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Sep
28

How gorgeous is this woodblock print?  You can’t tell from this image of course; an electronic image rarely reveals art’s true nature. But trust me, artist Leon Loughridge’s woodblock print, Diablo Canyon Storm, is divine. This print, along with several others by Loughridge, is on view at the National Museum of Wildlife Art as part of 2010′s Western Visions. Loughridge’s passion is depicting the light, shadows and atmosphere of the Southwest. I at first took Loughridge’s work for a painting, a masterful watercolor.

The artist says that woodblock artists Arthur Wesley Dow and Kawase Hasui are primary influences, and in fact he has referred to his prints as “woodblock paintings.”  If you’ve not seen Loughridge’s work, or visited the Western Visions collection, a nice chance to do so comes up Wednesday, September 29, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at “Art a’ Brewin’” at the museum.    Many works are still available for sale, and you can see all them that day, for FREE.

Woodblock artist works (including several by Montana’s Russell Chatham) are on display in the Wapiti Gallery.   www.wildlifeart.org.

And, speaking of Montana tonalists, another artist whose work is not represented in any of Jackson’s galleries (that I know of), Dave Hall, creates subtle, hypnotic landscape paintings of Yellowstone National Park and lower Montana.

I’ve not personally viewed his work, but I’ve seen many images on line and Hall looks like he’s got it.   According to his website, he’s been painting full time for seven years; much of his work reminds me of Skorut’s, and his paintings of streams running through fields recall John Felsing.

Here’s what the artist says about his work and inspirations: “I am moved by the half light of dawn and dusk, and most of my paintings are of the southwest Montana and Yellowstone Park areas. A corner of my heart resides there, due in large part to the poetry associated with the convergence of family and friends, moving water and mayfly hatches. Influences include Utah artist and friend Connie Borup, Mark Rothko, Wolf Kahn, Russell Chatham, the Impressionists, and the American tonalists George Inness and Albert Ryder.”

Hall divides his time between Salt Lake City and Montana.  See more of his work on his website, www.davehalllandscapes.com.

Item #2

Elected, elected, I wanna be selected…

As I hope and pray you know, there’s a general election coming up.  Recently somebody said to me that there’s a perception that Jackson and Teton County  ”have no real issues right now.”

No matter what we write in the papers, no matter the coverage, the population majority is not aware of issues—and they’re often not even aware of who is running until the last days—and sometimes hours and minutes—before they go to the polls. I fear young voters ask their buddies who THEY are voting for and vote the same way.

Elections like the one that just took place in Delaware tell us that too many Americans have no clue; we are involved only on the most superficial levels. Who is responsible for climate woes? We are, because we continue to use products that emit high levels of pollutants. Who is responsible for the people holding political office? We are. We are responsible for listening to candidates, being aware of issues, following voting records, keeping abreast of how those running for office speak to us. Do they really answer our questions? Will we push for better answers?

Or are we waiting for someone to tell us what to care about?

Nobody can control who chooses to become an informed voter, or what voter turnout will be, but we can certainly try to provide opportunities to listen to the candidates. It is impossible to fully appreciate or understand a candidate unless you hear them debate in real time. It’s hugely enlightening and has changed my vote many times. I’m hoping for more real-time opportunities, and I’m involved in trying to create opportunities.

Providing accessible, generous space for public debate is a great community service.

So, between now and November 2, 2010, this blog will devote space to election issues. It will try to present a balance of questions and opinions from voters and candidates. I’m not sure how much I can accomplish here, but I’m a C-Span fan and C-Span is my inspiration.

If you have a question for any candidate, send it to me at this address: tammy@jacksonholearttours.com. I will pass the question on to candidates on both sides of the issue.  I will not print your name if you want to remain anonymous, so no repercussion fears. Your identity will remain confidential, I won’t divulge it on or “off” this blog.  I will also jury the questions, so if a question is not clear, is rude, threatening or inappropriate, it won’t be considered.  When candidates respond I’ll post the question and the response.

Onward and upward with the arts and politics!   Stay tuned.

Sep
25

Jackson artist Suzanne Morlock recently removed herself from one icy environment to take up artistic residence in another. Six months ago Morlock, an 18-year Teton County Library staff member, felt the time was right to shift focus and spend all her time working on her passion—creating art.

So she went to Iceland.

“I wanted to do an artist residency–a chance for an artist to remove themselves from daily routines, environments and responsibilities,” says Morlock.   “Artists do residencies with individual goals in mind: start and finish a project while shaking up their practice.   There can be myriad goals for a residency.”

Morlock set her sights on Skagaströnd, Iceland after briefly visiting there in March of 2007.   Taken by its beautiful landscapes she vowed to return. In Iceland, Morlock settled on the concept of creating a site specific installation based on what she learned about the community. Skagaströnd, a fishing and trading port, has a population of 500 and is located on the east shore of the bay Húnaflói, in northwestern Iceland. She wanted to go where knitting and fishing were important cultural attributes; fish imagery has been integral to her work and “her own personal narrative.”   Knitting, as an art form, has gained favor with Morlock; last April she created a site specific piece in Le Vigan France, forming old newspaper into a “yarn,”  and knitting it with 1.5″ PVC pipe knitting needles.

Morlock used giant trawler fishing cable spools — metal cable is used in large fishing nets– in creating her work. Emptied spools aren’t returned to the UK, where the cable comes from, because of the expense; a fact that made the spools even more intriguing.  She used “fine net-like material” found in black trash bags too fragile for fishing; it was in fact old covering for hay bales.

How are sites for site-specific art installations chosen?

Morlock says that sites are determined by the artist based on concepts or goals. “The term ‘site specific’ refers to a particular place where the art is installed or arranged,” she explains. “The concept of installation art often provides more sensory input for the viewer and typically includes a three dimensional array, may include sound, movement or other components not typical of more static two dimensional art. Space and time take on different connotations. The term began to be used in the 1970s and continues to describe a common genre of art work. The works may be temporary or permanent and often are documented by the artist via photography. One of the attractions I have to installation work is its ephemeral nature and inability to be commodified.”

Although she’s unsure of the status of public art in Iceland, Morlock says that  installation artists exist, though their work may not be public. Installation artist  Olafur Eliasson (NYC Waterfalls) is a favorite.   When asked what motivates public art in Iceland (conservation, industry, politics, etc…) she says Reykjavik (where Yoko Ono will celebrate John Lennon’s 70th birthday!)  has some great contemporary art facilities. A few galleries such as Kling and Bang offer cutting edge contemporary art.

“In less urban areas I suspect crafts such as knitting and felting maybe be more dominant. Design work seems to be another sensibility, although I really didn’t spend much time in towns other than the one I was working in. The town of Blonduos there was a Textile Museum exhibiting historic and contemporary textile works.”

Morlock will create public art for Jackson’s ArtSpot this winter and plans on using cast-off materials and knitting.  The piece will be specific to Jackson’s environmental and social influences.

Morlock carries fond memories of Iceland.  ”The morning I left to come home I observed a fisherman walking by the area and staring at the spool. While it would have be interesting to hear what he had to say, it’s almost more fun to imagine what he was thinking.”

View Morelock’s work on her website:  www.suzannemorlock.com

Item #2:

The Casper Star Tribune announced early Saturday morning (Sept. 25, 2010) that Jackson painter Fred Kingwill’s watercolor, “Christmas in the Tetons,” has been selected as the official painting of Wyoming’s 2010 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.  The Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Wyoming Arts Council sponsored a statewide artists’ competition and juried art exhibition to select the painting. Nine more selected works will be posted at capitolchristmastree2010.org; the general public  may vote for the People’s Choice Award. Voting begins September 27, and runs through October 8, 2010.

Kingwill’s painting will be presented to the Forest Service chief in December; the work will be exhibited in the his office for one year before joining a permanent collection of tree portraits.    The painting will hang in the chief’s office for a year and then join “The Tree Gallery,” a permanent collection of tree portraits.

Kingwill is an award-winning artist who teaches and leads workshops throughout the West. He also worked for the Kingwill was a Forest Service for 30 years, and teaches painting in Jackson, Wyoming, and throughout the West.

Sep
22

What was your favorite Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival event?

People watching? Always interesting people to watch. Suddenly, Jackson is a teensy more diverse.

A few brunettes come to town!

Palates and Palettes: Several galleries were packed, but that is a change from last year’s party; in 2009, every inch of town was crowded.  Age demographics have shifted;  P&P is no longer an age 40+ event.  Many young (20′s) people out and about, but I saw very few of this group looking at art. Food and beverages are 50% of the evening’s draw—Ok, more like 90%—but when a gallery becomes so jammed with kids out for a good time and din is epically loud it’s time to head on out the door.  Even a caterer expressed concern over the lack of interest in the art by younger attendees.

Would providing only one (free) alcohol drink ticket per visitor keep the crowds moving?

Mike Piggott, Tayloe Piggott Gallery:  Great to catch up with you and talk about old California’s landscape and funky times.  Those eucalyptus, red roads, trails in the hills…(the colors in a certain stupendous Kahn).  The best Kahns sold. Thank you (and Camille) for bringing this lovely exhibition to Jackson.  I know it was a show many put on their “must see” list. And see they did.  They saw, they talked about it.  A lot.

Galleries West Fine Art:   Ms. Hoffman, always a pleasure;  Galleries West exudes such warmth. I remain committed to my feeling that your landscapes are some of the loveliest around.   Go get those headlines you deserve!  The gallery is so inviting, and thank you for supporting the great tradition of landscape painting.

Mr. Tarrant and Company:   Altamira is an artist epicenter.  And, you have the best space in town for viewing the work you carry.  Congrats on a successful year, and thank you for setting Jackson’s gallery bar high. Altamira’s artists complement one another, and the gallery’s “enclaves” vary the energy.  In other words, in a single trip to the gallery visitors enjoy multiple art barometrics.

David Brookover raised $2,400 for his canine charities—his entry fee was $10 a head, so you do the math.  David also has some brilliant new platinums of Yellowstone wildlife, particularly wolves.   Gorgeous work and 100% different from all the other wildlife photography I’ve seen in town.  More on that later.  (Santa Fe is not as happening as Jackson Hole, says Brookover—-he’s coming up on the last month or two of his year lease on Canyon Road.  All efforts will be re-directed back to Jackson.)

Astoria’s Ewoud De Groot, a Dutch wildlife artist known particularly for his sparkling portrayals of bird species, says that he sells a huge majority of his work in the States.  Holland’s art market is sleepy.  The vision for arts depicting nature is here, says he.   De Groot is young, blond, cosmopolitan.  Extremely self assured, finely tailored wardrobe.  He likes Astoria’s mix of artists.  Word has it Astoria sold 11 De Groots!

Heather James:  I’m not getting to spend as much time with you as I’d like, but that will change soon.  Incredible art.  Worldly presence.  Great knowledge, ever-changing art “trips” to be had.  Lyndsay’s imagination and passion.  Far out gallery events.  The gallery is doing a notable job combining its world-wide knowledge with being involved locally.  Applause!

Diehl Gallery: So eclectic and really a fine example of providing for local non-profit organizations while doing what the gallery is meant to do, sell art.  Ashley Collins has certainly had her profile raised because of your huge marketing efforts.   Collins had works hanging everywhere at the Western Design Conference.

Trailside: Trailside is where you can find Greenwood Design creations—in case that doesn’t ring a bell, Greenwood’s “Yellowstone Desk” won the Western Design Conference’s “Best in Show.” I spent 30 minutes looking for that desk’s secret compartment. Horton Spitzer is a fan.  Loved Western Design Conference. Thought I’d spend 20 minutes; spent two hours. Made some awesome discoveries.

Western Visions/NMWA :   “The Grizzly Claw Necklace” by artist Z.S. Liang was the top-selling artwork, going for $42,500. Press releases note that while final income figures for the event aren’t yet available….all three 2010 top sellers (sold) for higher prices than 2009’s.  “With so many excellent artist submissions, it’s no surprise we attracted significant bids and generated so much interest,” says Curator of Art Adam Harris.  (Come on, NMWA, comp me at least ONE ticket for ONE event…)   I’ve heard many positive reports on the art up for sale at this year’s Western Visions—and I hope most of it remains up for a little while, so I can see it.    Need to renew my membership as well, and check out progress on the new sculpture trail.   Adam, your book Wildlife in American Art, Masterworks from the National Museum of Wildlife Art is gorgeous.  So nice to see you, and the book, last Saturday.

Trio Fine Art:  The feminine gallery, but boys like it too. Visiting Trio is like taking a walk through a soothing forest glen.  Civility reigns, as does tea. And margs. The women artists of Trio have, over the course of a few years, achieved what not many can in Jackson: transformed a slightly hexed location into a sought out destination.  It’s rare to visit that gallery and not learn something.  It’s light, it’s Zen. The gallery is a good friend to Artists in the Environment/Parks.

Cayuse: Did not get over to you during the Festival, but I know what you are doing;  keeping a focus on the Parks art history is extremely important—those pioneers got us all here, created the aura of the West, established the Parks.  And with the Historical Museum’s losing out on the SPET vote, your passions are even more important.  Can’t wait to stop in.

Art Association & Teton Art Lab:  Another good year on the Streets! Would like to see more exciting new artists participating. Kudos on your continuing expanded visions and efforts—Chuck Close & Co. was neat and I understand Spence’s photographs represent a new and exciting vision for our favorite celeb attorney-photog.  During Palates and Palettes word on the street was, “Have you been to the Art Association?  I’m headed over, there’s way interesting work there!”

Jackson Hole Art Auction: What can we say?  The auction, which takes place at the Center for the Arts, and is a joint production between Gerald Peters Gallery and Trailside, has stood Jackson’s art scene on its ear. With buyer premiums figured in, more than $6 million dollars worth of Western Art was sold this year.  ”With over 230 phones bids, 75 absentee bids and more than 200 registered bidders in the audience, the atmosphere in the auditorium was palpable.  As the hammer fell on the final lot, sales for the 4 ½ hour session totalled more than $6,225,000, sending a clear message that collectors are actively purchasing and are very enthusiastic about the western representational art market,” says the Auction’s Emma Zanetti.

Mian Situ’s A New Beginning, San Francisco, 1910,” estimated at $275,000 to $375,000, sold for $402,500. Eanger Irving Couse’s “The Pottery Decorator” reached a hammer price of $253,000.  Prices include buyer’s premium.

Good strategies, great organization, superb curating and outreach, and ever-growing word-of-mouth is making this annual live auction a huge success for Jackson.   To attend, all you have to do is register. Registration is free. This year, Auction catalogs were priced at $45. See all the auction results at www.jacksonholeartauction.com.


Sep
17

Here’s hoping everyone attending Jackson Hole’s remarkable Fall Arts Festival 2010 is enjoying, exploring, and fully entertained!   And buying.   This post is the third and final of three for the 2010 Festival, listing events for Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19.   To view events scheduled earlier in the Festival, scroll down to view both previous Jackson Hole Art Blog posts.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

15th Annual Jackson Hole QuickDraw Art Sale and Auction   9:00 am. Watch some of the most widely recognized artists paint and sculpt on the Jackson Town Square–look for the elk antler arches. Artists get a shotgun start and have one hour to create works that will then be auctioned off.   The 2010 Fall Arts Festival featured artwork, Joe Velazquez’s “Season of the Mountain Men,” will be sold. Free, open to the public.

The Best of Astoria Reception, 10:00am-12:00pm   Astoria Fine Art. 307.733.4016    www.astoriafineart.com

Heather James Fine Art 11 AM – 6 PM. Special exhibition of mysterious, evocative images by artist Yoshio Ikezaki. His kinetic compositions, created without use of hands, but with a lot of special “chi,” exude different dynamics depending on the viewer’s orientation. A special demonstration by the artist takes place at 10:00 am, and again at 7:00 pm. Limited space; reserve your spot by emailing lyndsay@heatherjames.com or phoning 307.200.6090. www.heatherjames.com

Jackson Hole Art Auction 12:30 pm to finish. Approximately 250 works will be auctioned during this premier Western Art sale. Featuring works by Past and Present Masters of the American West, as well as the Taos Society of Artists, Deceased American Masters, and top Contemporary Western and Wildlife Artists. The Jackson Hole Art Auction is presented in association with Trailside Galleries and Gerald Peters Gallery. Jackson Hole Center for the Arts.    866.549.9278     www.jacksonholeartauction.com

A Horse of a Different Color House Artist Demonstration (following the QuickDraw) 1:00-5:00pm 307.734.9603, www.ahorseofadifferentcolorgalleryjh.com

Wilcox Gallery Many gallery artists will be demonstrating. Free, and open to the public; reception & artists at work 2-5:00 pm. Wilcox downtown gallery (110 Center Street)  will serve tacos 6-8:00 pm. Wilcox Gallery “north”  will provide sundae desserts, 6-8:00 pm.  307.733-6450, www.wilcoxgallery.com

(Happy Wedding Day to Taylor & Michael!  Amelia Island, Georgia.  Invitation only.)

(Happy 56th Anniversary Mom & Dad!  )


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19  (CLOSING DAY & International “Talk Like a Pirate” Day)


Art Brunch Gallery Walk   11:00 am – 3:00 pm. (times may vary slightly for individual galleries.) Various gallery locations.  At this closing day celebration local galleries will be serving brunch items and festive beverages. Pay a leisurely visit to the galleries and purchase that special piece you really, really want. Art, brunch, and Bloody Marys (the drink, not the island trader character from Broadway’s South Pacific)!   If you are driving home, please enjoy your bloody mary responsibly and have a designated driver at hand.  Bring a sailor.   We are a special island. Open to the Public.

West Lives On Gallery Open House  11:00am-2:00pm  Featuring over 12 of West Lives On Gallery artists.  307.734.2888, www.westliveson.com

The Best of Astoria Reception 10:00am-1:00pm Astoria Fine Art 307.733.4016 www.astoriafineart.com    

Sep
11

Here is the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival 2010 Calendar for  September 12-17, 2010.  This is the second of three separate Fall Arts Festival Calendar posts.  The Fall Arts Festival continues through Sunday, September 19, 2010.   To view scheduled events that were scheduled prior to September 12, see previous post.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

18th Annual Western Design Conference Gallery Exhibit Sale continues. Brings together artists, scholars, collectors, interior designers, architects and fashion designers with an interest in the West. Artisans display handcrafted functional art in leather, metal, accents, woodworking, jewelry and fashion during the exhibit sale.  The Pavilion at Snow King Resort, 10:00am-5:00pm.   Tickets at the door $15 day pass. www.westerndesignconference.com

11th Annual Takin’ It to the Streets  The Jackson Hole Art Association’s open-air, juried art fair featuring 40 local artists selling an array of exciting artwork.  Jackson Town Square, 10:00am-4:00pm   Contact Amy Fradley at 307.733.8792 or artistinfo@jhartfair.org.

Taste of the Tetons  Happening alongside Takin’ It to the Streets is the popular gathering of valley chefs, restaurants and caterers putting their best culinary work on display for sampling–”Taste tickets” are $1 each.  Enjoy a wine tasting, silent auction, and “Pickin’ in the Park” musical entertainment by The Jackson Hole Cowboy Jubilee. 11:00 am-4:00 pm.

Wine Tasting during Taste of the Tetons  Join the Jackson Rotary Supper Club in the wine tasting event of the Fall Arts Festival. Each taste ticket is $1.  Under the big tent on Deloney Street, Jackson Town Square.   11:00am-4:00pm

Heather James Fine Art –  2 – 5:30 PM. A special exhibition of original photographs by artist and lawyer Gerry Spence. Spence has spent a lifetime looking, listening and feeling, practices that fuel his law practice and art. Images create environments that are haunting, sometimes humorous, and always surreal.  All proceeds from the sales of Gerry’s photographs will benefit The Jackson Hole Community School.   www.heatherjames.com

A Horse of a Different Color Sculptor Sandy Graves gives an artist’s demonstration 1-4:00 pm.   307.734.9603, www.ahorseofadifferentcolorgalleryjh.com

Diehl Gallery Day 2 of Contemporary Furniture designer Jeff Brandner’s up-tempo works.  His inspiration is the landscapes and structures he passes on his journeys from the East Coast, through Midwestern cities to Montana’s mountains and plains-a bridge truss is transformed into a coffee table base; an I-beam gives support to a desk.   Artist reception 2-5:00 pm.    www.diehlgallery.com


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Jewelry and Artisan Luncheon Ladies Only! An elegant luncheon includes browsing the works of fine jewelry, fiber and leather artisans.  A kick-off event for the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Jewelry and Artisan chapter of its annual Western Visions activities.  Shooting Star, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Registration has closed, but for information call 307.732.5412.

Registration fee for this event:  $100.   $500 buys entry to Western Visions events through Friday, September 17.   307.732.5412.

Art Walk Events:  Join more than 30 Jackson art galleries for fine art and experience the vibrant Jackson art scene. Look for the Art Walk banners.  Participating galleries include:

Poster Signing with Joe Velazquez at West Lives On Gallery Meet artist Joe Velazquez and receive a personally signed poster of his featured painting, “Season of the Mountain Men.”   3-5:00 pm.  Free, open to the public.

West Lives On Gallery Joe Velazquez Show opening artist’s reception, 5:00-8:00pm.  The Joe Velazquez Show will be open September 12-25, 2010.   307.734.2888, www.westliveson.com.

Galleries West Fine Art, 8th Fall Round Up  This annual Fall Arts Festival group show features new works by the entire roster of Galleries West artists. Artist’s reception 5-8:00pm.  307.733.4412 www.gallerieswestjacksonhole.com

Mountain Trails Gallery Ty Barhaug & Tom Saubert-Show runs September 15-22.   Artist’s reception.  307.734.8150, www.mtntrails.net

Altamira Fine Art hosts artist openings for three artists this evening.  All three openings will be held simultaneously, 5-7:00 pm.   All three shows are on exhibit through September 20.

R. Tom Gilleon: Blood Brothers.  ”Looking back, I was probably most influenced by the old era art directors and illustrators who had the amazing ability to…tell a story or convey a feeling with their artwork.”     Mary Roberson: Celebrating the Surreal. “When intellect enters the picture creativity exits….I am also influenced by the petroglyphs and those who painted them.” John Felsing: Running with the Ghosts.  “I am driven by the constancy of dreaming and the freedom to allow the land to come to me, to tell me it is time to let out that which is in my soul.”     307.739.4700   www.altamiraart.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Wild West Artist Party The National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Western Visions: Miniatures and More Show & Sale provides an evening for  artists and patrons to view the art, place their ballots, and mingle before the big sale. The Jewelry and Artisan Show & Sale, the Photography Show & Sale, and the Sketch Show & Sale are open to the public during this event and the artisans are in residence. The evening includes delicious fare, a full bar and entertainment. Register by September 8, 2010 by calling 307.732.5412.  National Museum of Wildlife Art, 6:30-10:30pm.

$200 per person or $500 per person for a package including Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday plus other exclusive events.

Astoria Fine Art G. Russell Case Artist Reception 4:00-6:00pm.  307.733.4016, www.astoriafineart.com


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Jackson Hole Art Auction Preview  The Jackson Hole Art Auction is a premier Western Art Auction featuring art from Past and Present Masters of the American West. Historically recognized Western American Art is the focus, including works by the Taos Society of Artists, Deceased American Masters, and Top Contemporary Western and Wildlife Artists. The Jackson Hole Art Auction is presented in association with Trailside Galleries and Gerald Peters Gallery.

10:00am-7:00pm   Center for the Arts 866.549.9278    www.jacksonholeartauction.com

The Auction itself takes place Saturday, September 18, beginning at 12:30 pm;  Preview 9:00 am – Noon.

23rd Annual Western Visions: Miniatures and More Show and Sale This is the final opportunity to place your bid prior to the drawing that determines who is going home with some great western art. The evening features refreshments and beverage, and winning bidders are drawn. The Jewelry and Artisan Show & Sale, the Photography Show & Sale, and the Sketch Show & Sale will be on display.  Guests are invited to make purchases.

National Museum of Wildlife Art, 3:00-7:30pm.   $75 per person or $500 per person for a package including Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (Registration officially closed but call for info.)    307.732.5412    www.westernvisions.org

Legacy of Nature Group Show The Legacy of Nature Group Show featuring wildlife and sporting art.  Legacy Gallery, 307.733.2353, www.legacygallery.com

Astoria Fine Art 3rd Annual Greg Beecham Fall Arts Show & Sale 1:00-3:00pm  Sales Draw for Show at 12pm on Saturday September 18th, 2010. 307.733.4016, www.astoriafineart.com

Joe Velazquez Reception at the historic Wort Hotel Please join the Wort Hotel in celebrating Joe Velazquez’s talent. This reception will also have an unveiling of a special historical piece created by Joe for this event.   6:00-8:00pm   The Wort Hotel, 50 N. Glenwood.     307.733.2190 www.worthotel.com

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