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p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information:
(432) 729-3500_ or marfacontemporary.org.
Showing through Jan. 4, 2015: Spencer
Finch, “Ulysses,” a “conceptually condensed
chronicle of one day’s journey, recorded as a
series of fleeting color sensations.”
Pastel Society of El Paso — The society’s
next meeting is 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at
the International Museum of Art, 1211
Montana. The program will be a video on
Pastel Portraits by Daniel Greene, considered
the foremost pastelist in the United States. The
program is free and open to the public.
Information: 581-4971.
Rio Bravo Watercolorists – The group’s
monthly meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Great American Land
and Cattle Co, 9800 Gateway North. Darrell
McGahhey will demonstrate how to add a special “sparkle” to one’s paintings. Cost (includes
meal): $15; free for meeting only. Information:
O755-0724 . Dues for membership are $35
(check only).
Romero Art Studio — 109 Argonaut. The
new studio featuring painter Francisco Romero
opens Saturday, Oct. 4, with a reception from
3 to 7 p.m.
Rubin Center — UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is next to Sun
Bowl Stadium (off Dawson Drive). Hours are
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday;
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday. Information: 747-6151,
rubincenter.utep.edu or on Facebook at
RubinCenter.
Showing through Dec. 19:
• “Alejandro Almanza Pereda: Absence Makes
the Heart Grow Fonder,” in the Rubin Gallery.
Pereda, a 2005 graduate of UTEP, has developed an international reputation for the creation of large-scale artworks that often appear
to defy the laws of physics. The gallery
becomes a “hazardous landscape” with bowling
balls balanced on glasses balanced on tables balanced on file cabinets, a sharpened axe dangling
from the ceiling and other items.
• Machine Project at the Border, in the Project
Space and in Downtown El Paso. The Machine
Project is an installation, education and performance series led by L.A.-based artist Mark
Allen. The project distinguishes itself from
more traditional art venues by its idiosyncratic
programming, disregard for the traditional
boundaries between disciplines and its emphasis on having fun.
• “INDEX,” in the L Gallery. The group exhibit
exploring the context of contemporary Juarez
features works by Francis Alys, Gina Arizpe,
Roberto Cardenas and Olga Guerra.
Mad Scientist Family Day activities are 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the auditorium.
An artist talk with Roya Mansourkhani is noon
Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the auditorium.
A Cosmic Vision Lecture is 4:30 50 5:50 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the auditorium.
Bordersenses Magazine release celebration is
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13.
A Mapping Success Conference is 10 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in the auditorium.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Nov. 7, with artist galleries open late, live
demonstrations and music. A Ghost Tour
begins at 10 p.m.
Sunland Art Gallery — 5034-D Doniphan,
in Placita Santa Fe. The co-op gallery features
original paintings and photographs, jewelry,
prints and gift items by more than 20 local
artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. Information: Cil Abeyta, 5843117 or 474-0053.
An opening reception is 6-8 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 13, for the annual “El Paso Scenes”
exhibit sponsored by Randy Limbird of El Paso
Scene. The reception is part of the Placita Santa
Fe Open House Night, with many special activities throughout the center. The exhibit will be
on display Nov. 4-29.
November’s featured artist is Teri Spicer,
who paints acrylics of animals an Día de los
Muertos themes.
Adobe Patio Gallery and Studio —
1765 Avenida de Mercado in Mesilla. The
gallery features works by Carolyn Bunch,
Anthony Pennock, Kelley S. Hestir, Cheryl
Derrick and other artists. Hours are 11 a.m. to
4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Information:
(575) 532-9310 or adobepatiogallery.com.
Showing through Dec. 1 is “Harvest,” featuring fall-themed works by 17 artists.
Las Cruces Museum of Art — 491 N.
Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed
Sunday and Monday. Information: (575) 5412137 or las-cruces.org/museums.
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Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches
— 5857 N. Mesa, Ste. 19. Open 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Information:
584-0022 or susaneisen.com.
Showing through Nov. 19 is the first in a
series of exhibitions and sale of artwork from
the estate of Dr. Clarke Garnsey, entitled
“UTEP’s Finest-My Art Professors 1972-1978.”
‘Treasures of the Southwest” — Open
Arms Community hosts its charity art auction
1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at St. Pius X
Hall, 1050 North Clark, featuring a live Art
Auction, silent auction, music, and delicious
refreshments, as well as sale tables of collectibles and gift items. Music provided by The
7th Avenue Band. Admission is free.
Information: 595-0589 or openarmscommunity.org Funds raised will benefit the Open
Arms/Centro Santa Fe Food Bank and Help for
the Poor.
Some of the well-known local artists represented include Alberto Escamilla, Bert Saldaña,
R.J. Williams, Patricia Renteria, Al Borrego,
Manuel Alvarado, Hal Marcus, Candy Meyer
and Krystyna Robbins.
UTEP Union Gallery — Second floor,
UTEP Union East. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 74755711 or utep.edu/union.
Showing through Nov. 7: “Blanco,” works
by Pepe Salgado.
Showing Nov. 17-Dec. 14: “When the Lights
Go Out,” UTEP Student Show.
San Elizario Art District — Several galleries and artist studios are located 1445 to
1501 Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza on
the Mission Trail. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday
through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 474-1800
or 851-0093.
The First Friday ArtWalk is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,
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