Updates on our artists...

 The Bayfield Library will be displaying the artwork of Adele and her son, Mike Kurtz for the next three months... she sent us this quick expanation:

If you can, stop by and see the unusual work we are creating. My newer work is on copper and aluminum with resin coatings set off by floater frames and wide sintra mats. Mike works with fractals that are dazzling. He may teach a fractal workshop at the library if there is enough interest. I'll help since he's only a freshman at Bayfield High School.  Check out my site too and drop us a note to let us know what you think, such as which you like best... places to show... since much of what we are doing is experimental and new for us.  We're heading for new horizons. Thanks!!!

www.adele-k.com

Also, John Sheedy and the Tijuana Project have been accepted into the Durango Independent Film Festival taking place March 3 thru 7... check it!

At the Arts Center...

If you're still looking for Chrtistmas presents don't forget to stop by the Durango Arts Center for

Holiday Art Olé
November 20 – December 24

And, ARTISTS! If you are interested in submitting to the

Four Corners Commission, January 8 - 30, 2010

E-mail jeannie@durangoarts.org for an application... good luck!

African Art Market at the DAC

African Art Market November 3-14, 2009

All events free & open to the public (exception drum workshop fee $20)

November 3 Exhibit opens in the Barbara Conrad Gallery Silent Auction Benefit of 6”x6” canvases by local artists beginsNovember 3-14 Artist demonstrations throughout the day – in the Gallery.November 4 “African Art: Function and Meaning:” presentation by Dr. Joshua Fisher, Visiting Instructor of Art History, Fort Lewis College.November 5 “Engineers Without Borders” project in Yua, Ghana 2009: presentation by Kate Dorrell, NAU, photojournalist.November 6 Friday evening reception to welcome and meet artists – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.November 6 Drumming workshop with Akeem Ayanniyi, 9th generation Yoruba talking drummer. In the Dance Studio, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.November 10 “Citizen Journalism in Africa and Beyond:” Andrew McGregor, photographer and founder of The Tizano Project.November 11 “The Devil Came on Horseback” film about Darfur crisis by Annie Sundberg and Rikki Stern. Sundance Official Selection 2007. November 12 “Make All Children Smile in Zimbabwe” by Judy Duke November 14 Silent Auction Benefit ends 3:00 pm. Gallery closes at 5:00 p.m.The artists: Award winning, internationally recognized photographers and African artists whose work will be featured in the gallery exhibit and offered for sale:

Photographers:
Phil Borges – http://philborges.com/
Nick Brandt - http://nickbrandt.com/
Suzi Moore McGregor- http://www.photosbysuzimooremcgregor.com/
African Artists and Artwork:
Moussa Albaka – of Niger; internationally acclaimed silversmith of Tuareg jewelry, UNESCO Seal of Excellence Award winner
Akeem Ayanniyi - Nigerian drummer and artist now living in Santa Fe; founder of Agalu, Yoruba Cultural Troupe of Nigeria
Mamadou Bah - from Guinea; baskets and artwork from Ghana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Alaji Juwara - born in Gambia, now a trader and importer of highest quality textiles from Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Zaire and antique trading beads from West and East Africa and Venice, Italy.
East Meets West importers-masks, musical instruments & much more from many African countries

In the between...

Local Durango Artists! Durango Open Studios vol.2 will take place September 2010. Please contact durangoopenstudios@gmail.com for information or to be added to the mailing list and informed when applications are available.

September 28...

This was a wonderful weekend, inspiring our peers to pull out their art supplies, talk about future projects, laugh and chat late into each evening! Artists of Durango Open Studios, Thank you! for opening your studios and sharing your dreams and evolution. It was a treat to see your many eyes and styles, to understand your inspirations.

Looking forward to more art!

Everywhere.

Durango Open Studios...

This Weekend... Saturday and Sunday 11:00-4:00

Saturday and Sunday, Studios will be open from 11:00 - 4:00pm each day. Print off a map below and pick up a book at the studios or Maria's Bookshop downtown.

See you there!

Durango Herald on Durango Open Studios

http://www.durangoherald.com/sections/A&E/2009/09/25/Studio_secrets/