by Judy Green, CFA Alumni Chapter President
For the past eight years, the UNM College of Fine Arts Alumni Chapter has sponsored Studio Safari, a model fine arts scholarship fund-raising project, and an exciting rite of spring. Studio Safari is a ticketed multisensory expedition offering tantalizing experiences in the visual, auditory and kinesthetic fine arts. To assist the explorer-tourist in the maintenance of well-being during the trek, culinary arts are included.
Studio Safari takes place in april or May on a Sunday afternoon, preferably under gracious New Mexico skies. Safari ticket holders receive a special pass that includes a map (no compass) indicating studios and refreshment stations along the way. Ticket in hand, gas in the tank, and perhaps car pooling with friends, the adventurers set out!
Meanwhile, select Studio Safari artists have prepared elaborate feasts--exhibits of representative work. A fabulous synergy occurs in the mix. Since its inception by founders Betha Young Mont, Katy Ely, and Peggy Hight-Robb, the Safari has offered transportation by car, trolley and shuttle, and served food as elegant as a champagne backyard brunch or as down-to-earth as lemonade--all against a musical background ranging from Dixieland to Native American flute. Studio Safari has featured artists of such stature as Frank McCulloch, Mary Garriott, Bart Prince, Don Schlegel, Ross Ward, Nancy Kozikowski and Nick Abdalla.
As the CFA Alumni Chapter plans Studio Safari '99 through Albuquerque's South Valley on May 2, we anticipate once again the joy of celebrating that which makes us truly alive! Set aside your khakis and pith helmet, and be on the lookout for Studio Safari '99 tickets on sale when the crocus bloom.
KURT FREDERICK MEMORIAL CONCERTSaturday, November 28, 8:00 p.m. |
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The late Kurt Frederick, UNM music professor and one of the grand masters of the classical music world, is honored in a concert Thanksgiving weekend. |
The late Kurt Frederick rehearses with the UNM Orchestra (1960) |
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Over 60 musicians who had either studied with the maestro, or played under him, will perform in the orchestra. Both former students, Elliott Higgins is organizing the concert and William Slocum is conducting. Proceeds will go to the Kurt Frederick Foundation and to preserve and circulate Kurt's scores. This concert also kicks off a longer-term fundraising effort to create a special UNM fellowship in Kurt Frederick's memory. Tickets are $10, and $5 for students, and are available at the door. For more information, please call Elliott Higgins at (505)266-1611. | |
The Dance Program at the University of New Mexico has grown incredibly the past few years. More students, more classes, more NEEDS!
In 1989, Kay Windsor Brooks, a former dance teacher and performer, founded Friends of Dance to raise funds for UNM Dance Program. Kay served as its president for 8 years, and created a strong organization. Lorin Saint, UNM dance alum, and proprietor of Dance Alegre! studio here in Albuquerque, serves as its current president.
Friends of Dance raises funds through membership dues and occasional fundraisers. One of the fundraisers was last June's "Dancing Men" concert in Rodey Theatre created by faculty member Bill Evans. Proceeds went into the Friends of Dance Endowment which now stands just a breath away from $50,000.
The board also throws "thank you" receptions for members and dancers before or after one of the fall student dance productions and one of the spring faculty dance productions. Friends of Dance also sponsors occasional lectures and master classes.
Friends of Dance supports several scholarships each year, and an occasional non-scholarship need such as last year's purchase of toe shoes for some of the ballet dancers.
To find out more about Friends of Dance, please call Sara McClure at 505/277-7320.
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DEAN'S CIRCLEToo often students and faculty members come to the Dean for financial assistance for some very worthwhile or time-sensitive opportunity, only to be turned down because the discretionary funds available for these purposes are insufficient. To alleviate these situations, Dean Tom Dodson has created the Dean's Circle Fund. This will encourage unrestricted gifts so the Dean will be able to award faculty and students for extraordinary and outstanding projects that may not otherwise be funded. |
| Betty Sabo, an art student in the early 1950s at UNM, received the Zimmerman Award this October. College of Fine Arts alumnus and Albuquerque Museum Director James Moore introduced Sabo at the presentation ceremony. Sabo is shown above with her bronze of long-time museum volunteer Julia Seligman, which sits at the entrance of The Albuquerque Museum. Betty has supported art in the community and has supported the community through her art. | A sample project for which Dean's Circle support will be used this year is putting a computer on each CFA faculty desk. This is no small undertaking since many of our faculty were without computing workstations.
Dean's Circle Membership requires an unrestricted $1,000 minimum contribution, and is renewable annually. To thank those who join the Dean's Circle this year, invitations to special gatherings will be extended, a night of Lobo Men's Basketball in the president's section will be offered. For more information, call Sara McClure at 505/277-7320. |
March 26-28, Los Angeles
The CFA Alumni Chapter is sponsoring a trip to L.A. to include the Van Gogh exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the new Getty Center, UCLA Sculpture Garden, Museum of Miniatures, Petersen Automotive Museum and a city tour.
The package price includes two nights lodging, air fare and museum admissions. Cost: $495 per person, double occupancy; $581 single occupancy. For information, call Susie at Sun tours at 889-8888 or (800)667-6786.
CLINTON ADAMSOctober 13-December 20 |  |
This exhibition surveys a half century of remarkable prints by Clinton Adams. Adams was professor of art and art history at UNM from 1961-85 and dean of the College of Fine Arts from 1961-76. In 1970, Dean Adams was instrumental in relocating Tamarind from L.A. to UNM; he served as director of the Tamarind Institute from 1970-85. |
Costa Brava, 1988. Four-color lithograph by Clinton Adams. |
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Also, Adams is the newest recipient of the UNM Alumni Association's Erna Fergusson Award. The award recognizes exceptional accomplishment or commitment to UNM. Adams epitomizes both criteria. | |
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AWADAGIN PRATTpresented by TEMA Contemporary Furniture Awadagin Pratt, pianist and Albuquerque resident, has been called everything from "genius" to "the big man with the little stool and the frightening technique." Pratt has agreed to perform a benefit concert for the UNM Friends of Music Talent Award/Scholarships because of his own commitment to music education. Tickets are $15 general admission, and $10 for students or music teachers who bring a student to the rectital. Tickets are available at the door or in advance through ProTix at 851-5050 or (800)905-3315. |
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