Arts Council News

Advanced High School Art Exhibit Opens at Town Park Gallery

The theme of this varied exhibit is “From the Illusionary Axis” and features work by 13 students in the Advanced High School Art classes at Pagosa Springs High School. Several of these pieces received top honors at the 2008 Intermountain League Art Competition. The opening reception is Thursday, May 8, from 5-7 pm at Town Park Gallery. The exhibit will be on display from May 8 through May 27.  Rebekah Wilkins- Pepiton, High School Art Teacher, is the coordinator of the exhibit.

Digital Photo Basics with Bruce Andersen

Bruce has a passion for the outdoors and nature photography. By working toward his goal of Bringing People and Nature a Little Closer Together he hopes to increase the viewers appreciation for – and protection of – the natural word around us, especially right here at home in Pagosa. The second class of Bruce’s Digital Photo Basics series will be held May 13 at the Community Center from 6:30-8:30 pm.

1st Annual “Art in the Garden Festival”

The Art in the Garden Festival is a truly wonderful major event that those of you who enjoy fine art, quality entertainment, gourmet food and wine must experience! Highlights of this first annual event include a wide variety of fine art from local artists, musical entertainment from gifted and dynamic performers, culinary treats and fine wine all coming together in a tranquil, beautiful garden setting that will delight the senses with color and fragrance. Artists in action will be demonstrating their techniques throughout the grounds. All money brought in from the Festival will benefit the needy in our community through the Community United Methodist Church (CUMC) Community Assistance Fund.

This event will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 3-7 pm in the gardens of Rito Blanco Nursery on Upper Blanco Basin Road (CR 326) south of Pagosa Springs. Ticket prices are $30 and sold ONLY  in advance. Watch the local news media for upcoming information about this exciting event. Note: This is primarily an adult event.

2008 Pagosa Springs Arts Council Exhibit Schedule

May 8        Advanced High School Art Students

May 29      Jana Parkes and Anna Lee Steed

June 19      Juried Art, Drawing and Sculpture

July 10       Photo Club Show

July 31       Denny, Ginnie and the Gang

August 21  Native American Culture

September 11     Sculpture in Various Media

October 2   Students of Pierre Mion

Summer Schedule for Gallery Hours

The PSAC Gallery in Town Park is now on it’s summer schedule. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 Noon to 4 pm.

PSAC 2008 Workshop Calendar

All of the workshop classes are held in the Arts and Crafts Room of the Community Center. Call PSAC at 264-5020 to register for any of the classes. Classes may be paid by credit card at the time of registration to reserve your spot.

May 8-9 Interpretive Creative Writing thru Art with Betty Slade.

May 13 Digital Photo Basics with Bruce Andersen.

May 17 Saturday Drawing with Randall Davis. This class has been cancelled. Please check the PSAC Workshop Calendar for the date of Randall’s next class.

May 23 Spring Wildflowers and Landscape Photos  with Bruce Andersen.

June 2-3 Painting Colorful Landscapes with Anna Lee Steed

June 4 - Plein Air Painting at Williams Creek Campground
23 miles north of Pagosa, up the Piedra Road.  Turn right at the intersection of  Piedra Rd (Forest Rd 631) and Forest Rd 640, about 3 miles north of the Bridge Campground.

June 7  Beading with Lizz, Saturday 1 to 4 pm

June 9-11 Watercolor with Pierre Mion

June 16-17 Palette Knife Painting in Oil with Anna Lee Steed

June 21 Saturday Drawing with Randall Davis.

June 26-27 Watercolor Collage with Denny and Ginnie

July 2 - Plein Air Painting at Echo Reservoir
South of town on Hwy 84 - turn right at the sign - the parking area is on the west side of the lake, at the end of the road.

Plein Air Painters of Pagosa
Landscape painters, who work in any medium, are invited to join the Plein Air Painters of Pagosa (PAPP).  Inspired by the long tradition of artists meeting and painting together, PAPP members paint regularly in a friendly atmosphere, supporting and encouraging each other's efforts - and have a lot of fun in the process!  Artists at any level are welcome.

The PAPP meets on the first Wednesday of each month, from 10 am until after lunch, at various locations in the Pagosa area. Meet at 10 am - bring your lunch - and a friend if you know anyone interested! For more information, please contact Jean Smith at  264-6647.

Photo Club Meets the Second Wednesday

The Pagosa Springs Photo Club welcomes all interested photography enthusiasts. Any and all are invited to join. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month (now through May) from 5:30-8 p.m.  Annual dues are $20 for single individuals and $30 for family membership. For more information, contact club president Barbara Rosner at info@rosnercreative.com or 970-264-6502.

2008 Calendars Are Still Available at Town Park Gallery

We still have 2008 Arts Council Calendars available for sale in the Town Park Gallery. The calendar features work from local artists and the mediums include oil, fabric art, watercolor, photography and sculpture. Calendars are available at the Gallery for $6.95 plus tax for non-members and $5.95 plus tax for PSAC members. Call 264-5020 to reserve your calendars now.

Watercolor Club

The Watercolor Club normally meets the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room at the Community Center. Watercolorists of all levels are provided the opportunity to use the room for the day.  Attending members contribute $5 for use of the space. Attendees should bring a bag lunch, their supplies and a willingness to have a fun creative day! New participants are always welcome.

PSAC Seeks New Members

The Pagosa Springs Arts Council is a non-profit organization which was conceived and developed to, in part, promote the awareness of the vast array of local artistic talent, provide educational and cultural activities in the community, sponsor exhibits and workshops by local and regional artists, and encourage and support continued appreciation and preservation of the aesthetic beauty of Pagosa Springs. If becoming involved in such a dynamic organization excites you, we hope that you will consider becoming a member or perhaps a volunteer. If you have questions or would like more information on joining, call the PSAC office, 970-264-5020.

Membership rates are:  Youth - $10, Individual - Senior $20; Regular - $25; Family - Senior - $25; Regular - $35.  Business - $75; Patron $250; Benefactor - $500, Director - $1,000 and Guarantor - $2,500 and up.

PSAC Sponsored Events:

Gallery Exhibits in Town Park, April – October

Art Workshops and Classes in the Arts and Craft Room of the Community Center

PSAC Annual Membership Meeting

Photo Club Show

Annual Juried Art Exhibit

Annual Photo Contest

Watercolor Club

Photo Club

Summer Youth Art Camp

If you would like to become a member or renew your membership, call 264-5020 or email (psac@centurytel.net).