Once upon a time, a million years ago a small group of Magdalena artists all began to share a common "crazy dream". Their dream was that one day in the village of Magdalena they would have an art gallery of their own where their artworks could be displayed and sold without the need for some art middleman to quietly take a share of their sales dollars away from them. Setting out with a single-minded purpose to pursue that seemingly impossible dream, the dedicated artists eventually managed to transform that once "wild-sounding" dream into reality.
http://sonewmex.com/images/IMG_2473_web.jpg
"Sunset Wake" by Laurie Taylor Gregg is one of many paintings on display
The fledgling gallery, located at 602 First St, (Hwy. 60) across from Alamo Plumbing, first spread its wings to fly in May 2006. It opened to rave reviews. Later, on June 17th, Magdalena Arts Inc. (the umbrella group for the artists) hosted the gallery's Grand Opening Party. Since then, the new gallery has continued to grow and prosper. At this point it has already spread its wings enough to begin sponsoring its own art shows and events in Magdalena.
http://sonewmex.com/images/maggallery_IMG_2523.jpghttp://sonewmex.com/images/maggallery_IMG_2528.jpg
These photos were shot at the Gallery's Grand Opening on June 17. A wild dream was now reality!
Two such art happenings are scheduled in October . They include the Harvest Street Fair October 27, and the Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertes) art competition the same day. Magdalena Arts Inc., proudly invites the public to visit their fast-growing eagle in Magdalena and take a close look at their dream-come true!
http://sonewmex.com/images/IMG_2474_web.jpg
These Tom Mandeville photos are titled San Miguel, Cholla Blooms & Geese All in A Row.
Magdalena Arts Gallery features a wide variety of arts and crafts, reflecting the diverse interests, styles, media, and artistic and cultural backgrounds of the member artists. The list of locally produced art offered for sale in the gallery, includes paintings, jewelry, wood carvings, bronze sculptures, photography, glass and metal work, pottery, beadwork, and fiber arts including quilts, knitting, tie-dyed t-shirts, hand-woven rugs, wall hangings and more. Member artists take turns at the gallery, many of them bringing their works in progress to show visitors.
http://sonewmex.com/images/maggallery_IMG_2525.jpg
"Don't pinch me! I'm not sure I want to wake up," said painter Bette del Guidice.
The Magdalena Arts Gallery is located in the historic Baca Building, 602 First St (Highway 60), across from Alamo Hardware in Magdalena. Hours are 9:30 to 4:30, Monday through Saturday and 11:00 to 4:00 on Sunday. Call the Gallery at 575-854-3318, visit their brand new web site at www.MagdalenaArtsGallery.com (http://www.magdalenaartsgallery.com/), or email magdalenaartssgallery@yahoo.com (magdalenaartssgalleryarts@gilanet.com) for more information.
You are invited to drop by the Magdalena Arts Gallery in October and November and join them in celebrating their dream-come-true! When you do that, give them our warmest regards and tell them you heard about them in Steppin' Out, please.
Once upon a time, a million years ago a small group of Magdalena artists all began to share a common "crazy dream". Their dream was that one day in the village of Magdalena they would have an art gallery of their own where their artworks could be displayed and sold without the need for some art middleman to quietly take a share of their sales dollars away from them. Setting out with a single-minded purpose to pursue that seemingly impossible dream, the dedicated artists eventually managed to transform that once "wild-sounding" dream into reality.
http://sonewmex.com/images/IMG_2473_web.jpg
"Sunset Wake" by Laurie Taylor Gregg is one of many paintings on display
The fledgling gallery, located at 602 First St, (Hwy. 60) across from Alamo Plumbing, first spread its wings to fly in May 2006. It opened to rave reviews. Later, on June 17th, Magdalena Arts Inc. (the umbrella group for the artists) hosted the gallery's Grand Opening Party. Since then, the new gallery has continued to grow and prosper. At this point it has already spread its wings enough to begin sponsoring its own art shows and events in Magdalena.
http://sonewmex.com/images/maggallery_IMG_2523.jpghttp://sonewmex.com/images/maggallery_IMG_2528.jpg
These photos were shot at the Gallery's Grand Opening on June 17. A wild dream was now reality!
Two such art happenings are scheduled in October . They include the Harvest Street Fair October 27, and the Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertes) art competition the same day. Magdalena Arts Inc., proudly invites the public to visit their fast-growing eagle in Magdalena and take a close look at their dream-come true!
http://sonewmex.com/images/IMG_2474_web.jpg
These Tom Mandeville photos are titled San Miguel, Cholla Blooms & Geese All in A Row.
Magdalena Arts Gallery features a wide variety of arts and crafts, reflecting the diverse interests, styles, media, and artistic and cultural backgrounds of the member artists. The list of locally produced art offered for sale in the gallery, includes paintings, jewelry, wood carvings, bronze sculptures, photography, glass and metal work, pottery, beadwork, and fiber arts including quilts, knitting, tie-dyed t-shirts, hand-woven rugs, wall hangings and more. Member artists take turns at the gallery, many of them bringing their works in progress to show visitors.
http://sonewmex.com/images/maggallery_IMG_2525.jpg
"Don't pinch me! I'm not sure I want to wake up," said painter Bette del Guidice.
The Magdalena Arts Gallery is located in the historic Baca Building, 602 First St (Highway 60), across from Alamo Hardware in Magdalena. Hours are 9:30 to 4:30, Monday through Saturday and 11:00 to 4:00 on Sunday. Call the Gallery at 575-854-3318, visit their brand new web site at www.MagdalenaArtsGallery.com (http://www.magdalenaartsgallery.com/), or email magdalenaartssgallery@yahoo.com (magdalenaartssgalleryarts@gilanet.com) for more information.
You are invited to drop by the Magdalena Arts Gallery in October and November and join them in celebrating their dream-come-true! When you do that, give them our warmest regards and tell them you heard about them in Steppin' Out, please.