reserve your space.
Light Art Space and The Silver City Art Association (SCAA) present The Fearlessly Independent 2025 exhibition. This exhibition showcases the work of 30 member artists working in a diverse range of media.
In the North and Flash Gallery, November 20th – 30th, 2025. Opening reception on Friday, November 21st, 5 – 7 pm.
Gallery Hours: Thursday 11-4, Friday and Saturday 11-5, and Sunday 11- 3.
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Saturday, November 29th, is Small Business Saturday. Come downtown and shop local! We are offering 10% of work by hte Light Art Space artists 9excepting cards) AND we will also provide that discount on Friday, the 29th. So, if you have been eyeing a beautiful handmade wooden table by Art Peterson, a mysterious painting by Richard Harper, magical zoneplate photographs by Nancy Spencer, or stunning jewelry by Stephan Hoglund, now is the time to buy!
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
December 4th – January 25th, 2025,
Light Art Space is pleased to present two exhibitions in the Flash Gallery.
The Forest in Our Blood: a new collection of jewelry by Rhonda Munzinger, and Dancing with Tradition, hand-dyed and woven clothing referencing traditions of many cultures, by Susan H. Porter.
Rhonda’s new collection illustrates the unity of humans and trees. Crafted from fine silver with deer bone-carved faces and exquisite gems, it is inspired by the trees of New Mexico.
Susan’s work is an homage to traditional clothing from various cultures, utilizing less traditional fibers and dyes to create more modern garments. The inspiration for the pieces displayed here comes from the indigenous cultures of the Southern Americas and East Asia, thus honoring their traditions.
Opening reception on Friday, December 5th, from 5- 7 pm
Join us tomorrow, Friday November 14th at 3 pm to celebrate the completion of
The Women Weave The World Basket!
It will be on display at LIGHT ART SPACE GALLERY for the month of November 2025.
Come celebrate the accomplishment of this basket, which captures women’s sacred history, giving it continuity and preservation for the future.
The donor names are woven into the fiber of this icon of transformation, grace, audacity, and dedication.
This is the final weekend to view our two wonderful exhibitions, “How Did I Get Here From There” by Diane Kleiss and Twenty Years of Creativity, by The Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC).
In addition to the exhibition of Diane’s artwork, we are pleased to present the launch of her memoir, Learningto Fly, an artist’s journey.
Signed books are on sale in the gallery.
Final day to view both exhibitions is Sunday, November 16th, 2025.
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The Silver City Art Association (SCAA) presents The Fearlessly Independent 2025 exhibition. This exhibition showcases the work of 31 member artists working in a diverse range of media.
In the North and Flash Gallery, November 20th – 30th, 2025. Opening reception on Friday, November 21st, 5 – 7 pm.
Gallery Hours: Thursday 11-4, Friday and Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 11- 3.
November is here, and we are thrilled to present three new exhibitions, a book launch, and a basket celebration!
In the North gallery, we feature “How Did I Get Here From There” by Diane Kleiss. Diane, one of Silver City’s premier artists, paints and sculpts with beeswax, an ancient encaustic medium that she pours, carves, and molds. In her series “Flights of Fancy”, Diane explores her interest in ravens, inspired by their intelligence and curiosity. Drawing from cultural myths about women flying, as well as her own dreams, she created a three-part sculpture called “When Women Were Birds.” Her work continually follows new inspirations, guided by her passion.
In addition to the exhibition of Diane’s artwork, we are pleased to present the launch of her memoir, Learningto Fly, an artist’s journey. Join us for the reception on Friday, November 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
The exhibition will run from November 7th to November 16th, 2025.
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The Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a Fiber Arts exhibit in the Flash Gallery. Members create a wide range of fiber art, including manual manipulation of various fibers through techniques such as weaving, knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, basket making, and paper making. The exhibit will run from November 6 to November 16, 2025, with an opening reception scheduled for Friday, November 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
We hope to see you at the reception this Friday or visit the gallery during our regular hours.
Thursday 11- 4, Friday and Saturday 11-5, and Sunday 11-3.
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The Women Weave The World Basket is completed! The donor names are woven into the fiber of this icon of transformation, grace, audacity, and dedication. It will be on display at LIGHT ART SPACE GALLERY for the month of November 2025. We invite you to join us on Friday, November 14th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, to celebrate the accomplishment of this basket, which captures women’s sacred history, giving it continuity and preservation for the future. Our gift to Kamala Harris for her audacity, grace, and dedication to transformation from destructive actions and toxic behavior to resistance.
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The Silver City Art Association (SCAA) presents The Fearlessly Independent 2025 exhibition. This exhibition showcases the work of 31 member artists working in a diverse range of media. In the North and Flash Gallery, November 20th – 30th, 2025.
Sunday, October 5th, from 4–6 p.m., Light Art Space will host the closing party and take final bids.
We are pleased to announce that San Lorenzo winery, JG Owens, will offer their wines at a no-host bar.
Can’t make it to Silver City? View and bid online; shipping can be arranged.
Purchase With A Purpose – bid now!, 70 plus unique artworks and other items are on display at Light Art Space, as well as online at the link above. Online bidding continues until 2 pm on Sunday, October 5th.
Proceeds from the auction will support Light Art Space’s programs, including juried exhibits, educational outreach, and engagement with local events and artists, as well as building maintenance. We sincerely appreciate everyone who supports us, and hope you will join us for the 7 Year Itch Silent Auction!
From September 25th through October 5th, 70 plus unique artworks and other items will be on display at Light Art Space, as well as online at the link above.
Many Grant County artists, including Diane Kleiss, Carlene Roters, Paul Hotvedt, and Susan Mach, have donated their work. From the sophisticated to the playful, southwestern, or experimental, you’ll find truly creative works of art—preview and bid in the gallery or online at https://www.32auctions.com/lightartspace-7-year-itch
Join us for the final bidding party!
Sunday, October 5th, from 4–6 p.m., Light Art Space will host the closing party and take final bids.
We are pleased to announce that San Lorenzo winery, JG Owens, will offer their wines at a no-host bar.
Can’t make it to Silver City? View and bid online; shipping can be arranged.
Proceeds from the auction will support Light Art Space’s programs, including juried exhibits, educational outreach, and engagement with local events and artists, as well as building maintenance. We sincerely appreciate everyone who supports us, and hope you will join us for the 7 Year Itch Silent Auction!
From September 25th through October 5th, 60 plus unique artworks and other items will be on display at Light Art Space, as well as online.
Many Grant County artists, including Diane Kleiss, Carlene Roters, Paul Hotvedt, and Susan Mach, have donated their work. From the sophisticated to the playful, southwestern, or experimental, you’ll find truly creative works of art—preview and bid in the gallery or online at https://www.32auctions.com/lightartspace-7-year-itch beginning September 25th.
Sunday, October 5th, from 4–6 p.m., Light Art Space will host the closing party and take final bids.
We are pleased to announce that San Lorenzo winery, JG Owens, will offer their wines at a no-host bar.
Proceeds from the auction will support Light Art Space programs of juried exhibits, educational outreach, and engagement with local events and artists, as well as building maintenance. We sincerely appreciate everyone who supports us, and hope you will join us for the 7 Year Itch Silent Auction!
September has arrived with cooler temperatures and a freshness in the air.
On September 1st, Light Art Space turned seven! This year has been one of reflection and contemplation. With the support of the dedicated LAS artists and our community, I am committed to continuing the mission we began in 2018. We have had a great response to our Membership program (see details below) and are excited to present our Seven Year Itch Silent Auction September 25th – October 5th. The auction will be held in the gallery and online, with viewing and bidding available beginning September 25th. I hope you will participate and take home a piece of art to support LAS.
Exhibitions
Join us this Friday, September 5th, 5 pm – 7 pm, for the opening reception of The Cadence of Color: New Textures, New Colors, New Quilts. New works by Anne Parker. The Flash Gallery has never looked so bright and colorful! Anne will talk about her work and answer questions at 5:30.
Continuing in the North Gallery, The Spirit of Home, a juried alternative process photography exhibition, will be on display through September 20, 2025. Juror Annie Lopez selected a diverse range of work, representing various processes by artists from across the country. Congratulations to the following artists whose work was accepted: Diane Alire, Rebekah Alviani, Jo Andersen, Callie Andrew, Charles Anselmo, Federica Armstrong, Jacquelyn Blackstone, Gia Civerolo, Briar Craig, Debra Crouch, Catherine Cummings, Amber Dale, Tom Delaney, Norm Gagne, Nicholas Gialanella, Wolfgand Hastert, Andy Julo, Kathleen Koopman, Susan Mach, Lou McCorkle, Marni Myers, Robert Poole, Elena Sippel, Deborah Traer, Bradley Verhelle, Jennifer Williamson.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Blurring The Lines
Call for handmade prints!
This call invites artists to explore the aspects of their work that blur or transcend specific boundaries or lines. Do elements share some common ground? Or is there a complex weaving of elements, making it hard to separate or identify them individually? What is obscured and what is revealed? All entries must be handmade prints created by the artist using traditional printmaking and/or photographic processes and must have been produced within the last 5 years.
Juror: Anna Hepler
Exhibition Dates: October 8 – November 1st
Reception Friday, October 10th, 5 -7 pm
The Remembered Earth
Handmade prints by Christina McNearney and Steve Phillips
October 9 – November 1, 2025
Opening reception: Friday, October 10th, 5 – 7 pm
Workshops
Cover to Cover A Creative Dive into Altered Books!
With Kathleen Koopman
Transform an existing book into a unique art object using a variety of techniques and media!
This class encourages creativity and exploration, allowing individuals to personalize books through a variety of methods and materials—no previous experience required. Altered books provide a fun and imaginative way to explore art and self-expression by transforming ordinary books into unique art objects.
Sunday, October 132h 9 am – 4 pm
$175 plus tax. All materials included.
Learn the art of photopolymer gravure printing from visual artist and Director of Light Art Space, Karen Hymer. In this one-day workshop, participants will create gravure etching prints from their photographs. Using light-sensitive steel-backed polymer plates, you will experience how this environmentally friendly process translates photographic detail into ink on paper with unparalleled beauty.
No prior experience with printmaking is required. All necessary aspects of printmaking will be discussed, including choosing inks, papers, and wiping material. Wiping and inking techniques will be covered. You take home 5- 7 photogravure prints of your images.
Thank you to all who have joined! Our future is looking increasingly bright.
Become a Member of Light Art Space
Donate to our Building Maintenance Fund
Nigel, I spent an amazing 3 weeks on the coast of Oregon last month. It was such a pleasure ot teach again at Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. My students were so fun and wonderful.
2025 Gallery Hours:
Thursdays 11 – 4, Fridays and Saturdays 11 am – 5 pm, Sundays 11 am – 3 pm
First Fridays until 7 pm, and by appointment.
(575) 574_8444 Karen@lightartspace.com
LIGHT ART SPACE respectfully acknowledges that the entirety of southwestern New Mexico is the traditional territory, since time immemorial, of the Chis-Nde, also known as the people of the Chiricahua Apache Nation. The Chiricahua Apache Nation is recognized as a sovereign Native Nation by the United States in the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Friendship of 1 July 1852 (10 Stat. 979) (Treaty of Santa Fe ratified 23 March 1853 and proclaimed by President Franklin Pierce 25 March 1853).
July is flying by, monsoons are in full swing, so it is very cool and beautiful in Silver City. We at Light Art Space are so excited to present two new exhibitions, both opening this weekend.
“The Spirit of Home”, a juried alternative process photography exhibition, will be on display in the North Gallery from July 24th to September 20, 2025. Juror Annie Lopez selected a diverse range of work, representing various processes by artists from across the country. Congratulations to the following artists whose work was accepted: Diane Alire, Rebekah Alviani, Jo Andersen, Callie Andrew, Charles Anselmo, Federica Armstrong, Jacquelyn Blackstone, Gia Civerolo, Briar Craig, Debra Crouch, Catherine Cummings, Amber Dale, Tom Delaney, Norm Gagne, Nicholas Gialanella, Wolfgand Hastert, Andy Julo, Kathleen Koopman, Susan Mach, Lou McCorkle, Marni Myers, Robert Poole, Elena Sippel, Deborah Traer, Bradley Verhelle, Jennifer Williamson.
Join us for the opening reception this Friday, July 25th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Joel Armstrong
Drawn & Quartered: The Art of Joel Armstrong
Silver City, NM
Facing his final rite of passage with stage four pancreatic cancer, Joel Armstrong is ever extra in life, and death. Drawn & Quartered: The Art of Joel Armstrong is a retrospective of his artwork across four galleries in historic downtown Silver City, NM. With each venue specially curated by his three children, his 50 years of work spanning interactive installations, wire, rust, paint, colored pencil, assemblage, and collage can be seen at Light Art Space, Seedboat, The Grant County Art Guild Studio, and A Space.
The full exhibition (all 4 galleries) will be open select times from July 26th until mid-late August, depending on each space – please visit joelarmstrongfineart.shop for more details about open days & hours for each venue.
AT LIGHT ART SPACE:
“Drawn and Quartered”, a 50-year retrospective of Joel Armstrong’s artwork, will fill Light Art Space. For fifty years, Joel Armstrong has been a working artist and illustrator. He has worked in a variety of media, including charcoal, colored pencil, wire, rust, and paint. He is known for his dynamic wire installations and realistic portraits. Joel has been an artist at Ligth Art Space since 2019. He is a beloved member of our family and the community of Silver City. We are honored to present his life’s work.
Join us this Saturday, July 26th, for the opening reception from 4 – 8 pm.
Exhibition dates: July 25 – August 16th.
Support The Future of Light Art Space!
Thank you to all who have joined! Our future is looking increasingly bright.
Call for handmade prints!
This call invites artists to explore the aspects of their work that blur or transcend specific boundaries or lines. Do elements share some common ground? Or is there a complex weaving of elements, making it hard to separate or identify them individually? What is obscured and what is revealed?
All entries must be handmade prints created by the artist using traditional printmaking and/or photographic processes and must have been produced within the last 5 years. 3D and experimental work is encouraged. Any combination of methods may be employed including but not limited to silkscreen, letterpress, calligraphy, etching, woodcut, lithography, linocut, drypoint, mezzotint, monoprint, polymer plates, silver gelatin prints, photopolymer gravure, copperplate gravure, cyanotype, vandyke, gumbichromate, palladium, platinum, carbon, salt, wet plate, chemigram, lumen, argrotype, oilprint, chlorophyll, instant transfers, and lifts. AI-generated images will not be accepted.
**Digital photographic images can be combined with other processes, but straight digital prints will not be accepted.
Exhibition Dates:
October 9 – November 1st
Reception Friday, October 10th, 5 -7 pm
Cover to Cover A Creative Dive into Altered Books!
With Kathleen Koopman
Transform an existing book into a unique art object using a variety of techniques and media!
This class encourages creativity and exploration, allowing individuals to personalize books through a variety of methods and materials—no previous experience required. Altered books provide a fun and imaginative way to explore art and self-expression by transforming ordinary books into unique art objects.
Sunday, October 132h 9 am – 4 pm
$175 plus tax. All materials included.
Learn the art of photopolymer gravure printing from visual artist and Director of Light Art Space, Karen Hymer. In this one-day workshop, participants will create gravure etching prints from their photographs. Using light-sensitive steel-backed polymer plates, you will experience how this environmentally friendly process translates photographic detail into ink on paper with unparalleled beauty.
No prior experience with printmaking is required. All necessary aspects of printmaking will be discussed, including choosing inks, papers, and wiping material. Wiping and inking techniques will be covered. You take home 5- 7 photogravure prints of your images.
Thursdays 11 – 4, Fridays and Saturdays 11 am – 5 pm, Sundays 11 am – 3 pm
First Fridays until 7 pm, and by appointment.
Closed the Month of June
(575) 574_8444 Karen@lightartspace.com
LIGHT ART SPACE respectfully acknowledges that the entirety of southwestern New Mexico is the traditional territory, since time immemorial, of the Chis-Nde, also known as the people of the Chiricahua Apache Nation. The Chiricahua Apache Nation is recognized as a sovereign Native Nation by the United States in the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Friendship of 1 July 1852 (10 Stat. 979) (Treaty of Santa Fe ratified 23 March 1853 and proclaimed by President Franklin Pierce 25 March 1853).
Hours
Thursday 11 am—4 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am—5 pm, Sunday 11 am—3 pm, First Fridays until 7 pm, and by appointment.
LIGHT ART SPACE respectfully acknowledges that the entirety of southwestern New Mexico is the traditional territory, since time immemorial, of the Chis-Nde, also known as the people of the Chiricahua Apache Nation. The Chiricahua Apache Nation is recognized as a sovereign Native Nation by the United States in the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Friendship of 1 July 1852 (10 Stat. 979) (Treaty of Santa Fe ratified 23 March 1853 and proclaimed by President Franklin Pierce 25 March 1853).
Hours
Thursday 11 am—4 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am—5 pm, Sunday 11 am—3 pm, First Fridays until 7 pm, and by appointment.
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This document declared the thirteen American colonies to be independent of Great Britain. Independence Day is a celebration of American freedom, independence, and the nation’s founding values. Today, I believe it is essential to celebrate our independence, even as we strive to maintain a strong democracy…
Join us at Light Art Space this evening from 5 – 7 pm to celebrate our nation and the power and importance of ART.
Call for handmade prints!
This call invites artists to explore the aspects of their work that blur or transcend specific boundaries or lines. Do elements share some common ground? Or is there a complex weaving of elements, making it hard to separate or identify them individually? What is obscured and what is revealed?
All entries must be handmade prints created by the artist using traditional printmaking and/or photographic processes and must have been produced within the last 5 years. 3D and experimental work is encouraged. Any combination of methods may be employed including but not limited to silkscreen, letterpress, calligraphy, etching, woodcut, lithography, linocut, drypoint, mezzotint, monoprint, polymer plates, silver gelatin prints, photopolymer gravure, copperplate gravure, cyanotype, vandyke, gumbichromate, palladium, platinum, carbon, salt, wet plate, chemigram, lumen, argrotype, oilprint, chlorophyll, instant transfers, and lifts. AI-generated images will not be accepted.
**Digital photographic images can be combined with other processes, but straight digital prints will not be accepted.
Exhibition Dates:
October 9 – November 1st
Reception Friday, October 10th, 5 -7 pm
Cover to Cover A Creative Dive into Altered Books!
With Kathleen Koopman
Transform an existing book into a unique art object using a variety of techniques and media!
This class encourages creativity and exploration, allowing individuals to personalize books through a variety of methods and materials—no previous experience required. Altered books provide a fun and imaginative way to explore art and self-expression by transforming ordinary books into unique art objects.
Sunday, October 132h 9 am – 4 pm
$175 plus tax. All materials included.
Learn the art of photopolymer gravure printing from visual artist and Director of Light Art Space, Karen Hymer. In this one-day workshop, participants will create gravure etching prints from their photographs. Using light-sensitive steel-backed polymer plates, you will experience how this environmentally friendly process translates photographic detail into ink on paper with unparalleled beauty.
No prior experience with printmaking is required. All necessary aspects of printmaking will be discussed, including choosing inks, papers, and wiping material. Wiping and inking techniques will be covered. You take home 5- 7 photogravure prints of your images.
Thursdays 11 – 4, Fridays and Saturdays 11 am – 5 pm, Sundays 11 am – 3 pm,
First Fridays until 7 pm, and by appointment.
Closed the Month of June
(575) 574_8444 Karen@lightartspace.com
LIGHT ART SPACE respectfully acknowledges that the entirety of southwestern New Mexico is the traditional territory, since time immemorial, of the Chis-Nde, also known as the people of the Chiricahua Apache Nation. The Chiricahua Apache Nation is recognized as a sovereign Native Nation by the United States in the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Friendship of 1 July 1852 (10 Stat. 979) (Treaty of Santa Fe ratified 23 March 1853 and proclaimed by President Franklin Pierce 25 March 1853).
Hours
Thursday 11 am—4 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am—5 pm, Sunday 11 am—3 pm, First Fridays until 7 pm, and by appointment.
