Tamarind invites UNM alumni and the community to a special tour on Oct. 23, 1:30 to 3 p.m. to experience the exhibit titled, “NM Keepsakes.” The exhibit showcases works with a focus on New Mexico themes, and artists who have a connection to New Mexico. “NM Keepsakes” will be on view from Oct. 22 through Nov. 13 at the Tamarind Institute Gallery. Both events are free and open to the public.
For many alumni returning for homecoming this year, this will be the last opportunity to visit Tamarind in its original Albuquerque location, where lithographs have been created by many outstanding New Mexico artists, including Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Fritz Scholder, Clinton Adams, Emmi Whitehorse, Robert Kelly, and Tom Joyce. In the spring of 2010, Tamarind will move into its new home at 2500 Central, which is currently under construction.
Tour participants will learn about the concept of this collaborative art form, tour the workshop and browse the gallery. To reserve a place for the Oct. 22 tour call (505) 277-3901, or e-mail, tamarind@unm.edu.
From New Mexico landscapes to charming images by New Mexico santero artists, “NM Keepsakes” is bound to have something for everyone with a love for New Mexico. The signature image of the Frontier Restaurant, Open All Night, an original, hand printed lithograph by Karen Beckwith, is one that all UNM alums and students will appreciate.
Other artists included in this exhibit include Leroy Neiman, famous sports artist who created Lobo Layup during his visit in 2008; Frederick Hammersley, who lived and worked in Albuquerque for many years and received the NM Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts in 2005; Nick Abdalla, professor of art at UNM from 1968 to 1997; and Ramón José López and daughter, Miller López, santeros from Santa Fe. A complete list of works included in this exhibit is available. All work is available for sale.
Tamarind Institute, a division of the College of Fine Arts at UNM, is a nonprofit center for fine art lithography that offers the only master printer training program in the world, and houses a professional collaborative studio for artists.
Established in 1960, Tamarind continues to play a significant role in ensuring the future of this unique artistic medium. Tamarind is a “jewel in the crown” of excellence at UNM, publishing important resource materials in the field of printmaking, providing residencies for some of the nation’s most important contemporary artists, and sponsoring community projects with Albuquerque. Public Schools, senior centers, Working Classroom, Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless, the Albuquerque Public Arts and many others.
The Tamarind Institute Gallery is located at 110 Cornell Drive SE (south of the Frontier). Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit: Tamarind Institute or call 277-3901.
Contact: Shelly Smith, (505) 277-3792; e-mail: sjsmith@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at September 22, 2009 12:21 PM