Schedule:

June 30, 2023

5:00 Pm - 7:00 Pm: Grace: Juried Exhibition Opening Reception

This exhibition features ceramic artwork representative of GRACE. As we seek a just and equitable society with compassion and consideration for the world around us, let’s consider the idea and the role it can play in our lives.

Location: Light Art Space Gallery

July 10, 2023

10:00 Am - 5:00 Pm: Embellished Stories: George Rodriguez Workshop
Bring your imagination to life in this fun sculpture class that encourages embellished storytelling in clay! We will explore narrative vases, wall mounted heads and free-standing sculptures. George will demonstrate continuous hollow construction as well as how to build in sections for smaller kilns or larger sculptures.

Location: WNMU Francis McCray Art Gallery

10:00 Am - 3:00 Pm: Wnmu Museum Kids’ Activities
Enjoy a day of play at the WNMU Museum with your family, friends, and loved ones!

Location: WNMU Museum

7:00 PM: ARTIST TALK: GEORGE RODRIGUEZ

Location: WNMU Light Hall Theater

July 12, 2023

10:00 Am - 3:00 Pm: Wnmu Museum Kids’ Activities
Enjoy a day of play at the WNMU Museum with your family, friends, and loved ones!

Location: WNMU Museum

5:30 Pm - 7:30 Pm: Two Friends Under The Influence: Exhibition Opening Reception W/ Marko Fields And Diego Valles

This exhibit will feature Marko Fields, an artist currently residing in Minnesota, and Diego Valles, an artist from Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico. After becoming close friends through the art industry, Marko and Diego came together for their exhibition titled Two Friends Under the Influence. Taking inspiration from music and nature, Diego brings his expertise in Mata Ortiz style pottery alongside Marko Fields’ skill in sculpting, painting and printing on clay. Art from other artists will also be featured in this exhibition.

10:00 Am - 5:00 Pm: Embellished Stories: George Rodriguez Workshop
Bring your imagination to life in this fun sculpture class that encourages embellished storytelling in clay! We will explore narrative vases, wall mounted heads and free-standing sculptures. George will demonstrate continuous hollow construction as well as how to build in sections for smaller kilns or larger sculptures.

Location: WNMU Francis McCray Art Gallery

July 13, 2023

10:00 Am - 3:00 Pm: Printing On Clay: Mary Fischer Workshop
Use mason stains and slips to learn several different techniques for printing on clay at this workshop, and learn how to make ceramic ink for use for printing etching plates, linoleum blocks and laser photocopies.

Location: Bear Mountain Lodge

10:00 Am - 3:00 Pm: Wnmu Museum Open House

Visit the WNMU Museum and experience the rich heritage of the New Mexico Southwest in its historical art, pottery, and artifacts.

Location: WNMU Museum

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: MARY FISCHER EXHIBITION OPENING & ARTIST TALK

Mary Fischer: I make what I do in clay because I want to. Talking about the why and wherefore usually means taking liberties with the truth. What is true one day may not be the next. What you swear by one day, you curse the next. As with all things in nature, a state of flux is the rule and means all is well.

Location: Bear Mountain Lodge

10:00 Am - 5:00 Pm: Embellished Stories: George Rodriguez Workshop
Bring your imagination to life in this fun sculpture class that encourages embellished storytelling in clay! We will explore narrative vases, wall mounted heads and free-standing sculptures. George will demonstrate continuous hollow construction as well as how to build in sections for smaller kilns or larger sculptures.

Location: WNMU Francis McCray Art Gallery

July 14, 2023

10:00 Am - 3:00 Pm: Wnmu Museum Kids’ Activities

Enjoy a day of play at the WNMU Museum with your family, friends, and loved ones!

Location: WNMU Museum

6:00 Pm - 8:00 Pm: Helix: Exhibition Opening & Gallery Talk W/ Susie Meskill And Hugh Remar
View the exciting new works of WNMU post-baccalaureate students and emerging artists Susie Meskill and Hugh Remar in their collaborative exhibition: HELIX.

Location: Made in Silver City Gallery

10:00 Am - 5:00 Pm: Embellished Stories: George Rodriguez Workshop
Bring your imagination to life in this fun sculpture class that encourages embellished storytelling in clay! We will explore narrative vases, wall mounted heads and free-standing sculptures. George will demonstrate continuous hollow construction as well as how to build in sections for smaller kilns or larger sculptures.

Location: WNMU Francis McCray Art Gallery

10:00 Am - 3:00 Pm: Printing On Clay: Mary Fischer Workshop

Use mason stains and slips to learn several different techniques for printing on clay at this workshop, and learn how to make ceramic ink for use for printing etching plates, linoleum blocks and laser photocopies.

Location: Bear Mountain Lodge

July 15, 2023

9:00 Am - 12:00 Pm: Gallery Walk

Visit our best galleries and collections and see what’s up-and-coming in the Silver City art scene!

Location: Downtown Silver City

9:00 Am - 12:00 Pm: Makers Market

Explore the historic Silver City downtown area, admire the beautiful scenery of the Big Ditch, and experience our lively and diverse artistic community!

Location: Main Street Plaza

10:00 Am - 4:00 Pm: Mata Ortiz Pottery Demo: Oralia Lopez
Master Pottery artist Oralia Lopez of Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, will demonstrate the signature Mata Ortiz style of painting intricate designs on pottery.

Location: Silver City Museum

1:30 Pm - 3:30 Pm: Silver City Museum Youth Activities: Oralia Lopez

In addition to Oralia’s demonstration and sale, children and families are invited to join in the fun and make their own hand-built clay vessels! This activity is free and will take place in the courtyard on the east side of the museum.

Location: Silver City Museum

10:00 Am - 3:00 Pm: Printing On Clay: Mary Fischer Workshop
Use mason stains and slips to learn several different techniques for printing on clay at this workshop, and learn how to make ceramic ink for use for printing etching plates, linoleum blocks and laser photocopies.

Location: Bear Mountain Lodge

July 16, 2023

11:00 Am - 3:00 Pm: Clay Festival Brunch: Reservations Required
Eat a well-crafted, satisfying meal inspired by the ceramic arts with the locals and artists of Silver City!

Location: Bear Mountain Lodge

Date: July 10 - 16, 2023

Location: Arious Venues In Silver City, NM

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