I’m pleased to announce that Juror Tony Ortega has selected two of my pieces to be included in Representing the West at The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo, Colorado.
My paintings “Bus,” oil on linen, 42 x 30, and “El Capitan, oil on panel, 20 x 14, were juried into this show. The exhibition will feature works by 40 artists from all over the country, which were selected from over 600 entries.
A description of the show and the venue are excerpted here from the Arts Center’s web site:
Representing the West, a New Frontiers Exhibition
“Artwork in a variety of mediums which considers the changing culture and myths of the American West. Non-traditional subject matter, materials, and concepts and traditional depictions of the West will be on display, including audio and video pieces. Over $5,000 in prize money is awarded during this exhibition, along with a coveted “People’s Choice” title - which YOU get to vote on - awarding the opportunity for a solo exhibit at the Arts Center.”
The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
“One-of-a-kind, educational, inspirational, inclusive…the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center fits all these descriptions and more. Pledging art for all, this beautiful facility has held hands with arts education in Southern Colorado since 1972 and never let go. This multi-disciplinary center for the arts is located in Pueblo and serves 17 surrounding counties. As an organization, the Arts Center encourages people to bring out the best in others through high-quality art exhibitions, performing arts, dance arts, an award-winning children’s museum, comprehensive arts educational programming, and an artistic space for meetings, performances and events. The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center and Buell Children's Museum are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.”