FEBRUARY 2023 MESILLA VALLEY FINE ARTS GALLERY PRESS RELEASE

The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Galley located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, New Mexico, across from the Fountain Theatre, will feature two local artists for the month of February: Bonnie MacQuarrie and Arlene Tugel.

In addition, the 30 artists of the Gallery offer art in various media, which include original paintings of: oil, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, fused glass art jewelry, unique one of a kind woodturnings, stained glass, photography, ceramics, mixed media, unusual decorated gourds, handmade textile weavings, art tile, fiber art, affordable quality natural gemstone jewelry, fused glass melting plates, trays, etc., colored pencil, charcoal, pen and ink drawings, prints, cards and miniature paintings.

THE GALLERY HOURS ARE: OPEN DAILY FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM. THE GALLERY HAS BEEN SANITIZED AND IS READY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.

For more information. Call 575-522-2933 or visit our website: www.mesillavalleyfinearts.com

Event Description: Together Through as Within, Curated by Leslie Moody Castro, On view: January 20 – March 11, 2023

Participating artists: Christopher Bardey, Tauna Cole, Craig Cully, Brita d’Agostino, Maggie Day, Jeffrey Erwin, Motoko Furuhashi, Michelle Haberl, Carissa Samaniego, Rebecca Smith, Bree Lamb/Muscle Memory + Joshua R.
Clark/Muscle Memory.

Including works from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection by: Mary Frances Babb, Lane Barden, Seymour Chwast, Sue Coe, John P. Geiger, Daniel Kasser, Joyce Kozloff, Eric LoPresti, and Terri Warpinski.

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Event Address/location: 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003

Event Times: Open hours: Tue-Sat, 10-4PM

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 575-646-2545

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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM.

“Rural Life in New Mexico: Paintings by Carlitta Harvey” is a new art show that opens in the Museum’s Arts Corridor.
Twenty-three of Carlitta’s oil paintings are featured in the show, which continues through April 1, 2023.

575-522-4300. https://www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-rural-life-in-new-mexico-paintings-by-carlitta-harvey/?doing_wp_cron=1670355486.9146809577941894531250

HOURS:
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum & Gift Shop are closed on Sunday.

ADMISSION:
$5 Adults
$4 Senior citizens (60 and over)
$3 Children (4 to 17)
$2 Active U.S. military & veterans
Free Children 3 and under, Museum Friends members, and New Mexico senior citizens on Wednesdays

Peter Piper Pizza!

For a limited time only.

Join us for a new retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Art, Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul. Gaspar Enríquez is a nationally recognized Chicano artist from El Paso, Texas, who uses an airbrush to created hyper-realistic portraits. The exhibit is on view February 3 through May 6, 2023. There is an opening reception on February 3 from 5-7pm. Gaspar Enríquez will be in attendance and will offer a gallery tour at 5:30pm.

Gaspar Enríquez is a self-defined Chicano artist who has been at the forefront of the national Chicano art movement for over fifty years. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he uses his hyper-realistic, airbrushed portraits to show the humanity of the El Paso Chicano community and the tensions they face when living in a two-culture environment. Enríquez’s Chicano heritage is a consistent thread that ties together his work, which reflects his life experiences, the urban environment, and the people of his hometown. His compassionate nature allows him to capture his subject’s humanity and forces the viewer to look deeply at his subjects.

Gaspar Enríquez was born in 1942 and raised in the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Art from University of Texas, El Paso in 1971 and a Master of Art from New Mexico State University in 1985. Enriquez was an art teacher at Bowie High School in El Paso for 32 years. Since his retirement, he has focused on his artwork and renovating adobe structures in the historic downtown of San Elizario, Texas. His artwork is in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the El Paso Museum of Art, and other prominent institutions.

The museum is located at 491 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. There is no admission fee. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.lascruces.gov/museums or call (575) 541-2137

Join us for a new retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Art, Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul. Gaspar Enríquez is a nationally recognized Chicano artist from El Paso, Texas, who uses an airbrush to created hyper-realistic portraits. The exhibit is on view February 3 through May 6, 2023. There is an opening reception on February 3 from 5-7pm. Gaspar Enríquez will be in attendance and will offer a gallery tour at 5:30pm.

Gaspar Enríquez is a self-defined Chicano artist who has been at the forefront of the national Chicano art movement for over fifty years. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he uses his hyper-realistic, airbrushed portraits to show the humanity of the El Paso Chicano community and the tensions they face when living in a two-culture environment. Enríquez’s Chicano heritage is a consistent thread that ties together his work, which reflects his life experiences, the urban environment, and the people of his hometown. His compassionate nature allows him to capture his subject’s humanity and forces the viewer to look deeply at his subjects.

Gaspar Enríquez was born in 1942 and raised in the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Art from University of Texas, El Paso in 1971 and a Master of Art from New Mexico State University in 1985. Enriquez was an art teacher at Bowie High School in El Paso for 32 years. Since his retirement, he has focused on his artwork and renovating adobe structures in the historic downtown of San Elizario, Texas. His artwork is in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the El Paso Museum of Art, and other prominent institutions.

The museum is located at 491 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. There is no admission fee. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.lascruces.gov/museums or call (575) 541-2137

Enjoy a relaxing evening and stay with us.

• 2 Bottles of Champagne (375 ml)
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries
• $20 Food and Beverage Credit
• 2 pm Late Check Out (based on availability)

Must be 21 years or older to book.

Available between February 1 – 28, 2023.

Reservation must be made at least two (2) days prior to arrival.

Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU
456 East University Avenue Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1581095710854&key=CORP&app=resvlink

Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.

All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.

The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.

TO BE A VENDOR: 
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/