Announcements,
Featured ART
&
Upcoming
Events
Featured ART
&
Upcoming
Events
(To be added to our email notification list for events and classes, contact studio@gcag.org.)
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Welcome to our newest Gallery artist: Kelly Hart!!
wood marquetry
wood marquetry
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Reconfigured Visions:
Kenneth Hadlock/Val Weston Exhibition
Nov 15-17, 22-24
Kenneth Hadlock/Val Weston Exhibition
Nov 15-17, 22-24
Show hours: Opening Reception, Friday Nov 15, 4-7pm; Saturday, Nov 16 10-5pm; Sunday, Nov 17, 10-2pm: Fri-Sat, Nov 22-23 10-5pm: Sun, Nov 24, 10-2pm
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In your
DREAMS
Art Exhibition
DREAMS
Art Exhibition
All "In Your Dreams" work depicts, or is inspired by dreams: daydreams, night dreams, dream states and nightmares. Opening Reception (5-7pm) is the day after Thanksgiving, Nov 29. Show dates are Nov 30-Dec 8. Weekday hours are noon-5pm, Weekends 10am-5pm.
Join us for
LOVE Local
with over 2 DOZEN drawings for Free ART
Saturday Nov 30
GCAG Gallery
Sign up is Nov 30 ONLY
but you need not be present to win
LOVE Local EXTENDED HOURS 10am-7pm
LOVE Local
with over 2 DOZEN drawings for Free ART
Saturday Nov 30
GCAG Gallery
Sign up is Nov 30 ONLY
but you need not be present to win
LOVE Local EXTENDED HOURS 10am-7pm
Congratulations
GCAG member Gay Scheibl!
Gay's work is on the cover of the 2024-2025 SCAA Red Dot Art Guide
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2024
Past Events & Classes
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Dia de los Muertos
Guild Members' Exhibition Opening Reception, Nov 1, 5-7pm Show dates: Nov 2-9 
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FREE drop-in Dia de los Muertos
Make and Takes
Make and Takes
Hiram Lewis Art Exhibition
2 weekends
Oct 11-13 (during the SCAA Weekend at the Galleries)
Oct 19-20
Opening Reception Oct 11, 5-7pm
2 weekends
Oct 11-13 (during the SCAA Weekend at the Galleries)
Oct 19-20
Opening Reception Oct 11, 5-7pm
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SCAA Weekend at the Galleries
Oct 11-13
With events at BOTH the GCAG GALLERY & GCAG STUDIO
Hiram Lewis Exhibition • Gay Scheibl portraiture • Artist Demos • Live Music!
Oct 11-13
With events at BOTH the GCAG GALLERY & GCAG STUDIO
Hiram Lewis Exhibition • Gay Scheibl portraiture • Artist Demos • Live Music!
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6x6 mini show
Aug & Sept
GCAG Gallery
Every piece is 6"x6"
Every piece is unique
Work will be added all month, so the display is always fresh!
Aug & Sept
GCAG Gallery
Every piece is 6"x6"
Every piece is unique
Work will be added all month, so the display is always fresh!
FREE drop-in origami CRANE
Make and Take
TWO days--Saturday, Sept 21 & Sunday Sept 22
1-4pm
Make and Take
TWO days--Saturday, Sept 21 & Sunday Sept 22
1-4pm
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Thank you to everyone who made "Creatures" such a successful show!
"Creatures of the Gila"
Art & Wildlife Show
Aug 30-Sep 8, 2024
Judge:
Lois Duffy
Prizes Awarded: Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention and People's Choice
details & photos: gcag.org/creatures-of-the-gila
"Creatures of the Gila"
Art & Wildlife Show
Aug 30-Sep 8, 2024
Judge:
Lois Duffy
Prizes Awarded: Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention and People's Choice
details & photos: gcag.org/creatures-of-the-gila
Meet the Artist: Anita McDaniel
Nova Scotia hooking tradition paired with southwestern style!
First Friday • Sep 6, 5-7pm
Grant County Art Guild GALLERY
Nova Scotia hooking tradition paired with southwestern style!
First Friday • Sep 6, 5-7pm
Grant County Art Guild GALLERY
Photo by Jake Politte
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Grant County Art Guild
Plein Air Painters Exhibition
"Monsoon Skies"
Visitor Center
Aug 2-28
Plein Air Painters Exhibition
"Monsoon Skies"
Visitor Center
Aug 2-28
Sally Tilton
Two Sides of a Coin:
One Artist, 2 bodies of work
Aug 2-4, 9-10
Sales from this exhibition will go to support 2 local non profits:
50% of sales from Portrait of a Psyche were donated to the Grant County Art Guild.
100% of the sales from the Red Balloon Series on Climate Change were be donated to the Youth Mural Program.
Two Sides of a Coin:
One Artist, 2 bodies of work
Aug 2-4, 9-10
Sales from this exhibition will go to support 2 local non profits:
50% of sales from Portrait of a Psyche were donated to the Grant County Art Guild.
100% of the sales from the Red Balloon Series on Climate Change were be donated to the Youth Mural Program.
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MEET THE ARTIST:
WENDI KITTING OLIVEIRA
Aug 2, 5-7pm
GCAG Gallery
Weaver and Artisan craftsperson Wendi Kitting Oliveira demonstrated freestyle frame weaving (an off-loom weaving technique), and hand spinning on suspended spindles. Visitors were invited to try their hand at weaving. Wendi provided tiny frames, and a treasure basket of yarn for to turn into unique keychains.
WENDI KITTING OLIVEIRA
Aug 2, 5-7pm
GCAG Gallery
Weaver and Artisan craftsperson Wendi Kitting Oliveira demonstrated freestyle frame weaving (an off-loom weaving technique), and hand spinning on suspended spindles. Visitors were invited to try their hand at weaving. Wendi provided tiny frames, and a treasure basket of yarn for to turn into unique keychains.
2024 CLAY Festival!
The Grant County Art Guild featured TWO great clay artists at the GCAG Gallery:
Judy Menefee & Lizzie Slegeir
The Grant County Art Guild featured TWO great clay artists at the GCAG Gallery:
Judy Menefee & Lizzie Slegeir
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July 5 First Friday
Meet the Clay Artist: Judy Menefee
Judy Menefee, a clay artist who has been making Mimbres inspired work for over 30 years, discussed her creative and technical processes at the GCAG Gallery during July's First Friday reception.
Meet the Clay Artist: Judy Menefee
Judy Menefee, a clay artist who has been making Mimbres inspired work for over 30 years, discussed her creative and technical processes at the GCAG Gallery during July's First Friday reception.
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Independence Day--July 4
The GCAG Gallery
The gallery was a great location to watch the annual 4th of July parade. -- it is half way between the Ice Cream Social at the Museum and the food and festivities at Gough Park. Pro tip: the buildings on Bullard make great photo backdrops.
The GCAG Gallery
The gallery was a great location to watch the annual 4th of July parade. -- it is half way between the Ice Cream Social at the Museum and the food and festivities at Gough Park. Pro tip: the buildings on Bullard make great photo backdrops.
Photo by Jo Thomas
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Photo by Frankie DeAngelis
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Photo by Frankie DeAngelis
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Guild Member Gay Scheibl
Four Artists Celebrating Wilderness
at the Light Art Space
This exhibition celebrated the 100th year of the Gila Wilderness Celebration. Due to popularity, it was extended through June.
Four Artists Celebrating Wilderness
at the Light Art Space
This exhibition celebrated the 100th year of the Gila Wilderness Celebration. Due to popularity, it was extended through June.
Make Music Day
June 21
Origami
mini Make and Take
with Kate Kendig
June 21
Origami
mini Make and Take
with Kate Kendig
GCAG Children's Workshop
Bayard Public Library
June 10 1-3pm
Bayard Public Library
June 10 1-3pm
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June First Friday Gallery Walk
June 7, 5-7pm
Meet the Artist:
Beaded Mosaic Artist Marsha Banas
Banas was on site to discuss the creative and technical processes of creating her weirdly wonderful creatures.
June 7, 5-7pm
Meet the Artist:
Beaded Mosaic Artist Marsha Banas
Banas was on site to discuss the creative and technical processes of creating her weirdly wonderful creatures.
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Gough Park
Saturday, June 1
FREE branded wood coaster Make and Take
and
goofy fun with our
Gila Wilderness Adventure
Photo Cutouts
(Cutouts painted by Guild artist Gay Scheibl)
Saturday, June 1
FREE branded wood coaster Make and Take
and
goofy fun with our
Gila Wilderness Adventure
Photo Cutouts
(Cutouts painted by Guild artist Gay Scheibl)
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Centennial Friday Gallery Walk
May 31, 5-7pm
Meet the Artist:
Animator Nan Chalat Noaker
"Nanimator" Nan Chalat Noaker was on site to discuss her latest stop action movie.
May 31, 5-7pm
Meet the Artist:
Animator Nan Chalat Noaker
"Nanimator" Nan Chalat Noaker was on site to discuss her latest stop action movie.
Blues Sunday
SCAA Art Walk
Blues Festival Weekend
Sunday, May 26 from 10am-2pm
SCAA Art Walk
Blues Festival Weekend
Sunday, May 26 from 10am-2pm
Franky DeAngelis Art Show
CHAOS
April-May 2024
at the Bayard Public Library
CHAOS
April-May 2024
at the Bayard Public Library
Give Grandly 2024
65 area non-profits gathered on May 4 at the Main Street Plaza for a day of information, fun, and community sharing.
65 area non-profits gathered on May 4 at the Main Street Plaza for a day of information, fun, and community sharing.
First Friday Art Walk--May 3
Meet the Artist: Rick O'Ryan
Woodworker Rick O'Ryan was at the GCAG gallery to discuss the creative and technical process of his work -- including the use of pinecones!!
Meet the Artist: Rick O'Ryan
Woodworker Rick O'Ryan was at the GCAG gallery to discuss the creative and technical process of his work -- including the use of pinecones!!
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Thanks to everyone who came out to the Continental Divide Trail Days & Gila Earth Day!
Branded Coasters & Photo Cutouts
so.
much.
fun.
Branded Coasters & Photo Cutouts
so.
much.
fun.
First Friday Art Walk--April 5
Meet the Artist:
Donna Foley
Weaver Donna Foley, author of "Local Color: Dye Plants of the Gila Region", will be at the gallery from 5-7pm to discuss her work -- including how she creates natural dyes from native plants.
April 5, 5-7pm
Meet the Artist:
Donna Foley
Weaver Donna Foley, author of "Local Color: Dye Plants of the Gila Region", will be at the gallery from 5-7pm to discuss her work -- including how she creates natural dyes from native plants.
April 5, 5-7pm
"Stick Figures"
by
Mark Cantrell
wood carving mini-show in the GCAG Gallery windows
Feb 28 - March 31
by
Mark Cantrell
wood carving mini-show in the GCAG Gallery windows
Feb 28 - March 31
First Friday Art Walk
Meet the Artist:
Mark Cantrell
March 1, 5-7pm
Wood carver Mark Cantrell will be on site to discuss his work.
Discover his process, from raw wood to finished sculptures.
www.woodcreaturesnm.com
Meet the Artist:
Mark Cantrell
March 1, 5-7pm
Wood carver Mark Cantrell will be on site to discuss his work.
Discover his process, from raw wood to finished sculptures.
www.woodcreaturesnm.com
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Chocolate
Fantasia
&
LOVE LOCAL
Feb 10--GCAG Gallery
Chocolatier on site
& multiple drawings for FREE ART.
Fantasia
&
LOVE LOCAL
Feb 10--GCAG Gallery
Chocolatier on site
& multiple drawings for FREE ART.
February 2, 5-7pm
First Friday
Painter Gay Scheibl on site to discuss her work
https://www.gayscheiblart.com/
First Friday
Painter Gay Scheibl on site to discuss her work
https://www.gayscheiblart.com/
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2023 Events and Classes
2023 Events and Classes
THE BODY
art show
Nov 24-Dec 3
Opening Reception Nov 24, 5-7pm
First Friday Reception Dec 1, 5-7pm
Show hours: weekends 10am-5pm, weekdays, noon-5pm
art show
Nov 24-Dec 3
Opening Reception Nov 24, 5-7pm
First Friday Reception Dec 1, 5-7pm
Show hours: weekends 10am-5pm, weekdays, noon-5pm
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Love Local--24 drawings for Free ART
Extended hours until the start of the 7pm holiday parade
Extended hours until the start of the 7pm holiday parade
Tilton & DeAngelis:
In Celebration of Dia dé los Muertos Art Show
PLUS
TWO free Dia dé los Muertos workshops and a community Ofrenda
In Celebration of Dia dé los Muertos Art Show
PLUS
TWO free Dia dé los Muertos workshops and a community Ofrenda
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Anything ART SALE
GREAT opportunity to stock up on affordable supplies for you, your kids, or your classroom. EQUALLY great opportunity for artists to clear unneeded supplies from their studios!
GREAT opportunity to stock up on affordable supplies for you, your kids, or your classroom. EQUALLY great opportunity for artists to clear unneeded supplies from their studios!
Free Professional Development workshop for Guild Members:
Photographing your Work
Oct 23, 2-4pm
Facilitator: Val Weston
Photographing your Work
Oct 23, 2-4pm
Facilitator: Val Weston
Wood Stories Art Show
Mark Cantrell
Show Dates: Oct 6-9
Mark Cantrell
Show Dates: Oct 6-9
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25th Annual Weekend at the Galleries Oct 6-8
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2023 CREATURES OF THE GILA Sept 1-10
All work in this show represented, or was inspired by, "Creatures" (mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects) who live in the Gila River watershed. Each was paired with a description of the actual "creature" on which the work was based.
Prize Winners:
Sharon Blazier--BEST IN SHOW (paper maché raven)
Larry Ollivier--1ST PLACE (grasshopper photograph)
Mark Cantrell --2ND PLACE (carved packrat)
Nan Chalat-Noaker--3RD PLACE, AND PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD (felted jackrabbit)
Sharon Blazier--BEST IN SHOW (paper maché raven)
Larry Ollivier--1ST PLACE (grasshopper photograph)
Mark Cantrell --2ND PLACE (carved packrat)
Nan Chalat-Noaker--3RD PLACE, AND PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD (felted jackrabbit)
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1968-2023
The Grant County Art Guild turned 55!
Increasing creativity in the community and supporting local art and artists since 1968!
The Grant County Art Guild turned 55!
Increasing creativity in the community and supporting local art and artists since 1968!
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2023 Clay Festival show at the GCAG STUDIO: Diego Valles & Marko Fields
World Music Day
June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023
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Connected by Color Art Show:
Deborah Hutchings • Gay Scheibl • Vicki Gadberry
Deborah Hutchings • Gay Scheibl • Vicki Gadberry
Grant County ART Guild Show: WINGS
All the pieces in this open-call group show depicted, or were inspired by, wings of any sort.
All the pieces in this open-call group show depicted, or were inspired by, wings of any sort.
Reflections by Two Artists:
Tilton • Thomas
Tilton • Thomas
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2022
Longtime GCAG member, Stacy Schwarz, passed away in December 2022. She is very much missed.
2022
classes and workshops
classes and workshops
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Past Shows, Competitions and Events
GCAG Art Show
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Love Local & Small Business Tax Holiday
Nov 26, 2022
Nov 26, 2022
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"Creatures of the Gila"
Art & Wildlife Show
gcag.org/creatures-of-the-gila
Sept 3-18, 2022, GCAG Annex
with judging by Diana Ingalls Leyba
Art & Wildlife Show
gcag.org/creatures-of-the-gila
Sept 3-18, 2022, GCAG Annex
with judging by Diana Ingalls Leyba
Accordion Book Make & Take
with
GCAG Artist Rebecca Rousseau
Sept 10, 2022, 10am-2pm, at the Makers Market -- FREE event
with
GCAG Artist Rebecca Rousseau
Sept 10, 2022, 10am-2pm, at the Makers Market -- FREE event
Opening Reception
"Creatures of the Gila" Art & Wildlife Show
Sept 2, 2022, 4-6 pm
"Creatures of the Gila" Art & Wildlife Show
Sept 2, 2022, 4-6 pm
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Susie Meskill Ceramic Exhibition
July 13-16, 2022
July 13: Opening Reception, 4-6 pm, with Artist's talk at 4pm.
July 14-15: noon-5pm
July 16: 10am-5pm, with demonstrations from 4-6pm.
GCAG Annex, 106 E Market, Silver City
July 13-16, 2022
July 13: Opening Reception, 4-6 pm, with Artist's talk at 4pm.
July 14-15: noon-5pm
July 16: 10am-5pm, with demonstrations from 4-6pm.
GCAG Annex, 106 E Market, Silver City
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May is for the Birds Show
SCAA Art Walk
10-2pm, Sunday, May 29, 2022
(Memorial Day Weekend)
10-2pm, Sunday, May 29, 2022
(Memorial Day Weekend)
GCAG Gallery April 2022 Windows:
Sunflowers for Ukraine
with proceeds going to Ukraine relief
Sunflowers for Ukraine
with proceeds going to Ukraine relief
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2021
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Love Local Drawings
for Free Art, Nov 27, 2021
for Free Art, Nov 27, 2021
October 2021 Plein Air Show
October 23, 2021 "Make and Take" at the Makers Market
Wood-burning, Stamping/Stenciling
with Eric Ockerhausen
Wood-burning, Stamping/Stenciling
with Eric Ockerhausen
Grant County Art Guild member Eric Ockerhausen hosted a wood-burning Make and Take table at the Makers Market Saturday, Oct 23 from 10AM to 2PM. There was a choice of wood-burning images including Zia, lizard, cowboy boot, butterfly, quail, and other designs. An alternate activity was provided for younger participants, who stamped or stenciled designs on pieces of pottery.
"Meet the Artists" Reception
October 9, 4-7pm
Meet the artists featured in our October Plein Air show
and
Learn more about Plein Air
October 9, 4-7pm
Meet the artists featured in our October Plein Air show
and
Learn more about Plein Air
Sept 18, 2021 "Make and Take" at the Makers Market
Paper Collage Bookmark
with Rebecca Rousseau
Paper Collage Bookmark
with Rebecca Rousseau
Grant County Art Guild artist Rebecca Rousseau hosted a Make and Take table at the Makers Market Saturday, Sept 18 from 10 am to 2pm. People of all ages enjoyed constructing their own fun collage bookmarks, then took that skill home where they could create cards, wrapping paper, and other unique projects.
Sept 2021, GCAG Plein Air Workshop
The Grant County Art Guild Paints the Big Ditch
(An Official Gila River Festival Event)
The Grant County Art Guild Paints the Big Ditch
(An Official Gila River Festival Event)
2021 "Creatures of the Gila" Art Show
Sept 4-19
Sept 4-19
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