The REVOLVING EXHIBITS Veteran professionals and breakthrough artists share their work in different shows every month. Our artists’ receptions are legendary good times! FEBRUARY 2015 Thoughtful Impressions Martín Montoya’s oil paintings and Whimsical Expressions Terry Mossman’s wood folk art. MARCH 2015 The Silver Threads Quilt Guild designs and creates extraordinary quilts, quilt art, and accoutrements. APRIL 2015 NMHU Student Ceramic Art Exhibit and sale curated by instructor, Shereen Lobdell. MAY 2015 Students from around the globe at the Armand Hammer United World College of the American West pursue their International Baccalaureate degrees in the shadow of “our” castle. In addition to rigorous academics, the program includes multi-disciplinary arts instruction. Instructor Colin Lanham has carefully selected students to exhibit and sell their work . JUNE 2015 Jerry Ingram, award- winning Choctaw and Cherokee Native American Indian artist, wax carver, beader, and quill-worker will exhibit his leather work, with his wife, Sally Ingram, who has learned and preserved the Wisconsin Winnebago HoChunk nation’s diagonal weave beadwork. Sally lectures and writes, and they are both teachers of these heritage crafts. JULY 2015 Dia Atman: Wood assemblage and Bambi Doe Blake: Fetishes and folk art fantasy dolls. AUGUST 2015 Land as Legacy Mustang paintings by Melody Perez, Old West ranch life paintings by Guadalupe Morales, Western landscape prints by Kim Gibson, Wild West bronze sculpture by Jane Lumsden. SEPTEMBER 2015 The Historic Las Vegas Art Studio Tour Preview is our month-long exhibit— this is a stunning collection that establishes bragging rights on behalf of our talented local artists. Martín Montoya OCTOBER 2015 Colin Lanham, longtime visual arts teacher at UWC- USA, and daughter, Jessica Lanham, exhibit paintings. Jane Warsaw, who teaches pottery and music locally and at UWC, will be showing ceramics. NOVEMBER 2015 Black and white fine art photography by Ford Robbins, Bart Ellison, and Elaine Querry. DECEMBER 2015 Small Works Group Exhibit and Christmas Sale Unique hand-made originally designed art (including our beloved traditional art) along with fine arts and crafts will be available at affordable prices. Gallery 140 is open at least five afternoons a week, Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00—4:00 PM, but days and hours may vary with volunteer availability. We are always open by appointment. Call 505-425- 1085 or email us at [email protected]. EVENTS 2015 Experience the history and culture of the original Las Vegas, NM, where the Rockies meet the Plains. www.visitlasvegasnm.com Las Vegas Fourth of July Fiestas July 3, 4, 5 Plaza Park Parade with marching bands and floats, music, dancing, contests, races, and food and craft vendors. Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally July 24, 25, 26 Plaza Park Bringing motorcyclists from all walks of life— camaraderie, unique bikes, and personalities characterize the western spirit. Music, dancing, vendors, contests, and fun! Las Vegas Heritage Week July 31 - August 9 Cowboys’ Reunion Centennial Celebration — An action-packed series of events including a Hundred Horse Parade, rodeos, cowboy music and poetry, and historic home tours. Missoula Children’s Theatre August 8 From audition to performance in six days, at historic Ilfeld Auditorium, NMHU campus. 37th Annual People’s Faire August 29 at Carnegie Library Park A day-long outdoor celebration of arts, crafts, and entertainment—a highlight of the year. Historic Las Vegas Art Studio Tour Saturday & Sunday, September 12-13 Explore our arts scene, touring the homes and studios where art is born and nurtured. There is no charge for the studio tour! Zuni Pueblo Days September 25-26 in Las Vegas, promoting Zuni art and artists beyond the Pueblo. Electric Light Parade December 5 Magic, color, wonder and hospitality…Shops in the historic district stay open late, just for you! ARTS AND CULTURE ALIVE AT GALLERY 140 Bambi Doe Blake Colin Lanham Ford Robbins Jane Lumsden Melody Perez Gene Gurule United World College—USA Dr. Sara Brown Photo by Denise Fox Twyla Wilkinson