Western Art Calendar of Events

Desert Caballeros Western Museum presents the world premiere of "Artist at Work: The Masterworks of Kenneth M. Freeman. The exhibition opens to the public October 21, 2011, and continues through March 4, 2012. "Artist at Work: The Masterworks of Kenneth M. Freeman" is a retrospective that provides a tribute to an internationally recognized Western artist and illustrator with primary focus on cowboy and ranching life, so important to the history...

Centered on Clay - Featuring all types of pottery, sculptures and more in hand built clay. Artists included are: Tammy Bality, Cassandra Sharon, Jerry Rhodes, Lance Timco and Michael Wisner. View web site www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com for more details. ...

Opening Reception, Saturday, Jan 14, 2012, 3:30-5:30 at Act I Gallery, 218 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM. All new plein air paintings by Taos artist Ken Daggett focusing on his love of northern New Mexico and the Rio Grande river and gorge in all seasons. These rich and luscious palette knife oils, ranging from miniatures to 40" x 60", are completed on location. This is a show for everyone who loves all that in...

The "Coastal Vineyards," at the Basil Bistro exhibit, will feature an upcoming Wine & Chef's Choice appetizer gathering. Watch for date announcement coming. ...

RS Hanna Gallery is proud to present the sophisticated city scapes and interiors of national and international award winning artists Thomas Schaller and Pam Ingalls in their breathtaking show of the magic of everyday life. Both capture the vibrancy and immediacy of the city, encapsulated in the large architectural images or the small details of interiors, but always connect to the timeless. As Thomas Huxley said, “to the clear eye the smallest...

Bill Schenck El Otro Mundo/The Other World February 2nd – 29th, 2012 Opening Reception: Thursday, February 2nd, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. The discovery of new lands by explorer Christopher Columbus prompted him to announce that he had discovered El Otro Mundo or The Other World. In this new series of paintings by Santa Fe artist Bill Schenck the concept of discovery is also evident in terms of his painting style, palette and subject matter. ...

“Gifts from the Heart” opens February 3rd, 5-8 pm. The focus is on Valentine’s Day with plenty of jewelry to choose from & local artist Bear Romero on-hand to answer questions about his alabaster bear sculptures which are always infinitely endearing symbols of playful beauty. Stop in & meet this humble & gifted artist & explore all the pottery, basketry, ceramics, paintings & sculpture that can make your Valentine smile....

Exhibition opens with a reception February 3rd 5-8 pm during Sedona’s “1st Friday Gallery Tour” event. Valentine’s Day is the focus and showcased are all the expressions of love that a gift of art can provide - from unique jewelry to the elegant colorations of hand-blown studio glass vessels to the sensuous curves of marble sculpture. Stop in with your true love and explore the infinite options....

Howard/Mandville Gallery Presents ALFRED CURRIER Glacier National Park 101 Preview Reception & Artist’s Talk Saturday, February 11th 6-8pm Uniting a love for the mountains with a challenge to capture the fleeting beauty on location, Alfred Currier’s paintings pay tribute to Glacier National Park. This show includes 22 plein air paintings plus new studio work. Currier feels the immediacy of plein air painting compels one to use strong deliberate brushwork due to the limited time from the changing light and...

Landscape artist Peter Holbrook will showcase his masterful Southwest canyons and other compelling paintings in an important one-man show. Known for his portrayals of light and form with subtle and intricate patterns of color, Holbrook manages to create works that are almost photographic from a distant and decidedly abstract from up close. ...