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MUSEUM STORE
Valerie Namoki Pottery
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For its June "Shop and Learn Trunk Show," The Harwood Museum Store is pleased to introduce the pottery of Hopi artist Valerie Namoki, with her son, Randall, and daughter, Keeley James. This family affair in clay features Valerie and Randall's whimsical Kachinas, and Keeley's exquisite Mudheads. Valerie learned the art of traditional, polychrome pottery from her grandmother, Carol Namoki, and Kachina carving techniques from her father, Virgil Namoki. In her 20s, Valerie began creating pottery Kachinas in a new and unique way. Now she is teaching her two youngest children, Randall and Keeley, the traditional ways. "As I build my Kachinas in clay, I am also teaching my children their meaning, and telling the stories of my childhood in Polocca. As we work together as a family, I see a new style evolving that reflects happiness in a whimsical way." For more information, contact Shop Manager, Carolyn Hinske at 575-758-9826 or chinske@unm.edu.
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LEARN
Art for Kids of All Ages @ the Harwood Museum
Beginning in June and continuing throughout the summer, The Harwood Museum presents a dizzying array of art programs for kids of all ages.
Kids' Art Programs
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For those who have ever wished to spend the night in a museum, the Harwood presents its "Night at the Museum" sleepover on Friday June 11 from 5pm to Saturday June 12, 9am. Overnight activities will include art, cooking, a dinner party, movie, flashlight tour, s'mores, stories and yoga. Who hasn't wanted to see what happens at the Harwood when the lights go out?
On June 19, local artist Merce Mitchell will present a "Working with Felt" workshop. Participants will create "felted" creatures as part of the Museum Adventures in Art Series that engages professional artists to share their expertise and enthusiasm with younger audiences. This free program is held from 10-11:30 am and funded, in part, by NM Arts.
June 29, 30, July 1, 2 & 4
Art Exploration Workshops continue with "Create a Parade" sessions to design and fabricate a fantastic artistic entry for one of Taos' coolest yearly events, Arroyo Seco 4th of July Parade. Art Exploration Workshops are free to Harwood Museum Alliance Members at the $75 level and above or are $55 with sibling discounts available.
On-going in June, families looking for a Sunday activity are invited to the weekly "Family Play Date," a free drop-in, art-making program held every Sunday from 1-4 pm. This is a relaxed and fun opportunity to share creativity in a space that welcomes families. We supply materials and ideas, you bring your talents and NO clean up is necessary!
For teens, the "Friday Teen Art" with Beth Haidle takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5pm. This free program explores creativity in its many forms: drawing, printmaking, mixed media, clothing alteration, design and comics. Haidle also plans a week-long teen workshop ( more information to be announced soon).
All summer long, The Harwood will also be presenting the "Neighborhood Arts Program," a free outreach program bringing art directly to children, youth and families into three Taos communities. Organized by art teacher/artist Siena Sanderson, this program will be held throughout the Summer in the neighborhoods of Camino de la Merced, St James Episcopal Church and Ranchitos Road. This program is funded in part by NM Arts and the Quail Roost Foundation.
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EXHIBITIONS
The Harwood Museum of Art Offers Four Summer Exhibitions Around the Theme
"Return to Sacred Places"
This summer, in keeping with the Town of Taos' travel education theme, "Return to Sacred Places" the Harwood is offering four concurrent exhibitons opening June 26.
"Return to Sacred Places"
Dorothy and Jack Brandenburg Gallery of Early 20th Century Art
| Victor Higgins, Winter Funeral |
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During the first part of the 20th Century, artists were drawn to Taos by its landscape and native cultures. In search of nature over technology, they eloquently portrayed the sacredness of the landscape and the indigenous cultures.
Victor Higgins, (1884-1949), "Winter Funeral" holds a sacred place for the museum. Long considered a landmark piece of its collection, the painting was originally hung above the fireplace by the artist himself. This piece will be featured along with work by Joseph Henry Sharp, E.I. Couse, Bert Geer Philips, Ernest L. Blumenschein, Oscar Berninghaus, Victor Higgins, and Walter Ufer.
"Taos Pueblo Photographs"
Images from 1875 to the present
George F. Foster Jr. Gallery for Prints, Drawings and Photographs
Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been a magnet for photographers since shortly after the invention of photography in France in 1839, and this exhibition of original, rare photographs has been collected over nearly two decades.
| William Henry Jackson, View from the Grove |
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The exhibition features works by Ernest Knee, (1907-1982), as well as contemporary photographers William Davis, Gus Foster, Douglas Kent Hall, Bernard Plossu and the Taos Pueblo photographer, Bruce Gomez.
"Gene Kloss: From Berkeley to Taos"
Work of the printmaking virtuoso from 1924 to 1985
Joyce and Sherman Scott Gallery of Late 20th Century Art
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This exhibition follows Ms. Kloss' life-long journey featuring the artist's early years (1924-1933), her Colorado years (1965-1970), and the largest body of work that she created in Taos after 1970. The works document Kloss' travels in California and the American Southwest during the first part of the 20th century and her growing proficiency in the intaglio print process. Paintings, charcoal drawings, ink portraits and sketches will all be featured.
"Sacred Navajo Sandpaintings: Rendered in Wool"
Peter and Madeleine Martin Foundation Gallery for Changing Exhibits
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Sandpainting has long been utilized by various cultures as a means of accessing divine healing powers. These are often temporary, ritual paintings prepared for religious or healing ceremonies. In the United States, the Native Americans in the Southwest are the primary practitioners (the most famous of which are the Navajo). The Navajo term for sandpainting is iikaah, "place where the gods come and go." The intended result is a balanced, harmonious and healthy relationship with the Holy People.
SPECIAL MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW
A special Harwood Alliance Members-only Preview for these four exhibitions will be held on Friday, June 25th from 5 - 7 pm. Appetizers and wine will be served, so join the Harwood Alliance now! www.harwoodmuseum.org
SPECIAL THANKS
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THANK YOU, DENNIS...
| Mayor Dennis Cordova and Dennis Hopper |
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...for your artistic vision and generosity of spirit.
It was your vision and dedication to artistic expression that allowed "Hopper at the Harwood" to be such a huge success. From your collaboration with curator Jina Brenneman, to the photo shoots, fundraising dinners, panel discussions and final media interviews (and there were dozens!) you were a joy to work with and just so completely open and totally giving to the Harwood and this community. We can only hope your creative spirit will forever inspire us...and all who visit Taos. The Harwood Staff
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The Harwood Museum of Art
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The Harwood is now open every Monday.
Sundays are free to residents of Taos County and a free tour is now being offered every Sunday at 1 pm.
The Harwood Museum of Art of UNM, 238 Ledoux Street, Taos, NM 87571. Summer Hours Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. Admission $8. Sundays free to Taos County Residents.
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NEWS
 The Harwood is proud to join the more than 700 museums from all 50 states and the District of Columbia participating in the Blue Star Museums program. Through this program, the Harwood will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. |
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