The show was well attended, especially in this downturn economy that has been made worse in the local area by the recent forest fire in the Chiricahua Mountains. Still, turnout was good, and all seemed to enjoy the variety of works presented for sale or just viewing. It is hoped this show will bring in more tourist and visitors to the area as well as customers for the gallery!! Hopefully too, there will be an increase in the local economy for all local businesses in the area of Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ!!
I should also mention the delicious food prepared for the event by local caterer and gallery officer Jackie Lewis. It was enjoyed by all!! If you look around the images of the gallery you can see the variety of work that is present at this show. It also shows off the local talent we have in the area of both profession and non-professional artists and crafts persons.
I have just recently joined the gallery as a sitting member and had the first display of my work in this gallery at this show. In the past I have supported the Chiricahua Gallery and even done joint Openings with them and was finally talked into actually joining them to display some of my works as well as at my own gallery. I probably should have done this a long time ago!!
It was nice and a bit strange after so many years to see a section of the Chiricahua Gallery presenting a grouping of my artwork. I think my membership will be a plus for both of us now.
I encourage everyone who can to come and visit this show and maybe even find something to purchase and take home with you! It was nice to be back to writing about art in my art blog again instead of about hiking!! - Roger
All Photographs by Roger McKasson.
The diversity of artwork submitted to the show was impressive. It supports the notion that there is a vibrant thriving non-professional art community in the boot heel just under the surface waiting to break out.
ReplyDeleteThis was great to see all the various art from people in this area.
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