This is a great weekend to visit Silver City! Friday evening join us at LAS for a public reception for two new printmaking exhibitions.
Push & Pull, juried by Frank Rose director of Hecho a Mano gallery in Santa Fe, features hand-made prints by 19 artists from across the United States. Don’t miss the amazing work. Exhibiting Artists: Paul Acevedo Gomez, Justin Barfield, Stephanie Berrie, Douglas Bosley, Nancy Dodd, Joshua Flores, Raluca Iancu, Mario Kiran, Julianna Kirwin, Stephanie Koply, Lujiang Li, David Manje, Peter Nickel, Mike Pennekamp, Abigail Ranic, Anders Sandstrom, Roxanne Sexauer, Diane Vera-Ureño, Sharon Whitham.
Pressed: Five Printmakers in the Southwest present a variety of processes including collagraph, woodblock, monotype, drypoint, transfers, cyanotype, handmade books, silkscreen, and 3D constructions.
Work by Jo Andersen, Cristina Cardenas, Jamie Karolich, Carmen Ruiz and Glory Tacheenie-Campoy.
The dates for both exhibitions are October 7th – November 12th, 2022.
Reception: Friday, October 7th, 5pm – 7pm.
Weekend at the Galleries takes place Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Stop in to see new work and demonstrations, and enjoy refreshments. Pick up a map/brochure at Light Art Space. The Silver City Art Association creature auction fundraiser will also take place on Saturday at the makers Market downtown. Come bid on your favorite Javelina, Raven, or Gila Monster.
AND Don’t miss the Southwest Print Fiesta vendor market, steam roller printing in the street, and other events from Saturday – Monday.
For more information visit https://www.southwestprintfiesta.org/
Plus there is a wine festival on Saturday – wow!
Come eat, drink, and enjoy unique art!
