Archive for April, 2009

Who: Sumner & Dene Gallery
What: Woody Galloway photography exhibit
When: June 1-27 with a reception for the artist Friday, June 5, 5-9 pm
Where: Sumner & Dene Gallery, 517 Central NW in Albuquerque
Contact:www.sumnerdene.com (505) 842-1400,

www.sumnerdene.com.  Located in Downtown Albuquerque at 517 Central NW, the gallery is open 10-6 weekdays, 10-5 Saturdays.Sumner & Dene is proud to announce its June exhibition, “Photographer Woody Galloway Captures New Mexico”, June 1-27 with a reception for the artist Friday, June 5, 5-9pm.  Galloway’s photographs embrace the landscape and magic of the land of enchantment from Albuquerque throughout Northern New Mexico.  This is a Limited Engagement exhibit only at the gallery through June.  For more information, call (505) 842-1400 or go to

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Who: Albuquerque Botanic Garden
What: Bonsai show
When: May 9 and 10
Where: Albuquerque Biological Park, 903 Tenth Street SW
Contact: (505) 848-7181, www.nmog.org

Looking for something the whole family will enjoy on Mother’s Day weekend?

The Albuquerque Biological Park and the Albuquerque Bonsai Club, (ABC) will present The Ancient Art of Bonsai show on Saturday and Sunday,  May 9 and 10, at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW.  The Garden has hosted ABC’s annual Bonsai every Mother’s Day weekend since the facility opened in 1997. The show will run from 9 am to 5 pm each day. All activities are included with Botanic Garden admission (adult $7; senior/child $3).

On the patio adjacent to the showroom at 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday, members of ABC will demonstrate how to style and train a tree as a bonsai. Each plant will be evaluated, a style selected, shaped and wired.  “The process of turning a plant into a bonsai will take many years, but this is the first step on that journey,†explains Susan Burns, president of the Albuquerque Bonsai Club. There will be shade and seating for those who want to watch the process.  “The most experienced members of our Club will be demonstrating, but everyone who is a member will display their work in the show.  It is something that those of us new to bonsai can participate in and be successful with and we encourage new members,†Ms. Burns said.

As many as 30 trees trained in the tradition of bonsai will be exhibited, along with viewing stones (suiseki), companion or accent plants and a group of bonsai from native trees such as One Seed Juniper, New Mexico Olive and Box Elder.  Everyone who attends will have a chance to vote for their favorite tree in the show and The People’s Choice will be posted

The Shark Reef Café is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday, May 10th.  Aquarium and Botanic Garden visitors are invited to participate. Reservations can be made by calling (505) 848-7182.

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Who: ART Santa Fe
What: The 2009 ART Santa Fe
When: July 23-26, 2009
Where: El Museo in the Railyard Art District in downtown Santa Fe
Contact:www.artsantafe.com (505) 988-8883,

The ninth edition of ART Santa Fe, scheduled for July 23-26, 2009, will once again be held in El Museo in the Railyard Art District in downtown Santa Fe. With the Railyard District now com- pleted and the New Mexico Railrunner Express in full operation, there is an esprit de corps that has already created a hum in the City Different.  So mark your calendars and come aboard for a memorable set of special events in Santa Fe this summer.

ART Santa Fe’s 2008 turnout of some 5,000 people over four days, left gal- lerists, artists, collectors, and curators feeling that the fair was a wonderful success. An eager and interested audi- ence had a great response to a wide range of work, including mixed media and video installation. ART Santa Fe 2009 promises to recreate the excite- ment with the opening night Vernissage as well as a flurry of special events in the Railyard area.

ART Santa Fe 2009 offers exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the most beautiful time of year in this unique and interesting city. Santa Fe’s rich cultural mix includes performances at the award-winning, open-air theater of the world-renowned Santa Fe Opera, with sunset and stars forming part of the backdrop, and the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Numerous outdoor activities take advantage of our ideal climate and allow visitors to enjoy the famed beauty of the New Mexico landscape. Our website will provide information on many of the events you can enjoy during and after ART Santa Fe.

ART Santa Fe 2009 will again bring together the best in contemporary art from the international art community and across the country. Make ART Santa Fe your destination this summer. Be there.

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