EXHIBITION- Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years in Albuquerque, New Mexico
EXHIBITION- Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 12/21/08 – 2/15/09
Time: Tuesday – Sunday 9 am – 5 pm
Address: Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
Admission: adults, $4, seniors $2, child (4-12) $1
Location: Old Town
Phone: 243-7255
http://www.cabq/gov/museum
A showcase of more than sixty trompe l’oeil paintings by this self-taught artist. Erbe is internationally recognized for his realistic style of painting and has exhibited throughout the United States. Trompe l’oeil (to fool the eye) is illusionist painting that goes back to Ancient Rome, 17-century Dutch painting, and 19th-century American painting by the likes of William Harnett and John Frederick Peto. This forty-year retrospective of Erbe’s best work depicting pop culture of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s was organized by the Butler Institute of American Art.
HOLIDAY- Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival – Holiday Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico
HOLIDAY- Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival – Holiday Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 11/28/08 – 11/30/08
Address: EXPO New Mexico: Home of the State Fair
Location: Uptown
Phone: 292-7457
http://www.riograndefestivals.com
This juried fine arts and crafts festival features over 200 national artists and craftsmen, artists, demonstrations, entertainment, food and fun. National recognized as one of the 200 best shows in the country. Featuring the Holiday Crafts Station for kids and the Holiday Cookie Walk.
FESTIVAL – From Field to Feast in Albuquerque, New Mexico
FESTIVAL – From Field to Feast in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 10/11/08 – 10/12/08
Address: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Location: North Valley / Los Ranchos / Corrales
Phone: 505-843-7270
http://www.indianpueblo.org
“From Field to Feast – A Native American and Hispanic Community Celebration” is a collaboration between the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and National Hispanic Cultural Center. Events include a farmers market, Chili Stew Cook-ff, food tastings, children’s activities, fun run and mini film festival.
EXPOSITION- 20th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival – Balloon Fiesta Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico
EXPOSITION- 20th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival – Balloon Fiesta Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 10/10/08 – 10/12/08
Address: ?Under the Big Top Tent? at I-25 and Paseo del Norte- near Balloon Fiesta Park
Location: Balloon Fiesta Park/N I-25
Phone: 292-7457
http://www.riograndefestivals.com
Nationally recognized as one of the best 200 shows in the country. Over 250 fine artists and craftsmen, entertainment, artists? demonstrations, food and fun.
FAIR – 7th Annual Old Town Santero Market in Albuquerque, New Mexico
FAIR – 7th Annual Old Town Santero Market in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 10/4/08 – 10/5/08
Address: Old Town
Location: Old Town
Phone: 505-768-3556
http://www.cabq.gov/crs
Visit the talented Santeros who create religious art in the old tradition, enjoy live entertainment and delicious food in historic Old Town.
FESTIVAL- Harvest Festival at the BioPark in Albuquerque, New Mexico
FESTIVAL- Harvest Festival at the BioPark in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 10/4/08 – 10/5/08
Time: 10am-2pm
Address: Albuquerque BioPark
Location: Old Town
Phone: 768-2000
http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden
You don’t need to leave town to visit a farm this harvest weekend. Come to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden’s Heritage Farm to sample the fruits, vegetables, smells, tastes and sounds of the fall harvest. Find out how cider is made and sample our fresh cider pressed on-site. Docents will be stationed at kitchen garden, orchard, vineyard and house with demonstrations and interpretive activites, crafts and games; and old-time bands will provide music. The full harvest moon will rise over the Sandias just after 6:00 pm Saturday night.
FAIR – 7th Annual Go! Downtown Arts Festival 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
FAIR – 7th Annual Go! Downtown Arts Festival 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 9/26/08 – 9/28/08
Address: Gold Avenue in Downtown Albuquerque
Location: Downtown
Phone: 505-243-2230
http://www.downtownabq.com
Stroll downtown Albuquerque at a celebration of contemporary art, sculpture photography, fashion and a myriad of other arts and crafts.
FESTIVAL- STIR: A Festival of Words in Albuquerque, New Mexico
FESTIVAL- STIR: A Festival of Words in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 9/12/08 – 9/14/08
Address: The Harwood Center
Location: Downtown
http://www.harwoodartcenter.org
The Harwood Art Center presents STIR: A Festival of Words gathers together an eclectic mix of people, poetry, music, visual arts, film, organizations and events in Albuquerque for a special weekend celebrating the profound connections between words and the world. Join us for readings, workshops, performances, collaborations and conversations with special guests and partners including ABQ Slams, Basement Films, Hakim Bellamy, Blue Mesa Review, Church of Beethoven, John Brandi, Lisa Gill, Joy Harjo, La Alameda Press, Jessica Lopez, Demetria Martinez, Adam Rubinstein, Danny Solis, UNM Lobo Slam, and many, many others. The Festival?s Artistic Director is Albuquerque poet Lisa Gill. Events take place at the Harwood Art Center, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 516 ARTS and more.
OTHER – Downtown Grower’s Market & Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico
OTHER – Downtown Grower’s Market & Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 8/23/08
Time: 7am-11am
Address: Robinson Park
Location: Downtown
Phone: 505-243-2230
http://www.downtownabq.com
The 2008 Downtown Growers’ Market / Farmers’ Market will open Saturday June 7th at Robinson Park. Located in the heart of Downtown Albuquerque, Robinson Park is at the corner of 8th Street and Central Ave. Our season kickoff will feature special foods and beverages, great live entertainment and plenty of fun for the kids.
The Downtown Growers’ Market is a growers only open air market featuring 100% locally grown New Mexico produce. All of the fruits and vegetables are grown within 60 miles of the market, so you are guaranteed to find only freshly picked produce at every booth. The market also includes locally made goat cheese, honey, flowers and plants. You can also find fresh pasta, artisan breads and pastries, tamales, fry bread, breakfast burritos, muffins, coffee and more.
FESTIVAL- We Art the People in Albuquerque, New Mexico
FESTIVAL- We Art the People in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: 8/9/08
Time: 11am-5pm
Address: Robinson Park
Admission: FREE
Location: Downtown
Phone: 505-247-1172
http://www.offcenterarts.org
The OFFCenter annual folk art festival We Art the People is a community celebration of art making and folk artists. We Art the People is a day for families and friends of all ages to enjoy art making in the beautiful setting of Robinson Park which is conveniently located across the street from OFFCenter in Downtown Albuquerque. The festival is a chance for people of all ages to appreciate the power of community art making. We Art the People begins with a giant puppet and samba parade. Festivities continue throughout the day with live music, food, over ninety local art vendors and lots of community art making.
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