Jul 26 Friday
In July, the Art Quilt and Surface Design Group of the Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild (NNMQG) takes the 2-D and 3-D exhibit spaces. Art quilting has become very popular in the United States as well as internationally. While the technique is variable, artists always use fabric, sewing, and a three-layer system of joining the front, center, and back. These quilts are for hanging on a wall as art, but quilts can also be 3-D. Surface design refers to changing the fabric by dyeing, printing, or otherwise coloring it (paint, special pencils, or markers). The altered fabric is then used in an art quilt or simply used as a wall hanging.
The 30-member group has been in existence for nearly ten years, meeting regularly to sew together. They have exhibited at the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos and at the Santa Fe Quilt Fiesta, held by the Guild biannually.
A public reception for the artists will be held July 6, from 1-3 pm at the library, at 14 Avenida Torreon, in Eldorado.
In July, the Art Quilt and Surface Design Group of the Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild (NNMQG) exhibits work at the Vista Grande Public Library, with 20% of all sales going to the library.
Art quilters use fabric, sewing, and a three-layer system of joining the front, center, and back to create pieces that be both 3- and 2-D. The term “surface design” refers to changing the fabric by dyeing, printing, or otherwise coloring it (paint, special pencils, or markers). The altered fabric is then used in an art quilt or simply used as a wall hanging.
The 30-member NNMQG has been in existence for nearly ten years, meeting regularly to sew together. They have exhibited at the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos and at the Santa Fe Quilt Fiesta, held by the Guild biannually.
A free public reception for the artists will be held July 6, from 1-3 pm at Vista Grande Public Library, at 14 Avenida Torreon, in Eldorado.
THIS SUMMER, CHOOSE SHAKESPEARE: Timely, Imaginative, and Riveting from ISC Santa Fe! Who’s Taming Who? Join us as we flip the genders in one of Shakespeare’s most provocative comedies and turn it upside down.
Experience the beauty and power of world-class choral music during the Santa Fe Desert Chorale's 42nd annual Summer Festival! Singing in the beautiful acoustic space of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 24 of the nation's best professional ensemble singers will gather to Santa Fe to present one of the largest choral events in the country. The Festival will include three brand new concert programs. Visit desertchorale.org for the full schedule of events.
Out of This WorldSpend an evening soaring the skies with our twenty-four professional Desert Chorale artists as they traverse extraterrestrial beauties, the thrills of flight, and the miracle of human connection. From classical masterpieces to popular tunes by Dolly Parton and others, there’s something for everyone during this interstellar program. Don’t miss the chance to hear beloved works from our album The Road Home live in concert. Plus, be the first to experience not just one but two world premieres! First, our 2024 commissioned composer Daniel Knaggs will dazzle you with Harmony of the World, which incorporates the words of renowned astronomer Johannes Kepler. Then, as a new partner with Chicago a cappella’s HerVoice competition and mentorship program for up-and-coming women composers, the Desert Chorale is honored to present Thoughts by winner Andelena Jackson. Prepare to be filled with awe and wonder on a musical journey for the ears and the soul.
Jul 27 Saturday
A vital part of the color, festivity and creativity of Santa Fe, the non-profit Santa FeSociety of Artists’ outdoor fine art shows open weekends in mid- April, affording visitors the opportunity to enjoy fine painting, printmaking, mixed-media, photography, and sculpture - a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience personally a vital part of Santa Fe’s culture – the artists! Exceptional artwork andmemorable interactions with artists living and working here add richness to your Santa Fe experience. You can take it with you !
A distinctive part of the Santa Fe art scene, the SFSA shows can be founddowntown just west of the Santa Fe plaza, in the First National 1870Bank parking lot across from the New Mexico Museum of Art. Theseason-long weekend events open in mid-April, extend into mid-October and offer art and personal interactions with artists living and working here. From representational to abstract painters and print-makers, traditional to digital photographers, and bronze to ceramic sculptors, these artists can articulate their journeys, explain their processes and enhance your understanding with intriguingstories and art to create your very personal Santa Fe experience of theart and artists, unique architecture and culture, and inherent creativitythat infuse the high desert of Northern New Mexico.
Since the 1920's, Santa Fe has drawn visitors and creatives wishing toexperience diverse cultures, rich history, and an exceptionallifestyle. As the art world has gained in diversity and sophistication, sohas the experience of Santa Fe. Founded in 1981, the Society has remained the premier juried local fine art group in Santa Fe, extending to visitors beautiful fine art in a casual setting. Carry home a very personal experience - Santa Fe, its artists and stories to share!
Songs of the AmericasEmbark on a musical expedition as sixteen professional Desert Chorale artists accompanied by chamber orchestra and percussion explore the rich heritage of 17th and 18th century music from North and South America. Experience the toe-tapping melodies and soul-stirring harmonies of works by Latin American Baroque composers. Then, return to the present with selections from the modern Mass of the Americas by Frank La Rocca, in which he melds together “tones of Western church music with those of traditional Mexican folk songs.” Debuted in 2018, this “cornerstone of modern liturgical composition” (Mark Nowakowski) incorporates texts in Spanish, Latin, and Nahuatl (the indigenous language of the Aztecs).