CLAY – CLAY – CLAY!

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Join us for a reception this Saturday 6 – 8 pm as we celebrate all things CLAY.  Grace: Expressions Through Clay features clay work from across the United States and Mexico. Juror George Rodriguez chose 34 exceptional pieces by 27 artists.

Shapeshifters in the Flash Gallery is a solo exhibition by George Rodriguez. These large scale clay sculptures are not to be missed!

George will be speaking at the reception on Saturday at 7 pm. Both exhibitions will be on view through July 30th. Sponsored by the Silver City International CLAY Festival and Light Art Space.

The gallery is also flush with work by the Light Art Space artists: Joel Armstrong (drawings and collages), Kathleen Koopman (assemblages and boat sculptures), Art Peterson (wood tables, mirrors, and sculptures), Nancy Spencer (zone plate photography), Eric Renner (pinhole photography), Juan Velasco (wood sculptures), Karen Hymer (alternative process photography), Joe Huebner (paintings and drawings), Susan H. Porter (fiber arts),  and Rhonda Munzinger (jewelry).

Our hours are Thursday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 2 pm, and by appointment.


George Rodriguez


George Rodriguez

Athena Calvillo,  Heather Kaplan, and Hugh Remar

Diego Gerardo Valles Trevizo


Athena Calvillo


Zoe Wolfe


Alan Cano Juarez

Charlotte Ownby


Flash, surviving the heat…
(would rather be at the beach)

Reception Friday and Other Summer News

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Light Art Space will reopen this Friday evening with a public reception featuring two CLAY exhibitions.

Grace: Expressions in Clay, is the 2023 Silver City International juried clay exhibition.
Juror George Rodriguez chose 34 clay art pieces by 27 artists from across the United States and Mexico.

In the Flash Gallery, we are pleased to feature Shapeshifters, the sculptural clay work of George Rodriguez. Both exhibitions are sponsored by the 2023 Silver City CLAY Festival and Light Art Space.

The exhibition dates for both are July 1 – 30th.

The Clay Festival reception will be held on Saturday, July 15th, 6 – 8 pm with the Juror talk at 7 pm.

George Rodriguez

This Friday, June 30th, is the final day to submit to The Still(ed) Life:  Celebrating Handmade Photographic Art.  North Carolina master gum bichromate printer, Diana Bloomfield, is the juror.

Exhibition dates are August 4th – September 30th.

Submit up to 10 images at:  https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11625

There are still a few spaces in the following workshops:

Register at:
https://lightartspace.com/product/tri-color-gum-printing-workshop-with-diana-bloomfield_august-5-6-7/

Thank you to our sponsor, Hahnemühle

Register at:
https://lightartspace.com/product/photopolymer-gravure-workshop-with-karen-hymer_september-24th-2023/

 

 

Call For Work, workshops and more…

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Wow, where did the month of May go?
June will be a month of travel and relaxation at Light Art Space
We will be open in June by appointment only
Contact karen@lightartspace.com to make an appointment
There are many exciting exhibitions and workshops coming up in the summer and fall…

Calling all CLAY Artists!

Grace: Expression Through CLAY

The deadline to submit is Midnight Mountain time on May 31st!
Juried by the amazing George Rodriquez
Submit at:  https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=9196

Photographic Artists, we want to see your work!

The Still(ed) Life:  Celebrating Handmade Photographic Art

The deadline to submit is June 30th
Juried by the wonderfully talented Diana Bloomfield
Submit at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11625

Diana will be present for the opening reception
and there are still two spots available in her August Gum Dichromate workshop, see below


Register at: https://lightartspace.com/workshops-classes/

Other Upcoming Workshops and Exhibitions…

Register at: https://lightartspace.com/workshops-classes/

 

Call for Work!

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Light Art Space is pleased to offer two upcoming calls.

GRACE: Expressions Through CLAY

As we seek a just and equitable society with compassion and consideration for the world around us, let’s consider the idea of GRACE and the role it can play in our lives.
This exhibition is a call for ceramic artwork representative of GRACE.
All types of ceramic work are welcome.
Deadline to Submit: May 31st

Submit at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11486

Juried by  George Rodriguez https://georgerodriguez.net/

Presented by the 2023 Silver City CLAY Festival and Light Art Space

The Still(ed) Life:  Celebrating Handmade Photographic Art

In what often seems like an increasingly chaotic and fast-moving world, finding the beauty in stillness seems ever more meaningful.  In this call, we celebrate the creation of the handmade print, using historic/alternative photographic printing techniques.  All 2-D and 3-D handmade art is acceptable. Straight digital prints do not qualify. We look forward to seeing your own unique interpretations of The Still(ed) Life.

Deadline to submit: June 30

Submit at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11625

Juried by Diana H. Bloomfield. https://www.dhbloomfield.com

Spring Exhibitions and Workshops

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This is the final week to view Magical Light and Into the Wood (s).  Stop by to view the stunning photographs by 26 Grant County photographers.  Don’t miss the unique and whimsical wood art by Art Peterson.  Thursday – Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm.

Upcoming Exhibition

Public Reception Friday, April 7th, 5 pm – 7 pm

WORKSHOPS

There are still a few spots left in these four workshops, register at www.lightartspace.com



Reopening March 3rd!

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Light Art Space will reopen on Friday, March 3rd.  Please join us for an opening reception for two new exhibitions:  Magical Light features photography by 27 Grant County artists.  Into the Wood(s): From the Functional to the Whimsical is a solo exhibition by Art Peterson. Workshops are back, read on…

We are pleased to welcome three additional Silver City artists to the gallery.
Oil paintings by Joe Huebner; natural pearl necklaces, bracelets, and earrings by Rhonda Munzinger;  and Multi-shaft hand-dyed woven shawls and scarfs by Susan H. Porter.


Joe Huebner


Rhonda Munzinger


Susan H Porter

Come experience the wonderful artwork of all the LAS artists on
Friday, March 3rd from 5 pm – 7 pm.

WORKSHOPS!

Register at www.lightartspace.com


Regular hours begin March 3rd.
Thursday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 2 pm, and by appointment

 

 

Love Local and Chocolate Fantasia!

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We will be open this Saturday, February 11th, 11 am – 4 pm.

Join us for the Chocolate Fantasia and Love Local shopping day, 10% all work by Karen Hymer.

The Navigating the Internal exhibition, work by Karen Hymer, is on display along with a variety of works by Light Art Space artists. We have some great gifts for your Valentine including stunning Pearl jewelry by Rhonda Munzinger.

Snow dog

Call for Photographs!

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Call for Photographs!

Seeking images by Grant County artists for Magical Light, an exhibition at Light Art Space. Contact Karen by February 9th to participate. karen@lightartspace.com. All types of photographs are welcome. Exhibition dates: March 3 – April 1st. Spread the word!

Winter Greetings

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Winter Greetings!

The light is low, the air is cold, the year is almost gone.
We thank you for your support and encouragement throughout 2022.

Light Art Space will be closed December 24 and 25. The final week of 2022 we will be open Thursday – Saturday 11 – 5.
We are closing January and February with plans to reorganize and rejuvenate.

Flash and I send love and light your way!


Karen Hymer


Nancy Spencer

Rhonda Munzinger

Kathleen Koopman

Eric Renner

Juan Velasco

Art Peterson

Joel Armstrong

Carmen Ruiz


Craig LeCroy

Flash

 

December Exhibitions

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December Greetings!

Our final 2022 exhibitions opened this week.  My new photographic work is featured in Navigating The Internal and One of One by Carmen Ruiz is on view in the Flash Gallery.  We hope you can stop in soon to experience the work. Both exhibitions will be on view through December 31st.

Gallery hours are Thursday – Saturday 11am – 5 pm,  Sundays 10am – 2pm, and by appointment.
We will be closed December 24th and 25th.

Light Art Space will be closed January and February of 2023.