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August 2012 News Releases:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 7, 2012
CONTACT: Erica Asmus-Otero 505-259-2202 [email protected]
Visitors to Get an Insider’s View of Taos, New
Mexico’s Art & Culture in Sept. & Oct.
TAOS, NM — Taos, the original art colony in the United States, is celebrating art with its
“Grand Fall Arts,” events – a series of art events in September and October. The 2012 festivals,
which include Taos Fall Arts Festival, Taos Art Glass Invitational, and Taos Wool Festival,
among others, offer many opportunities for visitors to join in and try their hand at making art.
Private tours of artists’ studios, hands-on weaving and spinning workshops, and culinary contests
are available to those interested in an up close and personal glimpse at art-making.
Saturday, Sept. 22–Thursday, Sept. 27
Kicking off the two-week season of art festivals on Sept. 22, professional and amateur chefs and
caterers compete during the sixth annual Taos Rotary Chile Challenge at the Taos Country
Club. The event begins with a golf scramble tournament at 9:30 a.m. followed by food samplings
of red and green chile dishes. There are also beer samples from the finest breweries in the
southwest who are competing in the club’s Battle of the Breweries. The public is invited to taste
and vote on their favorite chile and beer. The Chile Challenge and Battle of the Breweries take
place from 2–5 p.m. The day includes a silent auction with over 100 gift certificates from which
to bid. Tickets are $20 per person. Visit taosrotary.org for details.
The Taos Institute for Glass Arts is presenting their fourth biennial Taos Art Glass Invitational
Sept. 14–Oct. 7, featuring artworks and narratives from women who have pioneered the studio
art glass movement in NM. The exhibition titled, “Bold Women: Translucent Expressions” will
bring top artists from the region to Taos. The 2012 Invitational includes the Walking on Glass
Tour featuring juried exhibitions at multiple galleries throughout Taos along with lectures,
demonstrations, and workshops. A high-end, all-inclusive “Collector’s Art Glass Tour” is
planned for a small number of connoisseurs on September 20 – 23, by Artours, 575-758-4246
The beauty of Taos’ open landscapes and culture is infused into the art of chamber music, which
can be enjoyed beginning on Sept. 22 at the 20th season opener of the Taos Chamber Music
Group. A festive program combining classical, Spanish, Latin, popular, jazz and folk musical
influences kicks off the season with Chick Corea’s Trio for flute, bassoon and piano, Maximo
Diego Pujol’s Dos Aires Candomberos for flute and marimba, Manuel de Falla’s Seven Popular
Spanish Songs, Vaughan Williams Suite de Ballet for flute and piano, songs by Ricky Ian
Gordon, and Mosaics for flute, bassoon and marimba by Eric Ewazen who will be at the
performances to introduce the piece. Performances take place on Sept. 22 and 23 at 5 p.m. Visit
taoschambermusicgroup.org for details or call 575-758-0150.
On Sept. 27, the ISEA2012 (Int’l Society for Electronic Arts) Symposium will host a number
of events, exhibitions, presentations and demonstrations centered around “Taos Day,” as part of
their 18th International Symposium on Electronic Art. The ISEA2012 Albuquerque: Machine
Wilderness is a symposium and series of events exploring the global discourseon the subject of
art, technology and nature. For a schedule of Taos events, visit taos.org/isea2012
Friday, Sept. 28–Sunday, Oct. 7.
The oldest art festival in Taos – the 38th annual Taos Fall Arts Festival – will celebrate the
visual arts and artists in Taos County from Sept. 28–Oct. 7. A ticketed sneak preview will take
place from 4–6 p.m. on opening day, Sept. 28; followed by a free, general admission opening
from 6–8 p.m. The Taos Fall Arts Festival includes two major art shows – Taos Select and Taos
Open. Taos Select is a juried exhibition which includes a much anticipated Distinguished
Achievement Award Series. Awards for this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award Series
have been given to the following women artists, in keeping with the Town’s “Remarkable
Women of Taos” educational theme: Mary Shaffer; Mimi Chen Ting; and Rachel Brown. For
more info on the 2012 Distinguished Arts Awards visit http://taosfallarts.com/2012-dist-achiev-
awards.html.
The Taos Open is open to all Taos artists working in a variety of mediums. The 2012 poster artist
for this year’s festival is Michelle Chrisman whose painting, “Full Bloom at Taos Gorge” (30x20
oil) will be featured on the 2012 festival poster.
The Taos Fall Arts Festival represents over 250 Taos County artists working in a variety of
mediums. A portion of the proceeds will benefit art programs for Taos County children.
Additional events during the festival include: second annual Wearable Art Fashion Show (Oct. 2
at 6 p.m.); 2nd annual Taos Artist Colony Photo Shoot (Sept. 23 at KTAOS); Distinguished
Achievement Award Reception (Sept. 28 from 4–6 p.m.); Youth Art Show; School Days (Oct. 2
and 3); artist demonstrations (daily throughout show); Taos Open and the Taos Select (formerly
known as “Taos Invites”).
The festival is being sponsored by KTAOS radio, KVOT radio, and the Taos News.
For more information, visit http://taosfallarts.com or contact Nancy Delpero at 575-613-5340 or
On Sept. 29, the Taos Center for the Arts (TCA) along with 30 artists will participate in the 12th
annual Quick Draw and Art Auction from noon–3 p.m. This open-air, free event gives visitors
a chance to watch local artists as they work with a variety of mediums ranging from oil and
mixed media to sculpture and jewelry making. This year’s Quick Draw has expanded to four new
sites which include: historic TCA courtyard and Stables Gallery; Bent Street at the John Dunn
Shops; Ledoux Street at the Blumenschein Home and Museum; on the South Plaza; and on Kit
Carson Road. The sound of live music adds to the aesthetically pleasing ambience, and artists’
works can be purchased beginning at 4 p.m. that evening during a live auction.
A portion of the proceeds from the auction benefit the TCA. The TCA is located at 133 Paseo del
Pueblo Norte. Call 575-758-2052 for details or visit tcataos.org.
Visitors can bring home beautiful jewelry, pottery, and art created exclusively by Taos Pueblo on
Sept. 30 during the San Geronimo Festival – an event of great importance to the Pueblo. Named
after St. Jerome, the patron saint of the Pueblo, it was originally a fall trading festival at which
neighboring tribes would gather. After Spanish colonization San Geronimo Day was
institutionalized and incorporated the original rituals with those of the church. Among the
ceremonies that have always been a part of San Geronimo Day are the morning races (around
7:30 a.m.) and the mid-afternoon pole climb. Food and drink vendors are open throughout the
day. No photography is allowed. Parking fee. All times are approximate; for more info, call
(575) 758-1028 or visit the Pueblo's website at taospueblo.com.
SOMOS (the Society of the Muse of the Southwest) presents its newest publication, Storied
Recipes, a Cookbook, edited by Gourmand International award-winning Taos author, Bonnie Lee
Black on Oct. 5. The cookbook features recipes with stories by 84 friends of SOMOS –
storytellers from a variety of backgrounds who love to cook as well as eat. Many will read at the
book launch party and the public is welcome to taste samplings from the recipes.
Finally, on Oct. 6 and 7, the 29th
Annual Taos Wool Festival weaves a 400-year-old wool
tradition into the community as fiber artists and breeders throughout the Southwest gather for a
weekend of fun. The family-friendly event features a handspun yarn show and contest; garment
and home accessory contests; vendor booths; live animals such as llamas, rabbits, alpacas, and
goats; silent auction; demonstrations of shearing, spinning, dyeing and other skills; fleece show;
and numerous workshops. Over 40 intense, hands-on workshops are offered during, before and
after the public fair on topics from felting to weaving to spinning. Visit taoswoolfestival.org or
call 800-684-0340 for details.
“Grand Fall Arts” discounts and getaway package specials are available online at
http://taos.org/grandarts. Most events are within walking distance of Plaza shops, galleries, and
museums in Taos.
In addition, many other art openings and cultural events will be taking place in both Sept. and
Oct. For maps, special lodging packages, and a complete list of events, visit taos.org/grandarts
for complete details.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2012 CONTACT: Erica Asmus-Otero 505-259-2202 [email protected]
Taos, NM Offers Dozens of Kid-Centered Summer Activities to Maximize Family Time
TAOS, NM — Recently named one of the “Top 10 Towns Not to be Missed this Summer” (Mike’sroadtrip.com), Taos, New Mexico is a playground for kids and families because of its endless outdoor and cultural activities that provide many opportunities for memorable and “teachable” moments. A self-guided family itinerary is available on the official Taos website (http://taos.org), and includes three one-day tours of suggested stops in Taos for families who are drawn to history, adventure, and/or the outdoors. With only a few weeks before the start of the new school season, there are many family-centered adventures to be had in Taos including llama trekking with Wild Earth Llama Adventures. Wild Earth offers a “family adventures” package, designed to be fun and educational. Families can take advantage of low-impact overnight camping or choose the one-day “Take a Llama to Lunch” package which includes trekking with pack llamas in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains or Rio Grande Gorge and lunch, guided by owner and conservationist, Stuart Wilde, who will offer useful tips on outdoor survival skills, descriptions of local fauna and flora, and point out edible and medicinal plants. Prices start at $99. For booking, call 800-758-LAMA (5262) or email [email protected]. If the kids want to head indoors for a bit, the Twirl Toystore and Playspace is located right in Taos Plaza and offers little ones a unique place where imaginations can run wild. The building, situated in a 150-year old building once inhabited by both Dennis Hopper and Agnes Martin, has everything an inquisitive child could want – fishpond; wishing well; secret staircase with dragons and snakes; Ali Baba fireplace; two courtyards containing musical instruments; crazy mirrors and climbing structures; and much more. Free weekly classes and special events are available at Twirl for children, ages 0–6, such as the “Twirl Crafty Kids with Angela” class, along with free music classes, crafts, and ballet for children. For a complete list of classes, or a comprehensive list of family-friendly activities for kids in Taos, visit http://twirlhouse.com or call 575-751-1402. Magic Brush Studio in Taos offers a free (donations accepted) weekly kids painting class on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. to support and nurture creativity. Other classes are available for a variety of ages and skill levels, where kids can be dropped off while parents shop the nearby Farmer’s Market. Visit magicbrushstudiotaos.com for details or call 575-613-0921. The historic La Hacienda de los Martinez home and museum also offers a great lineup of historic and culturally based activities for kids, ages 2–5, with their “Adventures for Preschoolers” every second and fourth Tuesday of the month nfrom 11 a.m.–noon. Activities include the Josefina Puppet Show, painting, constructing mini haciendas,
quilting, weaving, seed planting, to name a few. Adults must accompany children. Call 575-758-0505 for more information or visit taoshistoricmuseums.org. The Harwood Museum of Art’s educational programs aim at introducing children to art and learning, with the goal of encouraging creativity, building links to history and culture, and allowing for fun and experimentation. Families can get into the museum for free every first Saturday of the month, to enjoy the exhibits, special events and family friendly activities. On Aug. 25, the Harwood Museum will host their monthly “Saturday Arts for Families” art program, which uses a piece of artwork at the museum as the inspiration for the weekly program. The “Saturday Arts for Families” classes are from 10–11:30 a.m. every first Saturday of the month, and are free. In addition, the museum offers “Sunday Tours” every Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. for families, with free admission which includes a guided tour of the museum. For more information contact Lucy Perera at 575-758-9826 x 105. Kids are invited to get a feel for what it would be like driving a fire truck, dump truck, police car, big rig and other fascinating vehicles at the 13th annual Town of Taos Touch-A-Truck event on Aug. 25 from 1–4 p.m. The family-friendly event is designed to encourage parents to spend time with their children, while providing safety information. The event includes complimentary barbecue, refreshments, billiards, music, kid finger printing for identification kits by the Town of Taos Police Dept., rock climbing wall (provided by the NM Army Nat’l Guard Counter Drug Task Force), edible “Tart Art” booth, and much more. The first 350 children at the event will receive a free bag of goodies. The Taos County DWI Program will also have a DWI Simulator Course which uses glasses that simulate what a drunk driver sees when he or she gets behind the wheel of a vehicle. The event takes place at the Taos Youth and Family Center, located at 407 Paseo del Canon East. Then on Aug. 31 from 6:30–8:30 p.m., Taos Youth and Family will also host a “Back to School Teen Dance” for teens ages 13 and older at the Taos Youth and Family Center. For only $1 per person, teens can dance the night away to music spun by DJ Hollywood. For safety purposes, teens are not allowed to re-enter the building once they leave. The dance is supervised. For more information on the Touch-A-Truck event or Teen Dance, contact Judy Esquibel at 575-758-4160 or email jesquibel(at)taosgov.com or visit taosyouth.com. Other family-centered activities in Taos include: white water rafting; hiking or biking along the Rio Grande Gorge; Taos Pueblo (taospueblo.com), especially during a ceremonial event such as the Feast of San Geronimo on Sept. 29 and 30.
For a complete list of family-friendly events and self-guided tours, visit http://taos.org/visit/families-pets.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 8, 2012 CONTACT: Erica Asmus-Otero 505-259-2202 [email protected]
Taos Pueblo Tops Budget Travel’s List of ‘Places Every American Should See’
Taos, NM Featured on Fox News, Trip Advisor & Travel Channel
TAOS, NM — One of Taos, New Mexico’s crowned jewels, Taos Pueblo, is at the top of another enviable list, this time being named one of the top ten “Places Every American Should See,” according to national travel magazine, Budget Travel, and as reported by Fox News.com. Budget Travel editors spent weeks narrowing down their top ten list from hundreds of prospective U.S. cities and towns, taking into consideration destinations that were not only historic, but were beautiful, and iconic as well. “The list we arrived at is no American-history textbook quiz ... historic sites are there, along with a sampling of cultural, nostalgic, and guilty-pleasure spots that, we think, evoke the kaleidoscopic American experience,” wrote Budget Travel editor Sean O’Neill. As the article noted, Taos Pueblo contains the largest collection of multi-story pueblo dwellings in the country—well worth its UNESCO World Heritage status—and provides an uncommon insight into the culture of the first Americans. Visitors can witness a ceremonial, traditional dance such as the San Geronimo Day Pole Climbing and morning races on Sept. 29 and 30, 2012 at the Pueblo. San Geronimo, or St. Jerome, is Taos Pueblo’s patron saint. Cameras are not allowed during the event. Parking fees apply. Call 575-758-1028 for more information or visit taospueblo.com. Among the other sights that made the list: Yellowstone National Park, Wyo.; French Quarter in New Orleans, La.; Highway 1 in Calif.; Times Square in N.Y.; Grand Canyon, Ariz.; South Beach in Miami, Fla.; Pearl Harbor in O’ahu, Hawaii; Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nev., and the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Budget Travel article is available at http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/places-every-american-should-see,8823/ or as mentioned on Fox News.com at http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/07/28/20-places-every-american-should-see/. Budget Travel.com receives over 2.5 million page views per month. Fox News.com receives more than 432 million page views per month from nearly 14 million unique visitors. Travel blog, Mike’s Road Trip, named Taos as one of the top ten “Towns Not to be Missed This Summer” in their August edition at mikesroadtrip.com/ten-10-road-trip-towns-2012/. Taos’ thriving art scene, great accommodations, innovative dining options
and unlimited outdoor activities (hot air ballooning, biking, horesback riding, skiing, rafting and more) were mentioned as impressive attractions in the Town. In a recent August episode of the “Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern,” the Greater World Earthship Community was visited and featured when Zimmern ate a meal with ingredients used from an organic Earthship garden. Taos, NM is the headquarters for the Greater World Earthship Community, which are energy-efficient homes, composed mainly of used automobile tires, dirt, recycled aluminum cans and glass bottles. Earthships live “off the grid,” meaning that they are completely self sustaining. The Travel Channel also featured a story on Earthships in 2010. The eco friendly structures also garnered national attention recently after they made TripAdvisor.com’s top ten list of “Quirkiest U.S. Lodging Properties.” TripAdvisor.com called Earthships, “part accommodation, piece of art and science project ... the structure itself is just beautiful, the creativity combined with science is truly amazing.” Average nightly rates for Earthship rentals range from $75 to $295 per night, and most include modern amenities such as television, WI-FI, and on demand movies – all powered by the sun, wind and rain. To read more, visit TripAdvisor.com at http://www.tripadvisor.com/PressCenter-i5296-c1-Press_Releases.html.
To take a tour of an Earthship, visit the Earthship Visitor Center in Taos, located 1.5 miles past the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge on US Highway 64 West. The visitor center is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the summer; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter. Self-guided tours are $7; children 12 and under are free. Guided tours for groups of ten or more are $12 per person. Call 575-613-4409 for guided tour. To learn more about Earthships, visit earthship.com or call 575-751-0462. The customized “Taos Alternative Technologies Tour,” offered in Taos, includes a stop at the Greater World Earthship Biotecture community. The 2 day/2 night program is available now through September, and includes a stop at Taos Pueblo among other sustainable living communities. For more information about upcoming events in the Town of Taos, along with self guided and customized tours, visit http://taos.org/ or call 575-751-2001.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 25, 2012
CONTACT: Erica Asmus-Otero 505-259-2202 [email protected]
Fiber Artists Dyeing to Blast Taos, NM with
Yarn Art Installation Project Before Oct. ‘Wool
Festival’
TAOS, NM — To weave the beauty of fiber arts into the community of Taos, New Mexico, a
group of fiber artists who call themselves “Craftistas” are blasting an array of colors onto
ordinary objects as part of the “Taos Temporary Yarn Art Installation Project” – a yarn
installation project whereby knitters cover light poles, bike racks, benches and common objects
with colorful knit. The Yarn Art Installation Project, also known as “yarn bombing,” will be on
display throughout Taos from Sept. 17 through Oct. 14, 2012.
“Yarn installations (yarn bombing) have been gaining popularity in recent years in various parts
of the country,” said Teresa Loveless, Yarn Art Installation Project organizer and owner of
Weaving Southwest. “We think Taos is perfect for this type of art installation – it is part of New
Mexico's rich fiber history, and is also well know for artwork. Displaying this artwork during the
popular Grand Fall Arts season is just another excuse to visit Taos in one of the most culturally
rich and colorful times of the year.”
According to Loveless, yarn installations range from small – such as by covering just one sign
post – to large – 99 trees by the Blanton Museum in Austin, Texas were covered with yarn.
Knitters from throughout the State will be participating in the installation process, which will be
visible on everything from light posts, sign posts and bike racks to fences, trees, benches and
some businesses in Taos. The knitting will be sewn in a non-invasive fashion which can be easily
removed. Fire hydrants, crosswalk signals and parking meters will not be covered.
After the installation is removed, volunteers will reassemble the yarn into blankets to be donated
to local charities.
The “Taos Temporary Yarn Art Installation Project” is scheduled during the popular 29th annual
Wool Festival – one of the largest annual events in Taos that weaves a 400-year-old wool
tradition into the community as fiber artists and breeders from throughout the Southwest gather
for a weekend of fun.
The Wool Festival, produced by the Mountain Valley Wool Association, takes place Oct. 6 and
7. The family-friendly event features a handspun yarn show and contest; garment and home
accessory contests; vendor booths; live animals such as llamas, rabbits, alpacas, and goats; silent
auction; demonstrations of shearing, spinning, dyeing and other skills; fleece show; and
numerous workshops. Over 40 intense, hands-on workshops are offered during, before and after
the public fair on topics from felting to weaving to spinning. Visit
www(dot)taoswoolfestival(dot)org or call 800-684-0340 for details.
The Taos Fiber Marketplace, now in its second year, will also bring fiber artisans together April
19 through 21, 2013 at the Taos Convention Center for a weekend of classes, workshops, and
booths selling items from artists. Visit http://taosfibermarketplace(dot)com/ for more
information.
For details on the “Taos Temporary Yarn Art Installation Project,” contact Teresa Loveless at
575-758-0433.
The Town of Taos has more weaving studios, knitting groups and fiber artists compared with any
other town or city in the State.
For general information on Taos’ many art-centered events throughout the year, visit
http://taos.org.
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CALENDAR ENTRY / PRESS RELEASE
Taos Chamber Music Group 20th Anniversary Season Opener The Taos Chamber Music Group’s 20th anniversary season opens on Saturday, September 22 and
Sunday, September 23, both performances at the Harwood Museum at 5 p.m. A mix of music
musical styles includes Chick Corea’s Trio for flute, bassoon and piano, Maximo Diego Pujol’s
Dos Aires Candomberos for flute and marimba, Manuel de Falla’s Seven Popular Spanish Songs,
Vaughan Williams’ Suite de Ballet for flute and piano, songs by Ricky Ian Gordon, and Mosaics
for flute, bassoon and marimba by Eric Ewazen who will be at the performances to introduce the
piece. Kirsten Lear, mezzo-soprano; Nancy Laupheimer, flute; Toni Lipton Temple, bassoon; Angela
Gabriel, marimba; Robert Tweten, piano Tickets - $20 in advance; $22 at the door; $12 for children under 16 For more information, visit www.taoschambermusicgroup.org.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
BEGIN DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
END DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2012
CONTACT: ANITA BRINGAS, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
PHONE: 575-737-6227
EMAIL: [email protected]
SMU-IN-TAOS AND UNM-TAOS ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF THE
FALL LECTURE SERIES. THE SIX WEEK SERIES RUNS WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
FROM SEPTEMBER 5 THROUGH OCTOBER 10TH
AT THE TAOS COMMUNITY
AUDITORIUM. THE THEME OF BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY PROMISES
ENGAGING, INFORMATIVE LECTURES BY RECOGNIZED EXPERTS IN THEIR
FIELDS. TOPICS INCLUDE EMERGENCY PLANNING, FOOD AND WATER, PUBLIC
HEALTH, SUSTAINABLE SHELTER, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CULTURAL
PRESERVATION. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THESE
RELEVANT ISSUES. ALL LECTURES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR
MORE INFORMATION ON THE GUEST LECTURERS, CALL 575-737-3737 OR VISIT
WWW.TAOSLECTURE.COM.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 1, 2012 CONTACT: Erica Asmus-Otero 505-259-2202 [email protected]
Taos Center for the Arts’ 12th Annual ‘Quick Draw’ Expands into Historic Downtown Taos
TAOS, NM — Taos Center for the Arts’ (TCA) 12th annual Quick Draw event will now expand beyond the TCA campus to four new sites including: the historic TCA courtyard and Stables Gallery; Bent Street at the John Dunn Shops; LeDoux Street at the Blumenschein Home and Museum on South Plaza; and on Kit Carson Road. The free Quick Draw event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 29 from noon to 3 p.m.
Quick Draw will showcase 30 artists who will create two and three dimensional art in a variety of mediums for art lovers to see. Mediums include: oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, drawings, mixed media, sculpture, and jewelry. Art lovers will have an opportunity to interact with artists as they work, and be able to purchase the art later that evening.
Art lovers can relax at the TCA courtyard and enjoy musical entertainment while artists complete their work and set up for a live auction of the created pieces in the Encore Gallery of the Taos Community Auditorium that will take place at 4 p.m.
All artists' works created at the sites are for purchase by bid at the spirited auction. Those that wish to attend the auction can find free registration and bidder paddles at the entrance of the Taos Community Auditorium beginning at 3:00 p.m. With bidder paddles comes a reception with wine and cheese and viewing of the auction items.
Proceeds from the auction benefit both the artists and the Taos Center for the Arts. A list of attending artists is available at www.tcataos.org. The TCA is located at 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM just north of the Historic Taos Inn. For information call 575-758-2052.
The TCA is one of the oldest non-profit organizations in NM and is a leader, partner and catalyst inspiring creative expression throughout this diverse community by providing facilities and programming and education in the visual, performing and media arts.
For more information, contact Dancer Dearing, Director of Programming Taos Center for the Arts (TCA) at 575-758-2052 or [email protected]. ###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 20, 2012 CONTACT: Erica Asmus-Otero 505-259-2202 [email protected]
Taos Art Glass Invitational & Walking on Glass Tour Brings Top Artists to Taos, NM Sept. 14–Oct. 7
TAOS, NM — The Taos Institute for Glass Art (TIGA) continues to attract top artists from the national and international art glass scene to one of the original art colonies in the United States – Taos, New Mexico – many, who will be participating in the fourth biennial Taos Art Glass Invitational and Walking on Glass Tour, Sept. 14 through Oct. 7, 2012. The Taos Art Glass Invitational offers a diverse sampling of artistic excellence along with inspiring experiences through glass art. The premier Invitational Exhibition represents invited artists and top juried artists from around the world. The Walking on Glass Tour features glass art from a variety of galleries that are reflective of Taos as a contemporary glass arts center.
“This prestigious exhibition takes place during the most enchanting time of the year when golden aspens and cottonwoods abound amidst pleasantly warm days and cool nights and all arts in Taos swing into full bloom,” said Delinda VanneBrightyn, Founder and Director of the Invitational, and President of TIGA. “Fall is the time when collectors make Taos a destination. The air is enlivened with the varied hues of fine art and the possibilities of newly found treasures to take home.”
Coinciding with both the Town of Taos’ educational theme, “Remarkable Women of Taos,” and the 50th Anniversary of Studio Art Glass in America, the Invitational will feature a special educational and historical exhibition of artworks and narratives titled, “Bold Women: Translucent Expressions” – artworks from the remarkable women who have pioneered the studio art glass movement in New Mexico. Some of the artists expected in the exhibit are: Mary Shaffer, Emily Brock, Ruth Dobbins, and Lucy Lyons, Elodie Holmes, and Bonnie Duntz-Burke. The exhibition runs from Sept. 14 through Oct. 7. Only in Taos can visitors see a live installation art project unfold, in celebration of ISEA2012‘s Machine Wilderness event. The project called, “Recycling Light,” will take places at TIGA’s studio located at 2010 Salazar Road.
Then on Sept. 28 from 7-10 p.m., get an illuminating look at glassblowers at work as they create their masterpieces live at Taos Plaza during TIGA’s “Light up the Night” event.
For an exclusive and personally guided view of the Invitational, TIGA’s Collectors’ Tour presents a unique opportunity to meet exhibiting artists Sept. 20–23 with ARTOURS . The package includes: making your own glass art; guided tours by Invitational artists; private viewing of Invitational exhibition and private gallery reception; dining with exhibiting artists at Taos’ premier restaurants; and being included in this year's many exclusive, private offerings. Space is limited and reservations should be made before Sept. 5. TIGA recently closed their global call for artists working in glass or glass combined with other mediums. Esteemed juror Ann Landi, writer for Art News and contributing editor for the Wall Street Journal, will be one of two jurors along with Mareen James, owner of Glass Art Magazine and The Flow. Awards will be presented for Best in Show, Juror’s Choice, Collector’s Choice, and Honorable Mention. This year, the studio glass movement celebrates its 50th anniversary. Special events including gallery openings, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, artist studio tours, and unique art experiences are scheduled throughout the Invitational. Visit http://taos.org/art/classes-workshops for more information regarding all educational opportunities. The Taos Art Glass Invitational and Walking on Glass Tour are both featured events in Taos’ “Grand Fall
Arts” – a series of art-related events in Sept. and Oct. Dozens of events are ongoing in both months including the Taos Wool Festival (Oct. 6 & 7); Quick Draw and Art Auction (Sept. 29); Taos Fall Arts Fest (Sept. 28–Oct. 7); and much more. For a complete list of “Grand Fall Arts” events, visit http://taos.org/art/grand-fall-arts. For updated information on all the event opportunities throughout the 2012 Taos Art Glass Invitational, visit www.tiganm.org or call Delinda VanneBrightyn at 575-613-6484 or inquire(at)tiganm(dot)org. # # #